Repeat on the other side. If the post is 6x6 and you've got a normal saw, cut two more times, then pull out the reciprocating saw.

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I've occasionally thought about building a fancy 4 sided jig with threaded rod that acted as a collar, but I'd have to be doing hundreds of these in a row to justify the jig.

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It looks no more accurate or professional than what i'd do [and have done] in a pinch with no time to spare. I'd like a more reliable higher quality result but without additional specialized equipment most preferably. Any tips?

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An ad from Simpson Strong Tie for various materials has a brief shot of a guy cutting a post with a circular /"skil" saw. Note: that's his arm / hand in bottom center holding the saw by brute strength and creating the "level" cut by pure eye/skill.

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Figure out the offset from blade to edge of your circular saw shoe. (Pick a side -- it isn't critical, though I'd opt for the longer of the two.)

Clamp a longish (width of post plus 20") piece of straight wood, parallel to your line and offset down by the number you measured.

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Draw a perpendicular line on 3 sides. (Edit to reflect comments: if you prefer a level cut, use a level to draw 4 lines around the post. In practice, the difference between level and perpendicular will be negligible. A level cut could be helpful if you're putting a level board on top of the post.)

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You've probably heard the term "practice makes perfect" but like many people, you may never have applied it. Burn through a few posts and you'll be a lot better at cutting them off with the equipment you have.

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