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PowerToolNewbie
06-12-08, 06:25 PM
I will be cutting mostly 2x4's with a circular saw. What do you folks use to cut with precision?

Gunguy45
06-12-08, 07:04 PM
Get a good aluminum "speed square", clamp it with your fingers and use it as a straight edge guide.
One is shown here....

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImage/8236b70f-2b04-4341-8e4a-cd8c90ef11cd_300.jpg
chandler
06-13-08, 05:37 AM
To keep the speed square from slipping, always have the lip on the back side, so it hooks as you put pressure on with the saw.

Wirepuller38
06-13-08, 05:38 AM
Gunguy's suggestion is the way to go. You may need to reduce the cutting depth of you circular saw so the motor will clear the flange on the speed square. Good luck with your project.
mango man
06-13-08, 05:47 AM
heres what I use , my table saw is gathering dust since I got it

http://www.eurekazone.com/products/detail/sgs.html
chandler
06-14-08, 10:46 AM
Mango, you know you're not a very nice person, right??! Now I've got to check these out for panel cutting.
mango man
06-14-08, 10:51 AM
Mango, you know you're not a very nice person, right??! Now I've got to check these out for panel cutting.

and here I thought you would thank me for showing you a tool you don't have :D

forum here has more info on the tools and applications

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?f=26
chandler
06-14-08, 05:07 PM
I have to take the new tool, scratch it up, dip it in dirt and burn the box and wrapping. Otherwise I'll get grilled...."when did you get that tool? Don't you have enough...." Good site. I'll look after she goes to work.