I've been watching at least 2-3 videos a day for the last week. I work everyday (literally) all summer long and get laid off in the winter. I love the videos, I love the enthusiam, you're extremely personable in your videos. It's more like if you had a friend trying to show/explain things to you rather than an instructional video that's dull and lulls you to sleep. I can't wait to see what I find tomorrow on this channel! Thank you for your commitment!
I bought my first circular saw yesterday and the air conditioner is up and running because of your best videos,thank you and I appreciate you ,only teaching us the right way to get through project easily and safely. More power to you.
You are an excellent communicator and teacher! Love how energetic, no nonsense and straight to the point you videos are. You always give such valuable and clear information in all your uploads👌👌
I took a woodworking course fifteen years ago, worked a little time after that (a year or less), and then moved to work on retail and banking industry. Nowadays i'm setting up my shop at home, for weekend DIY and stuff, and i'm glad to say you inspire me and give me so much confidence on the use of tools and general skills overall, thanks for your channel.
I never attended any woodworking courses. i just leant from the RUclips channels. But i think i am doing well (better) so far, i even have my workshop at home. With this i really appreciate your supports and everythings you guys providing and guiding us through process of skills upgrading. Thank you exporters!!
I appreciate SR for taking us all the way down to the foundation of a tool or project. Not knowing (or forgetting) a basic can be a problem for anyone.
These videos are so helpful and encouraging. I currently just have a jig saw and circular saw as you mentioned at the end of this video, and your videos are really helping me use them better as my husband and I turn a former ambulance into a camper. Thank you!
I have watched this video numerous times while reviewing to buy a circular saw and it has convinced me to get one and the get even more projects going on a tighter budget than expected. Keep up the great video content!
I own a Skil saw I purchased about 13 years ago. I only used it a few times back when I bought it. I'll be building a workbench in a few weeks. I've already purchased the lumber. Thank you so much for sharing on how to use a saw. This will really help me. Thank you!!
I'm such a newbie I have to keep pausing your videos to see things closer and slower. I can't wait until this tool feels like an extension of my own body. I hate feeling intimidated by power tools! So thank you for your great videos! (You may consider doing a series for Dummies... longer, slower instructional vids... I sometimes wish I could hire a tutor, as I missed the boat with my dad. 😕)
Once again Steve you have made an excellent video on the description of a powertool. I was in your January course and have nothing but great words about the class. Two of my friends are entering your class because of the work they have seen me do with your course. If you have any doubts about the class PLEASE TAKE IT you will learn a TON of skills no matter what kind of knowledge you have in woodworking. Steve makes it easy and fun! All his tool videos are a excellent resource to watch. Cheers!
Wow I'm so excited I found you! I I just retired and and off grid. So I've been using my saws. But the circular saw gives me the greeps..But watching this has encouraged me. Although I successfilly stipped wood today. Thank you so much.
Before making any cuts be sure your blade is perpendicular to your base plate with a speed square. If your budget doesnt allow for any mistakes, you definitely dont want to be several cuts into a piece of wood only to discover your blade is not squared up. Circular saws in general create a lot of dust, how that dust is handled can be a huge factor in determining your purchase. More important is that the dust doesnt go out towards your face. Some will cleverly use the air flow generated by the blade to clear the line ahead of the saw which makes seeing your line much easier. That alone can make or break the purchase of a particular saw; visibility being pretty important with a tool without a set guide.
Hi, I love and learn a lot from your demonstrations on wood working. I live in Bangalore, India & have thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience, you provide. Thanks a lot & have great time. After seeing your video , I bought a Bosch GKS 190 ROTARY saw cutter & will be putting in to use from tomorrow. I am a retired CEO of a texyiles company & developing wood work as my hobby. Once again my salutations Bhaskar
Thanks Steve, I admit I'm new to power tools, but I never thought of using a fence with a circular saw. You're videos are eye opening and inspiring. Thank you!
Glad I came across this video. I have a kitchen project I want to do. Complete novice. I was scared of getting cut accidentally by the saw but I just learned from you that it has a guard on it 🤦 Thank you!
Even though I am right handed, I still find it very awkward using the “right handed” circular saw. Simply because I can’t see the blade (unless I lean over the saw which is not ideal). Even when I use the speed square when cutting planks of wood across the grain I’ll still get a crooked cut. I have seen other videos where other wood workers much prefer the the saws with the blade on the left hand side for that exact reason. After watching Steve’s videos very closely, and recently signing up to his weekend projects course, I can really appreciate how super talented and at the the same time how extremely modest he is. I love the way he can distill all of the otherwise “complexities” into easy and simple to understand instructions and make them super accessible for amateur diy’ers like me. But I have also gained a real understanding and respect for the actual skill involved both in wood working and in using all these tools effectively. So the solution to my initial problem (outlined the start of this rant) is practice ! Practice! Practice! There ain’t no shortcuts to success!!
I am lefty and the same way. I like right handed saws because the blade is right next to my dominate hand. If you get a cordless or a worm drive style saw you will have the blade on the left side which you can see easier being right handed. It sounds backwards that a right handed saw has the blade closer and easier to see for a lefty and vice versa.
This was very helpful. As I'm building my tool collection, the circular saw will be my next tool. It's a little intimidating with all the settings but this helps to understand their functions. I'll look forward to trying these out and building some things. Thanks.
After 2 years of wood working I recently got my first circular saw. I used to make all my straight cuts on the table saw, but que circular saw makes everything easyer. Great video. Hope your course is doing great, but I miss your weekly projects to inspire all woodworkers!
I love this comment since I only have a circular saw and I long after a table saw all the time! I love how much room for problem-solving and creativity there is with woodworking. We each develop the way that works for us!
My Pop Pop made all kinds of things, from clocks, tables, benches. Everyone in our family has something that he made. He was good at his craft. He unfortunately passed away a little over a year ago. My dad received all his tools, which my dad already had a bunch himself. My dad was also good at making things. I have a candle holder he made from back when i was 4. My mom would ask my dad to make her things all the time. Though there was this big garden bench, had a high back. It was something she saw in a magazine. He never got around to it. He didn't think they really had any where to put it, so he didn't really want to do it lol. My dad rip......passed away just shy a year after his dad this past July 19th from a stroke. I've never really made anything out of wood in my life. Now i will be getting all of my dad an pop pops tools. I've been watching a bunch of your videos, im learning a lot an they make me want to make something! I told my mom i'd build that garden bench for her. I just don't know how i'm gonna do it yet! :X I checked out your online course. Definitely something i will have to look into, when things settle down. I feel like things are pointing me to do this. An i want my mom to have her bench, she'd love it. Keep the videos coming, they're helping a lot! Thank you!
I have tools I inherited from my father as well, they are treasures to me. In my case, they expanded my existing workshop. If you're intimidated, build something low-pressure, like a little birdhouse. If it looks rough, it doesn't matter. If you need to scrap all your first tries, it was still a learning process. A little hands-on work will show you questions you didn't know to ask, and reveal which tools you feel comfortable with. You can learn this stuff as readily as anybody else, Steve wasn't born knowing all of this.
My pops passed a year and a half ago. He was really good at woodworking and building too. My older brother spent his entire life being my dad's "shadow", learned about everything my dad knew. I didn't. It's a major regret in my life. I call my brother all the time for advice though and I'm learning as I go. Peace to you
I really think you did an awesome job at making this video,,,your really great at talking us through , as your demonstrating ,,also your a great speaker,,,. It really looks like you put some thought in how you wanted this video to be able to help those of us who aren't quite the pro , as you Anyways Thanks
A tip for if you find the saw wandering off your line: Always cut with the narrow side of the base plate against the straight edge. Don't use the wide side against the edge. The reason is that the handle and blade are offset, so when you push the saw, you're introducing a torque to it, you're not pushing it, you're actually turning it. If you butt the wide side of the base plate against the straight edge, the tool will always want to wander away from the straight edge. Butt the narrow side against the straight edge and the saw will automatically want to press itself up against the straight edge, giving you dead accurate cuts at a fraction of the effort. You're making physics work for you.
In addition, the motor sticks out on the wider side of the base and is likely to hit the clamps holding your guide. I didn't hear mention of accounting for the width of the blade when setting the guide. My saw's blade is 1.5 inches from the narrow edge of the base, then depending on the blade, the cut will add 1/8 inch to that. So, you have to think about where you are placing the guide relative to the waste piece after the cut. (Easier to show than to tell! :-) ) Thanks for the great videos!
Super informative video, as usual :D My one (1) actual real-life woodworking experience involved a cordless circular saw. They do work, but they chew through battery life like anything. Unless you have a very good reason to, don't go cordless for a circular saw. Literally one evening taught me that. It is _maddening_ having to wait for a battery to charge when you only have a short time to work on something.
I haven't done any woodworking since middle school shop class and recently got started on my first project making a table. I've yet to make a single straight cut but hey, at least I have a table!
I have both corded and cordless circular saws. I find that my Ryobi cordless with a 4Ah lithium battery will do pretty much all of the cutting I need for most jobs short of building a deck. Also, I found it useful to cut a couple of setup blocks from wood scraps that are exactly the distance between the edge of my saw plate and blade for each of my circular saws. That way I can draw the cut line on my plywood and use them to know exactly where to clamp my straight edge for the saw to ride against by clamping a block at each end of the line and snug up my straight edge against the other side of the block. It solves the problem I have of making sure I stay exactly on the line which can be hard to see when sawdust gets all over it.
Recently purchased a cordless saw. Using it primarily to cut large pieces before they enter the shop, but I find it specially useful for cutting the boards in half in the lumber yard, so I can load them into the car. Oh, and I also use the Styrofoam like in this video, it is by far the best support
@@mrkashman0596 Yep, I lowered the saw blade (I was actually screwing around with it cutting wood pieces) and it reached the table. I didn't have my other hand on the grip - the saw took off and came just short of my hand. I was a dumb 12-year old learning a lesson...
Huge Thanks full ,, in this video there are a very useful and amazing explanations to learning us how to use the circular saw in different methods .. From Iraq best Regards to you ..
I've been doing DIY projects for years and embarrassingly have never found my circular saw to be my friend. I've tried using the front guides and never been able to hit the line. It never occurred to me to used my speed square on 2x2s. I always tend to get kick back on anything I try to cut no matter what I do so I prefer my table saw and chop saw. I'll try your tips, thanks.
@@nonplayablecharacter4815 I've seen it happen in all areas of life. A female colleague will ask a guy something and not get a decent answer. I'll ask the exact same thing and immediately get the info I need. I can only imagine how much of a pain in the ass this is if you're a woman building shit and dealing with the guys at home depot or whatever.
I'm not a woman but im a small and short guy (im in my mid 30s but people assume I'm just in my early 20s. People don't give me the straight answer when I ask stuff about building things, they just assume I'm not up for it and just tell me 'just buy it from Ikea'. So yeah I can totally relate.
Great information, the biggest point you covered was not to stand behind the saw, I learned what can happen when last week my saw I have used for years 'kicked back' and opened me up from knee to top of thigh 250mm long with over 40 stitches, just missed the family jewels. .Being left handed I stand on the right side, but not completely as I found out. Now using a walker to get around, Guys be very careful and don't stand behind the saw for any reason.
Thank you for the tip about cutting on the ground on a piece of styrofoam. I have been having issues with cross cutting 35cm treated planks where the last 3-4cm of the cut was very skew and the saw kicked back even though I clamped the edges. I started to think I need to test my blade alignment but this makes more sense.
I always wanted to dive into woodworking but never got around to it. I'm 52, retired now and have plenty of time to learn. Saw your course and decided to hop in for the ride! It will give me something to do! Great video!
The blade guide does not always spring back closed. Particularly on older worn out saws or cheaply-made saws. I personally never take it for granted and check to see that the blade guard is indeed closed before setting down the saw. Most of the time though, I just wait for the saw to stop spinning before setting it down.
Missed you very much Steve. I have learnt a ton from your videos but mostly why not to be afraid to start woodworking past 50 years of age. God bless you.
Thanks Steve, very instructive. One tip to remove though... my first extra blade for my mikita 5800 needed to be fitted with the branding hidden so that the teeth were revolving correctly. So I'd not mention branding as behind useful.
You mention towards the end of this video making an upcoming video about straight edges and jigs to (somewhat) turn your circular saw into a table saw. I'm struggling to find that video and could really use the guidance since a table saw isn't quite currently in the budget. Thanks in advanced.
had an interview today for pre con. learning alot from these videos to know what to expect when making molds for the concrete. also learning table saw :)
Great to see you working again. I just have one small issue with the tutorial. When supporting the off cut with your hand you should not cross over your hand behind the saw, if it kicks back it can cross over your wrist. It probably can't lope off your hand but can cut through tendons and like.
You inspired me Steve to make a crosscut jig for my circular saw. It’s just some trim wood on a piece of thick mdf with two metal rails for the saw to ride on. It’s not much but it’s made making straight accurate cuts a lot easier!
The Weekend Woodworker is easily worth the $$. I signed up in January, and even though I haven't finished all of the projects yet (I have two small children that like to nap in the middle of my wood-working time), I absolutely love the course. I highly recommend it, Me-Mos!
After building a fair length of fence at my grandparents with tools borrowed from my dad and grandfather, I'm envious of that rigid. The circular saw I had to use had a warped base plate, old blade, and innacurate, difficult adjustments. Safe to say none of the cuts were pretty nor easy, although I should have listened to my intuition regarding the speed square which for some reason I only used to mark cuts and the like. I definitely will be picking up a nice circular saw when i get the chance!
I framed my 900 sqft basement with the newer Milwaukee 12v circular saw. I couldn't believe how light and easy it was compared to my older corded saw and so much more quiet. I have two batteries and never one ran out of juice.
This was really helpful. Appreciate your effort to teach us, especially the beginners. Im starting to reno my basement stairs and labour is crazy here in canada.
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used my new skill to cut my new mattress in half, thanks for all your help!
Could it be repaired using flex tape?
@@shawn576 madman
@@shawn576 could use wood glue and clamps.
So does it really have all those special layers of memory foam?
This made me feel so much more comfortable attempting an upcoming woodworking project. Thank you!
I've been watching at least 2-3 videos a day for the last week. I work everyday (literally) all summer long and get laid off in the winter. I love the videos, I love the enthusiam, you're extremely personable in your videos. It's more like if you had a friend trying to show/explain things to you rather than an instructional video that's dull and lulls you to sleep. I can't wait to see what I find tomorrow on this channel! Thank you for your commitment!
I bought my first circular saw yesterday and the air conditioner is up and running because of your best videos,thank you and I appreciate you ,only teaching us the right way to get through project easily and safely. More power to you.
You are an excellent communicator and teacher! Love how energetic, no nonsense and straight to the point you videos are. You always give such valuable and clear information in all your uploads👌👌
I took a woodworking course fifteen years ago, worked a little time after that (a year or less), and then moved to work on retail and banking industry. Nowadays i'm setting up my shop at home, for weekend DIY and stuff, and i'm glad to say you inspire me and give me so much confidence on the use of tools and general skills overall, thanks for your channel.
I never attended any woodworking courses.
i just leant from the RUclips channels. But i think i am doing well (better) so far, i even have my workshop at home. With this i really appreciate your supports and everythings you guys providing and guiding us through process of skills upgrading.
Thank you exporters!!
I appreciate SR for taking us all the way down to the foundation of a tool or project. Not knowing (or forgetting) a basic can be a problem for anyone.
These videos are so helpful and encouraging. I currently just have a jig saw and circular saw as you mentioned at the end of this video, and your videos are really helping me use them better as my husband and I turn a former ambulance into a camper. Thank you!
You are not just good with wood but also a good teacher
thank you for not padding or dragging things out. very useful.
I have watched this video numerous times while reviewing to buy a circular saw and it has convinced me to get one and the get even more projects going on a tighter budget than expected. Keep up the great video content!
Tons of woodworking videos on the internet Steve, but yours have taught me the most. Thank you so much, you taught me a lot, keep up the good work.
Mar Nas well thanks very much!
Mar Nas....RIGHT???!!!! He's the best!!!
his are not the best
I own a Skil saw I purchased about 13 years ago. I only used it a few times back when I bought it. I'll be building a workbench in a few weeks. I've already purchased the lumber. Thank you so much for sharing on how to use a saw. This will really help me. Thank you!!
Very concise and precise explanation!
I think it's time to change my hand saw to circular saw from now on.
I am going to buy a circular saw this weekend.i love these videos Mr Ramsay especially when you people say aluminium and lever!!!
Watched this 2 years ago, got my first saw yesterday so it's time to re-watch it.
I'm such a newbie I have to keep pausing your videos to see things closer and slower. I can't wait until this tool feels like an extension of my own body. I hate feeling intimidated by power tools! So thank you for your great videos! (You may consider doing a series for Dummies... longer, slower instructional vids... I sometimes wish I could hire a tutor, as I missed the boat with my dad. 😕)
Very nice tips. Circular saw is one of the basics tools of every workshop. Thank you for sharing this video. Thanks to Casper for sponsoring the show.
Great video! Been following your channel for about a month and each one is filled with so many pearls of wisdom!!!
Once again Steve you have made an excellent video on the description of a powertool. I was in your January course and have nothing but great words about the class. Two of my friends are entering your class because of the work they have seen me do with your course. If you have any doubts about the class PLEASE TAKE IT you will learn a TON of skills no matter what kind of knowledge you have in woodworking. Steve makes it easy and fun! All his tool videos are a excellent resource to watch. Cheers!
Wow I'm so excited I found you! I I just retired and and off grid. So I've been using my saws. But the circular saw gives me the greeps..But watching this has encouraged me. Although I successfilly stipped wood today. Thank you so much.
Before making any cuts be sure your blade is perpendicular to your base plate with a speed square. If your budget doesnt allow for any mistakes, you definitely dont want to be several cuts into a piece of wood only to discover your blade is not squared up. Circular saws in general create a lot of dust, how that dust is handled can be a huge factor in determining your purchase. More important is that the dust doesnt go out towards your face. Some will cleverly use the air flow generated by the blade to clear the line ahead of the saw which makes seeing your line much easier. That alone can make or break the purchase of a particular saw; visibility being pretty important with a tool without a set guide.
Thank you! I'm a do-it-yourselfer, but was always a bit afraid of saws. I first bought a jig and now branched to circular. Thank you again!
Great video. First time using circular saw. Made me confident. Thanks.
Hi,
I love and learn a lot from your demonstrations on wood working. I live in Bangalore, India & have thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience, you provide. Thanks a lot & have great time. After seeing your video , I bought a Bosch GKS 190 ROTARY saw cutter & will be putting in to use from tomorrow. I am a retired CEO of a texyiles company & developing wood work as my hobby.
Once again my salutations
Bhaskar
Thanks Steve, I admit I'm new to power tools, but I never thought of using a fence with a circular saw. You're videos are eye opening and inspiring. Thank you!
Thank you, David Kirba!
8:15 best tip ever ! Thanks a lot. Just bought a circular saw and spend a hour trying to find a good method for this ! Thanks :D
After 25+years using a circular saw ive now switched over to the festool track saw . Best thing I ever did 😀
Glad I came across this video. I have a kitchen project I want to do. Complete novice. I was scared of getting cut accidentally by the saw but I just learned from you that it has a guard on it 🤦
Thank you!
Your video is clear and just what I needed.
That speed square as an edge guide is the golden ticket.
My husband is tired of me asking him to build things for me hahah it's time for me to learn. Ty!
Go girlllllll
Thank you for making these videos, I have learnt a lot with them and now I'm sharing with my brother who's just starting with woodworking
Thank you this video gave me the confidence to cut my own wood, appreciated.
Even though I am right handed, I still find it very awkward using the “right handed” circular saw. Simply because I can’t see the blade (unless I lean over the saw which is not ideal). Even when I use the speed square when cutting planks of wood across the grain I’ll still get a crooked cut. I have seen other videos where other wood workers much prefer the the saws with the blade on the left hand side for that exact reason. After watching Steve’s videos very closely, and recently signing up to his weekend projects course, I can really appreciate how super talented and at the the same time how extremely modest he is. I love the way he can distill all of the otherwise “complexities” into easy and simple to understand instructions and make them super accessible for amateur diy’ers like me. But I have also gained a real understanding and respect for the actual skill involved both in wood working and in using all these tools effectively. So the solution to my initial problem (outlined the start of this rant) is practice ! Practice! Practice! There ain’t no shortcuts to success!!
I am lefty and the same way. I like right handed saws because the blade is right next to my dominate hand. If you get a cordless or a worm drive style saw you will have the blade on the left side which you can see easier being right handed.
It sounds backwards that a right handed saw has the blade closer and easier to see for a lefty and vice versa.
so true
I'm an absolute amateur, and am starting with building some bookcases... This has given me some great tips which have already made life easier!
Single mom here, and I just wanted to say thank you for your videos!!!
This was very helpful. As I'm building my tool collection, the circular saw will be my next tool. It's a little intimidating with all the settings but this helps to understand their functions. I'll look forward to trying these out and building some things. Thanks.
I signed up and am loving your classes! I bought my saws!
Thanks for this great guide to the basics!
that was freakin awesome so clear and conise, feels like I just went from newbie to expert in 10mins...
After 2 years of wood working I recently got my first circular saw. I used to make all my straight cuts on the table saw, but que circular saw makes everything easyer. Great video. Hope your course is doing great, but I miss your weekly projects to inspire all woodworkers!
I love this comment since I only have a circular saw and I long after a table saw all the time! I love how much room for problem-solving and creativity there is with woodworking. We each develop the way that works for us!
When my family asks why I'm so into woodworking now, I'm sorry but I have to blame you, Steve. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘
My Pop Pop made all kinds of things, from clocks, tables, benches. Everyone in our family has something that he made. He was good at his craft. He unfortunately passed away a little over a year ago. My dad received all his tools, which my dad already had a bunch himself. My dad was also good at making things. I have a candle holder he made from back when i was 4. My mom would ask my dad to make her things all the time. Though there was this big garden bench, had a high back. It was something she saw in a magazine. He never got around to it. He didn't think they really had any where to put it, so he didn't really want to do it lol. My dad rip......passed away just shy a year after his dad this past July 19th from a stroke. I've never really made anything out of wood in my life. Now i will be getting all of my dad an pop pops tools. I've been watching a bunch of your videos, im learning a lot an they make me want to make something! I told my mom i'd build that garden bench for her. I just don't know how i'm gonna do it yet! :X I checked out your online course. Definitely something i will have to look into, when things settle down. I feel like things are pointing me to do this. An i want my mom to have her bench, she'd love it. Keep the videos coming, they're helping a lot! Thank you!
I have tools I inherited from my father as well, they are treasures to me. In my case, they expanded my existing workshop.
If you're intimidated, build something low-pressure, like a little birdhouse. If it looks rough, it doesn't matter. If you need to scrap all your first tries, it was still a learning process. A little hands-on work will show you questions you didn't know to ask, and reveal which tools you feel comfortable with.
You can learn this stuff as readily as anybody else, Steve wasn't born knowing all of this.
My pops passed a year and a half ago. He was really good at woodworking and building too. My older brother spent his entire life being my dad's "shadow", learned about everything my dad knew. I didn't. It's a major regret in my life. I call my brother all the time for advice though and I'm learning as I go. Peace to you
Very nice sir
Just start making the bench. If it doesn't work, you can make a second.
There is no risk of failure :-)
i'm excited i'm getting a circular saw tomorrow and at a decent price! battery charger and saw for 50 bucks brand new! so i'm hyped!
Thank you for answering my questions so clearly. One of the best videos I found.
Hi Steve. Thanks for a great video. It's answered all of my questions to get started with my wooden art project which I'm turning into a biz.
You're so awesome. I'm just getting into woodworking and you have been my number one resource. Thank you for all you do!
Finally I have been waiting for a circular saw video
john doe awesome. I hope that it's helpful for you.
I really think you did an awesome job at making this video,,,your really great at talking us through , as your demonstrating ,,also your a great speaker,,,. It really looks like you put some thought in how you wanted this video to be able to help those of us who aren't quite the pro , as you
Anyways
Thanks
Great advice on using the insolation foam as a base, and cutting your wood on the ground.
Thanks!
it's very nice when making a big mixed batch of rip and crosscut alternations with a circ saw
'Position yourself to the side behind the saw instead of directly behind it.' I hadn't thought of that before. It makes good sense. Thanks.
A tip for if you find the saw wandering off your line: Always cut with the narrow side of the base plate against the straight edge. Don't use the wide side against the edge.
The reason is that the handle and blade are offset, so when you push the saw, you're introducing a torque to it, you're not pushing it, you're actually turning it.
If you butt the wide side of the base plate against the straight edge, the tool will always want to wander away from the straight edge. Butt the narrow side against the straight edge and the saw will automatically want to press itself up against the straight edge, giving you dead accurate cuts at a fraction of the effort. You're making physics work for you.
Great suggestion! Thank you!
Never thought of that. Thanks!
Richard Jessnitz Now that's some good advice!
In addition, the motor sticks out on the wider side of the base and is likely to hit the clamps holding your guide.
I didn't hear mention of accounting for the width of the blade when setting the guide. My saw's blade is 1.5 inches from the narrow edge of the base, then depending on the blade, the cut will add 1/8 inch to that. So, you have to think about where you are placing the guide relative to the waste piece after the cut. (Easier to show than to tell! :-) )
Thanks for the great videos!
This is a great suggestion and completely counterintuitive to me, just like all the rest of the Physics I made myself study 😁
Buy a saw with an automatic blade BRAKE, so that it stops the spinning blade almost instantly when the trigger is released.
Can you mention some manufacturers that make a saw that has an automatic BRAKE? It sounds like a very great safe idea. Thank you.
Awesome video, you made it a lot easier and less scary for me to attempt to use my saw.
Super informative video, as usual :D My one (1) actual real-life woodworking experience involved a cordless circular saw. They do work, but they chew through battery life like anything. Unless you have a very good reason to, don't go cordless for a circular saw. Literally one evening taught me that. It is _maddening_ having to wait for a battery to charge when you only have a short time to work on something.
That’s why u own 2 batteries 😬
Finally the video that I have been waiting for
I'm glad I found your website, First time subscriber, thank you for a very informative video. Thank you, Wade Out..
I love to watch this guy I build my own table by watching from him his so helpful
I haven't done any woodworking since middle school shop class and recently got started on my first project making a table. I've yet to make a single straight cut but hey, at least I have a table!
Thank you steve! I am a beginner. Your video definitely helping me now!!!
I have both corded and cordless circular saws. I find that my Ryobi cordless with a 4Ah lithium battery will do pretty much all of the cutting I need for most jobs short of building a deck.
Also, I found it useful to cut a couple of setup blocks from wood scraps that are exactly the distance between the edge of my saw plate and blade for each of my circular saws. That way I can draw the cut line on my plywood and use them to know exactly where to clamp my straight edge for the saw to ride against by clamping a block at each end of the line and snug up my straight edge against the other side of the block. It solves the problem I have of making sure I stay exactly on the line which can be hard to see when sawdust gets all over it.
The instruction is great! Very clear and answers most of the questions I had. Congratulations on such a great job done sir!
Recently purchased a cordless saw. Using it primarily to cut large pieces before they enter the shop, but I find it specially useful for cutting the boards in half in the lumber yard, so I can load them into the car. Oh, and I also use the Styrofoam like in this video, it is by far the best support
I was holding off for a CS... I was almost got the table saw but no more in my basment. So I got the Craftsman v20 brushless CW.. TY for the video
Now this was useful for a noob like me ! Thanks !
My dad had a Craftsman radial arm saw that ran the table and came one inch from my hand - I'll never forget that day!
Mark H. Did u nearly cut your hand or something
@@mrkashman0596 Yep, I lowered the saw blade (I was actually screwing around with it cutting wood pieces) and it reached the table. I didn't have my other hand on the grip - the saw took off and came just short of my hand. I was a dumb 12-year old learning a lesson...
K thanks for explaining
I love using the polystyrene tip. It works great and I have it on my worktable so its even easier.
Steve, Love Your Back to Basics videos. My favorite one of those is your router video !
Thank for your videos. I am learning a lot.
Just clicked on to subscribe. Very anxious about the couple things I want to do, but excited at the same time.
Huge Thanks full ,, in this video there are a very useful and amazing explanations to learning us how to use the circular saw in different methods .. From Iraq best Regards to you ..
I've been doing DIY projects for years and embarrassingly have never found my circular saw to be my friend. I've tried using the front guides and never been able to hit the line. It never occurred to me to used my speed square on 2x2s. I always tend to get kick back on anything I try to cut no matter what I do so I prefer my table saw and chop saw. I'll try your tips, thanks.
Very informative video sir. Thanks.
Thank you for finally answering my questions. Hard to not get sarcastic and patronizing answers from men in real life.
Is this a joke
Non Playable Character is my comment a joke? unfortunately, it’s not!
@@nonplayablecharacter4815 I've seen it happen in all areas of life. A female colleague will ask a guy something and not get a decent answer. I'll ask the exact same thing and immediately get the info I need. I can only imagine how much of a pain in the ass this is if you're a woman building shit and dealing with the guys at home depot or whatever.
I'm not a woman but im a small and short guy (im in my mid 30s but people assume I'm just in my early 20s. People don't give me the straight answer when I ask stuff about building things, they just assume I'm not up for it and just tell me 'just buy it from Ikea'. So yeah I can totally relate.
Very good video, and plenty of great information
Great information, the biggest point you covered was not to stand behind the saw, I learned what can happen when last week my saw I have used for years 'kicked back' and opened me up from knee to top of thigh 250mm long with over 40 stitches, just missed the family jewels. .Being left handed I stand on the right side, but not completely as I found out. Now using a walker to get around, Guys be very careful and don't stand behind the saw for any reason.
Like the tip with the speed square against the saw for an accurate cut
Thank you for the tip about cutting on the ground on a piece of styrofoam. I have been having issues with cross cutting 35cm treated planks where the last 3-4cm of the cut was very skew and the saw kicked back even though I clamped the edges. I started to think I need to test my blade alignment but this makes more sense.
Thanks for the video. I found it useful.
Congratulations! You have a really amazing channel. I feel like i´ve learned so much with just a few of your videos.
Great video! Thank you for the tips!
I have made almost every non-injurious sort of mistake that could be made with these saws. OMIGOSH.
Thanks for the vids.
I always wanted to dive into woodworking but never got around to it. I'm 52, retired now and have plenty of time to learn. Saw your course and decided to hop in for the ride! It will give me something to do! Great video!
Awesome! Glad to have you on board! You are going to have a blast.
Im 30 and still learning alot with Steve Videos!! Lots of useful tips !!
ShoHashi > 52 and retired? Good man. 😆
You won’t regret taking the course. It’s really great
How do you retire at 52?
The blade guide does not always spring back closed. Particularly on older worn out saws or cheaply-made saws. I personally never take it for granted and check to see that the blade guard is indeed closed before setting down the saw. Most of the time though, I just wait for the saw to stop spinning before setting it down.
Another great video! Been watching this channel for a long time. Steve has helped me and my kids love watching too. 👍
Missed you very much Steve. I have learnt a ton from your videos but mostly why not to be afraid to start woodworking past 50 years of age. God bless you.
awesome video Steve!
Thanks Steve, very instructive. One tip to remove though... my first extra blade for my mikita 5800 needed to be fitted with the branding hidden so that the teeth were revolving correctly. So I'd not mention branding as behind useful.
I have the Rigid saw ... it is awesome!
You mention towards the end of this video making an upcoming video about straight edges and jigs to (somewhat) turn your circular saw into a table saw. I'm struggling to find that video and could really use the guidance since a table saw isn't quite currently in the budget. Thanks in advanced.
had an interview today for pre con. learning alot from these videos to know what to expect when making molds for the concrete. also learning table saw :)
Great to see you working again. I just have one small issue with the tutorial. When supporting the off cut with your hand you should not cross over your hand behind the saw, if it kicks back it can cross over your wrist. It probably can't lope off your hand but can cut through tendons and like.
Amazing videos. Eagerly waiting for video on home made jigs for circular saw
You inspired me Steve to make a crosscut jig for my circular saw. It’s just some trim wood on a piece of thick mdf with two metal rails for the saw to ride on. It’s not much but it’s made making straight accurate cuts a lot easier!
The Weekend Woodworker is easily worth the $$. I signed up in January, and even though I haven't finished all of the projects yet (I have two small children that like to nap in the middle of my wood-working time), I absolutely love the course. I highly recommend it, Me-Mos!
Josh Speck thanks for saying that, Josh!
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After building a fair length of fence at my grandparents with tools borrowed from my dad and grandfather, I'm envious of that rigid. The circular saw I had to use had a warped base plate, old blade, and innacurate, difficult adjustments. Safe to say none of the cuts were pretty nor easy, although I should have listened to my intuition regarding the speed square which for some reason I only used to mark cuts and the like. I definitely will be picking up a nice circular saw when i get the chance!
Awesome explanation. Just received my first saw and glad I found your video.🖖🏼
I framed my 900 sqft basement with the newer Milwaukee 12v circular saw. I couldn't believe how light and easy it was compared to my older corded saw and so much more quiet. I have two batteries and never one ran out of juice.
This was really helpful. Appreciate your effort to teach us, especially the beginners. Im starting to reno my basement stairs and labour is crazy here in canada.