2 Ways to Cut a 4x4 Without a Miter Saw
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- In this video I will show you two different ways to cut a 4x4 board without the use of a miter saw. Instead you will be using a circular saw and a hand saw. Both methods will help you make smooth, accurate cuts.
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Addressing “a table sturdier than mine” won me over, my friend.
Lol, first world problems. Not enough space for a permanent work table. So I cut away on my rickety table on wheels.
I'm a 65 year old woman. Just completed door frame and made two front doors out of two by four I will need to trim. Love your clean work. Thank you for the advice. Wish we were neighbors
That's awesome! I wish we were neighbors too! Good neighbors are priceless.
Didn’t even think of the quick square to help! I’ve been struggling, great video thanks
No problem. Glad I could help!
your helper has nice nails....and she STILL helps out! I remember those days...then we had kids, no more time to help me. haha
Ha ha. My help is few and far between anymore. We have two little ones. I basically have to beg and then I get 5 minutes.
Just what I needed. Thank you!
No problem!
Very helpful! Thanks for the tips!
No problem!
Excellent tips!
Thank you!
Appreciate the safety info with the circular saw method. And the reminder that not everything needs to be done with an electric tool.
Thank you. Not too long ago people did everything by hand!
@@fixitFlip as someone born in the 90s I am a bit ashamed to say that I seem to be brainwashed into thinking one needs an electric tool for everything. 😅
@@rdb4996 Hey, if you can put some motor power behind a tool, I'm all for work smart, not hard. But I also think it doesn't hurt to mix in some hand tools from time to time!
I recently acquired a wonderful Japanese pull saw. I actually bought it so I wouldn't scare my cats in the evening when they are sleeping. 😊 The moment I used it to cut a corner of 1" plywood I was hooked. Very clean cut edge and fast.
New subscriber here. Thank you for posting your video. Will be looking forward to more.
@@TheAnetmusik 'because of cats' is the best reasoning 😻
Always forget how easy a somewhat -sharpe hand saw can cut through wood. Thanks for showing both ways
No problem. You can't go wrong with a good, sharp handsaw!
Thanks for sharing
No problem.
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Had me thinking you were gonna cut through that 4x4 with your pencil for a minute LOL
Now THAT would be a good video.
Thanks Flip
Yes sir no problem.
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Not sure I understand this comment.
Nice👍
Thank you.
Thanks
No problem.
How can I do this cut with the circular saw on a 4×4 beveled? Thank you.
thanks for the tip. Quick question, why can you not just flip the 4x4 completely over and finish it with 2 cuts? Will it leave a bad cut or have a higher chance of kickback?
You could do it that way. There just won't be a kerf "facing you" for the second cut. You have a greater chance of missing the exact mark, if that makes sense. When you do it the 3-cut method, you can line a kerf up by putting you blade in, then holding your square in place, then cutting. Each cut you would have a kerf to line your blade up with. Hope that makes sense.
Hey! Just saw your concrete crack fixing video.I saw patches around your house footing on the concrete.are those from injection for the house foundation?
That is where the exterminator went in to treat for termites when we bought the house.
@@fixitFlip aaah ok
Hey, do you ever find that with the circular saw method, the edge where you cut ends up being just a tiny bit off, as in that the end is not totally flat, some part of it is just a little thicker. Does what I'm saying make sense lol? Because that's the problem I'm having rn
That does happen somewhat with the circular saw method. It's hard to get it 100% perfect. Even if you line it up exactly in the kerf, by the time it runs all the way through it can be slightly off.
If you are sawing off a post already installed it's best (IMO) to finish with a hand saw.
Agreed!
Also, would you say you get a more accurate finish with the circular saw or the hand saw?
I believe I can with the hand saw. Of course that is more work and not always feasible if you have tons of cuts to make.
@@fixitFlip yes, I tried the method of using circular saw to make the first cut, and then using the hand saw after. It was a much smoother result. I think I'm going to try, doing 1st cut with cirvular saw, then flip board in it's side, do second cut, and then finish with hand saw.
@@adamthewoodworker2571 Yeah that would save you a little energy. What I like about just one cut with circular saw and one with hand saw is you are not flipping the board multiple times. But let me know how that method works for you.
I don't understand when you said put the blade into the cut but don't pull the trigger yet or it might catch. Video time at 1:10
You want to put the blade into the kerf just to make sure it is lined up perfect. Then get your speed square in the correct position. Then pull the saw back so the blade is out of the kerf and pull the trigger. You don't want to pull the trigger with the blade actually IN the kerf. Does that make sense?
@@fixitFlip yep got it thanks. I never use it before but planning to buy one soon
Ok cool. U just don’t want to actually start the blade with it in the kerf because it could catch and kick back on you. Good luck with it.
For some reason my blade bends which results into a crooked cuts.
Hmmm. What brand is the blade? Decent quality? Wood is too expensive right now to be messing up cuts.
Just buy a new blade. If you need a smoother cut buy one with more teeth