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KREG Rip-Cut
looks good and bookmarked it.
However, it presumably relies on the side it's push against to be straight, as opposed to clamping a straight edge (perhaps with help from a rafter square) and pushing against that?
Total newbie here
HeyHey-
You should always make a straight cut to remove a factory edge before using anything that references that edge.
You can do that with your spirit level if it's long enough then use that edge as reference.
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Yes. Tbh I've normally already had wood cut down to fit in my car so I've got an edge I'm happy with.
I guess you could also clamp two strips of wood (or one if it's big enough) on top of the wood you want cut to give you a straight edge and raise the height.
Soul
hugo7
@HeyHey more expensive than the lidl one, but I got one of the KREG Rip-Cut™ for my old Makita circular saw. I've only used it once, and setting up for the first time took a while, but in use it's fucking great. Especially for the sort of thing you're doing.
With the rip-cut the ruler is already on there so no need to measure or mark up. Just dial it in and off you go.
Not a fortune and definitely worth buying if you have a circular saw, and don't/can't buy a track saw. If you Google it, you'll also come across knock-offs for half the price. Idk what they're like though.