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Circular Saw Safety Tips

The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will share tips that will keep you and your fingers safe when using a circular saw.

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  1. How to Cut Straight With a Circular Saw

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    The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, will show you how to make perfectly straight cuts with a circular saw . You will use this circular saw jig over and over again.

  2. How to Use a Circular Saw

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    Safety is key when using power tools. Follow these steps to make the perfect cut while keeping all those fingers.

  3. How to Change a Circular Saw Blade

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    Is your circular saw blade dull? The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, tells you the signs of a dull saw blade and how to change the blade on your circular saw .

  4. Choosing the Best Circular Saw Blade

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    The Family Handyman editor, Jeff Gorton, share some tips on how to choose the best circular saw blade for whatever job you are doing. After you watch this video you will be able cut wood, tile, brick, and even steel with your circular saw with the right blade.

  1. Tips for a Better Rip Cut

    Making consistent, accurate and safe rip cuts is easy—if you know what you’re doing. Whether you’re using a table saw or a circular saw , use these ten tips for ripping and you won’t be able to tell the factory edge from the edge you just cut.

  2. Circular Saw Tips

    Circular saws are the go-to tool for crosscutting and ripping lumber and plywood. But a circular saw's strengths don't stop there. You can cut nearly anything with a circular saw provided you use the right blade. Here are some of our favorite techniques for cutting wood more efficiently and cutting ...

  3. How to Use a Circular Saw : Long Cuts

    Learn how to use a circular saw to quickly and accurately cut long boards and plywood. Plus, we've included plans for a handy cutting guide attachment for your saw.

  4. Circular Saw Tips and Tricks

    Circular saws are great for cutting plywood and 2x's, but you can also cut everything from logs to concrete to steel beams with the right blade or the right type of saw.

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