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Circular saw

A circular saw cutting a piece of timber.

Photo: simplicity hunter / CC BY 2.0

A circular saw is the workhorse for framing, decks, sheds and plywood. The videos here cut wall studs, plywood sheathing, deck framing and flooring. Set the blade depth so it just clears the underside of the board, support both sides of the cut so the board doesn’t pinch the blade, and mark the cut line from the blade’s kerf side.

For straight cuts in plywood, clamp a straightedge or speed square as a guide. Wait for the blade to stop before you set the saw down, and unplug it or remove the battery to change blades. Keep both hands on the saw and wear eye protection. Used often in a shed build or a deck build, usually with an impact driver.

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  4. Installing Click-Lock Vinyl Plank Floors in a Double Wide

    Step by step how toHome RenoVision DIY · 1:39:18

  5. Building an 8×12 Ground-Level Deck on CAMO Blocks with Trex

    Step by step how toHome RenoVision DIY · 1:13:37

  6. Lean-To Shed: Plywood Walls, Metal Roof and Trim Finish

    Series partModern Builds · 12:28

    Project: DIY Lean-To Shed

  7. Framing a 4×8 Lean-To Shed Against an Existing Shed: Walls to Doors

    Series partModern Builds · 12:37

    Project: DIY Lean-To Shed

  8. Spraying a Tinted Finish on a Rustic Plywood Shed Exterior

    Series partModern Builds · 13:08

    Project: Shed to Workshop Conversion

  9. Turning an Old Joshua Tree Shed Into a Insulated Woodworking Shop

    Series partModern Builds · 21:12

    Project: Shed to Workshop Conversion

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