20 Circular Saw Tips for Beginners

20 Circular Saw Tips for New DIYers

We have had a lot of new people come into the DIY community, and we wanted to help out many of those new to these tools. Many of these tips are simple but I wish I had been taught these back when I first started working with the circular saw.

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[DiutoAjoku]

As a newbie to DIY woodwork, this video is absolutely AMAZING! Thank you so much, Mr. Clinton.

[larryp]

I used a circular saw for years and still learned something from this. Thanks for making this vid!

[Stiglr]

Bloopers!!! Your delivery got kick-back!! Seriously, though, thanks for this! I'm a nervous DIYer, totally out of my element and I need to work up the courage to use any power tool!!! 😆

[NicolasCatania-kbti]

For quick and easy plunge cuts, treat it almost like a plunge router. Loosen the depth setting and raise the blade all the way up. Keeping the blade above the piece and holding the base down flat, you can slowly plunge through the wood. You can even clamp the base down to the piece depending on how large it is. After you are completely plunged, stop and adjust the depth, and continue. You could also use a wing nut and bolt as a depth stop and put it through the depth bar. It’s essentially using the circular saw as a chop saw. I’ve even created jigs to use it as a chop saw in places that I cannot bring one

[GI-JOEs]

Thank you for this. I'm a huge diy but i always used a hand saw. Just recently i got into bigger projects and decided to buy a circular saw and two horse saw. I learned a lot from your video and will keep practicing. Thank you again. 👍

[phtonly]

All good and useful tips. One more tip to add on in 20+ is, Wear a nose mask to avoid the tiny dust particles getting in.

[travishall]

The last tip was the most important. Don't try to be a hero and cut without ear protection (or eye protection). I was exposed to construction noise at an early age helping my dad out on the jobsite and nobody ever even thought about covering our ears. I have terrible tinnitus now and some days it's almost unbearable. Hearing damage is cumulative. You think you're ok because shortly after being exposed to the loud noise your ears seem fine, but over time you will find that you were WRONG and you will regret it. My ears are ringing like crazy as I type this. Don't make the same mistake I did thousands of times.

[stefaniaking]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
I got my first saw in December and haven't used it yet because I want to learn how first.
After watching your video I feel more comfortable to begin using it.

[seasicksquidlife]

Great, quick, comprehensive - this is really helpful.

[rafcich]

Great tips ! I'm from Europe and I love your tips and DIY. Thanks for that !

[scenicnomad]

Wow, what a great tutorial!! I just got my first circular saw and learned a ton from this. Hat's off to you for quickly getting right to the point on each tip - I learned a heck of a lot in 13 minutes!

[MrJotay]

Thank you for very informative tutorial and for safety guideline

[jillianstulen]

Excellent, informative video!!!! Thank you! Can't wait to watch more!!!

[julio]

Drinking Game: Take a shot every time he says "kick-back"

[jaipalreddy]

Such a great instructor, thank you Sir

[danielestrada]

Great video. Very helpful for a new DIYer like me.

[micahmurray]

Great content! Buying my first saw this week for a DIY project with 2x4's and was honestly a bit nervous about using it. I feel like this gave me all the basics I'll need. Thanks!

[geoffregent]

As a mature newbie, thanks for your well detailed tips

[cornpop]

When ripping dimensional lumber (especially exterior grade or hardwood), it's best to use a worm-gear corded saw. They are expensive, but they have the required torque. Alternatively, still using your standard circular saw, you could do multiple depth cuts, maybe halfway through, then full penetration. On really tough stuff, go 1/3 through, then 2/3 through, then full penetration.

[jondoe]

Crystal clear and precise instructions 👍