AFFILIATE TOOL LINKS: Makita Magnesium Circ Saw 7-1/4": 🤍amzn.to/34flnYS Skilsaw Lightweight Worm 7-1/4": 🤍amzn.to/3qYLtr4 Skilsaw Sidewinder 7-1/4" (Best Cost/Value): 🤍amzn.to/3353qfh Dewalt Sidewinder 7-1/4": 🤍amzn.to/3EZWHAz Dewalt 20V Max Cordless 6-1/2" (Tool Only): 🤍amzn.to/3JMZmAS Makita 18v LXT Cordless 6-1/2" (Tool Only): 🤍amzn.to/3zvwJDN Diablo 7-1/4" Circular Saw Blade: 🤍amzn.to/337kIbj (Please Note: These are AFFILIATE LINKS. When you shop through these links, we receive a small commission at NO EXTRA CHARGE TO YOU. We greatly appreciate the support!) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TOOL-RELATED VIDEOS: Circular Saw Rip Fence: 🤍youtu.be/b-I5LJtppuo Pocket Joinery Explained: 🤍youtu.be/7vZ_ZyHnOFM Shop Vac Filter Bags: 🤍youtu.be/h1Z3LQUMrss How To CUT STRAIGHT With NO GUIDE! Freehand CIRCULAR SAW CUTTING...Pro Tips, Tricks and Secrets! I've been asked a lot of times how I cut straight with a circular saw WITHOUT using a guide or fence. In this short video, I'll explain some techniques that will help anyone cut straight with a circular saw freehand! PLEASE NOTE: Circular saws are dangerous. This is just an instructional video. If you attempt to use a circular saw, you do so at your own risk. Please follow all safety instructions as they are described in the manufacturer's guidelines for your saw. And please be careful! Here are the keys to cutting straight freehand with a circular saw: 1. Make sure you're cutting on a stable surface. 2. Establish a cut lineI create mine using a steel straight edge. 3. Spend time on your initial line-upyou want the blade of the circular saw to be in line with the cut path BEFORE you start cutting. 4. Keep both hands on the saw at initial startup. Let the saw spin all the way up before contacting the wood. 5. Proceed very slowly in the beginningattempt to split the cut line in half up the center. 6. Try to get the full length of the blade into the material on the cut line. At this point, cutting with a circular saw becomes more stable because much of the blade is encased in the wood (the blade is sitting in the kerf that it has made). The circular saw wants to cut in a straight line. Don't let it veer too far off course! Only make small micro-corrections to keep it on track, and try to keep it moving. When you're about a foot into the board, you can consider taking your free hand off the pommel and putting it on the board you're cutting to support it. Don't back up too much! This can cause gouges at the front and back of the cut. If you have to stop cutting, let the circular saw wind all the way down, and don't budge it. Before you start up again, let the saw spin all the way up to full speed, then try to get right back onto your same cut line. To finish, pass the blade all the way through the board, then lift it away before the sole plate falls off the far edge. As always, BE EXTREMELY SAFE WHEN USING CIRCULAR SAWS. Again, this is just an instructional video. Don't use a saw without supervision if you're new to carpentry and woodworking. BE SAFE!! THANKS FOR WATCHING! The Honest Carpenter
Do NOT "work on the floor". Thesis what slaves do. Work on the table folks.
What do you recommend for a small (sort of pocket size) bubble level?
Love your videos! Thank you!!
As a DIYer, one thing that improved my freehand was to tuck my elbow down near my side, and not pointed upwards.
There is actually a very simple safety tip for beginners to follow: whenever the blade is moving both hands on the saw!! It has two grips, just grap both and hold pretty tight in case you get a blowout or something else happens. Whatever happens after that you're at least unlikely to cut your hands or arms. All this "one-handing the saw" is for advanced users. If I was a foreman and saw a new guy one-handing the saw he'd get a talking to. If you have a power cord it should be over the shoulder, then ear protection and safety glasses.
My first time using a circular saw. Thank you for the tips.
Here's the way I was taught :
You draw a straight line , then leave 1/2 the LINE THERE. I prefer a PorterCable youtube.com/results?search_query=%23347 #347 Right hand saw. ( I Got 3for parts ,stashed aside😊)
I've Been a Carpenter 36 Years and Counting
My base plate is about 1/8" out of line which is very frustrating and means I can't use a track
Great video. Wish these kinds of videos had been around 40+ years ago when I first started out, ha ha. I was taught by old time carpenters and actually learned a few tricks. Like pinching the shoe in front of the blade and using the edge of your finger on narrow rips, using the framing square as a cross cut guide on crosscuts less than two feet, ect.
It wasn't until much later, after getting a subscription to a couple of woodworking magazines, that I learned about making panel guides for the circular saw to make straight, accurate cuts in finish sheet goods.
I also made up panel guides for my routers for cross cutting dados and rabbets, identifying each guide for which router with what bit.
Great video as always.
its still very chalangefull for someone who doesnt have experience..I would propably use to small woods fittet to the original wood ,adjust itand try to keep the jingsaw suported with twoo piece of woods to cut direct straight line..hope you know what i mean.
I bought a 4.5 inch Rockwell circular saw and I always got it in my head that it would cut better if it was a more powerful saw , I believe mines only around 4.5 amps .
Would a more powerful saw cut better?
Mine seems to be kinda sluggish..
Like, God Bless!
So basically, just do it efficiently. Good tip, thanks
You have the best "Back to Basics" of tools and woodworking techniques videos I've found yet. Keep 'em coming!
After watching your videos on circular saws, I realized I should never attempt to use one! Thank you!
excellent
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Today I finally cut straight and its all because of your tips. Thank you!
This video is amazing. I couldn’t find anything else like it on YouTube. I’m a noob, and, am trying to build a chicken coop with only a circular saw and boards that are not straight…this helped immensely! Thank you so much!