Wood Cutting Tips

Tim Carter, of http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow, demonstrates some sweet tips to make straight cuts when cutting wood.

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• wood
• cut
• cutting
• circular
• saw
• straight
• line
• tim
• carter
• ask
• builder

[Charrister]

Oh I meant using a manual hand saw, not a power tool. :)

[AsktheBuilder]

No difference! Clamp some guide that helps you maintain the line but doesn't dull the blade.

[Charrister]

Has anyone got any tips on cutting a straight line with a hand saw?

[AsktheBuilder]

Yes. Clamp a straight edge and slide the table of the circular saw along that straight edge.

[tcvaldez]

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

[AsktheBuilder]

Dear TC,

Nice initials! There is a tsunami of videos building for this channel. Stay tuned! Hundreds and hundreds more on the way.

[MrDhandley]

Excellent video.

[mack70214]

which side of the line did he say to stay on? the music cut in too loud when he said it.

[rodVTEC]

AND MAKE SURE YOU DON'T CUT YOUR FINGER OFF. THANK'S FOR WATCHING!

[lgttb1]

use a sharp #2 pencil to make the mark... a carpenters pencil is for ROUGH cutting.

[BerkeleyGang]

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.

[OlliMSa]

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

[ripped5050]

@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.

[mclearz]

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

[deezynar]

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.

[chupalia]

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.