Project:Circular Saw Guide

Tired of calculating how far from your desired cut line you'll have to place a board to use as a parallel fence when using the circular saw?

Lukas made a saw guide that solves this problem in many cases.

How It's Used

measure your workpiece and mark where you want to cut (at least two points)
lay the guide on your cut line, connecting the measured points with its thin side and keeping the guide on the part of the workpiece that you'll keep
clamp the guide to the workpiece, avoiding the area labeled "KEEP CLEAR" (that's where the saw's motor will travel)
secure your workpiece so the cut path is free of obstacles and the wood won't move unexpectedly
place the circular saw on the thin part of the guide, just before your workpiece (you may have to open the blade guard by hand)
let the saw ride on the guide and cut!

For another saw than the "Herkules BHK 1600LE" you'll most likely need a different guide. However, it's pretty easy to make without any measurements!

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