How To Cut a Wide Notch Using Simple Tools

Learn how to cut a notch of any width using your ordinary circular saw. Just make a series of cuts, and then remove the waste in between with a chisel and sanding to get great, repeatable results.
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[@Tonal236]

i would think a hand saw would be faster.

[@Eunos_FD3S]

The saw plate grabs on to the wood.. any tips on how I can help it glide

[@kylecheramie8371]

Vaseline

[@jefflaxier7484]

Simple video and confirmed my thoughts. Thank you 👊

[@FrustratedBaboon]

I planned to do this before I saw video so this confirmed my thoughts.

[@stitchedpumpkin5905]

You're just cutting the end off. That's hardly a notch. In what manner would you be able to use a hammer to knock out an actual notch in the center?

[@bobcostas9716]

You don't really need a hammer. You slide your chisel in between two of the cuts in the middle of your notch, then give it a sharp twist. It'll pop one or both of them out. Keep doing that until you have enough room to set a piece of wood, old file, metal ruler, or whatever against the next cut, then rap it with a hammer to pop it out. Repeat until your cut is clear of debris.

[@craftyshed]

@@bobcostas9716 Great tips. I normally do a similar way. On softwood, I use a horse rasp for cleaning out the notches. It works great, especially on rough/outdoor projects.

[@WTCClover108]

Thank you!

[@thomasralfenson2684]

I did it too. This is what I used Woodglut designs for

[@SensieRodriguez]

I like

[@crankbaitbaron7565]

How deep would you go to notch out a 4x4 to fit a 2x4?

[@MD-md4th]

1.5 inches

[@jaelvv5155]

In what way is a circle saw a “simple tool”?

[@iamiupa]

with adjustable height nonetheless