Table Saw

http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow Tim Carter discusses the many uses of table saws and shares some table saw tips. A table saw can help you rip lumber and make difficult cuts.

Sign up NOW for Tim's FREE weekly newsletter at: http://go.askthebuilder.com/NewsletterSignupNow

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• table
• saw
• saws
• tools
• ask
• builder
• askthebuilder
• tim
• carter
• how
• to

[garoad2]

Can you cut (crosscut) thick wood using a table saw or do you have to use something else? (for a 2x4 or something) All examples seem to be thin boards less than 1 inch thick.

[AsktheBuilder]

Yes, you can cross cut 2x material. Don't do it with the fence in place!

[Skunk980]

can table sawsbe used to cut metal

[AsktheBuilder]

I can tell you that I would not do it. There are special tools used to cut metal.

[ishkode71]

I have a anther safety tip for you I've use this in my shop "Don't BUG The operator in till the motor shut off"

[polishkid11191]

you forgot to mention about kickbacks

[hitachi088]

@Skunk980 little aluminum with a good saw-blade. slowly and wear goggles and glove.

[seumas2]

The OJJ also significantly reduces table saw injuries and can retro-fit existing table saws, all anti-kick back safety devices are placed up-front of the blade on a stationary fence, will automatically adjust to differences in material height and width

[seumas2]

The older table saw technology in use today can be made much safety to operate and compete with Sawstop ( to date Sawstop cannot retro-fit older table saws) with a retro-fit by macduff of the Original Jimmy Jig,

[jaywam911]

i agree with you 100%. i tell everyone to not talk to me untill my cut is done.

[boughttheticket]

There is a special carbide blade made to cut steel. I have cut and dadoed 14 guage steel sheets 4 feet long on my tablesaw with this blade. We have also crosscut over 50,000 4" wide 14 guage steel sheets with our $ 150 sliding saw. Just do NOT try doing it using your fingers to hold the steel.

[nycswang]

whats the point of making a circle? unless you can cut a circle out of a piece of wood with the table saw it is not a big deal or even very useful