How to Use Basic Woodworking Tools : Using a Table Saw

[Armaangandevia1]

i have never found evan one expert village video help full you guys have to meny bad vids wasting you tube server space

[jwheat65]

Should have a saw guard on yes, but ripping this width is safe without a push stick. I'd use one but it's still safe without it.

This is the first expertvillage vid I've seen that isn't crap. :-)

[joek0617]

@Ryanty12 yes it does, you use push sticks, they can get cut up a lot more than you finger, and you can make more of them

[jjenson2006]

One thing I always do is roll up my sleeves. If this guys sleeve caught that blade, it would be all over for him.

[Muromecnatural]

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[ollieoniel]

nice to see an expertvillage video that doesnt suck

[morganbowen]

Terrible advise...adjust your blade all the way up so it does not kick back, you want the blades to cut the wood at a downward angle. Use a home depot push stick and keep your fingers away from the blade!!!!

[jjenson2006]

@morganbowen No you don't. The blade always cuts at a downward angle. The blade height has no bearing on kickback. It should be adjusted just above the height of the wood for a smoother cut.

You only need a push stick if the piece you are cutting is very close to the blade. As long as you curl your fingers around the rip fence there is no risk of your hand getting pulled in and cut by the blade.

[TheStinkyda]

@morganbowen what? the blade all the way up can cause binding = kick back.

In this case he does not need a push stick and has much better control with out one. He has his pinkie finger ridding on the top of the fence ensuring his hand stays there during the cut and allowing him to keep even pressure down to the table surface as well as to the fence.

Perfect technique really, and the selves are tight fitting and short so the poss no danger in this case.

[Audiolaboratory]

I can't see anything for these annoying captions!

[Lukeschedel]

where do i get one of thes "inserts" for my table saw? i am new to this...Do i even need one? i dont understand what it does exactly and why its a good thing for dust to go into the table saw...please help? =/

[x3seriesx]

Blade positioning is all wrong!!! You want to adjust the blade so that the bottom rivet of the blades teeth is slightly over the lumber. This is so the blade makes a smooth cut and does not damage it (makes it a lot harder to cut also). When the blade gets dull and you use this guys method you risk kickback and damage to yourself and your equipment!!!

[marinail]

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[TheManlyMan77]

quit whining. That was a fine demonstration. Just because he didn't spend 20 minutes on safety does not mean it was a bad video. I have been using a table saw for years now and I have never used a push stick till now. It is quite safe not to use one.

[shon9514]

Not trying to be confrontational, but....I clicked this video months ago because of the title, I assumed it was for beginners, as a pro wouldn't need to learn 'basic wo tools-table saw' Would you encourage a beginner, such as your son to 'never use a push stick? Does it hurt to use one? 20 minutes? ..seconds. Although, is it a 'cool' thing? wouldn't want to be any less of a man now, have fun, watch ur fingers. Why are you using a stick now, no tips? Peace.

[TheManlyMan77]

I agree you must be safe. But what is being said in these comments is not necessary.

And for your information I am the son who learned this way. A push stick is only necessary if you don't have much room for your fingers. in this video he had plenty.

[shon9514]

I'm with you really, I'm not one to knock ppl trying to help others. I'm a Sheet Mtl worker by trade and have witnessed plenty of bloody accidents. It's good you still have all your fingers and are smart enough to notice the extra room and to keep your fingers away. Some beginners may not be so observant or as careful as you. It is nice ppl can learn anything online and I don't want to discourage anyone on either end, teacher or student. Peace Man.

[TheManlyMan77]

You are right. Beginners may not see. I concur.

[sommerbrandon]

am I the only one who never does anything recommended by Expert Village? It seems like everyone one of their videos is done by the village idiot...

[TheIpodusers]

@sommerbrandon thats very true no one like EV

[TaraGirl13]

This wasn't a safe demonstration at all...

[shon9514]

Even I know enough to use a push stick and keep my saw guard on, and I just started wood working this year., Kevin, you should redo the vid or cut the last 'demo' part out, really. Even if you're a pro and feel comfortable, you shouldn't promote that carelessness for ppl looking for 'proper' techniques.

[ZhanHaoran]

@shon9514

I agree. I was in woodworking in high school and the first thing we learned was to be safe.

[admec1]

If you are demonstating safety as opposed to a technique (for clarity) you should always use the riving knife (splitter) and Crown guard. Also keep the gullet ot the saw blade above the wood. By lowering the blade too much as in this demo the saw blade is not producing enough downward forces and will often raise the wood from the rear.

[becosm]

Thanks! Good notes!

[odmcarp]

this is very true, but those guards are a pain. people shouldn't use tablesaws if they don't have any knowledge of such a tool. although safety is a serious issue, and injury will show it's ugly face, no matter who uses the this tool. ultimately you should respect for the saw, this the best defense yourself against injury. the second you don't, is the second you get hurt. some people never learn. i got one very small bite from a router, and this was the ONLY time it happened. RESPECT!!!

[tombutleruk]

Yeah, always wear a dust mask and eye protection to prevent the blood spurting from your slashed wrists getting up your nose or in your eyes !

[crazynewf1973]

once again expertvillage showing people how to kill themselves.

[lapislazuline]

LOL! you got that right..you musn,t upload

copyrighted material but encouraging

people to lose body- parts is fine:)

[Nimbostratus1111]

You never want to push a piece of wood with your hands. That is pure stupidity...especially without a saw guard. Those watching this video...always use a push stick and look for saws with saw guards.

[Belcher1035]

With a piece that wide? How are you supposed to hold the back end of the wood against the fence with a push stick?

[crazynewf1973]

push blocks, a feather board...just a stab in the dark.

[jammiepodger87]

use a pushstick and saw guard if u wanna talk about safety

[ionxi]

many thanks for sharing the information

[woods7878]

Lowering the tablesaw blade just enough to clear the stock is to allow the wood to pass as well as not allowing the extra height of the blade to affect the user's hand pushing the wood through. We learn to be certain to not stand in the path between the blade and the fence because the blade will grab and shoot towards the user if the user fails to maintain pressure on the fence. The user will be standing just caddy corder to the right of the saw blade. If the saw is raised. user hand will be cut

[joek0617]

@woods7878 user should be using a push stick unless cutting something like large sheets of plywood