Great, quick, comprehensive - this is really helpful.

I used a circular saw for years and still learned something from this. Thanks for making this vid!

Great tips ! I'm from Europe and I love your tips and DIY. Thanks for that !

The last tip was the most important. Don't try to be a hero and cut without ear protection (or eye protection). I was exposed to construction noise at an early age helping my dad out on the jobsite and nobody ever even thought about covering our ears. I have terrible tinnitus now and some days it's almost unbearable. Hearing damage is cumulative. You think you're ok because shortly after being exposed to the loud noise your ears seem fine, but over time you will find that you were WRONG and you will regret it. My ears are ringing like crazy as I type this. Don't make the same mistake I did thousands of times.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Travis for being upfront about some of the things you have learned from so that others don't have to.

@fredzag2452

Жыл бұрын

Travis, read the Bible everyday and the ringing will go away. If you can't understand it get the Living Bible or Revised Standard or Modern Language Bible. Say goodbye to ringing ears, and any other ailments you have. Praise Jehovah God through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

@SeekAndDestroyTM

6 ай бұрын

As a pediatric audiologist, I want to say I'm so sorry there was not better education available to you when you were younger.

Great content! Buying my first saw this week for a DIY project with 2x4's and was honestly a bit nervous about using it. I feel like this gave me all the basics I'll need. Thanks!

Such a great instructor, thank you Sir

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. I got my first saw in December and haven't used it yet because I want to learn how first. After watching your video I feel more comfortable to begin using it.

Great advice, thanks for sharing!

Thank you ! Appreciate your time

As a mature newbie, thanks for your well detailed tips

Always good to know!!! Thank you!

Great video. Very helpful for a new DIYer like me.

Thank you for very informative tutorial and for safety guideline

Wow, what a great tutorial!! I just got my first circular saw and learned a ton from this. Hat's off to you for quickly getting right to the point on each tip - I learned a heck of a lot in 13 minutes!

Bloopers!!! Your delivery got kick-back!! Seriously, though, thanks for this! I'm a nervous DIYer, totally out of my element and I need to work up the courage to use any power tool!!! 😆

Thank you so much for this video!

Crystal clear and precise instructions 👍

@Dlutheran

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better

Great video! Keep up the great teaching.

Excellent! THANKS!!

Thank you. I learned quite a bit.

Very helpful, thank you!

I just discovered your channel a few minutes ago because I was looking for guidance on French cleats and found 2 of your videos. I couldn't be happier I found this channel. I'm gonna binge your videos this weekend

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Hi and welcome Fernando, I hope you have a good weekend.

@Dlutheran

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to his amazing channel 👍

Than you very much! Very useful tips for beginners.

Excellent! Thanks

Thxs for all the tips .. really helps

Interesting ! Thanks for sharing !

wow ! very educational for me as i am a beginner in woodcutting

Thanks for sharing

Thank you for your video, I really enjoyed it. I'm diying a sofa = its a learn as you go project that I'm enjoying. Watching your video gave me some ideas!!! Thanks, again.

Kickback was the word of the day!! Great video, I’m a beginner and learned a few things mostly about KICKBACK😂. I’m waiting on my circular saw to arrive and have been watching a few you tubes to get some instruction and tips, but I just subscribed to your channel because you give understanable instructions and you have a great personality.😊

Thanks bro. Love you.

a really good video.. thanks

Wow! Didn’t realize… Thanks!

Great tips! I've been watching my step dad use his circular saw, and it was pretty scary and I could tell he was breaking several "rules", even though I haven't used one myself before. Will give it a try today.

Thank you!

tip # 13 good idea ,,,, thanks

Thanks big dawg!!

Thanks so much, very useful!👍👍

Good video mate. Well done

Thank you ❤

Thank you for the info sir. Safety never takes a day off sir .

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Thank you 😄

A tip, at 9.58 loose clothing, remember to tuck your shirt in as there is a danger of loose clothes being caught in machinery and dragging the worker in!

Great Great Video!!

This video WAS AWWWESOME!!!

thanks for posting this, I was actually just about to use one and happened to see this in my sub feed! I'm a lefty but have been trying to do more cuts using my right hand otherwise some of my tools just spit everything out to my face.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. What kind of project are you working on?

@mr.p9882

2 жыл бұрын

I honestly detest a saw that has the blade on the right side, as I am right handed and find it hard to see where the blade is. I prefer to have a blade on the left side. Just my opinion of course :-)

@mweber6382

2 жыл бұрын

there is power tool like saws that are made for lefties just look at big name stores like home depot

Thank you.

All good and useful tips. One more tip to add on in 20+ is, Wear a nose mask to avoid the tiny dust particles getting in.

Great beginner Tips!

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. One more thing to consider about battery operated tools is that the battery makes any tool heavier. I'm not as strong as the average man and most of these tools were designed for men, so I find I often have to figure out ways to use tools that don't demand so much strength.

Good video! One tip to add maybe: I've used my circular saw to rip 2x4's and sometimes to wood closes in behind the blade. Good to have a wedge to keep the saw kerf open during the cut.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

That is an Awesome suggestion, thank you

@Silent-G

2 жыл бұрын

I use my pencil. Good suggestion!

@Dlutheran

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah 👍 good idea

I love it, they should call you the kickback king

Good video.

brilliant

Drinking Game: Take a shot every time he says "kick-back"

This a very good video

Brilliant.. we're never too old to pick up new tips.. thank you

I love this video. All the questions I've had you've answered thank you so much

Safety is the key to success, very informative tips and might I add in great timing. It's Deer Stand building time. 💡🤔 I've cut a cord once, thank God no emergencies. Stay Safe, God Bless All & Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Good thing you were okay! I don't even think about deer stands, good timing is right.

@markrobinson9956

2 жыл бұрын

I have also ruined a saw by cutting the cord to the saw with the saw. Circuit breaker saved me, but not the saw.

I would have liked to hear more about supporting the work, while cutting. Whenever possible, I clamp or screw down awkward part's, as I cut them. Certainly, prepare yourself for the sudden change in support or center of gravity changes that occur when the two pieces of wood separate! As well, prepare your mind to NOT suddenly grab for a piece as it falls, meaning while you're cutting. This reflex is the cause of many saw accidents.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Those are some really great tips. Thank you for sharing them.

@dianachurch4421

Жыл бұрын

Yes me too. As a beginner and being quite nervous I’ve watched a few videos and none seem to show how to support the wood other than laying it on top and I’m not sure whether it would move, especially as I’d probably need both hands for the saw

When ripping dimensional lumber (especially exterior grade or hardwood), it's best to use a worm-gear corded saw. They are expensive, but they have the required torque. Alternatively, still using your standard circular saw, you could do multiple depth cuts, maybe halfway through, then full penetration. On really tough stuff, go 1/3 through, then 2/3 through, then full penetration.

@tonycrotti9916

2 жыл бұрын

PP

@Dlutheran

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonycrotti9916 ?

@calvinnieh8943

Жыл бұрын

@cornpop Would this apply to 1” to 2” butcher block? I have an old hand me down circular saw.. and cutting a butcher block bench top is the first project I’ll be tackling. Thx!

@cornpop7805

Жыл бұрын

@Calvin Nieh Butcher block is usually maple. It's thick (usually 2" or thicker). Also, the grain from block to block alternate. You can cut some of it with a traditional circular saw, but if you're cutting it on the regular, choose a worm drive circular saw. I'm no expert on choosing saw blades, but I would suspect there's a saw blade that is specifically designed for the purpose. I'm sure an internet search will yield some advice on choice of blade.

In your final point I would add (especially indoor sawing) Dust Mask.

ALWAYS unplug or remove the battery when changing or cleaning the blade. I have a 4 inch x 8 foot piece of plywood for a straight edge which remains straighter than a 2x4. I also made a 4.5 foot runner board that fits my circular saw perfectly for cutting across plywood then I don't have to figure in that difference between the blade & edge. Thank you for all the great tips!

@Dlutheran

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions and good idea

When you spoke of measuring from each side of the blade to each side of the sole plate, always measure from the teeth of the blade, and if you ever replace the saw blade re measure as the size of the saw kerf may be different

You can deal with tearout by putting painters' tape along your cut line and make your mark on the tape. Wrap the tape all the way around the board to be sure.

Hi mate I am just learning and goi ng to hang 5 internal doors in my house and need to know best saw for good clean door trimming my doors here in the UK 35MM ?

what blade will work on a gumpole wooden poles and is it safe to use a circuler saw on this type wood

Personally I prefer the corded version the battery powered never seem to have enough power .

By the end of this video, you looked just like Chris Evans to me. Thanks for the tips; first time using my saw and it's been, let's say, scary.

Could you do a top tips on router bits and how to

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

I plan on having a video on the router in a few weeks.

Kickback

wow I feel like such a moron and a rookie. From what I remember learning decades upon years ago, was to have your board that you're cutting supported on the outsides 🤯but this makes much more sense. lol

Don’t know if it’s a good idea or not, but my father taught me that with a corded saw, to drape the power cord over one shoulder, that way it kept the cord up and out of the way, and if you were losing slack/extra extension cord, you’d quickly notice it moving or causing more tension/tightness on your shoulder as it tries to press down.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

I like it, good tip

@csorrows

Жыл бұрын

I have taught myself to drape the cord over the side of a panel instead of the rear. For some odd reason, every saw brand I have ever seen has a large square edge on the plug that loves to grab the edge of the panel as you are cutting. If they tapered it, it would be less likely to catch.

One tip to add. Don't put too much pressure downward on the saw because it flexes and makes your cut out of square.

Total newbie question but where should the operator stand, to the side, or behind ? I'm thinking about kickback

@SpecificLove7

Жыл бұрын

When possible, I always recommend staying to the side and use two hands for better control.

They make circular saws that are specifically designed for plunge cuts

My buddy was using a circular saw that has the safety shield spring break and he didn't notice. He swung it to his side and took a 120 stitch 3 layer gash across his thigh. When you make your cut just leave it there until the blade stops!

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Ouch!!! That's a horrible story, but an excellent tip to follow.

🙏

I think there's another "two types of circular saw" - worm drive vs sidewinder...

RIP my laser circular saw cord didnt pay attention once and tore it up thankfully breaker tripped and and anything can be fixed but will always have a taped up cord to remind me of that mistake

How many RPM

Good demo! I just watched another supposed “how to”, with no demo, which, in my book is ideal. Don’t tell me, show me!

Im a woman and id like try FIY 😊

Old, straight tuba :D

When setting the saw down, make sure the blade has stopped spinning and the guard has returned to it's covered position. I have seen "professionals" say to set it down with the guard up and handle down. DO NOT DO THIS! If you happen to trip onto the saw, the guard could be pushed out of the way and your full weight could come down onto that blade. Even when it's not spinning, a sharp blade with that pressure on it can do quite some damage to your body!

@SpecificLove7

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the warning

I was cutting a birds beak into a roof rafter hip joint, and it was short, about 12" long. I got in a hurry, using a worm drive Skil, and held the board down by hand. Wrong choice. I now have about 1/2" of finger missing on left hand, due to the saw hitting a knot, it kicked out and up...I heard a little TINK, and it felt about like a paper cut. BUT---it sure did not LOOK like a paper cut. Took two surgeries to fix it. In hindsight, I should have nailed the short board down, used both hands to hold the saw, then made the cut. As others said already, SAFETY FIRST!!!

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, sorry to hear about your accident, but thank you for being an example that others can learn from.

my takeaway from the video: kickback is the devil 😃

its good you mention eye and ear protection, but i think you forgot the lung protection sir, no body like to inhale all those very fine saw dust.. ..keep safe

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

That's a very good suggestion, thank you

👍😎😃🙏👏

the loud number cuts though ...

As he was talking about the plunge-cut (10:30), I kept screaming at the video because all I can see is his loose shirt-tail potentially getting sucked into to blade, thereby driving the saw into his abdomen and disemboweling him.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning this so that others will keep it in mind as well. You do not have to worry about me because the video was a little deceiving because my shirt was very far away from the blade.

@cornpop7805

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpecificLove7 I was mainly overreacting in a partially funny way. I've probably seen too many work safety videos from the 80s and 90s. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXaorJmlqrzKhNY.html

I AM GLAD I TOOK THE TIME TO WATCH SOME YOU TUBE VIDS NEED I CURCLER SAW BUT TOO SCARED, MY JIG SAW TAKES FOREVER TO CUT HALF INCH WOOD, HOWEVER MORE CONFIDENT AFTER WATCHING THIS, BOTTOM LINE IS... I WANT TO KEEP MY FINGERS,

"Remember folks. Plugging your saw in is VERY dangerous. Yes you guessed it. It can cause kickback."

Be careful and be safe. These tools are highly dangerous and use tools to aid in your safety. I was rebuilding a new shed for my backyard to replace to old run down aluminum shed. After demolishing the metal shed and building the new wood frame shed. The retractable blade guard only protects you if your only cutting small pieces of wood, but if your cutting a large piece of 8 foot wood half inch sheets the retractable guard will not protect you. I was cutting a large piece of paneling and the piece I had cut began to bounce, which at the time I didnt have any shims to put under it to stop the bouncing. I put my left hand behind the saw to help balance the wood sheet from bouncing do much. When I least expected it, the saw kicked back across my hand at the thumb and palm of my hand which it then caught the wood again and came forward to cut my pinky finger. I lost my pinky and it was used to save my thumb so I could be able to have the use of my thumb. After 3 reconstructive surgeries, I have limited use of my left hand and thumb for the saw cut my hand to the bone of my palm. And always make sure your blade is sharp. For what saved me my hand was because I had just replaced the blade for my dull blade. And the surgeon said if it wasnt for the new blade and having good clean cut of the muscle and tissue which allowed them to save my hand to be able to use it. The surgeon said if it had been a dull blade they would not have been able to save my hand at all and would had to amputate the entire hand. So dont be frugal, if you notice the.blade is dull do not hesitate to replace it with a new one, it just might save your life Keep in mind not all your circular saws have a depth of cut feature. Believe me if mine did I wouldve used it when I was cutting the half inch thick panel and it probably would never had nearly cut off my hand. So not all of them do allow you to adjust the depth of the cut especially if it's just a quarter or half inch thick the lowest mine will cut is 1 inch

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for including this in the comments. It is very important for everyone to know some of the dangerous things that can happen. It is very sad that this happened to you, but I hope this information can help others prevent it from happening to them.

@michaelshort1411

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpecificLove7 Exactly that is why I posted it so every one can understand the real risks and dangers of using tools and the one moment you become complacent or comfortable or relaxed and forget the respect of the tool is when they can turn on you when you least expect it.

@susankoech

2 жыл бұрын

Good lord

@liamstacey419

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great reminder. Every time I cut, I think about an old guy I know who was cutting above his head, sometimes went wrong and the saw cut open is forehead. He somehow recovered and had 30 more great years - but it was a scary reminder that even an old pro can make a mistake. Try to think of the ways any cut could go wrong.

If the blade needs cleaning, it will appear to be dull.

@SpecificLove7

2 жыл бұрын

Very true

remember power tools have NO respect for you so give them respect or it will hurt you big time

showing actual sawing examples would have been better.

what a terrible video!!! with all respect, i appreciate the attention to make tutorial videos, but come on -- stick to the title! in my point of view this video should be forbidden for example: how on earth is it posible to even mention a dive-cut to beginners? this should be strictly forbidden for beginners! you have any idea what will happen when a beginner try to make a dive-cut in oak, for example? how on earth you suggest to cut on the floor? when you have a kick-back in this position you are done! your second hand which should secure your tool is quiet busy holding your weight. and some very important safety issues are missing: - respect for the tool. this is one of the most powerful and dangerous tool in the workshop. always keep this in mind when using it. planning your job, tighten the - whatever cut you make, easy, short, just a quick one, etc. you ALWAYS have both hands on the tool. thats why every saw have one handle for the trigger, one handle to support and keep it firm. you never use the saw just with one hand. and both hands stay on the saw until the blade stops rotating. especially experienced users make this terrible mistake. - standing in the right position. you always stand on the side, never behind the cut. your legs are always in a safe distance from the cut - you never have your shirt flying around like you have. its tight in your trouser. neck chains, rings,etc stay at home - replace or clean your blade on time the blade you are using is done and should be a replaced or cleaned at least. this black spots are resin and resin from new cuts will stick to it, getting bigger, the blade will heat up and you have your kick back. sure it will make some more cuts. but when are we crossing the line, when was one cut to much? - the most important issue when cutting is that the teeth and blade are cooled by rotating air. adjust the depth of the cut so the blade runs free to the groves between the teeth. - cuts through thick would in several cuts: not all blades are designed for this. they will do the job but will heat up extremely, woble and are ruined. - there is no need to use accessive force by pushing the tool. you are just guiding the tool and so on and so on all of you: check on circular saw accidents please, redo this video or take it from the net

Thank you!