Saw guide

A method for precisely cutting a workpiece, the method comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a saw guide comprising:
• a first upper sliding surface;
• an opposing lower surface;
• a first side surface connecting the first upper sliding surface and the opposing flat lower surface;
• and
• an integral guide ridge having a first guide edge, the integral guide ridge being positioned opposite the first side surface and functioning to defining the first upper sliding surface;
• b) providing a hand held power saw having a base plate with a side edge;
• c) positioning the base plate of the power saw on the first upper sliding surface with the side edge of the base plate positioned against the first guide edge;
• d) sliding the power saw along the first upper sliding surface while maintaining contact between the side edge and the first guide edge, thereby cutting off the first side surface and creating a side cutting surface having a lower cut indicating edge;
• e) placing the saw guide on the workpiece;
• f) aligning the lower cut indicating edge where the workpiece is to be cut;
• g) positioning the base plate of the power saw on the first upper sliding surface with the side edge of the base plate against the first guide edge;
• and
• h) cutting the workpiece with the power saw by sliding the power saw along the first upper sliding surface while maintaining contact between the side edge and the first guide edge.