Use Carpenter's Pencil as Table Saw Guide

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A carpenter's pencil, often used for marking, can double as a portable guide for a circular saw, especially when a straight edge isn't readily available. Place the carpenter's pencil flat against the edge of the board to be cut. Position the baseplate of your circular saw against the pencil. The thickness of the pencil provides a consistent offset, allowing you to make a straight cut along the board without needing to measure and mark a line repeatedly or use a separate guide.

Goal: This tip shows how to repurpose a carpenter's pencil as a portable table saw guide for a circular saw to achieve straight, consistent cuts on boards.