How To Make A Straight Cut Using A Circular Saw

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to make a perfectly straight cut using a circular saw.
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[@_yesfish_]

Nothing I love more than an old video that ACTUALLY helps and is straight to the point 👌🏽👌🏽

[@xplosivetg1]

Gotta love it, no life story why they became a carpenter, no 20min reason why they're doing the project.

[@jimbo8743]

@@xplosivetg1
LoL, so true. I’m just looking how to make a straight cut. I’m sitting through 20 minute videos 🤓

[@squared80]

So simple, and yet I never thought of it. Thank you!

[@jjs71072]

I should have watched your vid before this morning's project! Thanks

[@vektor_z7208]

same :(

[@v10moped]

me too.

[@RVingTheCountry]

Same here. I used one of those little crappy fences for my saw and my this plywood came out all crooked.
Now I have to go buy more today and hope fully cut it straight today.

[@el_catracho2934]

Me too had to go get some more wood for a little project

[@unboxinghype813]

Glad I decided to watch this first...looking to cut plywood for diy shutters this hurricane season

[@kayannhenry]

Straight to the point and very informative.
Keep up the great work.

[@michaelfrazier8359]

Thank you I don't know why everybody else is trying to make it so complicated this is exactly what I had in mind

[@scannon90]

Glad I watched this video before this morning’s project. Thanks.

[@jpaul1232h]

Don't stop making videos, these are inspiring!

[@marca7434]

Hey, thank you for the straight ahead and helpful video. You've improved my skill set and confidence. 👍

[@TheReal340i]

thanks for this man, was having a hard time staying straight with my 12-16” cuts. helped a lot

[@jameswallace4715]

I am knew to woodworking and getting into it as a hobby. This video is was SUPER helpful, THANK YOU!

[@clintonpillay2423]

Perfectly explain,thank you so much.
Wish I saw this yesterday,now I have to start the project again,lol
But I'm sure I'll be cutting straight from now on

[@jessicalea]

Okay, I tried it tonight. And it works like a charm! Thanks again :)

[@thisisnotablonde]

I want to thank you for this. I was getting my husband to make the cuts I needed with the circular saw, but I just used it myself for the first time. It was easier than I thought, but I never would have tried if I hadn't watched this video. Thanks!!

[@alyshagia]

Thank you! Best explanation I've found on UA-cam! Very helpful

[@adriannamorgan]

I was having a hard time getting down the length of the plywood! I didn’t realize that I didn’t have to be behind the saw! Thanks for the video!

[@mrsameenkhan]

I've had a skill saw for a few years now and I never thought of youtubing how to do a straight cut. Now I know how to do it, and I feel extremely empowered. Thank you Shannon!

[@carpediem1620]

Thank you soooooo much dude! This girl is fixing to make my pops proud. I've never used a circular saw before, but fixing to now. Thank you. I hope you have a great day!

[@jamesstack7827]

I love how you say "fixing"! From southern US?

[@carpediem1620]

@@jamesstack7827 lmao! Why yeah. I sure am.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Good instructions! You are a very good teacher!

[@TheBigBlackElephant]

You the man!! I don’t think I need a chop saw for the project that I’m doing!!

[@sscollantes63]

Definitely gotta get some clamps. Thanks for the demonstration. Have learned so much from you!

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to help

[@poochhtahaibharat3671]

You have cleared a big thing in a simple way and in short video, thanks 👍

[@jruiz1978]

Love your videos brother. You always get me out of jams

[@kirstenhobbs1654]

Best video Ive seen on this. Thank you!

[@carloscontreras4707]

Ill never forget, thanks boss, i have learned so much from people talling me how and i never forget

[@sdouba]

Thanks so much for this tip and the effort that you put on to produce the video. Much appreciated.

[@ashleygambrill4508]

What a neat trick! I will use this, thank you!

[@chirocomo]

Thank you for this! About to buy my first saw.

[@oopsydaisy4637]

Thanks for the great video. Very good idea using a straight edge to get a straight edge

[@PenniacWilderness]

Thanks! Very good video and helpful information.

[@biblicalbeauty3414]

Thank you so much for this video. Totally helpful for the projects I have in mind. God bless.

[@sockskumar]

Thanks for the great explanation!

[@vickyhernadez2527]

hello Shannon thank u so much for all your videos , all verry helpful God bleesed you .😁😁👍👍👍👍

[@williamchan3712]

you are the man shannon

[@jake_runs_the_world]

simple and useful info thanks a lot man!

[@Human_being-]

Useful knowledge, thank you

[@revastephens1982]

THANK YOU ! I've been whining all week cause I don't have a table saw. This vid will help a lot. And perfect timing.Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

great news!

[@leonelramirez3231]

Same here lol

[@syedsafi9870]

Very simple explanation. Awesome...

[@wisedesi442]

Really nice video with good pacing. Never set depth till now.

[@woodysworldtube]

"Get in there."
Thank you, man.

[@lucylola138]

You’re videos are very helpful
Thanks

[@edsalem5777]

Very well explained, thankyou for the great video

[@joeadams1225]

Worked a treat !! Thanks....I like your lockers.

[@joeadams1225]

🎯🎵🎼☮️🍝

[@wahinenuiloa]

Very good instructions. Thanks

[@eddierobles5137]

Thank you for this trick. . Great content . 👍👍

[@debbielwilliamson8546]

Great video !
Thank you !!

[@bernadettekapocias842]

Thanks, this was useful!

[@lonnie4679]

Very good teacher ty for ur videos

[@janguchelaar5836]

Thanks Shannon.

[@808chevykev]

Puttin ' clamps on my HD run list! Thanks!

[@HouseImprovements]

Clamps are handy

[@Dormdad09]

Perfect, thank you!!!

[@danieldumont9334]

very easy to understand. and as a new person to using a sircular saw lots of good advice.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ALayne08]

Shannon, this helps me a great deal. I need to get better clamps. Thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad to help.

[@MrJohn2475]

thank you for sharing!

[@DavidStefanus]

thank you teacher so simple and easy

[@dvfreelancer]

Wish I would have watched this months ago. And thanks for toning down the saw noise when you did the cut.

[@HouseImprovements]

No worries!

[@Piolin768]

Yes, it did! Thank you so much!!!

[@marksteven3534]

I tend to keep holding up the guard up long after I don't have to as well, and then when i get to the end of the cut I remember to let go of it but it's too late for me to get my respect back that I did that again. Always enjoy a Shannon video!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for watching

[@christopherkiyui8071]

Simplicity at its best!

[@georgesaumaibulu1133]

The best, short and simple minus the dollars from buying or making a jig.

[@sublimedka]

thanks! Great tips

[@Awareness_With_Dennis]

Amazing content, thank you so much!

[@joedez454]

Awesome. Thanks!

[@micknolen]

This is a great video. Thank you for making it.

[@HouseImprovements]

My pleasure!

[@jadeowenhamblyn4405]

Very helpful thankyou.

[@ColbyFitch]

*Thank You!*

[@anoshya]

I’ve just bought a Festool plunge saw ...I used to use this method but the track saw is well worth the investment..thanks

[@foxybuddy]

That's very helpful 👍

[@user-lf4td9xr4v]

That's so smart, why didn't I figure it out!? Thank you.

[@angaaronstv8721]

this is how you made a tutorial,not like some youtubers who only want to show off nice sir!

[@angaaronstv8721]

im a beginer sir and your vid helps me a lot..thank you GodBless and will you kindly visit my vids thank you...

[@safikhan8130]

Thank You Sir 👍

[@davemott5078]

Thanks for that. I have to cut 1/8th of an inch off the top of a door and was trying to figure a way to make a straight cut.

[@georgeian3243]

Thank you!

[@leonelramirez3231]

Awesome thx so much

[@user-ny1yt4po3s]

Thank you.

[@76henrysingh]

Thanks a lot.

[@peterfong8777]

Thanks 🙏

[@fredblair8230]

perfect, I am doing this.

[@vanzetti7]

Thanks so much!

[@emadabuhagag222]

thank you

[@Dex-yh3ss]

Dude is a dude thankyou

[@jessicalea]

Very useful information. For a while there I was thinking I would have to go out and buy a table saw. Which really wouldn't be cost effective since it wouldn't be something I'd use often enough to merit spending all that money on. Thank You very much! :)

[@FitahTech]

This is amazing, I'll do your way

[@geojor]

thanks Shannon ...

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome

[@luvkountry]

Good instruction. I have found that I sometimes have to hold the guard up at the start when cutting angles with the circular saw.If you don't it can jam on the pointed end at the start of your cut. Once you have cleared the pointed edge on your material you can release the guard and it seems to work fine.

[@HouseImprovements]

true.

[@omegaman7241]

thanks for the tip !

[@HouseImprovements]

Your welcome

[@chicagotruckerlifeforlife5570]

Thank You...👍

[@tubleejthoj6595]

thanks sir.

[@adamali8436]

Hi i have a question...
Will a 165mm blade fit a circular saw with 160mm blade, the bore is the same on both blade 20mm?

[@focused313]

Thanks!

[@holymoly271]

Helpful, thanks

[@HouseImprovements]

You're welcome!

[@umeshunni4231]

Super... Adipoli (in malayalam super and gorgeous) u rocked man

[@fixandfoodgman6987]

Thks just going to do this, thought id check with u

[@CarAudioInc]

Worked great, except the music didn't play when I made the cut so I figured I did it wrong and threw out all my lumber. I'll try again tomorrow, thanks!

[@HouseImprovements]

hope it plays tomorrow! LOL.

[@slotreality]

Thanks.

[@freeheeler09]

Your videos are great! The only thing I'd do differently is to make the blade of the circular saw as deep as possible. A deeper blade helps keep the cut straight.

[@HouseImprovements]

That does help but is also more dangerous for any first timers or people with little experience.

[@giancarlopalma1748]

Thanks

[@pennyroyal3813]

Thanks Shannon. People should be aware that if the plywood dips in the centre the edge of the circular saw can go underneath thereby damaging the cut.

[@HouseImprovements]

true enough, never thought to mention that. Should always work on a secure surface to avoid those types of problems but I know it can happen

[@galland3496]

Yes it does help me, Thankyou. I've always been under the impression that you don't use the narrow edge from the blade because it has the minimum seating on the wood, thereby not getting the squarest of cuts. Also, I was under the impression that you don't put the saw on the unsupported side of the wood being cut. But you didn't have any difficulty, in fact it looked the easiest and most comfortable way to cut the length of wood, and for me it will definitely be an easier way. Thankyou once again.

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[@mohdrithauddinsuhaimi2980]

Thanks for the video. My i know the number of circular blade used to give a clean cut of plywood. 70, 80, 90? Tq

[@donmasters8250]

Shannon, love your videos- very informative! I am curious about the green pieces of tape in this video? They are on your cabinets and also the circular saw.

[@HouseImprovements]

This is just "painters tape" its a masking tape that is easy to remove when you are finished with it. Every manufacture has its own colour ,blue and green are pretty common.