The jigsaw can cut faster than the hacksaw and the handsaw. As such, it is a favorite by many experienced woodworkers and hobbyists. They love it because of the many benefits, concomitant with its use. One such benefit is safe usage. It is safer to use than other power tools. It is also very efficient … Read more
The use of circular saws is fraught with many risks. Despite having upper and lower guards surrounding the saw blade, for example, the lower guard of the circular saw readily opens when you push the saw into your workpiece. This setup exposes the saw blade. An exposed blade, of course, is always an amputation and … Read more
Several months ago, I was making some cuts using my circular saw, and suddenly, my circular saw stopped. Such an occurrence is quite frustrating and a surefire way to destroy my momentum. So, I got frustrated and lost my momentum. But if you happen to be working on your circular saw and your circular saw … Read more
I was reading through a forum the other day, and one question that kept cropping up is the question about how much power the table saw uses. Well, such a question is relevant, especially if you want to keep tabs on the power consumption of your power tools. It is indeed crucial to know the … Read more
During the earlier stage in my woodworking career, I had only one power tool at that time—my circular saw. So, given my limited tool arsenal and budget to buy a new power tool, I tried to think about ways to convert my circular saw into a workable table saw. I did manage to convert my … Read more
The cutting depth of the circular saw is relative to the size of its saw blade. The most common circular saw blade’s diameters include the 6-1/2″ and the 7-1/2.” The smaller 6-1/2″ can cut up to two-inch deep, while the 7-1/2″ circular saw can cut up to 2-3/4″ deep. You can also find circular saws … Read more
The table saw often serves as the centerpiece of most workshops from where most of your woodworking activities emanate. Thus, purchasing a table saw is always a smart option when you want to make precise cuts on wood. Besides, if you are desirous of raising your level of woodworking a notch higher, you need to … Read more
An intelligent buyer of any power tool such as the circular saw would surely ask about the wattage of the prospective circular saw he intends to buy. The reason is that the knowledge of the circular saw’s wattage matters. But more often, when you buy a circular saw, you will only see the running wattage, … Read more
There are several reasons why the circular saw blade spins or rotates backward. The typical saw blade of the circular saw should rotate so that its teeth enter the wood underneath. So, when installing the saw blade, its teeth should be pointing upward. If installed correctly, the saw blade can create the most accurate and … Read more