The Best 10 Inch Circular Saws

Although the 7 1/4 inch circular is the most popular size and the one most used by professional and amateurs, the 10 inch circular saw is the most practical saw when you're putting up roof rafters or building decks. The 10 inch saw can easily cut through 2x6s and 4x4s in one pass, eliminating the need to making on cut and turning the piece over and making another cut.

The two most popular 10 inch circular saws on the market are from Milwaukee and Makita. Both companies have excellent reputations for building solid tools that last a long time, but there are some subtle differences between the two 10 inch saws that may affect your purchasing decision.