i need to make some clean cuts with a 7" circular saw, across the
> grain in softwood. Last cuts I did were messy, with bits chipping and
> snapping off along the edge. I'm using a cheap 24 tooth blade. The
> question is how to get a neat cut for the next job.
>
> ? Place hardboard on top of the wood to be cut so bits cant get pulled
> up and snapped off?
> ? Use a toolstation 3 for £10 40-tooth blade?
> ? sharpen the present TCT blade?
> ? Go forwards much more gently?
Hi - finally got the job done. Put hardboard on top, edge of it aligned with edge of cut, and went very gently. Excellent finish.
Regards, NT