Circular saw jig revisited (explanation)

[Phil Phelps]

Man, did I take a beatin'. Next time I'll get Bob Janka to describe, and Jason to illustrate. What this thing does is, enables you to hold on to the borad your cutting, and get a square cut. The frame is masonite and is laminated at the bottom edge between two quarter inch thick rails. The bottom rail holds it square to the work. A speed square works well, but this jig comes in handy. If this thing ain't clear by now, just burn this post :D

[Lee Schierer]

Now I can see clearly, neat jig!

:D

[Tom Gattiker]

tg

[Dave Arbuckle]

Very cool. Looks like it's built for right-handers, though. ;)

Dave

[Phil Phelps]

Originally posted by Dave Arbuckle
Very cool. Looks like it's built for right-handers, though. ;)

Dave
I was going to do the editing at the shop, and went for my Porter Cable saw. But, it is the one with the motor on the right and the blade on the Arbuckle, er, left side. Ever use one, Dave? I really like it because I cut more comfrotably from right to left. Eyes are right on top of the line.

[Dave Arbuckle]

All my circular saws (somewhat ridiculously, I have three ;)) have the blade on the right. I like having the blade on the side that I'm on, a least partially because that's what I'm used to I'm sure.

Dave