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WHAT IT DOES

Used for straight cutting across pieces of timber, or along wide pieces of timber, and for cutting up boards (plywood, MDF, laminates, etc.).

If you want to do curved cuts, you’ll need a power jigsaw instead. You may prefer the jigsaw for straight cuts too if you aren’t familiar with power tools and if the cut doesn’t have to be dead straight. It’s harder to get a straight cut with a jigsaw, but it’s less scary than the circular saw.

SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE

Safety glasses – Essential

Ear protection – Recommended

Dust mask – Recommended. A good blade shouldn’t produce fine dust, but a dust mask is still a good idea.

YOU MAY ALSO NEED

Clamps – Recommended. It’s very important to hold/support the workpiece correctly. See the advice on the website below.

Measuring tape / straight edge / square – Useful to mark the wood. Measure twice, cut once...

Workbench and/or trestles – Useful to not break your back.

Consumables – None.

HOW TO USE IT

If you aren’t experienced with circular saws, look at the resources below before you begin. A lot can go wrong with a circular saw, particularly if you clamp/support the workpiece incorrectly.

There is some good advice on this site. Did you know, for example, that you shouldn’t support the workpiece at both ends? Or that it’s important to set the blade height correctly? We would like to stress the need to familiarise yourself with this tool and how to use it safely. 

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

Please note: this is a general introduction to this type of tool and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual (which you can find linked under the tool image on the left), especially the safety advisories, before using any tool.

https://youtu.be/4jpOYxRyTFY?t=40