Saw Wood

How can I narrow logging rip with a circular saw?

I need to rip a 1 "x 4" in half, and I'm not sure how to fix the piece of wood ... if I set the clips get in the way of the saw. Is it supposed to screw the piece to a board of scrap and leave enough overhang so that the blade can travel? There must be a better way, right?

Definitely a table saw would be the best option, but your idea works. I often do. The issue could be likened to screw the 1 x 4 from the bottom (the side that could not be seen in some you intend goal) ... a piece of material large enough to accept the clips without interfereing with the width of the saw PLATE. You might also consider a piece of 1x for opposite side of the blade to slide on a cut, to maintain stability. Obviously, the cut itself may not be as smooth as a saw circular table, but that's why sandpaper and airplanes were invented. The board BRACE need no more than a piece of plywood Luan or scrap, etc. as long as space allows CLAMP. You can also perform the same process of clamping one end, midway, saw the clip. release clamps; reset them behind the cut, and continue. I guess I'm curious to know why this? I will assume you have a piece of 1x4 to be 1x2 ~ + / - For FIT somewhere, and do not have 1x2 in the same material, like a piece of golden oak for woodworking, etc. Steven Wolf

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