Circular Saw - the MUST HAVE DIY Tool
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- In today's video I show you how my Circular Saw has revolutionised the way I do DIY. See how to effortlessly cut full length sheets of timber, as well as cross cuts, angled and bevelled cuts with this brilliant little tool!
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Before I got my Ryobi R18CS cutting timber was a massive chore. If I wanted full length (2.4m) cuts I'd have to get these done at the timber merchant/ DIY store, and to make smaller cuts I was having to hand saw each sheet and then tidy up the cuts with my electric plane.
Now, with my Circular Saw I can cut down the full length sheets of MDF and ply, and I can accurately cut smaller pieces of timber to any size.
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- Ryobi R18CS Circular Saw geni.us/6sFJQr (Amazon)
- Ryobi R18CS7-0 One+ BRUSHLESS Circular Saw geni.us/AlMMDTh (Amazon)
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A skilsaw and speed square, the perfect combination. I've been living in the UK for about ten years now and y'all are using the speed square more and more. Thanks for posting.
Brilliant! I can't wait to show off the new skills I've learned. Thank you ao much!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for a great vid! I bought my circular saw in the summer and it has been a gem ever since. Mostly used it for splitting timber but now doing sheet work. Great tips about the work table, which is a pain with big heavy sheets. Now I understood how I can cut way better! Also didn't know that the depth is so important.
i am a furniture maker and had to spend big bucks on alot of tools, but also i still use a circ saw on a regular basis. good tips for beginning wood workers. really a must have saw.
Hi Charlie, this might put a smile a smile on your face. Bought Black and Decker Circular saw in the late eighties, it died 2 years back so looked around for a replacement and bought a Ryobi RWS1250, have not used until yesterday in the wind! So set it up and start to cut and a few inches in it stops, motor working and no cutting. The old B&D was just fire it up and go, no need to adjust anything! So ended up finishing by hand. Quick hunt on CZcams and I found your video and you answered all of my issues. Like you I had the depth adjusted too deeply - thank you Charlie for saving the day and my arm muscles!!
I use the exact same circular saw :) When I first bought my Ryobi tools, I got a smaller model circular saw, but it was too small for cutting 2 inch lumber which I do all the time, so it was rather useless. I then bought the model you have and It has done a ton of work for me :) edit: The other Ryobi tools I have found myself using a lot is the impact driver and the multi-tool. I don't know what I would do without them now..
This guy is brilliant! Great vocabulary too! Subscribed!
awesome video. I was about to return my circular saw back to the store. Only because I was not comfortable with it but now I can reference this video when needed. Thank you
You're a delightful young chap, Charlie. Thanks for the tips.
Wonderful video! I just bought the Ryobi circular saw today and will receive it in a few days! I also made the decision to go with Ryobi products because the batteries work for all their power tools. am so glad I ran across your video. It's just what I needed. I cannot wait to start using my circular saw! Thank you so much!
Awesome video! Thank you so much for making and posting this, I think I’ll get one later on...
Just bought a similar saw, different brand. The tips on this video are most welcome though and well explained. Many thanks
really learned new ways of using circular saw from you, thank you for showing your ideas and skill..keep up the good work..
You're welcome - many thanks for taking the time to comment!!
This was a very good video for me, I have been using my circular saw! I have 2 smaller and bigger and have been watching lots of videos about using it in the right ways. It never crossed my mind to use the saw guides in this was as I bought some years back for my jigsaw. Thank you for a very well made video, I used some of these tips just today working on a DIY project building a jump for my mountain bike ... fire pit jump
Brilliant presentation, great for using with a cordless saw, problem being mine is corded. But the concept is very good to show part-time DIYers like me,
Good Content Charlie. I carry mine in the back of my 'Ute'. Every time I go to the Hardware, I take a look out the back. quite often they have good pallets and sometimes big sheet goods with minor blemishes that they cannot sell. If they fit in the tray all good but if too big I cut to fit. At home I have made a custom track to use as a Track saw. ;D
An excellent 1-2-3 guide thanks. I feel i know everything i need to know so that i can make the most of mine. Cheers.
great use of the speed square... i use mine a lot... also chalk line for quick full legnth eye ball cuts.. and an old full sheet ubderbeath supports the board your cutting... no drops or strains and a 1 man job
Another great tutorial for us DIY newbies. Thank you. 👍👍👍
Fantastic pieces of kit these are so versatile.
Some small tips if someone is going to go out and buy one... Look for soft start and an electronic brake. These make a huge difference for me personally as I have a Makita 18v Brushless saw with these and also a 10 year old 240v version without these features and the older version feels a hell more dangerous or daunting if you like for a beginner....
Great pieces of kit with a straight edge clamped to sheet materials of a 12" rafting square!
Great video Charlie... Would have gone for the slightly more Makita DHS680Z and a 5 amp battery at £200 all in from Amazon but you are invested in the Ryobi platform I presume.
Thanks, thumbs up.
Do enjoy your videos Charlie, thanks! I'm also pleased you put links to the tools in the description because that rafters square looks very handy!
Thanks, I really appreciate that! You're welcome. The rafters square is invaluable - massively recommend if you're going to buy a circular saw.
I've just seen your video on silicone and this one and you've got a new subscriber. I love how you explain everything.
Thanks so much - I really appreciate that!!
That fence your made is genius. As soon as you can do a vid on you're improved version I'll be making one. I've always struggled with getting my cut line and fence line in the right place so this should help!
Ryobi’s latest is Brushless tools and HP(high performance) batteries. The tools communicate with the batteries, when the tools have a heavy load on them they communicate with the batteries and the batteries send more power.
Thanks for posting, now I will be able to make those angled cuts. Wood is not my thing but at times we need to work with wood, such as building my work bench.
Thank You Charlie. I have a RYOBI CORDLESS circular saw and it is great. 1)...it's light 2)...it's quite. 3) it works great. And it's such a good little friend. I have a number of circular saws, but this one I go to first time for general and light work. Thanks once again for your work.
Galland 34 You're very welcome - and thanks for the comment - they're great tools aren't they!
I just built two redwood fences with gates, each about 15 ft long, and made all my cuts with a circular saw and rafter square. It really is a great handy DIY combo.
I agree - and I don't know what I'd do without my circular saw now!
Many thanks for starting all the way from the scratch, of setting up the table and attaching a vacuum-cleaner.
This is exactly what I have been looking for.
Good day mate. A friend of mine gave me a Ryobi saw and a 4.0 Ah battery. He said it was useless it wouldn't even cut plywood. So I took it home and tried it. He had the blade in backwards. He said I could have it. So now I have a really handy tool for the right price. If anyone one else has a Ryobi tool that's useless I'll have it.
Brilliant you started me off with your wardrobe and I have bought the plainer router and circular saw and thought that's my hand cut off because I had no idea how to use them so still in the boxes. Your a life saver now time to get cracking cheers Jim
That's really helpful for a beginner like me.
Great review, thanks for going into such detail.
You're welcome Blake. Thanks for the comment!
I like how you have a beare bones set up it really shows how much you can do
Watched your video yesterday with the bench witness horses which was excellent..I will make one as soon as possible. I have been using a piece of board over them. And in today's video round further I also did not realise to adjust the depth of the blade when cutting. I've now subscribed and will be catching up on more of your videos..Thank you
Ah I was just doing the same the other week using a set square ruler for perfect cuts. I will use it again when doing the skirting and architrave
Thanks for making this video charlie! You’re an inspiration and my DIY skills have greatly improved since watching all your videos! BIG fan!
Aw, thanks so much Micheal. It's truly humbling to hear that. I did an update video on the circular saw czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html but when it comes to rails and tracks, I ended up buying an Erbauer plunge saw for my recent wardrobe build.
Great video!!
I always use a corded circular saw because I don’t like how the battery ones always seem to die in the middle of a cut on me.
Also if I have to cut large sheet goods. I cut them on the floor and put them on a thick layer of ridged foam insulation. This way I’m not cutting into the ground ruining my blade
Billy bob Smith Thanks! The cordless saws are pretty good these days - and if you use a 4ah or 5ah battery you'll get hours of usage out of it.
I bought a new corded Makita circular saw this w/e down from £107 to £ 80 bargain !I do like Ryobi tools but couldn’t afford that one just now!
Having said that this Makita saw is brilliant !
brian flower hi mate where did you get the makita from?
You either arent using the right saw, havent kept up with technology, or else the battery you're using is shit. The Ryobi 7 1/4 inch Brushless circ saw should not be used with any battery that isnt at least a 3.0 ah HP or better......It's all about the Battery!
I have learnt so much from you since I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I'm now going back through your previous videos to find more and more useful tricks and tips. Many thanks.
Circular saw is a must have tool for anybody who wants to start woodworking project , this is the next level for jigsaw , etc.
Hi Charlie, another great video with some very useful tips on getting the best out of your tools. As a keen diyer, love the Ryobi one plus kit. I have been adding to my collection over the last couple of years. Had the circular saw last Christmas but not had chance to use it much, watching the video gave me some great ideas though.
Awesome video, I needed this. Thanks for teaching me!!
For full sheets, I stick them on the floor on top of a sheet of HD foamboard, set your blade to protrude just a few mm below your workpiece. No point wasting time and effort trying to lift full sheets. Also better cuts as the whole piece is supported so no flex and you don't have to worry about the off cuts dropping on the floor.
Great tip Sam - thanks for sharing!
Sam I adapted you idea and used bubble-wrap as it was a zero cost item for me. It lasted a while but I replaced it with cardboard from old Amazon boxes. Both "spacers" worked a dream and saved a huge amount of time
I use an 8x4 sheet of 35mm kingspan insulation
@Ring Tony Great idea! I'm just getting into DIY in my retirement and happen to have an old flat door - perfect. ;-) Presumably, you "sacrifice" the door (i.e., end up with shallow tracks cut into it from sawing wood on top of it)?
Appreciate your videos!!!
You don’t just explain things expecting people to know everything already
This was really helpful and informative. Thank you!
Thanks for the demo, it really was interesting and very well explained. Good job, I will def get that Ryobi circular saw.
I saw the corded version of it in Homebase for £45 today. I'm picking up one of them for sure!
Fast, accurate and useful...and that was just the video. I have two of these (battery and mains) which I rarely used until I got the fence (4 quid from fleabay if yours is missing). Quality blades in a cheap saw will work better than the reverse. Blade depth tip was gold.
Thanks mate!! Yep, even with the fence the blade wanders all over the place if you don't get the blade depth right. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated!
Got one of these, I'm a joiner, what a great saw. Got to last row of laminate flooring near wall & sods law 3 X 1" strips to finish it off😣 this baby was a god send with the guide, made it a breeze to do thanks Charlie love the vids👍👍👍
Cheers mate - and always good to get a positive endorsement from a joiner. Out of interest do you see any need for a plunge saw when you've got one of these. I'm planning a future video outlining the difference between the two. Obvs plunge saws run on tracks which is an advantage but Evolution do a circular saw that runs on a track. Possibly the best of both worlds. .🤔
@@CharlieDIYte the Ryobi does it all, just bought the evolution mitre saw 210 SMS & stand, that's great for speed for laminate flooring, cutting precise angles for spindles, both together is all the saws you need + love the multi tool...
Know that you have a fan in Brazil :)
I'm learning a lot with you. Thanks!
Another great video! Perfect for newbs like me!!
Great content Charlie. For a long straight edge i brought a length of Unistrut from my local air conditioning suppliers. Straight and true, and got a nice bit of weight to it. And really cheap. Great straight edge for all workshop uses.
Thanks buddy! Yes I've got something similar - a long straight bottom section (hanger) from an aluminium electric roller blind box. It works as a saw guide and as with yours, has also doubled up as a general straight edge.
Thank you. I constantly revisit this video for reassurance.
Aw, thanks for that. Have you watched this updated version czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html 🙏
Great vid Charlie! Thank you!
Love the saw & that square is brill thanks👍
New Subscriber. Thanks for the tip on the saw blade depth. I have the same saw horses and didn’t think about notching the 2x4s for stability.
Good and useful video for my DIY Work tips.
Brilliant video, thanks for that, Charlie. Definitely one for the wish list
Thanks David. Bump it up that wish list - you won't regret it!
Bro ! I´ve been looking al over youtube how to make a good stable and simple, workbench, yours is perfect, I am gonna copy your idea
Do it mate, I don't know what I'd do without mine now! Have you seen my upgrade series, featuring this vid czcams.com/video/PTN3EmLiYdg/video.html
I use an aluminium spirit level as a saw guide with my Ryobi R18CS.
Nice video Charlie. One thing to note about circular saws especially for newbies is the riving knife, that ryobi does not have one. There are pros and cons, if you are experienced and can handle kickback then a saw without a riving knife is fine. Newbie s may benefit from one with the safety feature. Personally for me the riving knife gets in the way so have removed it from many saws.
Hi Charlie, as always great video and nice to see you using your circular saw.
Always daunting when 1st using, it soon becomes your favourite tool when used properly.
I too thought the same about the black measuring guide initially; thought it was just rubbish; but hey ho, I was too quick to blame my tools and found the guide to be very useful.
I have been using a rafters square for a very long time; actually I do not know many carpenters/joiners who do not.
Keep up the videos; it is great to be able to watch a DIY video which provides metric dimensions.
Thankyou so much, I may finally use the circular saw that's been sat in the garage for twenty years!
You must. These things are game changers! Thanks for the comment 👍
Great video!! Thanks for that!
Outstanding video for DIY enthusiasts 👌💪🙏 This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Thanks mate. Glad you found it useful. There's this one too czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.htmlsi=LcrwDmYhCSpsSBEC if you're thinking of making a guide but to be honest, for ripping down full length sheets, a polling saw and metal track are the best option. Love my circular saw though.
Great video Charlie Thanks, I find The lidl brand Parkside tools excellent value for DIYers .
Very informative. Thanks Charlie!
Thanks mate. Here's the update video if you're interested czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html
Thank you for posting!
You're welcome. Thanks for the comment!
Yes I have used an angle grinder. I have 2 circular saws one battery one corded in the shed. Both sit there. I would never buy one of these things again. Old tech. Track saw even though a few bob more different class of machine. That's my take on these things. Love this channel really good
I made a saw guide! So chuffed, it works great. Thank you!
Fantastic - nice work and thanks for letting me know. It's a game changer, isn't it!! I'm sorry I never did that video - I'll be doing one in a few months when I start videoing my wardrobe build. What design did you go for in the end? 👍
@@CharlieDIYte very basic from scrap in the shed. But with that and your great suggestion of the metal speed square, I made my first ever picture frames and mitre joins. Thank you so much, your videos gave me the confidence to have a go :)
Got one for a birthday present! Well chuffed!
good tools with good acessory. thanks for sharing.
Really useful to know how to use the circular saw properly, particularly the tip about raising the height of the blade. I couldn’t get on with mine and its been left unused in the garage for years. I’ll be using it in the future now!
I was the same mate. The height of the blade is crucial.
Awesome video!
Loving the channel, Charlie. Thanks for all the effort you put into them.
Thanks mate, I appreciate your support 👊🏻 There's an update vid to this if you're thinking of making a track for your saw bit.ly/3afhzro 👍🏻
Thanks, really informative.
Thanks Charlie, you should be sponsored by Ryobi, I bought this saw on the strength of your tutorial, keep it up
Tony Shenton Thanks Tony - really hope you find it as useful as I have! I think they're a pretty complacent bunch on the marketing side - I've tweeted them a couple of times and haven't had so much as a single response. Never mind - I think their tools are ace!
Very good overview of the circular saw. I learnt many things as I am new and looking into doing some DIY wood working around the house.
Thanks. There's an update video here if you have a few moments czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html
Super vid Charlie, if you can pick up a sheet of Kingspan/Celotex insulation board it makes a perfect flat surface to saw on (works on the floor as well). It does not matter if you accidentally cut into it. Sometimes builders leave good pieces in skips. It’s very light to move around and store. Also, only an observation, just be careful of kick back when moving your rafter guide from one side to the other. Even battery powered saws can have a nasty sting in its tail. I have a large Makita track saw and I’ve learnt the hard way, limbs and fingers still in place. Look forward to the next in the series. Regards. Mike
Thanks Mike. The celotex is a great idea, and I've got plenty of it knocking about in the garage. I'm going to install the parf guide system on the work table soon, so I'll have to use 6mm MDF or ply with that.
Good video! Thanks from South Carolina, USA.
I am a very novice woodworker aka CRAP! I never used my circular saw because it always wandered. Thank you so much for the blade height advice and I sure will try it. You have another new subscriber!
Hi Dan - I really appreciate that, thanks! Yes, definitely give that a go. I was ready to throw my circular saw away until a chippy mate pointed out the blade height thing. Now I couldn't manage without it! Finally, you're not CRAP, you just need a little practice!
Great Video, really enjoy the way you teach and advise, it's straight forward and from the ground up, ideal. So many others skip parts leaving you guessing, questioning. I'm quite new to the game but will be using your Amazon link when I buy tools. Many thanks
Thanks Gordon, I really appreciate the comment and your buying through my links. Here's the update video if you've got a few moments to spare czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html 👍🏻
I started woodworking with essentially two tools: A circular saw and a router--on my apartment's kitchen floor and small back porch. Started with a bookcase, then a coffee table, and never looked back. A drill is important, too--but so much can be done with those simple, cheap tools.
I have a circular saw, but I never really knew how to use it correctly. Thanks to you I now do! I really like how you explained evrything! I subscribed and liked!
No you don't. Watch a safety video instead before you injure yourself: czcams.com/video/iRWOhqgyIuk/video.html
Excellent examples !
Your channel might be small But your info is priceless man. Ideal for the DIY person. Keep the videos coming.
Really good tool
Fantastic presentation.
One of the first tools I bought, together with mitre saw. Got the Evolution pair. Cracking kit, reasonably priced and British made. I was also a little slow in realising the importance of setting the blade so that the tip of the teeth only just penetrates the thickness of the wood. Game changer after realising that.
Thanks Chris. Yep, great value for money the Evolution stuff. 👌
Very helpful! Learned so much!
Thanks. There's an update here czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html although for ripping down full sheets of MDF you really need a plunge saw with its better track. Still love my circular saw though.
Really helpful and informative video, as ever, Charlie. Thank you. Keep up the good work :o)
I came up with exactly same kind of guide few years ago. Then I got tired of using (it was clumsy and needed clamps also) and I bought a better quality plunge saw. The guide rail you made can be adapted for cross cuts also. Cut a ~30cm piece and screw piece of plywood vertically to the end. You push that piece against the wood you are cross cutting and get 90° cut. It doesn't slip as easily as speed square and you don't need to mark that ~3cm distance between blade and end of saw table.
Which one did you buy later?
Thanks for the video Charlie. Very informative and helped me a lot in my DIY
You're get welcome. There's this one too czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html
good video, simple and to the point
I'm inspired, thanks!
So that's why I'm like "a cow with a musket" whenever I try to cut a long section with my circular saw, thanks for your tip/insight 👍
I always use a chopsaw for cutting sk'ting board mitres, that and a lot of "No More Nails"!!!!! Off to Amazon to get a rafters square.
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Thanks mate from New Zealand. Just watch your video... great tips. Thank you!
I have this saw and am really very happy with it .....except for one thing.
The plastic dust port nozzle just will NOT stay attached to the saw body when I have it hooked up to my vac. It constantly pulls itself out as I move down the cut. I have tried putting tape around the port to get a better friction fit but this is inconsistent and quite honestly still a huge PITA.
Do you/did you have have the same problem?
I know Im randomly asking but does anybody know of a tool to log back into an instagram account??
I stupidly lost my password. I would love any help you can offer me!
@Alexander Shepard instablaster =)
@Colton Nelson i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Thanks Charlie ,I'm on your wavelength ! Good stuff , cheers !
Great to hear it. I did an update video here, if you've got a few moments czcams.com/video/mvcPuUz_m74/video.html
Charlie well done - yet another great confidence builder for me. Please keep up the good work - I have been following you for some time :)
Interesting! Good gob on the vid! Thanks! 👊
The fact that the saw has a left sided blade is great for right handed use. It allows better vision of markings while making cuts.
Agreed. It's a great little tool 👍
Well Charlie, I think your channel is ace!! I don't think it is too small. The work you have done is awesome!! I have learnt a lot from watching you!! I hope you start getting endorsements and tools to try out for free!!