Non boaty power saw question

[Rappey]

There does seem a difference between build quality and tool efficiency. If you wanted the best you would end up with most the major brands.
"Project farm" on YouTube tests tools. He carries out comprehensive tests measuring the claimed rpm,torque, battery life etc . He compares the cheapest up to the most expensive.
It's rare the most expensive does the best job! For each type of cordless tool there is no consistent winner with each brand having the best and the worst .

Without wishing to ya know ,old dogs and choppy tricks, a second end grain block clamped up against the first ‘ end for end’ will allow a tenon saw to make very fine adjustments indeed ie half its kerf

By the time you've done that I would have cut mine perfectly with my mitre saw, cleared up and would be on my way home

 

[Blueboatman]

There does seem a difference between build quality and tool efficiency. If you wanted the best you would end up with most the major brands.
"Project farm" on YouTube tests tools. He carries out comprehensive tests measuring the claimed rpm,torque, battery life etc . He compares the cheapest up to the most expensive.
It's rare the most expensive does the best job! For each type of cordless tool there is no consistent winner with each brand having the best and the worst .



By the time you've done that I would have cut mine perfectly with my mitre saw, cleared up and would be on my way home

Exactly
That’s how I do it too
Grizzly disc on a grinder used with finesse is a favourite too followed by the adj throat block plane
Or , or , or ?

 

[Poignard]

The problem I have with power tools is that I can't listen to a talking book whilst using them.

 

[DownWest]

Tools are very subject as to how you use them. The best are a delight, but £££. One can get very good results with less good ones used carefully.
My planes are Record or Stanley, but my bench saws (3) are rough ones, but still usefull. I usually cut ply with a circular saw, AKA a Skillsaw with an ally guide, so
sort of a track saw. I also have a Skill panel saw, sort of a an angle grinder with wood blades and a plunge system.
When we moved here, I bought an Axminster planer/thicknesser and a budget bandsaw, as the house was a serious project. I also built a faering from Iain
Oughtred's board. The planer thicknesser got a lot of use on both, the bandsaw less. Since then, I have found more use for the bandsaw.
For the OP, and maybe considering space. Cutting panels, a 'Skill saw' with a guide.
The planer/thicknesser saved huge amounts. Two ways. I could buy rough planks and cut them down with the circular saw, then shape them with the planer. A huge savin on buying sized lumber, not to mention the running around to find it, quite a factor.
I also have a sliding chopsaw. Use it often, but maybe not a first choice of tools. It is very accurate on angle.
Then I was given an odd Austrian 'Radial Arm' saw. The saw unit slid on a rail, but instead of the rail swinging, one moved the work on the base to the required angle.
It is very useful and accurate, just a bit different. It cuts to about 80cm. So good for cabinet work.

All depends on the OP's use and space.