156. Cutting long skinny parts from a 2x4 using a circular saw.

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In this video, I demonstrate cutting 1.5" square, 12" long legs out of a 2x4 using a circular saw and a cutting jig I designed and built. These legs are used in the construction of a bookcase shown in the previous video. (here's the link to that video: • 155. Book storage expl... )
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Prior to making this video, I had always cut larger flat pieces using a circular saw and a saw guide. To be able to cut narrow, long pieces safely (in my opinion), I had to come up with a way to support the piece being cut while still using a saw guide. That's why I decided to try and design a jig. To guide the saw, I decided to try using the rip fence that came with the saw. This video shows the results of my efforts.
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22 июн 2024

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@bobsacamano1274 11 месяцев назад

Ingenious jig brilliantly demonstrated. It’s exactly what I need for a project I’m working on. Thank you!

@ImaginethenMake 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@odonnelldenise 8 месяцев назад

Ingenious jig indeed. Exactly what I needed . Thank you!

@ImaginethenMake 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad you found the video useful. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@wmsbrum Год назад

I had the same issue with my circular saw from Harbor Freight, thanks for making this video!!

@ImaginethenMake Год назад

I just re-watched my video. I'm not sure what issue you are referring to. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@davidbates7197 Год назад

Thanks for the info. Trying to find ways around buying a table saw due to cost and space.

@ImaginethenMake Год назад

I can definitely appreciate that. I have found that cutting large pieces using a circular saw is really not that difficult. Cutting small pieces; pieces that are narrower than the base of the circular saw can be challenging. To cut the smaller pieces, I wind up making some kind of a jig. Admittedly, my jig making skills need improvement but improvement is made each time I make a new jig. An alternative to making a jig to use with a circular saw is to cut the smaller pieces using hand tools. Using hand tools can be very rewarding (and safer, cheaper, quieter, less dusty) so if you haven't tried them, I do recommend you give it a try. I think using hand tools well comes down to how well you can hold the piece you want to cut. I generally use clamps, a vise, sacrificial scrap pieces you can cut into, and dead weight (I often use concrete blocks) to hold pieces. I did make a 3 part video series about how I replaced my table saw using a circular saw. Here's the link to part 1: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ujMxPkuzDYY.html . Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@adde32332 6 месяцев назад

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

@ImaginethenMake 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@arminv8169 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video. I was just looking for a way to do this. Thank you very much

@ImaginethenMake 8 месяцев назад

I'm glad the video helped you out. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@clemmcguinness1087 9 месяцев назад

That's very useful, thank you

@ImaginethenMake 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@briancollins1149 3 месяца назад

this is super good.

@ImaginethenMake 3 месяца назад

Thank-you for your comment and for watching.

@szhang2097 7 месяцев назад

Can you install a block of wood as fence under the other side of shoe/plate making it double-sided fence? that will be much easier to rip longer 2x4 lumber? This will make it track the width of 3.5 inches with the blade right in the middle.

@ImaginethenMake 7 месяцев назад

That's a excellent idea which I had not thought of! If I try that, I'll be sure to make a video about it. I have been thinking about trying to modify the rip fence that comes with the saw. I'm also thinking about other ways to hold the workpiece I'm cutting. I have future plans to cut many more of these sticks so that I can make a shelving unit for inside one of my closets so be on the lookout for more videos to come! Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@mikesullivane30 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Very simple to use. May I ask what brand rio fence you have?

@ImaginethenMake 11 месяцев назад

I'm using a circular saw made by Chicago Electric and sold at the Harbor Freight store ( www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/power-saws/circular-saws/12-amp-7-14-in-circular-saw-with-laser-guide-system-63290.html ). The rip fence I am using is the one that came with the saw. I've had this circular saw for years and have found that it works well. I haven't used the rip fence much at all until doing this project. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@AndrewHelgeCox Год назад

I guess the line you drew was just for illustration. In real use we only need to set the fence and place the blocks that form a sort of jig.

@ImaginethenMake Год назад

Yes and no. I drew the cut lines in the video so the viewer could see where I was cutting and for myself to verify that I was cutting a straight line. Funny enough, the 2nd cut line I drew was 1/16" off. In actual use, I agree with you; there is no need to draw the cut line just set the fence and go. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@Badbehavior 3 месяца назад

BANDsaw!

@ImaginethenMake 3 месяца назад

Agreed. Cutting the 2x4s would probably be easier using a bandsaw (instead of a circular saw). The best way to make the cuts would probably be by using a table saw. If you watch my videos, you might remember that I got rid of my table saws a while ago in favor of using a circular saw. That's what brought me to try and make these cuts using a circular saw. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

@franmanley1635 2 месяца назад

So complicated for nothing...

@ImaginethenMake 2 месяца назад

The challenge I gave myself was to figure out a way to safely cut these parts using a circular saw, not a table saw or bandsaw. (For woodworkers on a budget and short on workshop space, a circular saw is much cheaper and easier to store than a table saw or band saw.) Having said that, I am working on a simpler way to cut these parts using a circular saw - stay tuned. Thanks for your comment and for watching.