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The best saws for making your woodworking projects easier

Saws are shop tool must-haves. Upgrade your hand-me-down to something that works efficiently and gets the job done right. Our top choices for best saws in three different categories — a chain saw, jigsaw, and circular saw — give you a range of options for all of your work needs. Let’s find the right tool for you.

Different saws get different jobs done, so this list includes three common shop saw types. You’ll be able to maintain a client’s yard, build that next project, or handle whatever you need to with one of our favorites. Let’s take a look at your next favorite staple tool with one of these choices.

Greenworks 40V Cordless Chainsaw

Best Chain Saw

This battery-powered chain saw gives you excellent performance in a convenient, rechargeable format. It features a brushless motor for up to 75% less vibration during use and Greenwork's top of the line, 40-volt lithium-ion battery. A chain brake helps prevent accidental kickback, and a transparent oil tank helps you with maintenance.

Black+Decker Jigsaw

Best Jigsaw

This jigsaw provides multiple ways to customize your cut, including adjusting the orbit and a 5-amp, variable speed motor. You can make 45-degree bevel cuts and adjust the shoe to remain stable throughout the cut process. It features a new type of wire guard to help with the operation, and the dust blower improves visibility. Keyless blade clamps don't require a special tool for blade changes.

DeWalt Circular Saw

Best Lightweight

This lightweight circular saw features a magnesium and aluminum housing to reduce weight and increase comfort. The magnesium footplate is highly durable, and an electric brake automatically stops the blade after the trigger is released. It provides a 15-amp motor with 4800 RPMs and a 53-degree bevel capacity. Plus, a cord protection system helps reduce cord jerks.

Find the right saw for the job and ensure that you’re able to finish what you start. This set of circular saws, chain saws, and jigsaws cover your bases and ensure that you’re always ready for whatever job you’ve taken on. Get to work and get things done right with efficient tools that stand the test of time.

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