It’s true. I’ve had a brand new Ryobi cordless saw, nice and light with a 5 1/2 inch blade, since Christmas. I’ve read the manual five times in English and once in French. I have a number of things that need to be sawed. But I haven’t even attached a blade because I’m scared of the thing.

However, as I said, I have number of things that need to be sawed. I’ve reached a point in the student ghetto where I have to saw — kitchen countertops waiting to be installed, door frames needing to be built. I’ve been avoiding the circular saw by using the Rockwell oscillating multi tool with saw blade attachment, but the countertops and framing lumber require a bigger tool.
I’m letting my fear prevent me from completing my tasks. I stop for a coffee, run out to Lowe’s, have a little snack. But there are no alternate tasks remaining that I can do to avoid sawing.
Perhaps tonight’s the night.