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Why does my circular saw keeps binding?
A circular saw binds because of failure to ensure proper blade depth; setting the blade too deep presents a danger because more blade surface is exposed while cutting than a properly set blade. When the saw is too deep, kickback and binding will be inevitable.
What should an operator of a circular saw do when binding occurs during a cut?
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. 2. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. 3.
Is a circular saw good for cutting curves?
The first tool that comes to mind for cutting curves is a jigsaw, but if the curve is gradual, try a circular saw instead. It’s surprisingly quick and easy to cut a smooth curve with a circular saw. This method is for cutting rough curves. The thinner the material you’re cutting, the sharper the curve can be.
What are three characteristics of a safe circular saw work area?
Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles). Wear an approved respirator or dust mask when exposed to harmful or nuisance dusts. Use appropriate hearing protection equipment in noisy areas. Check the retracting lower blade guard to make certain it works freely.
Why is it necessary to hold a portable circular saw firmly with both hands?
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. Do not reach underneath the work, or attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. • It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to. prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury.
What causes a wavy cut on a circular saw?
Lately I’ve been getting some pretty bad blade binding, and seemingly warping and bending as it travels down creating a horrendous, wavy cut. First happened on some 3/4″ melamine. I was able to go back over and fix up the edge. Happened again today on some simple 1″x4″ pine, trying to cut at a 45 through to make a french cleat hanging strip.
How do you fix warping on a circular saw?
I secured thin plywood to the adapter plate around the original base/sole to maintain its exact position when removing/replacing the adapter plate. Then plunge cut through the new base to get blade clearance. Lastly, I removed the adapter plate and squared up the sides with the slot cut by the plunging blade.
What happens if you set a circular saw too deep?
Setting the blade too deep causes a few problems. First, it’s more dangerous than a correctly set blade because more blade is exposed while cutting. In addition, the saw is more likely to bind and kick back if the blade is too deep. Safety issues aside, blades cut more efficiently when properly set.
Why did my circular saw rub off the blade?
Happened again today on some simple 1″x4″ pine, trying to cut at a 45 through to make a french cleat hanging strip. And it was apparently bad enough to rub markings off the blade. So a couple other points to note: I had not previously used the blade on each day I made these cuts, so the blade was cold and they were the first cuts of the day.