A circular saw is a power-saw using a toothed or abrasive disc or blade to cut different materials using a rotary motion spinning around an arbor. A hole saw and ring saw also use a rotary motion but are different from a circular saw. Circular saws may also be loosely used for the blade itself.

Is a skill saw and circular saw the same thing?

Skill saws and circular saws are essentially the same thing. Skill saws get their name from the famous manufacturer Skil. Their circular saws are so popular that with many woodworkers, the name Skil came to mean circular saw. ... So what you really need to think about is what kind of circular saw you need.

What's a skill saw used for?

A circular saw is a utilitarian workhorse and a useful addition to the toolkit of DIYers. Its most common function is to make cuts in a straight line on pieces of lumber. Knowing its parts makes using a circular saw easier.