Hey there, I recently got my hands on a couple of circular saws – one from Skil and another from Ryobi. Now, I’m not a pro with saws by any means, but after using both, I found myself leaning towards one over the other.

Let’s start with the Skil circular saw. It’s a pretty popular choice, and it comes with a cord. I had a freshly tightened blade on it, but for some reason, I couldn’t quite click with this saw. After giving it a whirl, it kept stopping on me, and let me tell you, that can be quite frustrating. While I know many folks swear by this saw, it just didn’t work out well for me.

On the other hand, there’s the Ryobi circular saw. Sleek design, and the best part – it’s battery-operated. I popped that same blade onto the Ryobi, and it was like a match made in heaven. Smooth, efficient, and no hiccups. I even tested it out on a simple wood piece, and it performed like a dream.

In my personal opinion, the Ryobi takes the cake for me. It’s easy to use, reliable, and gets the job done without any hassle. So, if I had to pick between the two, it’s definitely Ryobi all the way.

At the end of the day, tools can be very subjective, and what works for one person might not work for another. But for my woodworking adventures, Ryobi has earned a special place in my toolbox.