Quick Cheap Circular Saw Guide Rail | Cheap Track Saw DIY!

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Make your own quick cheap circular saw guide. In this video I'll show you how to quickly make your own quick cheap circular saw guide rail to make easy straight cuts like your own little cheap track saw! This hack will save you money and time while stepping up the quality of your projects!
I'll explain why you need this, then show you how to make this jig from scrap wood. This jig can save you money and time on every DIY project around your home.

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You will need:

-4' 1x4 (very straight)

-2' 1x2 (very straight)

-Wood glue

-1 1/2" wood screws

-Square

-Circular saw

-Drill

Using a 4' piece of 1x4 and a 2' piece of 1x2, glue and lightly clamp the two pieces together roughly as shown. The 1x2 should be mounted with the 1x4 about in the middle. The saw will cut the end of the 1x2 more precisely later to create a guide tab.

Now square up the two boards and tighten the clamp.

Once you are happy with the square of the two parts, predrill holes and screw in three 1 1/2" screws though the joint. Remove the clamp.

Now run the circular saw along the guide as if you are using it. This will pre cut the guide tab. Now the guide tab can be used to line up with your mark when making a cut. Be advised, this guide is now mated to this exact saw.

Mark the wood where you want to cut. Line the guide tab up with the mark. Clamp down opposite side as shown. Now make your cut.

Enjoy making long straight cuts for next to nothing!