Alex Jordan 
If you have ever stood in a hardware store staring at a wall of lumber wondering where to even start, you are not alone. Woodworking ideas for beginners don’t need to involve expensive tools or a garage full of machinery. Most people who fall in love with this hobby start with something small, a little … Read more
If you have ever assumed you needed a table saw and a garage full of expensive equipment to build cabinets, I am here to tell you that is not the case. I have built several sets of cabinets using nothing more than a circular saw, a straightedge guide, and a bit of patience, and the … Read more
If you have ever pulled a fresh cut off the saw and found the top layer of veneer torn to shreds, you already know why so many people search for how to cut plywood without chipping. Plywood is basically thin sheets of wood glued together, and that top veneer layer is thin enough that almost … Read more
If you’ve ever ripped through a sheet of plywood only to end up with a chipped, splintered edge, you already know why finding the best circular saw blade for cutting straight lines in plywood matters so much. Plywood looks tough, but the thin veneer layer on top chips out easily if your blade isn’t built … Read more
If you have ever tried to cut a straight line with a circular saw and ended up with something closer to a wandering river than a clean edge, you are not alone. Almost everyone who picks up a circular saw for the first time struggles with this. The good news is that cutting straight isn’t … Read more
If you have never picked one up before, learning how to use a circular saw can feel a little intimidating. It is loud, it spins fast, and it looks like something that belongs in the hands of a seasoned contractor rather than a weekend DIYer. But once you understand the basics, a circular saw becomes … Read more
If you have ever wondered how to cut cross lap joints with a circular saw, the good news is that you do not need a table saw or a router to get clean, strong results. A cross lap joint is simply two boards that cross each other, each with a notch cut halfway through its … Read more
If you’re setting up a workshop on a budget or just don’t have room for two big power tools, you’ve probably asked yourself: can a circular saw replace a table saw? The short answer is yes; for most jobs, a circular saw can absolutely do what a table saw does, though there are a few … Read more
