How to Make Your Circular Saw a Weapon of Mass Precision
Channel: Big Guy Builds
Date: 01/11/2018

Circular saws are handy and inexpensive, but they're not always accurate and consistent.  We'll show you how to make a jig that'll allow your circular saw to cut straight and accurate every time without a lot of fussing about.

TOOLS USED
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Wen 7 1/4" circular saw:  https://amzn.to/2Dh0VIA
Freud saw blade:  https://amzn.to/2PBGxYq
Bosch cordless drill:  https://amzn.to/2AFhviI
Snappy countersink drill bit set: https://amzn.to/2qmyqkb
Empire speed square:  https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1271777/456723/8154?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2FEmpire-12-in-Laser-Etched-Aluminum-Rafter-Square-E3992%2F301387969
Stanley 72" level:  https://amzn.to/2DgXphh
FastCap measuring tape:  https://amzn.to/2EWT98p
Quick clamps:  https://amzn.to/2SC7iun


MATERIALS USED
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1/2" plywood - 4' x 8':  https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1271777/456723/8154?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fp%2F12mm-Sande-Plywood-1-2-in-Category-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-472-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-454532%2F203414055
Titebond wood glue:  https://amzn.to/2Qd3kXu
McFeely's #6 x 3/4" wood screws:  https://www.mcfeelys.com/screw-fastener-web-store/select-a-screw/6-x-3-4-wood-screws-statuary-bronze-plated-flat-head-square-drive-qty-100-9au75.html

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