Jim ) writes:
I don't know how many sheets you have to cut, but it may be worth your
while to build a simple stand to cut the sheets standing on edge. It's
a lot better than climbing on top of the wood you're cutting. Cutting
on edge supports your cut pieces, eliminating the tearing off of the
last bit of the cut.

do you clamp on some sort of support for the saw? My power
saw is too heavy for me to use in any but a hoizontal position.

And setting your blade to just a bit more than your material thickness
makes the best cuts.

I would never try to cut a curve with a circular saw.

try it. you'll like it.

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My saw has an aluminum case (30 years old) and isn't heavy at all. I'll
bet the newer ones are lighter. "Try it, you may like it."

As for cutting a curve, I have tried it, the diameter of the blade is a
problem for almost any size curve.

There is a theory of using the proper tools for the proper use. Get a
saber saw, they are cheap and cut nice curves. Lousy for straight cuts.

Sure, you can cut slight curve with a circular saw, but the proper tool
works best. Just like properly supporting your work gets the best results.
jim

William R. Watt wrote:
Jim ) writes:

I don't know how many sheets you have to cut, but it may be worth your
while to build a simple stand to cut the sheets standing on edge. It's
a lot better than climbing on top of the wood you're cutting. Cutting
on edge supports your cut pieces, eliminating the tearing off of the
last bit of the cut.


do you clamp on some sort of support for the saw? My power
saw is too heavy for me to use in any but a hoizontal position.


And setting your blade to just a bit more than your material thickness
makes the best cuts.

I would never try to cut a curve with a circular saw.


try it. you'll like it.

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I have cut literally thousands of ft of ply building boats and a lot of
it has been curves. It is important to set your blade depth correctly.
I always use saw horses 'cause I hate getting on my knees anymore.
Always support both sides of your cut and you will do much better.
MOFWIW
Pat O'Donald
William R. Watt wrote:
snip.

I would never try to cut a curve with a circular saw.


try it. you'll like it.

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