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TIP #1: You can use a standard carpenter’s square to guide your circular saw for
an accurate crosscut on construction lumber (2x4s, 1x10s, etc.). Simply press
one of the square’s legs firmly against the edge of the lumber, and use the
other leg to guide the edge of the saw’s shoe. If you can’t hold the square
with your hand, use a spring clamp to keep it in place: |
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TIP #2: For best performance, keep your saw blade
clean. Cutting wet, resinous woods (pine, fir, etc.) can leave your sawblade
with a gunky coating that increases friction and diminishes cutting
performance. You can wipe most deposits away by wiping the blade with a rag
soaked in a solvent, such as mineral spirits or naphtha (for really
hard-to-remove deposits, try oven cleaner). Just wear gloves and work in a
well-ventilated area. A clean blade not only cuts more quickly and smoothly,
but requires less energy to power, hence you'll get more cuts from a single
battery charge! |
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Keep your saw’s shoe
against the square as you slide the saw along to take the cut. |