Mark and Cut the Notch

What happens here

Begin by selecting a treated lumber post, specifically a 'Prowood Ground Contact' post, suitable for outdoor use. Using a speed square and a pencil, measure and mark the dimensions of the notch that needs to be cut into the end of the post. The video shows marking a roughly 1.5-inch deep notch from the end of the post. After marking, use a circular saw to make the initial cross-cuts along the marked lines, ensuring not to cut past the depth line. For the final precise removal of the wood, use a jigsaw to cut along the bottom of the notch, connecting the two initial circular saw cuts.

Goal: Create a precise notch in the deck post