Circular Saw Basics

I don't know if if there is a more valuable tool in a garage or on a job site than a Skil-Saw.

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[bakersarmy]

This guy is awesome. I love his tolerance for sketchy practices. Don't do it, but here's how

[hunterjohnson]

I love this guys videos. I’m in carpentry trade school now and this channel is helping a lot. Very patient and articulate gentleman

[efb]

You would help a lot of people by doing another saw video specifically about developing the skill to hit your line, split it, be on one side or the other, and be square. I'm nowhere near good enough at that. Thank you for the videos.

[Razburri]

As a 24 year old young man, I thank you for these videos. It's great since I've started as a labourer, and teaches reasonably good tips. Safety first as well as small tricks to help when you're ready and comfortable with such tools. I've seen videos for understanding measuring tapes and the speed square. This channel helps me out a great bit. Please keep up the good content. 👍 I appreciate it.

[krazmokramer]

I'm a retired dentist who has never used a power saw. I ordered a Makita 36v rear handle saw yesterday. I plan on keeping all of my body parts so I am watching this series of videos you made BEFORE I receive the saw. Thanks for sharing this important info!! Six years after you uploaded it is still pertinent.

[pamelah]

The "thug life" + folk music bit was gold. 😂

[ryanwilson]

I’m not a carpenter (learned a lot of carpentry from my dad) but I had been thinking about getting a skilsaw since I started watching you and Larry Haun use them. Yesterday I bought one and fell in love with the first cut. I’ve wasted so much time before. Thank you for the inspiration. That purchase definitely changed my life.

[jejoko]

That ambulance siren in the background when he is talking about the blade guard is so prophetic. Be safe guys!! Not worth losing some digits or a whole.

[helmuttdvm]

I inherited my dad’s old Skilsaws from back in the 60s. Still work great and constantly remind me of him. I really treasure old tools and also enjoy a Shopsmith from the 50s. Harken back to simpler times.

[sammylacks]

I'd like to say how much I ve enjoyed this channel as well as how it's helped me. I have always enjoyed carpentry work not that I would say I am a carpenter. It's been a work in progress. Got a job on a building crew back when houses were being built. Joined the crew after they were started one day, the man in charge asked if I could saw.
Yes sir sure can. They called out the first length needed. I measured, cut, stuck in window. Came back out, with take a fuzz off. Fuzz? So I cut again. Came back out, too short. Process repeated itself and then someone asked if I had a hammer, yes sir sure do and just like that my sawing career was over. Looking back I believe I can saw fine. Measure ? No one asked me bout that. Lol

[sgtusmc]

Mr. Wadsworth I just wanted to reach out to express my sincere gratitude for your channel and this video. I have been looking around for a saw for sometime. I finally bought a Mag 77 from Lowe's. This thing right out of the box is a true pleasure to use. cuts like a hot knife through butter. Thank You for the advice and inspiration.

[robandannapeeling]

Essential video for anyone who wants to start using a skil saw with confidence, and the follow-up is full of great examples of what this tool is capable of after some practice.

Example in point: the skil saw in our garage was simply a useless monster to me. After watching this, right away I went outside and made some basic cuts with none of the fear that had kept me away. Now I'm able to do things quicker, more simply, and with fewer mistakes, than any handsaw I've used.

Couple questions:
- in what situations is eye protection absolutely essential?
- what's the best way to learn to go straight when ripping through a longer sheet of wood? I've been marking along the side of the table and following that, but still get variances; for truly straight cuts I've had to attach another piece of wood to my sheet or work bench and use it as a guide.

Some other areas where your experience would be invaluable:
- bench vise
- using a level

Thanks so much for all you do. Keep being awesome!
- A.P.

[rodneysherwood]

I have been a contractor for 40 years.
You my friend, are a kindred spirit.👍👍

[smazerolle]

Easily the best construction type channel on youtube.

[TheBlalocks]

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for your awesome videos. Although I grew up helping my grandad build many things from wood, I've never 100% done any woodwork on my own. Since grandad has been passed on I have, in the last 4 months, found my way to woodworking after a back injury put me out of my career. I find so much accomplishment, and happiness in woodworking. I just completed a beautiful coffee table for my home that turned out beautiful and all straight haha ..Thanks to your videos for helpful information from a man who knows woodworking.

[barrysides]

I'd pay money to just stand around and watch him work!

[kennethsee]

Before my stroke i built several houses sheds and cabins unfortunately my stroke left me paralyzed and canbot go and do construction like i dine before but i like watchung these to give me hopei will recover to build again these videos brings back good memories how active i used to be in construction

[hisremnant]

Thank you! My late husband left me a SKILSAW that he probably inherited from Dad. I can't hire a handyman for every little thing I need around the house, so your video was very helpful. Just finishing cutting some plywood for simple shelving.

[twelvetwenty-two]

Nothing cooler than an intelligent well spoken carpenter.

[denheg]

What did I do before YouTube ? ...and this guy gets straight to the point. I am a DYI-er and always and check these videos to make sure I'm on the same page and this guy and
it's time well spent...