Here’s a simple tip for stair stringer cutting. Starting an angled circular saw cut can be annoying. The guard can bind and be stubborn which typically means having to use one hand on the grip and one to hold the guard . Another option is to jam the guard with a carpenter pencil but that can be dangerous if you happen to forget and then set the saw down on an exposed running blade.. If you’re choosy with which cuts to make first, you can then knock the triangles out to give you a square edge to