The Missing Shop Manual: Circular Saws and Jig Saws
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 13.2 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 73
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The Missing Shop Manual: Circular Saws and Jig Saws
Circular Saws and Jig Saws is a practical guide from The Missing Shop Manual series. This digital PDF edition covers portable circular saws and jig saws for the home workshop. It is available as an instant download, so you can start reading on your computer, tablet, or phone right after purchase.
The manual explains how to choose, set up, and use both tools. It also covers blades, cuts, curves, and safety, making it a useful shop reference for woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts.
Book Overview
Created by Skills Institute Press and distributed by Fox Chapel Publishing, Circular Saws and Jig Saws is an original work first published in 2010. The book belongs to The Missing Shop Manual series and is organized into seven chapters: Portable Circular Saw, Circular Saw Setup, Circular Saw Cuts, Jig Saw, Jig Saw Blades, Jig Saw Cuts, and Jig Saw Curves.
The guide opens with the role of the circular saw in the workshop and includes safety tips, selection advice, and practical cutting techniques. Later chapters focus on jig saws, including blade selection, straight cuts, and curves.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- How to choose a portable circular saw, including power, handle, baseplate, and safety features.
- Circular saw setup techniques for depth-of-cut, bevel, and accurate cuts.
- How to make rip cuts, crosscuts, miter cuts, taper cuts, plunge cuts, and bevel cuts.
- Practical safety rules for clamping stock, guarding blades, and avoiding kickback.
- An introduction to jig saws and jig saw blades for curved and detailed cutting.
- Techniques for jig saw cuts and curves, with guidance on following a cutting path.
Why This Book Matters
With approximately 40 million portable circular saws in the United States, this guide addresses a tool found in countless workshops. It helps woodworkers move from rough stock preparation to more accurate cuts with confidence.
The jig saw sections are equally useful for anyone cutting curves or intricate shapes. By combining safety, setup, and technique in one volume, this manual supports both novice and experienced users.
Book Details
| Title | The Missing Shop Manual: Circular Saws and Jig Saws |
|---|---|
| Author | Skills Institute Press |
| Publisher | Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. |
| Imprint Location | East Petersburg, PA 17520 |
| Series | The Missing Shop Manual |
| Publication Date | 2010 |
| First Printing | February 2010 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-56523-469-7 |
| ASIN | B08WK59SGB |
| Format | |
| File Size | 13.2 MB |
| Pages | 73 |
| Language | English |
| Library of Congress Control Number | 2009037454 |
| LC Classification | J1230.C57 2010 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, not a physical book. There is no shipping, and you will receive access immediately after purchasing.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, and most PDF reading applications. Use it on the device that is most convenient for your workshop or reading space.
FAQ
How do I get the book after purchase?
Access is provided right after purchase as an instant digital download.
Will a physical copy be shipped?
No. This is a digital PDF edition, so no physical item will be mailed.
Which devices can read the PDF?
The file is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop and mobile devices, and most PDF readers.
Download this practical shop guide today and keep reliable sawing advice at your fingertips.
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