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submitted 2 months ago by Iconoclast@feddit.uk to c/diy@slrpnk.net

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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[-] 4am@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

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

[-] bluGill@fedia.io 7 points 2 months 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.

this post was submitted on 29 Jul 2026
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