The first documented circular-saw patent in an English-speaking country was granted in 1777, two years before Babbitt's birth ...

These days, every tool manufacturer seems to offer a track saw. It is no wonder that they are so popular; they are affordable ...

When folks learn that I'm a professional woodworker ... basic carpentry tools you need to get started are a handheld circular saw, a drill and driver set, and a power sander.