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Figured something out today that in hindsight seems rather obvious (lemmy.nz)

submitted 9 hours ago by Iconoclast@feddit.uk to c/diy@slrpnk.net

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Even with perfect measurements it's impossible to get to that line straight unless the frame is perfectly square. This not only completely solves that issue but also saves a ton of time not having to measure and cut them one by one.

Also the lumber I picked turned out to be 10 cm longer than the deck and I even picked the exact right amount. By the time I was done I only had a basket of <10 cm off-cuts.

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[–] pageflight@piefed.social 8 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

What tool to cut them off without damaging surroundings? Just a circular saw?

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 22 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Circular saw with the blade set such that it just barely will cut all the way through.

[–] 4am@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Shouldn’t you set it about 1/4” below whatever you’re cutting?

[–] bluGill@fedia.io 3 points 3 hours ago

Depends but i would say quarter is way too much. Generally dimensioned lumber is close enough that right on is just fine but rough cut needs more tolerance. My habit was often a 32 less and the rest breaks off with no danger to the blade.

[–] blueduck@piefed.social 5 points 8 hours ago

Track saw or a circular saw