If you are a carpenter, you might have already encountered a situation when you needed to perform your cutting task with a circular saw without a table due to unavoidable circumstances. It’s now an established fact that even without a table a circular saw can produce an excellent cutting result through some versatile methods proven by the professional carpenters. There are few options to make a cut with a circular saw without a table which are not that much complex.
There are different types of circular saws assembled with various power ratings. The round-shape combination blade with a set of sharp teeth is extremely potential to split through the wood. The round-shape combination blade is designed for ripping and cross-cutting tasks.
It’s always good to optimize your apparatus to be compatible to work in different situation either in workshop, home or outreach sites to maximize its benefits.
Let’s have a quick look at the methods through this article to discuss how to use a circular saw without a table.
Table of Contents
First Method: Using Guide
The first method needs to use a guide to make a tailored cut with the saw combining the following steps:
Step 1:
This method recommends to use a pressure cured plywood or any kind of wood having adequate moisture. Another aspect is to use a right blade particularly potential for plywood. This special kind of blade assembled with non-stick coating is able to reduce the risk of abrasion while cutting excessively wet wood with the circular saw.
Step 2:
Then the next step is to fit the saw with an edge guide which ensures an even cut as it moves in parallel with the plywood or the lumber.
Step 3:
In this step, make sure the depth of the blade has been set correctly to allow the blade to touch the wood and cut it through. It’s good enough to get a blade with about a quarter inch of depth.
Step 4:
Then, take a piece of plywood or a lumber, mark the area over it and place it on the sawhorse which would make you able to cut your board right through the way from one point to another you intend. Before cutting, make sure the area that was marked on your wood for cutting properly lies between the sawhorses. Always take care of your setup and blades to achieve any kind of cut.
Please note that you may need more than one sawhorse subject to the sizes of the wood. If the board is too long or too thick, you might need multiple sawhorses to accomplish your project work precisely.
Second Method: Using Track
Using track is another potential option for the circular saw to be fit underneath the track to perform a cutting task without a table.
Step 1:
For track setup, the things you need to gather are as follows:
- Measuring tape;
- Marker;
- Combination square;
- Chalk line, preferred color code black or blue;
- Wood screws, a drill with countersink bit having a rate of 8/10;
- Regular drill bit;
- Circular saw for trimming or worm drive;
Step 2:
Take two boards of which one should be about two and half inches wider in size compared to other one. If you need consultation for proper measurement, it’s recommended to contact professional carpenters to rip a piece of wood for your track or you can manage a truest 1/3 pine or 1/3 hemlock. Hemlock could be more effective in terms of strength and stability needed for this task. Also try to take as straight board as you can.
Step 3:
Then take another board, either plywood of third quarter in size or other type of wood with 11 to 12 inches wide and third quarter of inches thick. Then cut it according to the base of the circular saw. For this task, mark a straight line towards up to 4 and half inches on the wood. However, it’s a little complex procedure to obtain a flawless line.
Step 4:
Now set a smaller piece of wood aligned with the line drawn before. Then take the countersink drill immediately after the vertical edges of the woods have been affixed to allow them to remain steady. As the upper smaller board wraps are tend to constantly move backward and forward after clamping, drill some holes with the countersink drill along the way through the smaller wood and screw them to hold the boards securely and avoid unintended movement.
Step 5:
Then the next step is to attach the larger board with the table as firmly as required and trim that into accurate size as recommended. To do this task, make a plunge cut and set the circular saw base next to the smaller wood and cut the extra portion from the larger piece. This task allows your circular saw blade to touch the horizontal edge of the wood piece and gives a vital reference to make a cut through any type of wood.
Step 6:
Now place a plywood sheet or any wood material underneath the track and affix it firmly. Then place the base of the saw following the previous technique which is able to touch a smaller wood. Make sure the blade is placed next to the larger piece. Now your circular saw is ready to cut through the wood. You just run the saw all along the way through the larger piece to cut.
Additional Tips
Make sure your circular saw is quite functional including all separable parts as well as unwrapped electric wires.
Make sure the depth of the saw has been set to 1/8 inches thicker than the cutting wood piece.
Assess the sharpness of the blade on some kind of disposable or tussle wood and make sure your saw blade is sharp enough to efficiently cut before cutting your project stock.
Make sure the blade guard have enough flexibility to move freely to both open and close position
Once the cut is finished, allow enough time for the blade to stop spinning before moving on to the next cut.
Before replacing battery, unplug the saw from power and disable it completely.
Don’t work alone and employ someone to work with while performing cutting task. Use both hands to hold the saw to ensure you stand in the right position to start cutting task securely and avoid risk of potential kick-back.
The working surface should be stable enough to securely perform the cutting task.
It’s always good to start the cut with the shorter materials before going for the longer ones.
Wear all Personal Protection Equipment including safety goggles, earmuffs, gloves, face shields, boots, nose mask etc. You must have to adhere to the safety issues to prevent workplace hazards and injuries.
Concluding Remarks
I hope that the guidelines and procedures discussed in this article would help you perform your cutting task accurately with the circular saw without a table. This is an extremely potential option to perform cutting tasks anywhere regardless workshop, outreach sites or home. You just have to carry a kit and one portable circular saw. Either method would be viable for you to go with to obtain an excellent cutting task with a circular saw. Try to strictly follow the safety tips to achieve an outstanding result and prevent workplace hazards and injuries.
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