Hi Charlie, this might put a smile a smile on your face. Bought Black and Decker Circular saw in the late eighties, it died 2 years back so looked around for a replacement and bought a Ryobi RWS1250, have not used until yesterday in the wind! So set it up and start to cut and a few inches in it stops, motor working and no cutting. The old B&D was just fire it up and go, no need to adjust anything! So ended up finishing by hand. Quick hunt on KZfaq and I found your video and you answered all of my issues. Like you I had the depth adjusted too deeply - thank you Charlie for saving the day and my arm muscles!!

awesome video. I was about to return my circular saw back to the store. Only because I was not comfortable with it but now I can reference this video when needed. Thank you

A skilsaw and speed square, the perfect combination. I've been living in the UK for about ten years now and y'all are using the speed square more and more. Thanks for posting.

i am a furniture maker and had to spend big bucks on alot of tools, but also i still use a circ saw on a regular basis. good tips for beginning wood workers. really a must have saw.

Many thanks for starting all the way from the scratch, of setting up the table and attaching a vacuum-cleaner. This is exactly what I have been looking for.

Good day mate. A friend of mine gave me a Ryobi saw and a 4.0 Ah battery. He said it was useless it wouldn't even cut plywood. So I took it home and tried it. He had the blade in backwards. He said I could have it. So now I have a really handy tool for the right price. If anyone one else has a Ryobi tool that's useless I'll have it.

Thank you for a great vid! I bought my circular saw in the summer and it has been a gem ever since. Mostly used it for splitting timber but now doing sheet work. Great tips about the work table, which is a pain with big heavy sheets. Now I understood how I can cut way better! Also didn't know that the depth is so important.

Excellent video, thank you. Many great ideas. One suggestion, when setting up your saw, whether adjusting the angle, the height or whatever, keep your battery out and on the table. When in the machine you are plugged in and handling the blade and in danger. The battery snaps in easily in a second, so save it for last. I appreciate your excellent video.

Got one of these, I'm a joiner, what a great saw. Got to last row of laminate flooring near wall & sods law 3 X 1" strips to finish it off😣 this baby was a god send with the guide, made it a breeze to do thanks Charlie love the vids👍👍👍

For full sheets, I stick them on the floor on top of a sheet of HD foamboard, set your blade to protrude just a few mm below your workpiece. No point wasting time and effort trying to lift full sheets. Also better cuts as the whole piece is supported so no flex and you don't have to worry about the off cuts dropping on the floor.

I just built two redwood fences with gates, each about 15 ft long, and made all my cuts with a circular saw and rafter square. It really is a great handy DIY combo.

Great content Charlie. For a long straight edge i brought a length of Unistrut from my local air conditioning suppliers. Straight and true, and got a nice bit of weight to it. And really cheap. Great straight edge for all workshop uses.

I use the exact same circular saw :) When I first bought my Ryobi tools, I got a smaller model circular saw, but it was too small for cutting 2 inch lumber which I do all the time, so it was rather useless. I then bought the model you have and It has done a ton of work for me :) edit: The other Ryobi tools I have found myself using a lot is the impact driver and the multi-tool. I don't know what I would do without them now..

Ryobi’s latest is Brushless tools and HP(high performance) batteries. The tools communicate with the batteries, when the tools have a heavy load on them they communicate with the batteries and the batteries send more power.

I made a saw guide! So chuffed, it works great. Thank you!

I have learnt so much from you since I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. I'm now going back through your previous videos to find more and more useful tricks and tips. Many thanks.

I need one as well as a Miter and jig saw to fix stuff and build things.

Your channel might be small But your info is priceless man. Ideal for the DIY person. Keep the videos coming.

Great video!! I always use a corded circular saw because I don’t like how the battery ones always seem to die in the middle of a cut on me. Also if I have to cut large sheet goods. I cut them on the floor and put them on a thick layer of ridged foam insulation. This way I’m not cutting into the ground ruining my blade

Do enjoy your videos Charlie, thanks! I'm also pleased you put links to the tools in the description because that rafters square looks very handy!

I like how you have a beare bones set up it really shows how much you can do

Thanks for posting, now I will be able to make those angled cuts. Wood is not my thing but at times we need to work with wood, such as building my work bench.

I bought a circular saw to cut out 400mm shelves for my garage out of OSB, I found it the easiest way to cut is to get a big 22mm OSB sheet and use that beneath whatever you are cutting as a sacrificial layer. No worries of your legs becoming unbalanced.

brilliant video! Clear, concise and now really tempting me to buy a circular saw! and I don't even need one, yet.

Very informative. Thanks Charlie!

Thanks for making this video charlie! You’re an inspiration and my DIY skills have greatly improved since watching all your videos! BIG fan!

great use of the speed square... i use mine a lot... also chalk line for quick full legnth eye ball cuts.. and an old full sheet ubderbeath supports the board your cutting... no drops or strains and a 1 man job

Great video Mr Charlie. I've underused my Ryobi circular saw for 3 years. I have to say, I just cannot get on with supplied fence. Ended up going back to my saw guide. I've learnt loads from your videos. Cheers👍

Very good overview of the circular saw. I learnt many things as I am new and looking into doing some DIY wood working around the house.

Watched your video yesterday with the bench witness horses which was excellent..I will make one as soon as possible. I have been using a piece of board over them. And in today's video round further I also did not realise to adjust the depth of the blade when cutting. I've now subscribed and will be catching up on more of your videos..Thank you

Thanks for that. I like to do a bit of DIY - husband is a retired builder but the clue is the ‘retired’...I don’t like asking him when I’ve always done my own stuff, anyway. I have that particular circular saw so your video was particularly useful. Cheers, xxx

I came up with exactly same kind of guide few years ago. Then I got tired of using (it was clumsy and needed clamps also) and I bought a better quality plunge saw. The guide rail you made can be adapted for cross cuts also. Cut a ~30cm piece and screw piece of plywood vertically to the end. You push that piece against the wood you are cross cutting and get 90° cut. It doesn't slip as easily as speed square and you don't need to mark that ~3cm distance between blade and end of saw table.

Thank you. I constantly revisit this video for reassurance.

really learned new ways of using circular saw from you, thank you for showing your ideas and skill..keep up the good work..

Picking one up tomorrow to make some cabinets with for my camper conversion. Not this make but same idea. Glad I watched your video for tips. I would have set the blade far too deep like you first did. Best I get some of those horses too. Great video, thanks.

You're a delightful young chap, Charlie. Thanks for the tips.

Thank You Charlie. I have a RYOBI CORDLESS circular saw and it is great. 1)...it's light 2)...it's quite. 3) it works great. And it's such a good little friend. I have a number of circular saws, but this one I go to first time for general and light work. Thanks once again for your work.

Great to see you can use fit tool and make great stuff...

The fact that the saw has a left sided blade is great for right handed use. It allows better vision of markings while making cuts.

This guy is brilliant! Great vocabulary too! Subscribed!

The only size I have ever used is a jigsaw because I’ve been scared of not knowing how to use other saws and the potential danger of kickback from a table saw, etc. But, trying to use a jigsaw for everything is just very slow. I considered a miter saw but knew that I couldn’t use it to cut long pieces. You showed me, in this video, what I need. Thanks! You have a new subscriber! I’m older and a woman...and complete novice to woodworking! Looking forward to learning more from your videos!

Circular saw is a must have tool for anybody who wants to start woodworking project , this is the next level for jigsaw , etc.

So Charlie just brought a CircSaw. Didn't do that good, till checking out you vid. Now suddenly, all makes real sense. Ta Much

Wonderful video! I just bought the Ryobi circular saw today and will receive it in a few days! I also made the decision to go with Ryobi products because the batteries work for all their power tools. am so glad I ran across your video. It's just what I needed. I cannot wait to start using my circular saw! Thank you so much!

Thanks Charlie, you should be sponsored by Ryobi, I bought this saw on the strength of your tutorial, keep it up

Thankyou so much, I may finally use the circular saw that's been sat in the garage for twenty years!

Brilliant presentation, great for using with a cordless saw, problem being mine is corded. But the concept is very good to show part-time DIYers like me,

This was a very good video for me, I have been using my circular saw! I have 2 smaller and bigger and have been watching lots of videos about using it in the right ways. It never crossed my mind to use the saw guides in this was as I bought some years back for my jigsaw. Thank you for a very well made video, I used some of these tips just today working on a DIY project building a jump for my mountain bike ... fire pit jump

Hiya Charlie. Wanted to just throw an idea into the mix. I’ve got an Evolution circular saw ,pretty inexpensive but it’s been hard to fault in all honesty. The thing I wanted to mention was the supplied rip fence. This will probably apply to most circular saws. The standard (supplied ) item is about 3 inches long, and I tried it out. Relatively poor results. There are screw holes on my guide to allow you to attach a longer length of wood ,( in my case ,quarter inch ply off cut, with the finished face acting as the guide). I got a scrap piece of plywood about 12 inches long and attached it to the supplied fence, the difference in end results is incredible!! Long runs on a board are given a much wider and more stable support! I did all this work this on your superb Stanley workbench upload. AWESOME incidentally!! Thanks.

Brilliant! I can't wait to show off the new skills I've learned. Thank you ao much!

Appreciate your videos!!! You don’t just explain things expecting people to know everything already

Fantastic pieces of kit these are so versatile. Some small tips if someone is going to go out and buy one... Look for soft start and an electronic brake. These make a huge difference for me personally as I have a Makita 18v Brushless saw with these and also a 10 year old 240v version without these features and the older version feels a hell more dangerous or daunting if you like for a beginner.... Great pieces of kit with a straight edge clamped to sheet materials of a 12" rafting square! Great video Charlie... Would have gone for the slightly more Makita DHS680Z and a 5 amp battery at £200 all in from Amazon but you are invested in the Ryobi platform I presume. Thanks, thumbs up.

That's really helpful for a beginner like me.

Just bought a similar saw, different brand. The tips on this video are most welcome though and well explained. Many thanks

I've just seen your video on silicone and this one and you've got a new subscriber. I love how you explain everything.

I am a very novice woodworker aka CRAP! I never used my circular saw because it always wandered. Thank you so much for the blade height advice and I sure will try it. You have another new subscriber!

Brilliant you started me off with your wardrobe and I have bought the plainer router and circular saw and thought that's my hand cut off because I had no idea how to use them so still in the boxes. Your a life saver now time to get cracking cheers Jim

Dont buy B&Q own brand, they DO change their battery tools then change the battery design, I have had to chuck several tools I bought from there. Another great and practical video Charlie thank you, you have a new "Sub" to go towards your sponsership by the big companies

Thanks for the demo, it really was interesting and very well explained. Good job, I will def get that Ryobi circular saw.

That fence your made is genius. As soon as you can do a vid on you're improved version I'll be making one. I've always struggled with getting my cut line and fence line in the right place so this should help!

I use an aluminium spirit level as a saw guide with my Ryobi R18CS.

This one you have is small one which is awesome , I had same for several years , last year it was stopped working , I bough it's bigger brother (185mm) it's brushless but unfortunately the blade is at right hand side , for me the older one (one you have) was much more comfortable to use than the new one. I recommend do not do my mistake , I will buy 150mm again.

I started woodworking with essentially two tools: A circular saw and a router--on my apartment's kitchen floor and small back porch. Started with a bookcase, then a coffee table, and never looked back. A drill is important, too--but so much can be done with those simple, cheap tools.

Great video, I've just bought a circular saw, under stairs project to do! Lets get going!

I find it hilarious that a speed square is a novelty for you. Congrats on the circular saw. Definitely a must have tool. 🇨🇦

Thanks Charlie 👍 I have been debating over the past few weeks (lockdown projects ) whether to buy a circular saw. This has made my mind up ! Off to my local B&Q tomorrow to get one . Hope they've got one left . I'll get a speed square aswell . Thanks again .

I have bought a Ryobi 18v circular saw, it's the CCS-1801/D which happens to be the old blue saw. The tool itself is compatible with the newer One+ Lithium batteries

Awesome video! Thank you so much for making and posting this, I think I’ll get one later on...

Great review, thanks for going into such detail.

nice video, no padding just straight information

An excellent 1-2-3 guide thanks. I feel i know everything i need to know so that i can make the most of mine. Cheers.

Thanks for the video. I decided to buy the Ryobi saw because of this video

Super vid Charlie, if you can pick up a sheet of Kingspan/Celotex insulation board it makes a perfect flat surface to saw on (works on the floor as well). It does not matter if you accidentally cut into it. Sometimes builders leave good pieces in skips. It’s very light to move around and store. Also, only an observation, just be careful of kick back when moving your rafter guide from one side to the other. Even battery powered saws can have a nasty sting in its tail. I have a large Makita track saw and I’ve learnt the hard way, limbs and fingers still in place. Look forward to the next in the series. Regards. Mike

Thanks for the video Charlie. Very informative and helped me a lot in my DIY

One of the first tools I bought, together with mitre saw. Got the Evolution pair. Cracking kit, reasonably priced and British made. I was also a little slow in realising the importance of setting the blade so that the tip of the teeth only just penetrates the thickness of the wood. Game changer after realising that.

Got one for a birthday present! Well chuffed!

Well Charlie, I think your channel is ace!! I don't think it is too small. The work you have done is awesome!! I have learnt a lot from watching you!! I hope you start getting endorsements and tools to try out for free!!

Another great tutorial for us DIY newbies. Thank you. 👍👍👍

I bought a "Guild 160mm Circular Saw - 1200W" from Argos last year when I did not have a clear understanding of choosing tools. Then I didn't really know much about B&Q, Screwfix, Toolstation etc. Now, I have many questions such as "if other Circular saws are better? If better, how? What's the difference between Guild and something like Ryobi/Erbauer when it comes to cutting and the feel on the hands/wrists due to vibration levels" etc.

Know that you have a fan in Brazil :) I'm learning a lot with you. Thanks!

Great review as always

Fast, accurate and useful...and that was just the video. I have two of these (battery and mains) which I rarely used until I got the fence (4 quid from fleabay if yours is missing). Quality blades in a cheap saw will work better than the reverse. Blade depth tip was gold.

I bought mine on eBay from America and saved a lot of money. Also non Ryobi but compatible batteries are also a lot cheaper. The bigger batteries are heavy so bigger capacity has to be balanced against weight with hand held tools.

How timely to find your channel today. I was given a very old well-worn and heavy wired saw that I didn't want to use, or I should say, I was afraid to use. So, I ventured out and got a small battery powered Ryobi just two days ago! Your practical approach to using circular saws has eased my apprehension, and I look forward to testing it out and building a new door for my pump shed this week - a new adventure for this senior citizen!

Really useful to know how to use the circular saw properly, particularly the tip about raising the height of the blade. I couldn’t get on with mine and its been left unused in the garage for years. I’ll be using it in the future now!

Hi Charlie, another great video with some very useful tips on getting the best out of your tools. As a keen diyer, love the Ryobi one plus kit. I have been adding to my collection over the last couple of years. Had the circular saw last Christmas but not had chance to use it much, watching the video gave me some great ideas though.

Hello there. Great video. I don't want to sound like the health Police or anything, but please wear a mask when cutting MDF. What is holding the particles of wood pulp together is some very toxic glue. Once you allow that stuff into the air, it can get in your lungs which is never good. A mask is a good idea, especially in an enclosed area. Regular plywood is not nearly as dangerous. Ryobi sure is making a name for itself lately. It is the go to tool for DIYers and many professionals for that matter. I have a corded and a cordless circular saw, and I just love them both. Next I plan to get their drill and driver kit which is very reasonably priced. Great presentation, thank you.

Great video, now I know what I've been doing wrong with mine. Thanks

Very helpful! Learned so much!

Hi Charlie, I have this saw and its BRILLIANT. :).

Come on Ryobi sponsor this guy!!

Those Stanley work horses have a notch which can be used for cutting, just line the cut above the notches..

I have a circular saw, but I never really knew how to use it correctly. Thanks to you I now do! I really like how you explained evrything! I subscribed and liked!

Hi Charlie i have the same work bench it’s brilliant i need to make guide for my circular saw great video

Yes I have used an angle grinder. I have 2 circular saws one battery one corded in the shed. Both sit there. I would never buy one of these things again. Old tech. Track saw even though a few bob more different class of machine. That's my take on these things. Love this channel really good

I agree Charlie, however its a little expensive, i tried to buy one at BnQ and it was 60 quid, however when i got to the till i found out it didn’t have a battery or a charger and they were 100 quid for them so no chance, god a corded one and it was 29 quid, works brill.

Hi Charlie, as always great video and nice to see you using your circular saw. Always daunting when 1st using, it soon becomes your favourite tool when used properly. I too thought the same about the black measuring guide initially; thought it was just rubbish; but hey ho, I was too quick to blame my tools and found the guide to be very useful. I have been using a rafters square for a very long time; actually I do not know many carpenters/joiners who do not. Keep up the videos; it is great to be able to watch a DIY video which provides metric dimensions.

Outstanding video for DIY enthusiasts 👌💪🙏 This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

Hi Charlie, I bought a corded track saw from LIDE here in the UK, it cost £39:00 and you get a factory made track that is straight and only about 2mm thick and that is good as it means I can cut thicker wood and because it is made of aluminum it is light as well.

Nice video Charlie. One thing to note about circular saws especially for newbies is the riving knife, that ryobi does not have one. There are pros and cons, if you are experienced and can handle kickback then a saw without a riving knife is fine. Newbie s may benefit from one with the safety feature. Personally for me the riving knife gets in the way so have removed it from many saws.