How to Use a Circular Saw Without a Table

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You don’t need a workbench or large workshop! Learn how to use a circular saw without a table and make good-quality cuts easily.

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With just a few materials you can cut plywood and other materials without a proper workshop.

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A circular saw just needs a supported cut line to avoid blade binding and kickback.

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Foam insulation is an inexpensive support that can hold an entire sheet of plywood.

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Scrap 2x4 or 4x4 lumber works well to lift the plywood sheet to cut.

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Beginners can make straight cuts without spending hundreds on a workbench or table.

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