Using A Table Saw For The First Time | Beginner

⚠️ As a reminder, I STRONGLY encourage the use of a blade guard and/or riving knife. Just because I removed my blade guard for filming purposes (and my Dewalt saw is not equipped with a riving knife), does not mean you should operate your saw without them too.

You have removed my terror of using my table saw. Well taught

I just got a nice table saw for cheap but haven't used one since high school. This was great for getting me started and being safe

dude, your hands...!

I have a (rational) fear of table saws and some tools in general. I feel more confident using my dad’s table saw tomorrow now, thank you! (One of my uncle’s diagonally removed 2.5 fingers and another lost 2 fingers to a plumber’s tool (the drain snake), almost lost his arm to a band snapping too and cut off (but reattached) a finger with a saw too. I promise they’re very smart men, they just work quick and for themselves so what’s OSHA when you gotta get the job done?

such great tips.. thank you!

IM TERRIFIED

Others take too much time to explain stuff. Thank you for a clear and to the point lesson. I'm planning on building canoe paddles for my daughters and am still hesitant to use my new saw table.This helps.

loved it. no nonsense.

I have been woodworking (very basic stuff) for almost 10 years, and have a lot of tools, but people have scared me to death about table saws. I FINALLY got a DeWalt (was so excited when it came), but find myself afraid to use it after reading the manual and watching videos. I have the guard, riving knife, and kickback thingy-ma-jigger) on, but I am still so scared.

Brilliant! Thank you very much

Solid, Brief and useful💯

I literally am brand new to wood working and using a table saw. I just put my table saw together and have not used it yet as i was looking for a video with no fluff and straight to the point. This video is great. I feel more comfortable using my table saw (portable) for the first time after having watched this. Thanks!

Hello. I just purchased a dewalt table saw and I can’t even put into words how dangerous it feels. I get nervous everytime I turn it on so naturally I searched for a video with good tips and came across yours. Thank you for giving me enough confidence to turn it on without nearly as much fear as I’ve had. Thank you and take care.

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

Very good and in depth safety video in a short time ( my adhd thabks you)

Question if you don’t mind , and I’m surprised I couldn’t find it in the comments.

I’ve purchased two grr ripper’s , i feel like there would be greater control and less intimidating approaching the saw with the blade cover removed than to use a push stick. Is this an exception for removal of the blade guard , even for beginners ?


Thanks mate

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I work for a company well I’m the lead carpenter of a company who specializes is airplane teardown, biuld crates all day for various size parts, from door slides, to thrust reversers, engine doors to the pilot seat, I’ve crated it, the company I work for uses millimeters as a measurement (I work in the states) I’ve cut full sheets of ply on a table saw and believe me if your going to be doing any type of extensive cutting of full sheets regardless ifs it 18mm ply or 6mm 18mm is about 3/4 in and 6 mm is basically paneling, invest in a panel saw, a panel saw will change your life

Trivial point of note, but there is no such word as "heighth". It is "height".

Hey man, I love your videos. You are helping me out in my job big time. There are a lot of things that you show that I already know, but there are also many things that you teach that are new to me. But, both are valuable to me because the boss I have expects peak production from me even though I am new in framing and am trying to learn good practices. Your channel is a very good resource for me. Thank you sir!!

Is a table saw the best for very thin wood? I'm looking to cut thin craft wood planks into 3mm X 3mm strips.

When you say cabinet saw, are you also referring to a contractor saw? I'm a relative newb. Or rube, as the case may be.

Thank you :)

Just lover your videos--so well exlapined and demonstrated. Question though--instead of holding tightly to the fence, why not secure it with some sort of double fence--making sure the cut will be straight? Don't know what they would be called but I guess you understand what I mean--a fence on each side held by some sort of spring mechanism??

WOW GREAT VIDEO WOW I USED MINE FOR THE FIRST TIME WHICH I DONT KNOW WHY BUT I HAD HIGH ANXIETY... SO I WILL USE IT MORE AFTER WATCHING ... GREAT VIDEO 100%

The manual states I need a blade with a Kerf of 0.1 I bought a blade that states the Kerf is .098. Do you think this blade is ok to use. I know it’s only a .002” difference but the manual states it must be .1 so the rising knife works . Thanks for your videos.

thanks bro. I feel less intimidated now

I’m 65 years old. My dad always worked with me but he has passed away so I’m on my own. I’d rather hire someone but I can’t find anyone so I guess I’m gonna start doing everything by myself. I need a tablesaw I have always fearful of them. This was very good video, thank you so much. I’m going to subscribe to your channel because I am now going to be my own carpenter in remodeling my house. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I finally retired and saved enough money so I could hire someone to redo my house. Well, since Covid many people just don’t want to work so I guess I’ll do it myself. 😱If I ever get finished, I’ll take a trip with the leftover money. 😊

I had my front teeth taken out by me not having a video like this one. My piece of wood jack knife. I'm lucky to be alive . Thanks a million I'm still scared of my industrial table saw. I use it a little but I will never forget

This is my first time watching your video, what I learned from it was very useful and important to me. Thanks so much

Excellent! Thank you!

Speaks at a good pace and prevents the video from being boring. If I miss something, I can repeat the viewing.

Now I want to buy one 😂

Can there be kick back with riving knife and blade guard both in place?

Awesome video kept it simple but plenty of information on the subject at hand. I hate when there over informative that it loose you. Cause seems to stray from the subject loosing u in all the over kill.

Enjoyed the safety video been useing table saws for45 years or so and I worry every time I use them they can be bad news and we all need this kind of video from time to time thanks

I'm afraid of cutting all my hands off I'm just going to watch a lot of videos before I ever use any kind of saw

Thanks

Great explanation but where are the push sticks?? Seems a crucial safety tip overlooked.

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Great insction video. To the point and clear. Thanks .

Or would a circular saw be better to use than a table saw since I would be using a type of plywood?

Holy cow. This is an awesome video. Thanks. I love getting up to speed quickly.

i was shown by an old carpenter, that i should never have the
fence/sidegard further forward then the center of the saw blade, that
will ensure that you don't get those kickbacks

I have a question. My dewalt table saw was making accurate rips using measuring stick and then one day later it’s off. Same blade same fence. Any suggestions.

Excellent instructions. Just bought a Dewalt 7485. Appreciate the tips.

I would like to use your content to help train some colleagues at work, is this allowed?