Extreme How To – Circular Saw Basics

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1. thomasdosborneii
   01/07/2012
   16:10

   Thank you…this was essential information for me!
2. rocktruggy03
   01/07/2012
   16:31

   Never thought to use my speed square like that. Thanks!
3. nburne
   01/07/2012
   16:55

   Thanks so much! The perfect video – just what I needed to know! Cheers! Nick
4. rickfakkitup
   01/07/2012
   17:24

   good video but the part where he adjusts the saw while keeping his finger in the trigger guard area is just bad practice.
5. annemarietroy
   01/07/2012
   18:04

   I’m female, too, and just bought my own circular saw. Have seen one used plenty of times, but never used one myself. This video was excellent!
6. indelaxiom
   01/07/2012
   18:53

   Super Helpful!!
7. thebobser
   01/07/2012
   19:21

   @DOLRED Also never try to force the saw back on cut line if you happen to get off, instead back up with the saw and try to aim to realign the cut. this is the most common mistake that I see while teaching a shop class at a high school. If you have not already watched the work safe video “Circular Saw Kickback” watch it it contains a great illustration as to what happens when cutting wood.
8. fgg663
   01/07/2012
   20:09

   Excellent video with detailed demonstration! Thx!
9. DOLRED
   01/07/2012
   20:18

   Very good thanks–never really knew how to avoid binding (adjusting depth).
10. simplesimon1000
    01/07/2012
    21:10

    Thanks – helpful
11. llazy1
    01/07/2012
    21:13

    When u were ripping shouldn’t the wood you’re cutting be clamped in place so you would be using both hands on the saw?
12. Chupria
    01/07/2012
    21:47

    So which is better BOSCH or the Makita. Would love to know. Don’t care about the ridgid (don’t like the color anyway)
13. msr35
    01/07/2012
    22:44

    my saw kept binding up and I didnt know why, until now. my blade was too far below the wood. thanks
14. pb4lyf
    01/07/2012
    23:04

    I’ve got a question, which way does the circual saw spin?
15. leontt9
    01/07/2012
    23:47

    thanx man! very helpful video