If you have been using the for your simple woodworking projects you will understand that cutting through straight lines with the circular saw can prove to be challenging. Such jobs can be simplified by the help of a circular saw cutting guide. A cutting guide enables you to cut through straight lines with a lot much ease and flexibility.
And there’s no need to get a cutting guide from the hardware store. This simple guide can be made with the tools available in your toolbox with absolute ease. Your own circular saw cutting guide is simple to make and requires the following tools and process.
Materials:
Circular saw
Ruler or measuring tape
1/4" plywood for base
3/4" plywood or hardwood for fence
Drill and drill bits
Screws
- Cut 3/4" plywood or hardwood to a width of 12" for the guide's fence
- Cut the 1/4" plywood to the exact length of the fence.
- Attach the fence perpendicular to the bottom of the 1/4" plywood, using a and screws. If the screws protrude, file or sand them down to protect your hands.
- Any plywood that extends more than 6" to the right of the fence is excess material. Cut it off with the circular saw
- Screw or clamp the finished guide in place before using it.
If you feel you don’t have enough time to build your own circular saw cutting saw guide you can order it from a lot of suppliers. At the end of the day you will find out that the circular saw cutting guide saves you a lot of time and brings precision into your work.
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