Tips and Jigs Part 1: Circular Saw Straight-Cutting jig

Step 9 Cut AWAY!!! Tips and Lessons

Now, you can use the jig to cut large sheets of lumber without the pain of "trying" to maintain a straight cut.

I use 1.5" c-clamps to hold my jig to the lumber. It's very quick. Sometimes, if those clamps are being used, I can get away with spring clamps.

I drilled a hole in both pieces of the jig so I could hang them on the wall.

If you want a longer jig, use a longer piece of angle and mount it lengthwise on the hardboard. Then you will have a sled for both. I have a 2 ft, 4 ft and 8 ft jig.

SAFETY!!! This sled was built in a manner that disables the built-in guard. I recommend cutting a notch in the back of the sled around the blade so that the guard will still work.

Comments

[sabr686]

I don't get it

[Pkranger88]

What do you not get? All the wood paneling on the workbench is plywood. In order to cut a straight line, I used the jig to get those straight lines. This was merely a "here's a result of the work" pic. Does that answer your question?

[sabr686]

Okay, thanks mate.