Making wonky cuts with a hand saw is frustrating.

But straight cuts are harder than they look. And unfortunately, inaccuracies hurt the overall quality of your work.

No need to worry, though. Because a simple jig can be an absolute game changer for accurate hand sawing...

And it all starts with magnets.

Years back, I made what I call the "hand saw crosscut sled" (you can watch the build video above).

It features a fence that locks onto a key on a baseboard — and magnets on one edge.

Your workpiece rests against the fence, and the magnets hold your hand saw at 90° while you cut. For more versatility, I also made a fence for 45° miter cuts.

The results are honestly pretty mind-blowing.

With this jig alone, you can get perfectly square crosscuts and dead-nuts accurate frame miters — without having to use a shooting board.

The best part is that it's super inexpensive to make. A couple scrap boards and a few magnets are all you need (though I do recommend high-quality magnets like these).

If you've ever been frustrated by hand saws, I promise this jig will have you reaching for them with joy again.

Because it's easy to forget... but the reason we woodwork is because we enjoy it (mind blowing, I know).

Not sure if you're using the right saw? Read this.

Made any other jigs for your hand saws? Let us know in the comments below!

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