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Tool Tip: Backward Blades

June 3, 2014 by Jake Thomas

Have you ever used a circular saw blade backwards? For most jobs it’s a terrible idea and very dangerous. But for a certain few materials, it’s a smart way to make a smooth cut. This tool tip was inspired by a recent question from an EHT reader: “What’s a good method for cutting aluminum gutter […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: backward blade, circular saw, cut gutter, cut laminate, cut vinyl siding, saw blade, table saw, tool tip

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