A circular saw is a common part of any DIYer's arsenal, but they can be incredibly dangerous for a beginner. Here are some circular saw tips to get you started.

Follow these tips before using a circular saw for your home construction.

These are cut using a dado blade on a table saw which removes the wood to create the channel. A router can be used to cut dadoes, but a circular saw can also be just as effective.

Of course, using his method involves cutting off the spine with a circular saw and then scanning it in with a Fujitsu ScanSnap, effectively destroying your book.