HOW TO SET UP YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

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A circular saw is a versatile and useful tool that can help you make accurate cuts.

A circular saw is used to make straight and accurate cuts in plywood and crosscuts in lumber.

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Measure the thickness of the material and set the blade depth to ⅛ inch below the depth of the material.

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angle

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Material

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guide

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Plug in your circular saw and you're ready to go!

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Swipe up to read my beginner's guide to using a circular saw.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR CIRCULAR SAW

A circular saw is a versatile and useful tool that can help you make accurate cuts.

A circular saw is used to make straight and accurate cuts in plywood and crosscuts in lumber.

With the right blade it cut almost any material.

It's important to set it up properly for your project before you use it.

Measure the thickness of the material and set the blade depth to ⅛ inch below the depth of the material.

Set the depth

angle

Set or check the angle of the blade for your cut using the bevel adjustment.

Material

Make sure your material is properly supported

guide

Set up a straight edge guide for the saw.

Plug in your circular saw and you're ready to go!

Swipe up to read my beginner's guide to using a circular saw.