What Is A Circular Saw
Next, our expert team moves onto the larger saw. As you will have realized by now, circular saws are the more heavy-duty model meant for bigger projects. The typical circular saw blade measures 15 cm in diameter. Some models measure 18 cm.
Scope
A circular saw such asthe Rockwell Versacutis the one you would pick to cut wood pieces down to size and for bigger jobs such as framing. Cordless circular saw units are also great for portability if you need the power. Our team members would recommend choosing the circular saw over the trim saw if you need a bigger cut.
Advantages
The circular saw was voted the most versatile power tool by our professional testers. You can use it to make cross cuts, rips, bevel cuts, and many other things. You can essentially use a circular saw for everything if you just need straight lines for the most part. A circular saw is best for smaller jobs that require a steady hand. However, there are still benefits to having a smaller version in your shop.
Trim saws and full-sized circular saws have more power than their smaller counterparts. However, this gives you a quicker battery drain than cordless options.
Differences Between The Two
Size and Weight
Like our professional team members mentioned, the size and weight are the major discrepancies between the trim saw vs circular saw. The trim saw is the smaller model and lighter in weight as well. The smaller tool with blades under 5- inches can cut thinner wood pieces such as rigid plywood and fit into smaller spaces to give a more intricate cut.
The full-sized circular saws have blades 15 cm and over and are the best tools for cutting large wood pieces down to size and handling thicker material that require a deeper cut. Circular saws are also compared to skilsaws in terms of deep cut capability.
Power
The trim saw is more powerful than the circular saw. The bigger circular saws possess more power, even in their corded models, but cordless circular saws will see a drain in battery life much faster.
According to our testers, this is why most circular saws come with a motor and cord rather than a battery. On the other hand, its also the reason why the smaller trim saws can run without a motor and function fully on battery power, thanks to their smaller size.
Cutting Capacity
The blades you see on both trim saws and circular saws are the same, with the only difference being the diameter inch. A trim saw features blades under 13 cm andcircular saws bladeshave larger ones of 15 cm and over, suited for cutting larger material.
Each model’s cutting depth will vary due to the different sizes of the blades. Full-sized circular saws have an edge that allows for depth cutting. The full-sized circular saws can cut depths of up to 8 cm, while smaller models can only create depths of 1-1.5 cm.
Blade
These saws have identical blades, except for the size. Blades can have the same tooth count for both tools, or even be made of the same material.
Application
For smaller tasks, such as trimming, the trim saw is not recommended. For long straight-line applications, our woodworking team suggests circular saws. You will get a better cut and finish than any trim saw available.
Its worth it to note that the larger saws can carry out all the functions a smaller trim saw can do without sacrificing your safety. The only thing is the detailed cut jobs may not be
Which Is Better For You?
Which one should you choose? The difference in size alone will make each tool suited for different jobs. Look around your workshop. If you have mostly large tools for bigger projects, then it could be worth it to add a small trim saw to your arsenal.
You may not have a saw that is heavy-duty, so it might be worth investing in one.
Conclusion
Both trim saws and circulars saws are widely available. It all depends on the type of work that you do. A trim saw is smaller, lighter and more efficient while the larger circular saw is better for larger and heavy-duty jobs.
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