Realistically, you do not need Dewalt quality for DIY stuff. I have a Makita cicular saw that is about 15 years old that I have built 2 houses with and done a ton of little around the house stuff with. It still works well. For the money King makes smokin' tools, craftsman are over rated and over priced, Royobi are decent and priced well, Mastercraft (Cdn tire brand) are decent quality and reasonably priced. Just stay away from tools with plastic and stay away from anything that draws more than 12 amps at 120v. If you get a beefier 13 amp saw thinking more power is good you will be pissed off running down to the electrical panel to reset the breaker all the time.
Remember plastic sucks and will not last.
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