Not long ago, a very close friend of mine asked me about which circular saw for left-handed users he would buy to jumpstart his woodworking career. Well, I told him that most manufacturers of circular saws also roll out left-handed circular saws. So, I assured him that he would indeed have a lot of circular … Read more
One necessary skill you need to develop when using a circular saw is the ability to make straight cuts on long sheets of wood and board. Of course, achieving perfectly straight cuts for narrow materials is easy. But when cutting wide boards, you may find it challenging to maintain the straightness of your cuts, especially … Read more
A circular saw is a versatile tool that you can use to cut wood, laminate sheet, concrete, and even metal. Because it can cut metal, many beginners in woodworking would often think they could use the circular saw for cutting nails. But cutting nails using the circular saw is not advisable unless your circular saw … Read more
In 1923, almost a century ago, the electric circular saw was first introduced into the market. Yet, before its introduction, many woodworkers relied heavily on pit saws and other traditional manual saws when making long rip cuts on boards. Gone were those days, however, for, nowadays, electric circular saws have already superseded the traditional ones. … Read more
Once you try to jumpstart your woodworking career, you will quickly discover a kaleidoscope of woodworking tools and equipment that can indeed impress you. But one piece of equipment that you can’t do without as a woodworker is the circular saw. The circular saw had a lengthy history of evolution dating back to the 18th … Read more
The blade of the circular saw is in constant friction with the materials you cut. So there will surely come a time when your saw blade will become dull. Cutting materials, however, using a dull blade is like an uphill climb that will take its toll on your circular saw. It will cause the circular … Read more
Quite frankly, if you would ask me whether you could sharpen your circular saw blade or not, I would answer with alacrity that you could. But it depends on what type of circular saw blade you have. If you are using something that costs more than $50, I bet you can sharpen and reuse such … Read more
If you’ve done woodworking, you should know what a circular saw is. It’s a primary feature in many workshops to cut wood. It doesn’t just cut wood as a hand-held power tool, but plastic and metal, too. Through different blades and models, circular saws become the go-to powerful and accurate tool. However, before you make … Read more
If you do not own a table saw, you can always find the circular saw an excellent tool for your woodworking projects. It is a portable tool that lets you build anywhere, in your patio, driveway, or even on your balcony. The circular saw is like the table saw. However, instead of feeding the lumber … Read more