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Buyer's guide to portable circular saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #41 1995 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 44

Circular saw secrets. Ten essential tips to get the most our of your portable circular saw and how to shop for a new one.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Apr 1999 (v.22#6) pg. 51

Buyer's market. Features in a power circular saw to consider when shopping for a unit.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1992 (v.15#10) pg. 14

User test of ten 7-1/4" portable circular saws.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1995 (v.19#2) pg. 47

How to adjust the depth of cut on a circular saw to avoid binding, kick-back and tear-out.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1997 (v.20#7) pg. 16

Guide to portable circular saws. Includes analysis of the difference in size, power and housing and a chart comparing 31 models.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #112 Oct 1969 (v.19#5) pg. 50

How to use a portable electric circular saw to cut most any material: wood, plastic metal or masonry.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #132 Jan 1972 (v.22#1) pg. 50

A look at what a portable circular saw can do. Tips on what to look for when buying one and a look at blade types and saw care.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #150 Jan 1974 (v.24#1) pg. 38

Using tools. Portable circular saws. Part 1. Basic care and cutting techniques.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #234 Dec 1982 (v.32#10) pg. 20

Using tools. Portable circular saws. Part 2. Blade selection, crosscutting and ripping.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #235 Jan 1983 (v.33#1) pg. 12

Choosing and using a portable circular saw. Some tips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #266 Feb 1986 (v.36#2) pg. 16

Buyer's guide to cordless circular saws. Four models from three manufacturers are viewed.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #273 Nov 1986 (v.36#9) pg. 41

Buying the portable circular saw that's right for you. Some tips.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #294 Jan 1989 (v.39#1) pg. 50

Using your portable circular saw like a pro.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #299 Jun 1989 (v.39#6) pg. 20

Using power tools for better, faster, easier results. (1) Circular saw. (2) Drill. (3) Router. (4) Jigsaw (saber saw). (5) Belt sander.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #319 Jun 1991 (v.41#6) pg. 25
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #337 Apr 1993 (v.43#4) pg. 32

Tip shows an easy way to set a circular saw's depth of cut.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #335 Feb 1993 (v.43#2) pg. 82

Using portable circular saws to get smooth, accurate cuts. Looks at blades, jigs, cutting techniques, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #349 Jun 1994 (v.44#6) pg. 32

Getting the most from your portable circular saw. (1) Rip cuts. (2) Crosscuts. (3) Specialty cuts. (4) Blades.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #402 Oct 1999 (v.49#9) pg. 52

On-site carpentry with a portable circular saw. How to support lumber while cutting, cut joists, do letting in, notch posts, etc.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #3 Jun-Jul 1981 pg. 33
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #4 Aug-Sep 1981 pg. 4

Tip: How to cut molding with a portable circular saw, on the right side, and still prevent splintering or marking the good side of the wood.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #9 Jun-Jul 1982 pg. 12

Tip: How to use your left hand instead of a rip fence to guide a portable circular saw.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #10 Aug-Sep 1982 pg. 12

The worm-drive saw. Tips on selecting and using this reliable, well-constructed and repairable saw.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #24 Dec 1984-Jan 1985 pg. 36
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #25 Feb-Mar 1985 pg. 4
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #27 Jun-Jul 1985 pg. 6

Tip: Apply clear contact paper to the sole of a circular saw to prevent unsightly streaking of the work being cut.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #27 Jun-Jul 1985 pg. 16

Circular trim saws. Lightweight, maneuverable saws that can cut wood, tile and masonry. What is available and tips on their use.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #48 Aug-Sep 1988 pg. 40

Use paraffin wax to get a clean cut with a circular saw.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #62 Aug-Sep 1990 pg. 28

Portable electric cut-off saws. Versatile remodeling tools that cut concrete, masonry, metal and stone. What is available and tips on their use and maintenance.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #62 Aug-Sep 1990 pg. 80
Correction FINE HOMEBUILDING #64 Dec 1990-Jan 1991 pg. 12

A survey of sidewinders. Evaluating 7.25" circular saws. Seventeen different models are compared.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #63 Oct-Nov 1990 pg. 72

Maintaining a worm-drive saw.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #70 Oct-Nov 1991 pg. 66

Tip on preventing blade kickback when using a worm-drive circular saw.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #85 Dec 1993-Jan 1994 pg. 30

Survey of worm-drive and hypoid saws. A review of 10 heavy-duty circular saws.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #112 Oct-Nov 1997 pg. 54

Circular-saw basics. How to use a portable circular saw safely and effectively.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #115 Apr-May 1998 pg. 58

Shopping for a portable circular saw. Features to look for, saw blades, using a portable saw, and safety measures. Seven manufacturers models noted.
HANDY ANDY Jan 1981 (v.5#4) pg. 18

Working safely with power tools. Some tips for table saw and portable circular saw.
HOME MECHANIX #694 Feb 1986 (v.82) pg. 24

How to buy and use a portable circular saw.
HOME MECHANIX #708 Apr 1987 (v.83) pg. 66

A guide to portable circular saws. Features to look for and accessories to consider. Includes a guide for choosing blades.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #5 Spring 1977 (v.2#1) pg. 114

Tip: How to keep a portable circular saw from pulling off line when being run against a guide strip.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1982 (v.7#1) pg. 93

How to choose and use a portable circular saw.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #498 Nov 1969 (v.65) pg. 101

A guide to what to look for in selecting a portable electric circular saw.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #103 Jan-Feb 1987 pg. 75

Quicker cutting. Tips to save time and effort when cutting wood with a portable circular saw.
NEW SHELTER Oct 1984 (v.5#8) pg. 20

Add an electric brake to your saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1966 (v.125#3) pg. 194

Hand-held, portable circular saws. Tips on their selection and use.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1969 (v.131#2) pg. 188

Portable saw know-how. Complete guide to selecting and using a portable circular saw. Also covers selection of saw blades.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1975 (v.144#3) pg. 96

Workshop minicourse. Using a portable circular power saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1980 (v.154#5) pg. 126

How to saw light-gauge iron and steel using a circular saw equipped with a plywood-cutting blade.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1984 (v.161#3) pg. 68

Power saw secrets. A look at the portable circular saw and its surprising versatility. Saw blades, sawing techniques, jigs, accessories, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1987 (v.164#2) pg. 85

Buyer's guide to portable electric saws.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1963 (v.183#6) pg. 164

Photo shows good tricks with a portable circular saw including cutting curves, notches, pierce cuts, etc.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1972 (v.201#4) pg. 158

Precision is easy with these tips for shop accuracy. How to properly use measuring instruments, like rulers and squares, when laying out wood projects. How to true up your saws and learn to cut exactly along the line desired. How to assemble finished projects accurately using jigs and spacers.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1978 (v.213#6) pg. 108

Tips from master carpenter Norm Abram on caulking a bathtub, nailing, pulling nails, squaring large frames and making accurate repetitive cuts.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Feb 1987 (v.2#2) pg. 113
Added Info PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Jul-Aug 1987 (v.2#6) pg. 15

Getting the most from a circular saw. Tips on factors to consider when selecting a saw and techniques for using one for ripping, multiple cross cuts, beveled cuts, notches and dadoes, and plunge cuts.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Feb 1989 (v.4#1) pg. 74

Using a portable circular saw. Tips to help you make cuts straighter and faster.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #840 Nov 1999 (v.95) pg. 65

Portable circular saws. What is available in both worm-drive and helical-gear saws and tips on their use.
WOOD MAGAZINE #27 Feb 1989 (v.6#1) pg. 64

Portable circular saws. A buyer's guide to 34 machines.
WOOD MAGAZINE #38 Oct 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 30

Tip on using a bench vise to hold the saw blade while you loosen the arbor bolt or nut on a portable circular saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #52 Jun 1992 (v.9#4) pg. 10

Buyer's guide to 34 portable circular saws.
WOOD MAGAZINE #65 Nov 1993 (v.10#8) pg. 50

Eliminate chip-out when using table saw, router, jointer, band saw, scroll saw, jig saw, and portable circular saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #135 Sep 2001 (v.18#6) pg. 68

User test of cordless tool kits consisting of a drill and circular saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #137 Nov 2001 (v.18#8) pg. 60

Tips on avoiding kickback when using a table saw, portable circular saw, and chainsaw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #140 Mar 2002 (v.19#2) pg. 12
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #143 Sep 2002 (v.19#5) pg. 11

User test of eight 7.25" portable circular saws.
WOOD MAGAZINE #141 Apr 2002 (v.19#3) pg. 84

The beginning woodworker. The minimal workshop. How to get the most from a portable circular saw and portable router.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1981 (v.5#2) pg. 12

The portable circular saw. Tips on setup, making special cuts (pocket cut, bevels, miters), and two jigs (T-square guide and sawbox guide).
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1989 (v.13#2) pg. 23

Cutting a straight edge with a hand-held or stationary circular saw.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1989 (v.45#5) pg. 78

Portable circular saws. Improve your cutting accuracy and tool versatility by using the proper techniques and some handy accessories.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1990 (v.46#3) pg. 68

An introduction to circular saws. A summary of the basic choices, features to look for and a summary of ten 7.25" models.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1996 (v.52#1) pg. 50

Using a portable circular saw. Simple jigs and techniques aid in making accurate cuts.
WORKBENCH #252 Mar-Apr 1999 (v.55#2) pg. 69

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