How to cut straight lines w/ a circular saw

[roarzorz 10+ year member]

I typically use a table saw but hate running full size sheets across it so this is how I make straight cuts with the circular saw. Simply use a guide to keep the saw straight. My bro picked up this aluminum straight edge at Lowe's for a few bucks. Just make your marks and clamp it down. Of course the guide will need to be offset.

Happy cutting! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[ARSkemp 10+ year member]

i do something similiar, only i use a long piece of spare mdf clamped down...

 

[Rashadddd 10+ year member]

this is way too complicated for me

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

if this works so well why do you use a table saw as well? just wondering.

but thx for the info bro!

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

Straight cuts are for wussies.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

my only suggestion is to support the piece you are cutting off as well. You will get good results at the end of the cut.

i have a table i built just for the purpose of cutting and assembling boxes on.

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

my only suggestion is to support the piece you are cutting off as well. You will get good results at the end of the cut.

haha didn't notice that one!

bones do you use a table saw or a circular saw?

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

if this works so well why do you use a table saw as well? just wondering.
but thx for the info bro!

Table saws are much easier to use. You don't have to measure 1,000 times to make sure both sides are the same size (if your fence is a POS). So, it's basically just unlock, measure once, lock, measure again, cut. That's measure, mark, go to the other side, measure, mark, clamp it down, measure. Go to the other side, clamp it down, measure. Adjust if necessary, etc. Not to mention Table saws are so much easier to use.

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

Table saws are much easier to use. You don't have to measure 1,000 times to make sure both sides are the same size (if your fence is a POS). So, it's basically just unlock, measure once, lock, measure again, cut. That's measure, mark, go to the other side, measure, mark, clamp it down, measure. Go to the other side, clamp it down, measure. Adjust if necessary, etc. Not to mention Table saws are so much easier to use.

so true! i have been looking for a table saw! i really want one but have no cash! haha

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

haha didn't notice that one!
bones do you use a table saw or a circular saw?

circular

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

circular

nice!!! u think u can point me in the right direction on building a table like yours?

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

check out this vid! this saw kicks ass!

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

nice!!! u think u can point me in the right direction on building a table like yours?

very easy to build .... its a simple 4' x 8' table. Most people suggest to put a table top on it but i use the runners to clamp **** down. Makes it very easy to build boxes on.

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

very easy to build .... its a simple 4' x 8' table. Most people suggest to put a table top on it but i use the runners to clamp **** down. Makes it very easy to build boxes on.

very cool man! im designing one up right now in sketchup! i will post a screenshot soon!

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

i figure i will post my design in here since it has something to do with the original post!

here is my design i came up with! Its nice and tall cuz im 6'2! haha has a slit down the middle for the circular saw!