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"        Chainsaws offer\u00A0brute cutting power, but they aren&amp;#039;t the most accurate tool in the shop. Nevertheless, you can make a level cut with your chainsaw using this simple technique. Stumps, logs, and telephone poles\u00A0can be used as work tables or supports, but they require a flat surface\u2014which is difficult to achieve using a chainsaw. You can build a basic square jig using 2 x 4s and a level, and then slide it over the log or pole you want to cut. Use a level to make sure it&amp;#039;s flat\u00A0and secure it in place using deck screws. The key to making this\u00A0work\u00A0without the chainsaw digging into the jig as you slide it across\u00A0is to attach\u00A0two thin wood strips to the chainsaw bar. These strips will slide along the 2 x 4s and raise the chain saw high enough to not touch the jig. That\u00A0makes for a level cut and a reusable jig. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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