Kreg 20V Ionic Drive™ 4 1/2" Circular Saw (Tool Only)

The auxiliary handle makes a real difference when you're guiding this thing one-handed through thicker stock—way more control than I expected from a saw this size. Depth indicators save me from fiddling with guesswork, and the 36-tooth blade leaves an edge that barely needs cleanup.

That brushless motor cuts through pressure-treated 2x4s like butter, and the depth indicators make repeat adjustments a ten-second job. The auxiliary handle gives me real control on bevel cuts, and the 36-tooth blade leaves an edge that barely needs sanding.

I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now, and that brushless motor really rips through 2x4s without bogging down, yet it’s light enough that my wrist doesn’t ache after a long afternoon. The 36-tooth blade left edges so clean I skipped the sanding step on a few cuts, which never happens with my old