Skirting cutting jig

[Lorne]

I am preparing to cut and install new skirting all around and I just built one of these:
http://wayneofthewoods.com/circular-saw ... t-jig.html

You can use it for cutting other things too.

Thought it might help someone.

[Mark]

I built something very similiar to that 10+ years ago for cutting vinyl skirting. Still use it today. Obviously works well.

Mark

[Lorne]

The alignment of the guide fence is critical. Mine was a hair off and had to make an adjustment.

I also add 2- 2 x 2's underneath the surface to add regidity, because when you make the saw cut through the top 2 x 2" it weakens the 3/4" plywood, unless your jig is sitting on a flat surface.
Mine is on 2 saw horses for right now.

Now I need to buy my skirting so I can start Sweating to the Oldies.
Humid here today.

[Mark]

Every time I'd buy a different circular saw, I'd have to either adjust the saw guide or adjust my built-in ruler. I also added an extra board under the cutting area for support.

Mark

[JD]

Really good post. Thanks for the cool tool plans.

In the really old days of aluminum skirting, we made a skirting device that used a school style paper cutter on the end of a 72"x18" piece of plywood. I used flat aluminum stock and a piano hinge to make the bending (brake) part of it. Had measurement showing on the plywood to be able to pull the aluminum up to the length I needed. All the contractors had similar home make skirting makers.

The free plans for the Circular Saw Cutting Guide on the bottom of that web page is also VERY cool. I have been using a rip cut guide like that one for a long time now. It is great to be able to put the guide directly on the line rather than measuring back from the saw foot to the blade.

JD

[Lorne]

Finish.

The separate board on top is a "Hold Down" to be sure what I'm cutting doesn't hop or vibrate. This can be used for other Cross-Cutting jobs too.

Now I need to build the long Rip jig.

Enjoy your Holiday.