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I’d buy a used hitachi/metabo compound miter saw. The projects you are describing are all using dimensional lumber and don’t require rip cuts. Given this, a compound mitersaw is your best friend.
If you get serious about the book cases, then a circular saw would come in handy, but to be honest you could get most of the cutting done for you for free at HomeDepot.
The compound miter saw is the single most used tool in my shop
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Bowl Leader
What are you wanting to cut and how much of it?
Making raised beds and starting some bookcases. Thickest piece would be 4x4 posts. Everything else 2x6 or smaller. I'm open to corded or cordless.
I would say go with a nice 7-1/4 inch circular saw. I’m a Dewalt guy but I love my Makita. Get a nice 60 to 80 tooth blade as well (really like my Diablo) and you’ll be able to do a lot.
Additionally, I would suggest getting a saw track as well.
Corded.
Everything I’ve read says that cordless saws have improved immensely in the past few years, I just don’t need a new saw so I haven’t pulled the trigger.
This might be helpful for you:
https://www.protoolreviews.com/best-cordless-circular-saw-reviews/
Bowl Leader
My thoughts would be to go with a cordless 18-20V, 7-1/4 inch in the system that you already have or would like to go with in the future. Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Ridgid are all decent choices. Since you won’t be doing a ton of cutting at any given time the cordless makes thing much simpler IMO. Although you certainly can’t go wrong with a corded circular saw.
Whatever you buy I’d highly recommend making a straight edge:
https://youtu.be/qIeIZdrbz-Y
If you don’t have something that you are confident is straight you could attach a piece of aluminum t-track.
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