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Before settling on a circular saw as my tool, a few peers and I interviewed a woodworking hobbyist with decades of experience. We gathered information about dozens of different handheld power tools, and there were a few key takeaways we had after our interview. Our woodworker, Dennis, consistently addressed safety as the number one priority in power tool advancement. He followed that up with the importance of innovation, citing tools such as the Domino joiner as the reason why modern woodworking hobbyists can create professional-level furniture. The final insight from our conversation came from Dennis touching on different power tool manufacturers, and how he chooses the best ones for his needs.
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Round Two Focuses
handle form
blade-lowering mechanism
battery placement
body form
additional features

Surfacing
Models were formed around internal components to ensure realistic proportions and sizing












Blade
Cartridge
Motor
Induction Brake
Mechanism
Battery












































