5 Critical Circular Saw Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make!

If you have a circular saw these are 5 essential mistakes to avoid!
Thank you kindly for watching!

[@scorpio6587]

This man just sacrificed a thousand dollars worth of lumber and thirty dollars worth of meat, during a recession, to teach us safety. I appreciate you, man!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Lol this is true!

[@tomrogers9467]

I was wincing seeing that clear pine being destroyed!

[@lambornpeter3922]

😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 meat. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@CKahl4077]

I was fifteen and using a corded circular saw in the garage when I learned a good lesson: Be mindful of your cord. I cut through the cord and after a bright flash, the lights went out. It scared me so badly I dropped the saw. I found myself in the dark with a runaway saw as the blade was slowing down. Luckily, I wasn't in its path, but it hit the ground, broke the carbide off a few teeth and covered about eight feet before it came to a stop. If any new DIYers are using a corded saw, never assume the cord is out of the way. Check it before every cut.

[@matthewbay1978]

My experience has been the cord binding on the back side of the board and causing the blade to bind as it gets torqued the wrong way. I'm so sorry you had to deal with electricity AND a dangerous spinning finger separator!

[@eyesuckle]

@@matthewbay1978 Good one! And one I'm very familiar with.

[@grat2010]

Came for here for great information, stayed for the hot dog fingers. Very well done!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanksyou kindly:)

[@tempusfugit3635]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter was gonna say these are the extra touches that really make your channel stand out.well done

[@willie_mccoy]

Now I know never to have my hot dogs directly behind the saw blade. Great info! 😁

[@dougm3016]

My heart just missed a beat when you illustrated why you shouldn't place your hand behind the saw. That and setting the depth are two lessons I don't intend to forget when I use my new saw for the first time. Thanks 🤲

[@imranh5395]

One of the many things I appreciate about your videos, Funny Carpenter, is that they don't go on and on. You make your point and that's it 😊

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂😂I usually try to cut all the parts out where I ramble on endlessly about nothing😴

[@eyesuckle]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter I don't think this is really an appropriate place to be talking about cutting all the parts out.😁

[@gamer2101]

You saved my fingers. No joke, I do some of these things. You saved me. Thank you

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🍻

[@patmat.]

👏👏 Oscar prize of the best Special Effects for a construction video

[@archglobe3602]

As a beginner this is exactly the safety type of video I was looking for. I watched a couple other videos prior but your video covered the topic more accurately and better explained than others. Thank you!

[@russellgeisthardt9828]

Love the hot dog fingers!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That was pretty fun to make, reminded me of when I was a proper moron with the family camcorder!

[@GrahamTodd-ca]

Holding the saw with two hands - at least until you're comfortable and familiar with the tool - slows you down & forces you to pay more attention to supporting the material properly so that scrap pieces fall away, you avoid blade binding, etc. 👍🏻

[@Radoseizov]

Everything explained so clean. Bravo!!!

[@fiberfarmstead]

Thanks!! I think you did a good job. Loved the hotdog fingers😳😱

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Buddy

[@stevenjerauld2352]

Great straightforward advice, sir. Never heard such a good explanation for setting the depth of a circular saw. Thank you.

[@qwincyq6412]

Useful tips that every saw user should know before even starting any saw

[@creativegenius598]

Thanks a mil great video.

[@Greenegoat]

Thank you for the video and hopefully saving people from injury

[@6472275455]

You have a nice way of presenting, its efficient and direct and nononsense, Yet with a light touch!!!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thank you

[@vpelleri1]

Great safety tips. Thank you!

[@samfredo8140]

Great video. I’ve been using a circular saw for well over 50 years now and one thing I’ve always tried to do is to keep the large part of the saw base plate over the supposed part of the material.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Great tip!

[@tonyc7352]

Yes, I agree and I don't know this method isn't waaaay more popular. So much more stable.

[@timdyesr]

Yes! This is the worst mistake new users and old users do too much. And, placing your body/face on the blade side of the saw. You should AlWAYS be on the motor side to keep sawdust and cut off pieces away from your face or body parts.

[@allanridesbikes5856]

That...explains so much. Thank you!

[@shaunmail2083]

This is GREAT. THANK YOU. Thanks for making this.

[@dwoodbury]

Great video! LOVED the hotdog demonstration! Thank you for saving our fingers!

[@megdahlin1118]

Great tips-learned something new. Thanks!

[@thepewplace1370]

Great quality material here, thanks for the video! More folks ought to see this

[@johnmccormick8159]

I'm glad I saw this for #1.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I love your cordless circular saw! I’m used to using worm drive circular saws with the blade on the left just like yours. Much easier to see the cut.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

It's funny I've tried a couple worm drive saws, feels like a different universe of tool.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

@@TheFunnyCarpenter yes they are heavy!

[@riba2233]

What brand?

[@Radioman7600]

An experienced circular saw Op. does not need to see the cut. Set the depth and use the guide in front. Perfect everytime.

[@ifesolox]

I love your content... I just started Woodwork and your videos makes everything easy. Thank you so much... Much love from Nigeria.

[@georgebutler3rd]

Wonderful video! Thank you!

[@monifataylor.realestate]

Thanks for this! It was very helpful for a beginner like me.

[@marcusmazza2255]

Thank you sir!

[@johncoppock3823]

Great video and explanations. Many thanks.

[@bikrchikie]

Thanks man, from a once a year user, I will be very diligent with all the tips, thumbs-up

[@gambhana7468]

so much helpful information, i have found this to be one of the most helpful and well explained sites..thankyou

[@leylah111]

Great tutorial!!!

[@daveorourke8447]

Your Getting Better, thanks for the tips.

[@nickx8411]

verrryyyyyy helpful, thank you! subscribed!🙌

[@evildead1791]

Great tips

[@cathycraig1301]

Holy cow!!! That was a brilliant example, tho. 😮

[@zoladkow]

great practical FX! Those sausages can still be done over fire to remove (most) of dust and chips 🤤

[@jaredevildog6343]

Another great helpful video ! This time you helped save humanity...... one finger at a time . Thank you kind sir .

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Cheers 🍻 buddy

[@rainbows1girl]

Thanks!

[@kudagoredema7230]

Much appreciated tips for us newbies 👏👏

[@RPmusic06]

Great video bud, learned alot as always!!! Have a great weekend!🍻

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Rushill🍻enjoy your Sunday!

[@tonyc7352]

You're getting better.

[@soulkalastudio]

My heart jumped out of my chest when the blade sliced through the Viennas lol

[@oneminuteguitarlessons6060]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@nguyenduylong5255]

Thank you

[@conradcoolerfiend]

i didnt know about the #1 tip, thank you so much, funny carpenter saving fingers out here

[@johngriffin5446]

as someone who hasnt used a saw since high school long ago thank you! I remember my dad holding pieces so they didnt drop and I never through about a kick back to disaster

[@danielpark3073]

omgoodness the "cutting your hand" scene was intense!!!

[@taylorsand]

Great tips! This is a helpful video

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Taylor

[@laidlawmarkus]

Great video as always! In my early days, I was ripping a piece of osb with a circular saw, made the cut and placed the saw on the work surface before the blade had come to a stop, somehow the blade guard wasn't fully up...the saw kicked back in my direction... luckily it only caught the shorts I was wearing...for more reasons than the slice, I needed a new pair of shorts. Never made that mistake again.

[@skiptowne5724]

Alway lay the saw on its side with blade away from you. If the guard hangs up, no worries. I learned that a long time ago.

[@eyesuckle]

Ha ha! "For more reasons than the slice." Discreetly put, sir. I believe the Aussies refer to this as "a brown trousers moment."

[@skiptowne5724]

With a circular saw always set it down on it's side with the blade away from you. Never set down directly on the guard. The guard could have hung up and the saw could kick back causing injury. Especially on a larger corded saw.

[@wulf67]

No. I just visually confirm that the blade guard is down before I set it down. Usually the brake stops it before that point anyway.

[@VincenzaV1]

Pure gold man! I just sub’d

[@alexrains1893]

It bears mentioning that kickback is severely reduced when using a tracksaw. It is not entirely nullified but almost null. Obviously the tracksaw isn't the first choice for every cut you've discussed but certainly for any panel product where kickback is of greatest danger. Personally between the drop saw and the track saw, I have no use for the circ but everyone has their own work methods.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Track saws are great!

[@acolon4617]

Trust me when I tell him you beginning woodworkers that once you’ve experienced kickback on/with ANY machine, you’ll NEVER want it to happen again! My first and thank God, ONLY experience was with my table saw. I was new to woodworking and not paying attention to the simple aspects of safety BEFOREHAND and nearly broke my chest and collarbone. The carpenter’s adage is, “Measure twice, cut once”. Do the same with your safety - Check your set up, then check AGAIN! You won’t regret it. Bright Blessings to all! 😊

[@Eener1000]

Yes, this! Get a small strip of wood wedged between the stop and the blade and that stuff shoots out like fired from a cannon. Happens very easy when at the end of the cut you put a bit more pressure towards one side when pushing the material past the saw and BAM!

[@projectqueen610]

I like to make a 2x4 frame and put thick foam board on top. I use shelf grip from dollar stor under sheets. I find a way to clamp if I can. It slows down the process a little but. I respect the dangers of the equipment and I like my fingers. : )

[@stephenhaggard2194]

Love the sacrificial hotdog fingers!!

[@WestonP22]

The hotdog fingers were some good laughs on my otherwise depressing day. Nicely done.

[@danielhammer7148]

Hot dog fingers was magic. Well done

[@memoarellano5432]

Ey Men this a good video..even for pros we all need to know those advice’s 🧔🏻‍♂️👍🏼

[@erichenao6537]

Nice tips. The hot dogs were a nice touch. Should have also used ketchup.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🤣You know I was thinking about it!

[@kristinpothast]

That was...um...graphic....but also very useful. I think I'm traumatized enough now that I won't forget your tips. I'm new to power tools and I always appreciate a thorough safety video!

[@brianmiller5598]

I wasn't ready for the hot dog fingers!! 😳

[@durango8882]

Thank you excellent instructions.👍🏻new subscriber

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Mate, I appreciate the sub:)

[@karentyas9630]

I haven’t used my circular saw yet because, if I’m honest, it scares me to death. Watched a number of safety vids and yours is the first to say keep body parts away from the back. Now to pull the big girl pants up & start using it! Thank you

[@LoveHandlesss]

Good video!!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sheenascott5405]

This man has managed to give me a weath of information and scared me shitless at the same time 😂😂 I don't know whether I should feel confident when my saw is delivered or to never open the box. Guess we'll see at the end of the month 🤷🏽

[@ItsaMeTW]

was watching at 2x speed when hot dog reenactment happened and i did not realize it was hot dogs. rewind, slow it down, breath a sigh of relief, then giggle.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂🤣I knew that one would mess with the 2x ers!

[@markmall7142]

Nice vid ,Its nice that its kept clear and to the point.Did that guy get his fingers sorted? 😃

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

😂Unbelievably the fingers grew back!

[@MS-es6uq]

cool video, thank you! what saw are you using in the video? can you recommend one (cordless), please?

[@regularguy9264]

How about good side down for the cleanest cut? Got this sudden craving for hot dogs now…. Good tips!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Excellent tip

[@crux314]

Thanks. - Two hands on the saw. Cutting your fingers probability drops to zero. Also provides you with better control in case of kickback. - Do not use a dull blade. - Ear protection. - Clamping the work piece with two clamps, minimum.

[@jaym9879]

Good job with the hot dog fingers.

[@mattlechner8442]

with the battery powered saws, you don't want to touch the saw blade or put your hand near it while the battery is connected. All that blade has to do is spin for a second or two, and you can say good-bye to those handy little fingers you had for the last 30-40 years or whatever. And you can set the blade to spinning with a simple thing like a sneeze, or a hornet dive bombs you, whatever. Or, the unit can malfunction. It is a relatively inexpensive mechanism, it can malfunction. Do not put your hand or fingers on or near the blade while it's connected to a power source. really.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Excellent advice for sure. This particular saw had a two part mechanism to power it up…still not a good idea to touch the blade though!

[@xmomartha]

Would any of these tips change if someone used a compact circular saw?

[@Csimon2429]

I didn't know pigs had fingers....suddenly i want a hot dog for some reason :P Just got a free Cordless 7-1/4" Ryobi Skill Saw with my Cordless Ryobi 322 Brad Nailer so thanks for the tips. Hopefully I'll manage to keep my digits. Go Canucks Go!

[@soledude]

👍👍👍

[@SJtoobsox]

Missed the ketchup on the dogs lol

[@Metqa]

Videos on KZbin said to let the wood fall off the end, so it doesn't bind the blade, but when I got to the end of the cut, the weight of the overhanging wood 6:43 caused it to twist and tear off of the blade anyway. Why does everyone on KZbin show cutting over an edge but doesn't show it tearing at the end? it's always perfect cuts on the video. But in real life, It messed up the corner edge of the wood I was cutting and I don't have extra to Mess around with. Only a couple of people, including you, suggested "sacrificial wood" or putting a piece under it 7:15 . I didn't care about it falling but No one warned me about it tearing if it DID fall. I guess I should watch all the videos about what goes wrong instead of the Beginner's guides that just show everything going right without any mistakes.

[@doodaddy1454]

you mention another video to check out to improve my skills, but I don't see any links to videos. thanks.

[@edencantu1]

What model of makita is that one?

[@buttholasaurus99]

So many people i worked with in the past hated and were afraid of my worm-drive Makita ( electric of course)

[@frailansendejo5578]

I have a 3/4inch plywood screwed onto a purlin. Can I make the cut, with the proper saw depth WITHOUT unscrewing the entire plywood?

[@feelingrosie]

Ahhh!!! The hot dog fingers!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

That was fun making that part!

[@brodyllc]

thanks man good stuff

[@mel3256]

I justcantdo sacrificial wood...im not killing trees for nothing. Is there a tool or option for under?

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Oooo.... first comment. Great video - Thanks!

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

No way you already watched this whole vid.

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 You're right I hadn't. I have now. I was right.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

I'll take it! Thank you

[@batbawls]

Face melting horror at the thought of hot dog fingers

[@CurrentElectrical]

Did I win yet? I'm from Ontario after all. LOL How did the book deal go? When is the tentative release date?

[@csbarbourv]

“Hotdog fingers” could be on a shirt.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

🤣

[@TRG972]

"... happened to me 15 years ago" 🤣

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Humour extra dry please🤣

[@tomrogers9467]

I feel safer with a chain saw in my hand than I do a skil saw. At least I have both hands on the tool, as many saws only have one handle. I’ll use my chop saw or table saw whenever possible. Skil saw is the last resort.

[@wulf67]

More fingers have been lost on table saws than all other saws put together.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@Twobirdsbreakingfree]

Are hot dogs really the best way to simulate what happens to human fingers though? I'm pretty sure our fingers have bones and veins and other stuff in them other than ground up meat.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Nope, they’re pretty much just hot dogs.

[@sodd1000]

How about not holding a circular saw with a battery in with one hand a couple of inches from the blade? Or for that matter throwing it in the air and catching it....

[@dasmodul]

Beginner here. I don't get it, if you set the blade as a little passed the depth of the main piece, it might not cut the sawhorse in half but it'll scratch the hell out of it won't it?

[@cathycraig1301]

Maybe you aren’t old enough to have seen the old wood sawhorses carpenters used. Trashed with cuts!

[@eriks6693]

The tick-tock worked

[@rjlulik8792]

I always though blade depth was to the bottom of a gullet and not just 1/8-1/4”

[@wulf67]

Depends on what you're cutting. Sometimes (like when cutting a very thin laminate) all you want is the carbide tip of the tooth to penetrate the bottom of the cut, which is somewhere between 1/8" to 1/4".