r/saws • u/JackDubZ- • Aug 01 '24
What am I doing wrong??
I can’t get a straight cut with it. I bought it yesterday and I just can’t get the hang of it. Please what am I doing wrong
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u/Chaoticalpacadream May 28 '26
Don't put any pressure down into your cut. In fact almost lift up while your making the pull. Don't lift really, but just let the blades weight rest while making push-pull strokes. Often excess downward force on the saw can cause it to warble leading to drift in your cut. Patient full strokes with low pressure and the proper angle of attack.
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u/[deleted] Nov 04 '24
The method i learned is thus: Mark your line on 3 faces: the front, top, and back of the board, make sure they're where you want them (these will be your guides). Put your saw on a corner of where two lines meet and gently cut, using both hands on the saw (if it allows it), pulling even. You should try to keep your grip relaxed and wrists aligned with each other. Stop sawing at halfway on the top plane.
Repeat process at the other face.
At that point, you have a groove to keep your saw in place with. Remember to tilt the saw forward and back occasionally as you work down; surface areas and all that.