: I'm concerned to see such support for using a circular saw to cut strips in
: this line of posts is such a public forum.

: Yes, you can force a tool designed for another purpose, to do what you need
: done.

: AND YOU ARE DRASTICALLY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY!

Rob,

I didn't see your post until today or I would have responded earlier. If you
hadn't responded directly based on my post, I probably wouldn't be responding
at all. However....

Your comments seem to be mostly centered on using a circular saw setup as a
table saw on some type of mount. I know nothing about that method. In my post,
and in the attached pic, I am using a circular saw in the upright manner as it
was designed to be used, and have access to all safety features available to this type of saw.

I've built numerous boats (8) using this method, so my post isn't theoretical
as are your statements. Have you ever ripped any strips with a circular saw ?
I've certainly ripped many strips with a table saw.

I've never found using a circular saw as illustrated any more dangerous than
any other normal circular saw usage. Perhaps you didn't take the time to
actually read my post before going off on your tangent. I've never cut the
power cord, tripped over anything, or been off balance in the 10 years I ripped
strips this way. By the way, my name's not Bill.

Tom