[John Heisz] was contemplating the secrets of the universe when an errant thought led him to wonder, could I use a sheet of paper as the blade in my table saw ... and cutting through wood at ...

Pro tip: If cross-cutting reclaimed wood, check for any nails ... When learning how to cut straight with a circular saw, it’s often beneficial to lower the blade’s depth as much as possible.

Finally, let the blade stop spinning completely before you lift the saw away from the wood. Read more: Mistakes That You're ...