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!
Branding/Features 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
New form experimentation with tighter tolerances to minimize size
Two possible early prototype forms
Stay tuned for more…
