If you use a "left handed saw" (yes, they make them), the motor will be on the other side, giving you an unrestricted view of the line and the saw blade. I find this much easier, even though I'm right handed.
I'm building a dog house this weekend and your video gave me the best advise as to cutting the right length. Cutting on the right side of the line made all the difference. Thank you, Olga
where can i draw the X should it be relatively close to the line, or what? im confused on this X things, he said that the blade would skim the X and his circular saw blade doesn't go anywhere near it, weird.
Makita, Bosch and Milwaukee are top quality brands. You can't go wrong especially if you are planning to use them on a regular daily basis. Otherwise for less use, inexpensive brands such as Black and Decker and Ryobi are fine.
Dewalt is made by Black And Decker as their "industrial" brand... forget both if you're into fine woodworking... can't go wrong with Bosh and Makita... consider Porter Cable too ;)
I own a Makita table saw and a variable speed/ reversable 3/8" drill. Both are 1990 vintage. I don't like either tool. I bought them because Makita had a fantastic reputation at the time. After living w/ those tools for about 20 minutes I realized the good reputation was pure fantasy. To be fair, Makita products may be far better today. I strongly suggest that you try out a tool before you buy one. It's the only way to know how YOU are going to get along w/ it.
@Crinale819 I like Makita the best,Dewalt makes some great,probably the best Miter Saws,but Makita takes em on circular saws,they are lighter and less bulky,also easier to see and use the sites.Black and decker are alright if you just have a few cuts a year to make,but everyday use spend the extra 80 bucks and get the makita.
heyyy!!!! you cut lines like Numeric Control Machine,,,,, if I try to reproduce I will get only curves in all directions,,,,, this tip is not for me,,,,
WOW, I am dead serious when I say at least 4 questions I had about cutting wood were answered in that video. I am definatley getting myself a framing square and using those techniques.
Tim you could have also used your square as a guide on the cut. This of course works great on cross cuts but there is a whole different world on rip cuts!
Excellent video.
MrDhandley 2 months ago
which side of the line did he say to stay on? the music cut in too loud when he said it.
mack70214 2 months ago
AND MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CUT YOUR FINGER OFF. THANK'S FOR WATCHING!
rodVTEC 4 months ago
use a sharp #2 pencil to make the mark... a carpenters pencil is for ROUGH cutting.
lgttb1 6 months ago
If you use a "left handed saw" (yes, they make them), the motor will be on the other side, giving you an unrestricted view of the line and the saw blade. I find this much easier, even though I'm right handed.
BerkeleyGang 9 months ago
I'm building a dog house this weekend and your video gave me the best advise as to cutting the right length. Cutting on the right side of the line made all the difference. Thank you, Olga
OlliMSa 1 year ago
where can i draw the X should it be relatively close to the line, or what? im confused on this X things, he said that the blade would skim the X and his circular saw blade doesn't go anywhere near it, weird.
brenyboy26 2 years ago
The X is to remind you which side of your line, the blade cuts. Remember if you cut on the center of the line you are not cutting what you marked.
chupalia 2 years ago
no he made the X so he knows what side of the line thats the waste wood and he cab keep the saw blade on the waste side where the X was
mclearz 2 years ago
whose the best Makita, Bosch, Black and Decker or DeWalt
Crinale819 2 years ago
Makita, Bosch and Milwaukee are top quality brands. You can't go wrong especially if you are planning to use them on a regular daily basis. Otherwise for less use, inexpensive brands such as Black and Decker and Ryobi are fine.
btswack1986 2 years ago
Dewalt is made by Black And Decker as their "industrial" brand... forget both if you're into fine woodworking... can't go wrong with Bosh and Makita... consider Porter Cable too ;)
adelphus515 2 years ago
Crinale,
I own a Makita table saw and a variable speed/ reversable 3/8" drill. Both are 1990 vintage. I don't like either tool. I bought them because Makita had a fantastic reputation at the time. After living w/ those tools for about 20 minutes I realized the good reputation was pure fantasy. To be fair, Makita products may be far better today. I strongly suggest that you try out a tool before you buy one. It's the only way to know how YOU are going to get along w/ it.
deezynar 2 years ago
@Crinale819 I like Makita the best,Dewalt makes some great,probably the best Miter Saws,but Makita takes em on circular saws,they are lighter and less bulky,also easier to see and use the sites.Black and decker are alright if you just have a few cuts a year to make,but everyday use spend the extra 80 bucks and get the makita.
ripped5050 1 year ago
heyyy!!!! you cut lines like Numeric Control Machine,,,,, if I try to reproduce I will get only curves in all directions,,,,, this tip is not for me,,,,
qualitatserzeugnis 2 years ago
Oh I meant using a manual hand saw, not a power tool. :)
Charrister 3 years ago
No difference! Clamp some guide that helps you maintain the line but doesn't dull the blade.
AsktheBuilder 3 years ago
Has anyone got any tips on cutting a straight line with a hand saw?
Charrister 3 years ago
Yes. Clamp a straight edge and slide the table of the circular saw along that straight edge.
AsktheBuilder 3 years ago
WOW, I am dead serious when I say at least 4 questions I had about cutting wood were answered in that video. I am definatley getting myself a framing square and using those techniques.
CameronTingley 3 years ago
Well this is funny :)
i was watching Runescape 99 woodcutting guides and came to this :D
fussi90 3 years ago
I was tould that that mark was called a
crows foot
7018welder 3 years ago
My tip, clamp a square piece of 3/4" wood at just the right distance away so the fence of the circular saw rides along the square scrap piece.
This takes a bit of time to set up and get the correct distance away but its great for those cuts that you just cant afford to mess up.
jonwegener 4 years ago
Tim you could have also used your square as a guide on the cut. This of course works great on cross cuts but there is a whole different world on rip cuts!
hammerofharpel 4 years ago
whats the thing usually called where they have their own basement area where they hook up their tools and work on stuff.
DarkPitch911 4 years ago
I'm just a beginner woodworker and/or handyman and your videos are excellent. Quick and to the point. Very informative.
Keep up the good work.
TC
tcvaldez 4 years ago
Dear TC,
Nice initials! There is a tsunami of videos building for this channel. Stay tuned! Hundreds and hundreds more on the way.
AsktheBuilder 4 years ago