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Discussion for the Ryobi CSB123 7-1/4" Circular Saw
I'm looking for an edge guide for a Ryobi CSB123 circular saw. If I run one of the edge guide numbers found here through Ryobi's parts website, it shows that it fits the cordless saws, but there is nothing that is listed there, or here specifically for the CSB 123. Will one of the edge guides found here fit this saw?