Making straight cuts with your hand or power saw is a cornerstone of almost every woodworking project. As with any skill, practice makes perfect and you'll gain more confidence with each cut you make. An easy project to make while practicing your stra

Sawing Straight is Getting Out of the Way. Learning to use a hand saw and sawing straight isn’t a thousand hours or practice thing. Honestly a well tuned saw really wants to saw straight and we have to really fight it to make it deviate.

Using a sharp saw blade and the proper technique is the best way to help yourself saw straight. If you’re using a hand saw, work on a solid, level workbench or table to ensure your cuts are straight. Clamp your wood to the table to secure it, and use a