Many thanks for this instruction. I have to cut several 32"-wide doors to 30." A circular saw is the tool to use! Trimming the edge and keeping it straight is virtually impossible. Given the saw design, only a very short fence can be used. Further it has to be wide enough to clamp to the door without the saw motor housing running into it. Your design is perfect. I went to Lowes and bought a sheet of 3/16" hardboard. They cut it for me. The ONLY modification I made to your brilliant idea was to add an aluminum molding -- the type used to frame sheets of Marlite (R), for example. This gives a firm, square edge and the saw housing still clears the cutting guide. Now I have sufficient space to clamp the guide and it is ridgid enough that the finished cut is straight. I'm not the type of guy to gush so over an "invention," but this really is a valuable idea. I am very impressed. Best Wishes.
Thank you for not calling this "simple" but then going on to use a table saw! Here in the UK, I only have a very small garage and I cannot afford a table saw right now. So having something I can do that really does use basic tools is great.
Fantastic, very helpful.. I am left-handed and it has been very painful for me using all kinds of tools like mouse, scissors, guitar, rifle, etc., and also the circular saw.. Thanks a lot...
This is to make the first cut easy, following the factory edge flush with the edge of the saws base. Mark the factory edge, and then use it as the guide edge of the jig when assembled. (See 0:59)
Great video,im going to try this today with an alluminium straight edge guide i have lying around shop and some birch plywood Im going to make a 4ft and 8ft one
It helps you square it up when you put it on top of your cutting material with a rafter Square. Also make sure you leave enough material so that when you're clamping it you don't catch the clamps with your saw.
Very nice. I've been looking at buying one, but this will save me a chunk of change. One thing I wasn't sure of was, when you said "from the blade to the edge", did you mean from the side of the blade or the center of the blade?
The only issue is that you will need one that is for ripping 8 foot length and whatever sizes you use or have to use since it isn't adjustable. One thing he didn't include is sometimes you may need to turn your saw around which will be a different spacing to the blade. By initially installing the guide in the middle you can make cut in on e direction then turn it around to clear the motor. Another draw back in comparison to an adjustable guide is if you use a different saw and it happens to be a different distance to the blade. I have ones I have made and one I have bought. and they both can give same result just the one I bought is easier if you need to take it to a job site. It also has built in clamps to secure it. I also clamp it with more clamps so it doesn't flex when running the longer cuts. It does not line up on saw blade so you need to mark your cut and an inch or whatever is appropriate when you secure the guide as opposed to the diy ones where you can just line the edge with the actual cut mark.
This is the video I was looking for. Super light weight compared to all the other ones I saw. Funny thing is I sold my almost brand new Porter Cable table saw a year ago because it took up too much space in the garage and I needed the money 😂
Yes, .25 thickness would work for the base of the guide. You would likely still be better off with a thicker “fence” section of the jig to have a more substantial edge to guide the saw base.
But why is the outside fence the same size as distance from the blade. Fence can be any width? 0:52 I am using flooring laminates that were lying around and this came out amazing. Thank you!
The outside fence can be any width. It’s just easy to make it the same width as the base when using your finger as the guide along the edge of the sheet stock when cutting it.
Great video!! It's not hard to find companies who are more than glad to help you spend big bucks on gadgets they sell. But, I'm just beginning woodworking and doesn't quite the wear and tear characteristics of most materials. What sheeting did you use and what would work well?
Awesome. I use a 2x4 and run it across my jointer to give me a straight edge. Then clamp it down as you did and run the saw against the jointed edge. Costs 3$ :)
Hi Marco, if you are using solid wood for the treads, you will need a sawblade designed for crosscutting, or a combo blade that can work pretty well for either type of cut. If the treads are MDF or some other man-made material, then a higher tooth count would be better.
To the point. No long intro or discussions. Gave me what I need. Thank you much!
So simple, yet very useful. Sir, thanks for going straight to the point too, it's much appreciated!
"for those who don't have a table saw...yet" haha, love it!
That was a great line... table saws have always scared me... maybe one day... yet, ha ha...
Simple, clear and brief - one of the most useful and helpful video i ever seen. Thank you.
(I see that many others have similar comments)
So many videos require a table saw to make the jig. This was the most clear and simple video I've seen that DOESN'T need a table saw. Thank you!
Many thanks for this instruction. I have to cut several 32"-wide doors to 30." A circular saw is the tool to use! Trimming the edge and keeping it straight is virtually impossible. Given the saw design, only a very short fence can be used. Further it has to be wide enough to clamp to the door without the saw motor housing running into it. Your design is perfect. I went to Lowes and bought a sheet of 3/16" hardboard. They cut it for me. The ONLY modification I made to your brilliant idea was to add an aluminum molding -- the type used to frame sheets of Marlite (R), for example. This gives a firm, square edge and the saw housing still clears the cutting guide. Now I have sufficient space to clamp the guide and it is ridgid enough that the finished cut is straight. I'm not the type of guy to gush so over an "invention," but this really is a valuable idea. I am very impressed. Best Wishes.
Great idea with the metal molding. How did you attach it?
I was just about to buy one of the guides when I saw this video. You've saved me time and money, thanks!
Thank you, I needed to make some accurate groove cuts with my circular saw.
WOW!
This is too easy, simple and off course inexpensive, and just what I wanted. Thanks...
This is the clearest and simplest 'guide' I have seen yet. Excellent tutorial, thx
Thanks for this . Looked at a lot of videos on this. This was the most comprehensive and to the point. I built it and it works great.
WOW!!! Thanks, this really help
Thanks! I'm new to woodworking and don't have all the expensive tools, so this really helps
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Joey Gladstone teaching us how to make a circular saw guide. I like it.
Super idea. simple and easy to build for a new entrant, thank you!
THANK YOU!!!! This is going to make my life SOOOOOOOOO much easier as a new woodworker! :-)
Gonna make one for my jigsaw too! Thanks.
Excellent video. That's the proper to show to use the only tool we have available in that moment: the circular saw. Congrats.
I was looking for the most easiest way to make a guide and I found it. Thanks a lot. God bless
Excellent DIY solution; simple, effective, and saves money. Thank you.
This is brilliant !
Thank you for clear & easy to catch demonstration and explanation
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing. Nice tip about the plywood and foam for cutting! Can't wait to get my table saw.
Just what I was looking for! Thanks!
Thanks for the simplest Circular Saw Cutting Guide! 👍
Awesome video. Extremely clear and to the point. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. Just what I was looking for.
Thank you! Saved me a load of cash. I can put the money towards a table saw now...
That was easy and very helpful.. thanks for video!
Excellent video. The simplicity too. Making one today. Great Job.
Thanks! Glad it could help. 🙌
This is so simple, can't wait to make one myself. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for not calling this "simple" but then going on to use a table saw! Here in the UK, I only have a very small garage and I cannot afford a table saw right now. So having something I can do that really does use basic tools is great.
MANY THANKS!!! You have saved me a small fortune!!! I dont have to buy a guide rail!!!!!
Greetings,
Going to make my guides tomorrow.
Thank you for the video.
Chief Ken Bauer, USAF (Ret)
Boy, do I love this video!!! I definite will try this!
Fantastic, very helpful.. I am left-handed and it has been very painful for me using all kinds of tools like mouse, scissors, guitar, rifle, etc., and also the circular saw.. Thanks a lot...
i've been using this kind of guide for several years now and it works great for me.
Wow there’s always something new to learn about.
We are all forever students. 🙌💙
Thanks to you. I just made one. Great video!
Awesome! Glad we could help. 🙌💙
Duuuude.... love this perfectly laid out and simple video .. thank you!
Great idea! A lot less expensive than buying a fancy guide.
Such a simple guide rail
Thank you for sharing your thought
Awesome. Loved your video and I am going to make one for DIY projects
Thank you!
thank you, since i am still struggling to straight cut with my circ saw
That's too simple, and I can put off buying a track saw for a little bit. Thanks a lot!!
Thanks for the lesson now I can make one. 👍👍
Thank you! Very useful
thank you dude, simple, common sense idea which helps a lot, thanks for posting 👍
Brilliant. Love this. Will save me time and money. Mostly money, lol
Many thanks for the video. I nearly spent 90 dollars to buy an aluminium one. From cyprus
Thanks a lot for your video
Great idea mate
Awesome tutorial. Is there a reason why the width of the fence has to equal the distance between the blade and the edge of the saw's base? (See 0:50)
This is to make the first cut easy, following the factory edge flush with the edge of the saws base. Mark the factory edge, and then use it as the guide edge of the jig when assembled. (See 0:59)
Best circular saw guide video ive seen. Thanks for sharing with us
This is great thanks!
Thank you! I was trying to read how to do this out of a book I just bought and I was NOT getting it. This was very clear
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching! 🙌
"For those of you that don't have a table saw.... yet" Hahahhaha Dammit don't push me to spend even more money
be nice.
I think this set up would also work also when using a palm held router,
I just made this exactly the way he showed... First time perfect cuts!! So happy!! Thank you so much!
Very good!
Thank you for keeping it simple and fast.
Very interesting and simple to make
Great video,im going to try this today with an alluminium straight edge guide i have lying around shop and some birch plywood
Im going to make a 4ft and 8ft one
Make 2 4x8 and cut the second one at 3ft. That way you can have a couple shorter ones that aren't as cumbersome when needing to rip smaller pieces.
It helps you square it up when you put it on top of your cutting material with a rafter Square. Also make sure you leave enough material so that when you're clamping it you don't catch the clamps with your saw.
Simple and effective. Thanks.
Nice, I’ll do this. Thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
This is the way!
Great explanation
Thanks sr!
Awesome Video! Thanks very helpful.
Very nice. I've been looking at buying one, but this will save me a chunk of change. One thing I wasn't sure of was, when you said "from the blade to the edge", did you mean from the side of the blade or the center of the blade?
The side of the blade. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I was going to buy one of these. This will be much cheaper.
The only issue is that you will need one that is for ripping 8 foot length and whatever sizes you use or have to use since it isn't adjustable. One thing he didn't include is sometimes you may need to turn your saw around which will be a different spacing to the blade. By initially installing the guide in the middle you can make cut in on e direction then turn it around to clear the motor. Another draw back in comparison to an adjustable guide is if you use a different saw and it happens to be a different distance to the blade. I have ones I have made and one I have bought. and they both can give same result just the one I bought is easier if you need to take it to a job site. It also has built in clamps to secure it. I also clamp it with more clamps so it doesn't flex when running the longer cuts. It does not line up on saw blade so you need to mark your cut and an inch or whatever is appropriate when you secure the guide as opposed to the diy ones where you can just line the edge with the actual cut mark.
Thank you so much! I don't have a table saw and most videos have all the shop machines which a lot of us don't have
cool idea,thanks
Awesome!
Simple and effective. Thank you so much for sharing this idea.
Terima kasih tutorialnya,salam sukses menyertai
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excellent very simple good for new comers, thanks a lot. explained very well. 👍👍
Awesome, simple
Very useful 👍
Thanks! Looks like a good channel. I subscribed. :)
Thank you
Great video thanks
This is the video I was looking for. Super light weight compared to all the other ones I saw.
Funny thing is I sold my almost brand new Porter Cable table saw a year ago because it took up too much space in the garage and I needed the money 😂
Just made one, works perfectly and saved me £100 (Cost of buying one for my saw)
Is the thickness of your sheet stock you’re cutting .5 inches? Would .25 inches work too to allow the circular saw to ride the edge?
Yes, .25 thickness would work for the base of the guide. You would likely still be better off with a thicker “fence” section of the jig to have a more substantial edge to guide the saw base.
But why is the outside fence the same size as distance from the blade. Fence can be any width? 0:52 I am using flooring laminates that were lying around and this came out amazing. Thank you!
The outside fence can be any width. It’s just easy to make it the same width as the base when using your finger as the guide along the edge of the sheet stock when cutting it.
Thank you Sir, you explained very nicely, for beginners. 👍👍, I can make one now.
Very useful video!
Great video!! It's not hard to find companies who are more than glad to help you spend big bucks on gadgets they sell. But, I'm just beginning woodworking and doesn't quite the wear and tear characteristics of most materials. What sheeting did you use and what would work well?
Hi Will, we used tempered hardboard to make the guide.
Simples 👍
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Awesome. I use a 2x4 and run it across my jointer to give me a straight edge. Then clamp it down as you did and run the saw against the jointed edge. Costs 3$ :)
What is the thicknest ideal of that hardboard? Is it 1/8 or 1/4 ??
Both can work, but 1 / 4” thick is probably better.
not all heroes wear capes
Thank you..
What is the thickness of the foam insulation you use and where to get it?
Awesome, just what I needed to not throw out my circular saw and stop buying myself a table saw … yet! 😅
It's a handy alternative... But you'll find yourself still needing/wanting a table saw. 😂🙌
Hey I need to cut stair treads and so I will make the jig but which blade do you recommend for my circular saw. The treads are red oak.
Hi Marco, if you are using solid wood for the treads, you will need a sawblade designed for crosscutting, or a combo blade that can work pretty well for either type of cut. If the treads are MDF or some other man-made material, then a higher tooth count would be better.
Nice !!!