Circular saw, how do you cut!?

[MickanV]

Thanks Cheesen - I only have a handheld battery-powered Hitachi 18V circular saw - my favorite tool (even though I've cut my thumb with it too ;-) ) - so I'm thinking of attaching a straightedge with clamps; taping the fine side with double layers of masking tape and raising the saw blade to the maximum - and hoping for the best, right?

 

[Rickard.]

I have learned from someone more knowledgeable than me that all manufacturers design their blades so that the entire tooth goes through the material. He then concluded by saying that this doesn't mean it works best in all situations, so if you have the opportunity, it's wise to do some test cuts.

 

[Cheesen]

I have learned from someone more knowledgeable than me that all manufacturers design their blades so that the entire tooth goes through the material. Then he concluded by saying that it doesn't mean it works best in all situations, so if you have the opportunity, it is wise to make some test cuts.

Yes, that's true, but you also have to consider the angle of the tooth where it needs to be fine. A material as hard as kitchenboard is difficult to saw.