I have always had a tough time with circular saws. I have seen very skilled people use them with amazing precision, so I know it can be done. But, if you’re like me, and don’t use a saw for a living, a little help can go a long way. Here is some help for those who struggle to make straight cuts with a circular saw.
Parts:
1/8″ thick Hardboard for base – 4 pieces: length = 47 7/8”, width = circular saw shoe dimension plus 3” (glue 2 pieces together for a final thickness of 1/4” for each half of the base),
1/2″ thick MDF for rails and connectors:
guide rails for 1st section of base: 2 pieces: length = 54”, width 1 1/2”
guide rails for 2nd section of base: 2 pieces: length = 48”, width 1 1/2”
base section connectors: 2 pieces: length = 12”, width 1 1/2” (bridge connections that join the two track sections together)
setup / transport / support brackets: 2 pieces: length = total overall width of tracking guide, width 1 1/2”
Hardwood Blocks – 2, 1 3/4” x 1 1/2”, length = total overall width of tracking guide (one block is fixed, one is adjustable)
Sandpaper – 60 or 80 grit to glue to wood blocks
Wood Screws – 8, 10×1” phillips head, countersunk
Hardware (for adjustable end block) – 2, 5/16” tee nuts, 2, 5/16” fender washers, 2, 5/16” x 18 threaded screws with plastic knobs (min. 1” screw length)
Circular Saw Shoe Template – 1, 1/8” thick piece of hardboard, length = 48”, width = circular saw shoe width (used to properly space guide rails during assembly).
Get Cleaner, Better Cuts With This Circular Saw Tracking Guide
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