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Long and straight mitre cuts without a table saw?

Hello Workshoppers,

I'm looking to make a sideboard for the living room that is 450mm deep and want to join the tops and sides with a mitre join like below:

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The problem is I don't have a table saw or mitre saw to make the cut and I don't think a circular saw could make a clean cut at that length. The rip tool is only good if I'm working near the edge of the timber, which unfortunately I won't be.

Does anyone know any hacks/tricks to get the same cut with a circular saw? Or will I need to fork out for a table saw?

I've heard of people clamping a guide on top of the sheet and using this but haven't got any feedback on its success (or failure).

Cheers,

Luke

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Jason

Hi Luke (@Willow)

Let me extend a very warm welcome to Workshop. I hope you find it a valuable source of information and inspiration. I also look forward to you sharing your projects with the community.

I trust some of the woodworking community will be able to assist with your question.

Good luck with the sideboard.

Jason

Dan

Hi Luke,

Yes, there is something you can do if you have a circular saw.

The saw itself is important however what's more imoprtant is the blade. There is a simple rule to follow: the more teeth the blade has the finer the cut.

Now back to your straight cut, what you can do is get a straight edge piece of timber (thats as long as the cut) calculate where you want the cut and clamp the timber down and use it as a guide for the side of the saw!

If you need more details let me know

Willow

@Dan Thanks for the tip!

I'll give it a go and report back how it comes out.

Cheers

Jason

How is your project going @Willow? Looking forward to seeing some photos of your handiwork.

Jason

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