2 DIFFERENT JIGS FOR THE CIRCULAR SAW - How I make a rip cut and cross cut jig for a circular saw.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Once you have made the rip jig you can use it to trim and re-hang your doors. Check out how I do this in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn6on6tqftd5b5Y

[@juliusganot1321]

Cabinet....😅😅😅...i used hand saw

[@MayoDad]

jesus, this is a game changer for me as a complete beginner to woodworking

[@MakeItWithTim]

That is great to hear it has helped and welcome to the joy of wood working 😊

[@ManishSingh2k]

Thank you for showing how to do it with basic tools. The other videos that I had watched before this one used tens of expensive machines that most DIYers like me don't own.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome @Manish Singh. Really happy to found this helpful. Let me know how you get on with the jig.

[@reportlamb1292]

Very good show and presentation

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊

[@hickscorp]

Dude most content is overly complicated or requires other big tools. Thanks for making this video, which is simple, goes straight to the point, and leaves the ego of having a big workshop aside.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @hickscorp 😊 it is so good to hear the video has helped you 😊

[@kaelaleedaley]

Thank you and God Bless you, Tim ❤ You've just really helped my Hubs with Aspergers to feel more in control of the huge project we're doing. You are a Blessing and your video an answer to prayer xx

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi @kaelaleedaley, you are welcome. It is great to hear that God showed you the video you needed when you needed it. And what a pleasure to hear that was something I was able to share. God is good 😊 I pray you and your husband will continue to know God's blessings in you life. And all the best with your project 👍

[@kaelaleedaley]

@MakeItWithTim Thank you, Tim :) God Bless and Keep you and yours today x

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊

[@GingerGiant01]

This will be so much easier and cheaper than buying/renting a table saw. Thanks.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome @Kenny Mahar. What project are you working on?

[@no-whereman1257]

Your video was simple, concise, easy to follow and straight to the point. Nicely done! Thank you.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊 and thank you for the compliment 😊

[@InnerPeaceDiaries]

Simple and efficient! Thank you will be using this to finish the cabinet door my daughter made. They will close now with a nice straight edge! Thanks ☺️

[@MakeItWithTim]

It's great to hear your daughter is getting involved in woodwork. I hope she is enjoying it 😊

[@gregs4247]

These jigs are nice and simple. Does not take up much space in my garage. Just got a new cordless circular saw. Perfect for a DIYer like myself.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you Gregory for you kind words. Really happy to hear they are working so well for you. Have fun with your new circular saw.

[@AdamDrew]

Thanks so much for this video. There are lots of "how to make a jig" videos on KZbin, and I think I watched them all, but yours is the best in terms of both showing AND telling me how to actually do it.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you for your kind words. It's very encouraging to hear that you found my video so clear and helpful. How did your make go?

[@AdamDrew]

@@MakeItWithTim it was great! I needed a bunch of 28-inch lengths, so once I got the cross-cut jig built, I set a stop at 28" and was able to just load the lumber in and cut them all down to size.

[@MakeItWithTim]

It's so good to hear that you made it and have found it so helpful ☺️

[@glenorie8530]

Good video. Watched from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊 I love your area of the world 🌎

[@hussaink4001]

Great video, simple and straightforward.. just like the Jigs.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @hussaink4001. Really glad it was helpful 😌

[@tonykay2648]

Excellent video. As a new wood worker it has helped me with a problem I had. Thanks for sharing.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are very welcome 😊

[@jtaylor4027]

I made 3 sizes of those jigs in 82 while working at a lumber yard and still have them. Great simple jigs.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Wow! That is great to hear they are still going strong 😊👍 what sizes did you make J Taylor?

[@chrisbest628]

Thanks Tim. Very simple and straightforward instructions using basic tools. 👍

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @chrisbest628, I'm happy to hear it was straight forward 😊

[@GrantOakes]

Of all the DIY saw guides I've seen yours is the easiest to make and will most likely give very accurate cuts, probably within 1/64th of an inch (0.4mm), and yes, I'm a Yankee.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you Grant Oakes, I really appreciate your kind words. It's good to know that the Yankees are watching from over the pond 😊

[@GrantOakes]

@@MakeItWithTim 😀

[@robertvillen]

Thanks for the very useful vids... No fancy equipments required

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @robertvillen, I'm happy to hear it was useful for you 😊

[@pinsandhar4016]

Nicely done Tim Calm positive and informative video and done with simple tools 🛠 We salute you 👍🏼

[@MakeItWithTim]

Wow, thank you for such positive feedback Pin Sandhar. It's very much appreciated. 😊

[@rsrawat1947]

I like this simple jig for cross cut and rib cut. Must make one. Thanks

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you, I hope your build goes well and is useful😊

[@hardrock1826]

Nice job. Fast, simple and economical to construct. All using basic tools. Well done.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you for your positive feedback Hardrock. How did your build go?

[@mr.m2695]

simplest video yet. Thank you

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you Mr Tootsie. I hope it was helpful.

[@SpacewolfDan]

seen this done many many times. my go this week :)

[@MakeItWithTim]

@Dan R, go for it 😊👍 let me know how it goes 😊

[@luke_atthat]

Great video. I like your suggestion to use it also for cross cut !

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊 I wish I could take complete credit, but like all good ideas, inspiration came from others.

[@ScottRoman81]

Thanks Tim - nice video as I was trying to figure out how to make some rip cuts. I saw on another video someone put a layer of 100% silicone caulk on the bottom and let it dry to make it grippier across the whole surface as opposed to the sandpaper which I’m thinking about trying out. I usually use a speed square for cross cuts but your jig will be great for cuts that are slightly longer. Thanks!

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome. Thank you for the idea about the silicone. That's the great thing about the Internet, you can get ideas and take the best bits that work for you. Let me know how the silicon works for you 😊

[@koningbolo4700]

I find that (particularly with the older and mainly more used (and at times a bit more abused) circular saws which are not as straight as they used to be that a rif fence is not sufficient. I made my rip guide fence thingy using a longer piece of bamboe laminate flooring board and a extruded piece (2m long) of 10x10x1mm aluminium box section. I glued (construction adhesive) the aluminium box section down making sure the box section goes on very straight and very parallel to the edges of the floor board. After the glue has set I sink some screws in from the bottom to make sure the jig never comes undone. Then I use the two M6 mounting holes (at the motor edge) on the top of the saw's base plate (normally used to secure a saw guide out of metal) and two thumb screws (or wing screws) to fasten a modified piece of aluminium 90 degree angle (40x40x3mm in my case) not longer then the base plate of the saw. The modifications consist of one of the "legs" of the angle piece to be shortened to slightly less then the 10mm of the box section plus the thickness of the saw's base plate at the M6 mounting holes and various cut outs to make room for the motor housing and depth of cut mechanism to clear the aluminium angle piece (allowing the saw to still cut as deep as it can). I drill the two mounting holes in the aluminium angle piece to roughly 8mm so I have some wiggle room to move the piece around as needed. Since aluminium to aluminium contact usually tends to bind up a bit I needed to be able to set the aluminium angle/guide piece to be set with the tiniest bit of play. Also rubbing the aluminium contact surfaces with candle wax from (say) a tea light helps a lot. In any case you need to make sure the aluminium pieces are smooth and without any dings, nicks, dents or scratches or be willing to sand them out. Sanding the contact surfaces in the direction of the intended use is never a bad idea AND using the candle wax to lube things up... The main idea is that the angled aluminium piece together with the edge of the saw base plate "hugs" over the 10x10x1mm aluminium box section so the saw can not move anymore side to side. Obviously a very damaged or highly misaligned circular saw can not be used with this kind of guides (the saw blade will flex heavily and could break or bend) but given most saws aren't very tight from the factory and allow for some flexing and moving of the alignment parts this way of building the rip jig leaves me with a very nice result even though my saw is over 20 years old and has seen at least 3 owners and god knows how many a drops. Check your saw blades is parallel to the saw's base plate long edges before moving forward. A misalignment of 1mm or less is tolerable any more can pose a hazard to the saw or yourself. The misalignment usually comes from a bend saw depth cut mechanism (beneath and next to the handle) OR the bracket that allows the saw to pivot for said depth of cut mechanism which is combined with the tilting mechanism. If anything in either mechanisms is off you have a misaligned saw and you need to correct the misalignment first or find a more suitable circular saw. Of course you can make sure the saw is as straight as you can get it but whatever you do: make sure the saw blade itself is straight, mounted the correct way and is set perpendicular to the base plate (there is a little set screw in the base plate to correct the zero degree point if needed) before you make your first zero clearance cut... I use a smaller version (a mid 2000's Hitachi C6U - 165mm blade) of my main circular saw dedicated to the rip fence and I never us the saw to cut bevels. I made sure the saw was as straight as I could (saw blade and base plate very parallel) and made sure the pivot for the depth of cut adjustment was very straight as well. Then I removed the tilting adjustment knob and replaced it with regular metric hardware so the saw can never be used for said bevels and is a zero degree straight cut machine only for use with the rip jig (6 feet long). My regular circular saw (a early 2000's Hitachi C7U - 185mm blade) I use to freehand plywood or plate goods if the work situation allows me to and do most of the cross cuts of smaller wood pieces. I do have a similar guide installed on my C7U but it is only used with a cross cut jig very much like the one shown in this video using the same principle of the aluminium angle hanging of the side of the base plate and the 10x10x1mm aluminium box section as a guide.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi, thank you for sharing what has worked for you. It sounds like you had to do some thinking to solve the problem of a circular saw that has been beaten up a bit. It is great to hear it works. I hope your jigs and saws give you many happy hours of making.

[@TheSmallfly]

looks good first time i seen a video about the crosscut jig tbh im going to make one!

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome @BigGalli 😊 I hope it goes well and is useful. Please let me know how it goes. It's good to share ideas we pick up along the way and hopefully someone else will find it useful as well 😊

[@ardentlieutenant3390]

Nice simple and cheap guide

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you Ardent Lieutenant 😊

[@georgewood3603]

No waffle. Well done, Like v much

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you, it is encouraging to hear you like the video 😊

[@draoby8451]

Much appreciated Tim, exactly what I was looking for

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are very welcome @draoby8451. Really glad it was so helpful 😊

[@stuartdoran7626]

Thank you Tim. Enjoyable and informative video to watch.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you Stuart. Really glad you enjoyed it .

[@sinauurip3282]

simple and very very useful... I want to make it .... thanks

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @sinau urip. Please let me know how you get on with making it😊👍

[@lafamillecarrington]

I use Matchfit dovetail clamps, so will add a dovetail groove to the back of the ripping jig so it is easy to clamp to the wood being cut.

[@MakeItWithTim]

That is great to hear you are making it your own 👍

[@lafamillecarrington]

@@MakeItWithTim Made it yesterday as my first circular saw project - it is amazingly accurate!

[@MakeItWithTim]

That is great news 😀 I hope you enjoy using it in your future project 😀

[@karakoram4613]

thank you. Simple and clear instructions.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @karakoram. Really happy to hear you found the instruction simple and clear 😊👍

[@samholborn]

Awesome stuff, hi from hull UK

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊 what project are you doing up in Hull?

[@samholborn]

@@MakeItWithTim hi, I'm still figuring out stuff, trying cleat wall and stuff, which thing goes where, thing is though cleat wall for tools is SOOOOOO versatile, still figuring that out, and I'm limited on workspace as well, got yard the size of a postage stamp, I live in middle of a terrace, so basically my back room is my workshop, when I get my poop together I'd like to make birdhouses/ boxes, jewellery boxes, cutting boards, I've also made stuff like solar powered mobile charger for my jacket out of pound shop garden solar lights, I also got sewing machine for making clothes, also made jewellery out of cutlery, I've GOT TONS AN TONS OF IDEAS, just no energy as I'm an insomniac, but I'm getting there slowly, anyway that's enough of me prattling on, Tata for now, keep popping them vids up, me watching vids gives me some incentive to get off my lazy butt, an do stuff,

[@MakeItWithTim]

It sounds like you have a lot of creativity bursting out of you. I love making and creating things as well 😊 so I can relate. I hope you get enough sleep so have the energy to enjoy creating 😊

[@MC2D2T]

Very good video. Good explications, calm and slow. Well done ! video seen from France :)

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊 j'adore France 😊

[@basantidevi2305]

You can use silicone glue on the underside of the jig and let it dry. It’ll stay sticky when dry and grip to the table instead of using sanders.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you for the advice 😊 I'll have to remember that trick for next time. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@tonyd1149]

Thank you. Easy to follow instructions, good explanations on video. Thank you so much. God[Bible] Bless.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome @tonyd1149. It's great to hear you found it easy to follow. God bless you too 😊

[@KC-fk6oc]

Thank you. I cut a lot of wood last week and desperately needed this

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Orwellian, what were you making? Have you now made a rip jig to help with your next project?

[@mhammamy]

Good work mate!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you mhammamy 😊 I hope it was helpful😊

[@eco_guardian]

I like the anti slip idea with sanding pads.

[@MakeItWithTim]

I hope it helps with your projects, Justin Trojan😊

[@amonty4022]

Good idea though the grippers are - does the gap they produce not reduce the jig's ability to prevent cut out from the surface of the workpiece?@@MakeItWithTim

[@timknight4186]

Great question @amonty4022, I haven't had this problem myself. As with all things in life there are compromises to be made. If having the jig absolutely flush is more important than the grip offered then don't use the sanding pads. Either way we are talking about a fraction of a mm which don't normally make a difference if you are using a circular saw for the cut. I hope this helps 😊

[@timothysparks6293]

Very nice informative video...starting a new project and will use part of your info. Thanks

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Timothy, that's great to hear. Hope your project goes well.

[@davedaniels8211]

Hi Tim , got a Dewalt nail gun for Xmas, and used your jig to make some bird boxes on boxing day , using my nailer. Got me out the house for a while !!

[@MakeItWithTim]

That's great to hear Dave Daniels. Thank you for sharing, I hope the birds are enjoying their new homes 😊🐤🏠

[@rayrodriguez9840]

Hi Tim. Great job on the video. It was easy to follow the steps with minimal tools. I made one. Just a note on your grammar. Several times it sounded like you said crosscut sledge instead of sled. Maybe it’s just the sound quality though. Anyway, keep up the good work.

[@MakeItWithTim]

That is great to hear the video was easy to follow, and you have made your own sled. Thank you for the point of grammar.

[@emmanuelmenoji7853]

Thank you for the nice video. It's helpful, Bro.

[@MakeItWithTim]

My pleasure Emmanuel MENOJI, glad it has been helpful 😊

[@mmore]

Excellent video. thanks 👍

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you @mmmor 😊👍

[@flckrme]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome. I hope it helps you 😊

[@WMKT-pz4sk]

Nice job Mike!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you W114 MKT05, not sure who Mike is but I'll take the complement anyway 😊 I hope you found it interesting. Tim 😊

[@b.j.williamhendricks2284]

Goood Job Tim. It was a straight foward approach & you explained it perfectly. Keep up the good work my friend. Ill be making me a Jig by Tim sometime today. I shall use ur knowledge wisely. ✌️😎✌️ Cheers!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear the video was a straightforward and easy to follow 😊 I hope your build went smoothly 😊

[@Treeandgardenservices]

Super , thx Tim

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome!

[@owenpeter7237]

Thanks Tim - really useful!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hope you have fun with this Owen.

[@timknight4186]

@@MakeItWithTim 👍

[@michelemarch8270]

Thanks Tim

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@davidhart9031]

nice video tim

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you davidhart9031

[@justinrice6046]

Thanks Tim!

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@MrSpitfireMustang]

Awesome two for one!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Indeed! Less work over all that way :)

[@jimmyk5223]

Thanks. Nice video!!!

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome, @jimmyk5223 😊

[@billyjay4672]

Tim hope you don't mind I'll borrow your idea's and for that I have subscribed to your channel keep up the good tips as I'm just starting out, I appreciate all the help I can get. Billy from Scotland UK.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Billy Jay, I'm really glad you found the video helpful. Let me know how your build goes 😊

[@tonywilliamson1474]

Very easy thanks I’ll make that

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome Tony Williamson. I'd love to know how you got on making it.

[@tonywilliamson1474]

@@MakeItWithTim I got on very well Tim you explained it so well I made in no time at all Thank you Tony

[@MakeItWithTim]

@@tonywilliamson1474 that is great to hear the build went so well. It's so satisfying when a build goes right 😊

[@Daz5Daz]

I have a couple of jigs but one of my most useful is one I made which only has a thin piece of hardboard as its base. The hardboard means I can staple it into place when making cuts where clamping or holding the work is too awkward.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi @Daz555, that is an interesting idea. I've not come across that idea before. Thank you for sharing it 😊

[@thobanibilly-nelson2115]

nice and simple thanks

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊 I hope you have been able to make your own.

[@pancake8047]

Very nice!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊

[@timknight4186]

👍😊

[@DRJMF1]

Thank you, cross rip cut jigs are great. But if have a hardwood stock, 1m long, 80mm x50mm. And I need to cut it in half to make two 1m lengths at 40mm x50mm. How can I stabilise this stock on my work bench while I rip cut it with my hand held circular saw ? I don’t have a table saw.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome. When I need to do something similar to this, I find another piece of wood that is the same depth and about the same length. I put it under the back of the jig to level it. I hope this helps.

[@DRJMF1]

Thanks. The advantage is that there is More contact surface area using your rip jig over using an aluminium guide fence that is a skinny arm that attaches directly onto the saw and hugs the edge of the timber being cut.

[@MakeItWithTim]

It is great to hear the jig works well for you. May all your cuts be straight 🙃

[@timknight4186]

These are so useful 😊👍

[@MakeItWithTim]

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[@aberba]

Amazing content

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you Lawrence 😊

[@deaneng8540]

His a tip Make sure you make a wide enough jig so you can clap it down on the back end otherwise you won't be able to clamp it your jig down because the circular saw will be in the way. I didn't do that now I have to remake the darn thing

[@MakeItWithTim]

I'm really sorry to hear you are having to re-make the jig. That is a great point. Thank you for sharing it.

[@otse3329]

nice. i need also for 45deg angle

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you, @otse3. You can make a 45° jig the same way but I would make 2 separate jig so you have 2 accurate jigs. Hope it goes well. Let me know how you get on.

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

Just what I needed! Cheers :D

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊 how did the build go?

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

@@MakeItWithTim I'll be sure to come back and let you know once it happens haha I still gotta go buy a circular saw 😂 or at least figure out what's wrong with the one we have currently (it's a really old Black and Decker, but here these past few years it burns everything it touches-- literally burns the wood)

[@MakeItWithTim]

That doesn't sound good, have you tried changing the blade? If ut is blunt or has too much wood resin I can course the wood to burn when cutting....

[@ozgamergdu]

Thanks for the easy to follow explanations. Would these types of jigs also be suitable for a 45 degree cut (by cutting the zero clearance edge at 45 degrees)? I want to rip a stack of long french cleats without having to buy a table saw.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you OZGamer, I'm glad you found it easy to follow. The jigs should work for a 45 degree cut as well (although I've not used these for a 45 degree cut). Just be aware that once you have used them for a 45 degree cut they wont be as accurate for cutting your normal rig cuts with. I would make 2 separate jigs if you want to do this. It's also worth being aware that the circular saw might want to tip when at 45 degrees so you'll need to pay more attention to keeping the bass on the jig to make your cuts accurate and consistent all the way along. I hope this helps and you get some good French Cleats for your project. Let me know how it goes.

[@ozgamergdu]

Thanks for the reply, getting a stack of ply delivered next week, got a bit of work to do lining the interior walls of my shed before I get to doing the cleats. I'll try out the normal version of the jig (I already use a smaller version for smaller cuts) first for cutting down my ply wall panels. When I get to the cleats I'll certainly give the 45 degree version of this jig a try. May be a couple weeks til I get to that stage but will let you know how it works out :)

[@MakeItWithTim]

That sounds like a good project. I hope it all comes together for you. Yes, please let me know how it goes 😊

[@ozgamergdu]

@@MakeItWithTim So just a quick update. Got the back wall & back corners of my shed framed up, insulated and then lined with ply sheets. I plan to do the same to rest of the rest of the shed eventually, along with ceilings and a diving wall to separate a small workshop/storage area from the rest of the shed which one day in a quite distant future become a bit of a pirate tavern themed bar area. But that's a long way off in the future. For now my tools need a home so i can stop spending two weeks looking for a tool everytime i need to do a 5 minute job lol... and so the back wall is the spot. I only needed to cut down sheet of ply for the the whole wall so didn't really warrant a jig at that stage. Now tho, time to get started on the cleats. So instead of doing two separate jigs, I made one double sided jig. The 90 degree edge on one side and the 45 edge on the other side so I can just turn it around. I did my cutting on a couple of large multi-purpose foam insulation boards layed out on the ground to keep everything evenly supported. The 45 degree cut changes the size of the clearance and the distance between the blade and the edges of the foot of my circular saw so I made two separate spacer blocks, one for the 90 degree cut and one for the 45 degree cut, and made I labeled which wss which. I alternated between straight and angled cuts, use one spacer block to size up where to clamp the jig for the 45 cut, did the cut, then flipped it around and used the other spacer for a straight cut, rinse and repeat. Took a few goes to get the blade the right depth, specially for the 45 degree cut, but once I got that sorted it worked quite well. The only issue I have is when you start running out of board to cut, there's enough board for another 2 cleats but not enough board to clamp to the jig, but I'll find other uses for those off cuts. The only other thing I'll add is that cis it's being moved around a bit, the sharp edge of the 45 degree angle on the jig gets knocked around and chips off a bit here and there, but didn't seem to affect the quality of the cuts that I could notice.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you for the update OZGamer. It sounds like you have been busy. I love the bar idea. Ideal to have somewhere to rest up at the end of a hard day is the shed. I completely understand the frustration of trying to find tools. Our garage is going to become my workshop but until the house is sorted that project is on hold and might take a while to get done now we have a baby girl to look after as well 😊 things take a lot longer now she is around but I wouldn't change things at all. The info about the 45 degree jig is good to know and I love the fast that you doubled up on the jig. Great thinking 😊 I hope the rest of the project goes well and I'd love to hear more when you have another update.

[@lozcomm]

easy and simple

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you, I hope it helped 👍

[@whatscookin8269]

Can you recommend a good beginner circular saw .

[@MakeItWithTim]

I have mostly used Makita circular saws. I have heard good things about Evolution tools, for the cheaper end of the market but I haven't used them myself. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@tsorivaknin8779]

Thanks 👏👏

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@mikejackson1383]

Thank you.

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@jaredlising-simplybrewedph]

thank you for this. ima go ang build it. i just noticed that i can actually make the 1st jig then add the small plank from the 2nd jig to the 1st perpendicularly and make it a combination for longer cross cuts on plywoods right? thanks!

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Jared Lising, yes if you want a longer 90 degree jig for plywood cuts you can do exactly what you have suggested 👍 I like your problem solving and innovation 😊

[@ChelseaPensioner-DJW]

How about spreading silicone over the base, or gluing the rubber mesh matting that's used to keep wet glasses off a shelf in pubs😉.

[@MakeItWithTim]

I love your thinking, if it works then do it😊

[@morganwyatt5953]

Looks great! This might be a dumb question, but I am just a dumb American 😅. What's a "sledge?"

[@MakeItWithTim]

Not a dumb question, I used the wrong word. It is a jig to allow you circular saw to slide along it while guiding the cut.

[@morganwyatt5953]

@@MakeItWithTim Oh ok! Thanks!

[@MakeItWithTim]

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[@FoScoJo]

I made the same rip jig but double-sided so that the other edge works with my router.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Scott Jordan, I love that idea👍 perfect for a small work shop 😊

[@ewok007]

Dude, thank you for your contribution. I must adk, why are your power tools and batteries marked ?

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi @ewok007, that is a great question and very observant of you. It's an easy way to keep track of which tools are mine in the middle of a get-in our get-out when working on theatre shows.

[@ewok007]

@@MakeItWithTim oh i see, ty. cheers from mexico

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊 Mexico is a beautiful country, you are blessed to live there 😊

[@matiaddis7782]

Amassing

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you like the video 👍

[@MrHappy629]

Nice.

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you 😊

[@이병석-g9b]

Thank you Bro!!!

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@mer-oneralphjr.bolinto6515]

how long should my ripcut jig be?

[@MakeItWithTim]

That is a great queation. The answer really depends on what you want to do with it, how much space you have to use it and the size of ply sheet you can buy. If you are unsure I would start with 4 to 6 foot as they are easy to move around and will allow you to do a lot of different jobs. You can always make a larger or smaller one in the future if you need it. I hope this helps.

[@yasmun1]

Can you cut angle cuts like 45?

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi @Yasar M, yes, you can use this for a 45° cut but I would make 2 different jigs. 1 for a 90° cuts and the other for 45° cuts because when you do a 45° cut it eats into the edge a bit more and it wont be as accurate when you go back to 90° cuts. Also, just be careful that you circular saw doesn't tip when you are cutting (as with all 45° cuts). I hope this helps. Let me know how you get on.

[@apinantpongsupaht872]

I notice that you used your left hand to hold the saw which has a left side blade when using the cross-cut jig. I would like to see another jig that that you can hold the saw with your right hand. Thank you.

[@MakeItWithTim]

That is very observant of you 😊 I'll have to add that to my list of videos to make. Thank you for the idea 💡

[@apinantpongsupaht872]

That was really a very quick response! Thank you so much.😊

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@juliusganot1321]

good day..sir, can i ask....how much that you purchase your circular saw and beside do you have the oldest one....thanks

[@timknight4186]

Hi Julius, I can't remember exactly how much I paid as I bought it about 3 years ago. I think it was under £100 but could be wrong. So I do have an older model. It still works really well and I have no plans on updating it anytime soon.

[@juliusganot1321]

if you don't mind can i have the oldest one 😅😅😅, am i very appreciated if you can give to me for finishing my cabinet project....by the way thank you for replying

[@MakeItWithTim]

Haha, unfortunately it is the only circular saw I have so can't give it away. What did you build? Great work on finishing it👍

[@marciananton9226]

How to counter sink without a counter sinker?

[@MakeItWithTim]

Good question, you can use a larger drill bit. Make sure it is larger than the head of the screw. I hope this helps.

[@mikejackson1383]

What length did you have?

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Mike Jackson, I used 4 foot about 122cm ply but you should be able to make any length you need. Only restricted by the length of ply you can find. Let me know how your build goes 😊

[@LJfootball14]

What’s a sledge?

[@MakeItWithTim]

A sledge is a thing Santa Claus uses I the snow. Sounds like I was using the wrong word! Haha

[@Kirbytherealgamer]

Came here to find this comment

[@amwartwork]

use silicone for grip

[@MakeItWithTim]

Thank you for the advice 🙂

[@deaosatori216]

I made a guide but I sort of messed up the very start of the final cut, so the zero clearance edge is a bit wobbly right at the start. Is this to be expected to some degree, as the saw's plate has not yet got full contact with the fence?

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi Deaosatori216, I'm sorry to hear about the wobble cut at the start, it can be tricky. You have a couple of options. 1st is to just live with it and use the rest of the length to line up your cuts as the guide edge is still straight. 2nd is to cut the wobble off and make your guide a bit sorter. I hope that helps.

[@ZeGermanHam]

Nice and simple jigs. However, there was somewhat of a missed opportunity to make the rip cut jig usable for both sides of the saw's shoe.

[@derrickwilson5562]

Ahhh I see... nice 👍

[@MakeItWithTim]

Hi ZeGerman, thank you for your complement. Please feel free to make any changes to the jig you think will improve it for what you want to do with it. This work well for how I work 😊

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

👍

[@MakeItWithTim]

😊thank you.

[@Gowood2020-ne6rx]

It's possible

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@scottgloster3601]

Sledge?

[@MakeItWithTim]

Sled 😊

[@isfantauhid]

Yes... Metric

[@MakeItWithTim]

I'm guessing the other videos all talk about measurements in imperial?...

[@davidnanney3120]

why can't you just mount your fence make your cut to make your track without all the pencil lines

[@MakeItWithTim]

I'm not sure I fully understand your queation. The pencil lines are there to find the exact angle. I did the cut lying down as I can't stand the skirting board up against the fence. Does this answer your question?

[@RJ-sr5dv]

Good job - well done - clear - thanks

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome, I'm glad it was helpful 😊

[@sakhelenkambule2525]

Thank you

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊

[@aordetv]

Thank you

[@MakeItWithTim]

You are welcome 😊