How Do You Care For Circular Saw Blades?
You want to keep your circular saw blade in top-notch condition. Read on to learn how to care for circular saw blades. Keep in mind that the most important characteristic for your circular saw blade is its sharpness. A dull blade can lead to unsafe conditions. You don’t want the saw hopping off your lumber because the blade has been overused. For the casual carpenter, it may be just as inexpensive for you to buy a new blade as it is to sharpen the one you have. You will also want to keep the angle between the base of the saw and the saw blade at perpendicular–90 degrees. Generally, your circular saw will come with this angle preset; however, use and movement may cause this angle to adjust. To fix the problem, turn the base face up, and loosen the wing nut. Then, take a square and put it along the base and saw blade, and adjust the base until the right angle is restored. If you don’t use your circular saw very often, you will want to make sure to keep it stored in its case. This will k
