SawStop Circular Saw
January-April 2026
Duration: 15 weeks
Project Description:
Redesign an existing handheld power tool. Uncover current problems and complaints to discover how to improve the chosen tool.
Project Goals
I chose a circular saw as my redesign. I plan to incorporate SawStop technology into a handheld circular saw, all while increasing the simplicity and user-friendliness of the tool.
In Progress…
Stay tuned for updates!
*the following page is not in its final format, photos are displayed in a chronological format for clarity and simplicity
Design Pivot & Branding Decision: SawStop
CAD Journey
Necessary components for SawStop mechanism
Original body “drape” form combined with components + early handle ideation with existing models
New form experimentation based on the internal mechanism
Final Poster
Final Renders
New form experimentation with tighter tolerances to minimize size
Two possible early prototype forms
Addition of joinery and internal structure + early renders.
Stay tuned for more…
Moving towards my final model through the addition of components and features.
