Cordless saws first came out mid 1990's and today can deliver 80% output like the corded ones. Aside from the fact that they can give satisfying performance, the best advantage cordless models give is that they can be moved and used anywhere even without electricity.

The best features that cordless saws offer has evolved thru the years. They are designed to be lightweight and quieter. Heavy duty styles are 18 to 24 volts to handle any job. They are normally smaller and more compact. They are also easy to maintain, handle and operate. They averagely weigh from 3 to 10 pounds. They can cut anything like thin metal, wood, plastic and dry wall. They come with a wide choice of blades depending on the job that needs to be done.

Manufacturers offer good warranties as investment to customers. They also offer models in wide range of prices. A unit can be as low as $60 to as high as $500.

Tips in Buying Cordless Saws

• Look for models with higher voltage options (18 0r 24 V) to perform heavy duty cutting.

• Purchase additional battery pack or lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries are more expensive however recyclable and more lightweight.

• Look for cordless saws with adjustable and rotating blades with handles. Handles with cushion grips provide more comfort.

• The best deals offer orbital action, variable speed control and minimal changing of blades. Orbital action feature allows user to manipulate blade movement.

• Choose between a 6 ½ inch or 7 ¼ inch blade cordless saws. Larger blades can get the job done more quickly.

• Thin kerf blades with low friction coatings are also designed to provide maximum cutting power. Thinner kerf results to faster and smoother cutting. Low friction coatings lessen resin build up and corrosion.

• Choose one with a sturdy body shell for safety.

• Be sure to read the user's manual first before using the saw for the first time.

Cordless reciprocating saws are used for cutting anything even with the thickest material. One of the best cordless reciprocating saw is the Dewalt DC385K 18V Ni-Cad. It is heavy duty and provides 3000 strokes per minute. It has a keyless blade feature and an anti-slip grip with 30-45 minutes battery life. It is sold for $190.

Cordless circular saws are used for cutting straight and even lines. One of the best cordless circular saws is the Black and Decker Firestorm FS18CS. It is portable, user friendly and cost effective. It has an onboard laser to ensure cutting with accuracy. The laser serves as the cutting guide.

Cordless band saws are used for cutting irregular shapes. One of the best cordless band saw is the STX250X Band saw. It is lightweight, compact and versatile. It is quiet and durable. It has quick change blade feature and a non slip grip. It uses 18V battery with charger.

Cordless miter saws are used for complex angular cutting. Bosch 3924-24 cordless miter saw is one of the best cordless miter saws. It has a 24 Volts system. It includes battery, charger, clamp, dust bag and a 3 year warranty plan.

Cordless jig saws are used for thin materials like plywood and plastic. The Bosch 52318 is one of the best cordless jig saw. It is quiet with a soft start motor and provides smooth cutting. It has safety features like the “no touch eject hot blade” function. It includes a 3 year warranty.