Here is another way to set your miter gauge to exactly 90° without any additional tools. Assuming the front edge of your table saw is 90° from the slots on top, turn your miter gauge upside down and place the miter bar in the slot and let the head of the miter gauge hang off the front of your saw. Loosen the bolt and slide the miter gauge up until the head butts up against the front edge of the saw. Tighten the bolt and you have just set it to exactly 90°. Turn the miter gauge over and place it back in the slot.
This is so simple yet ingenious it's one of those moments for me (which happens so often with woodworking/carpentry and I love it) where you feel stupid for never figuring it out on your own before. So many things in wood craft take either a more experienced influence, or you do it the dumb inefficient way so many times that one day it clicks that there is a far better way. Again, you have a "shoulda had a V8" moment but they usually make me chuckle, and I'm happy to have figured out a better way
Great tips as usual. I've been making a living with carpentry and woodworking for 42 years and still learn everyday. You forgot to mention to subtract the blade thickness for making the slot gauge for the newbies. Thanks Colin, for the simple straightforward videos.
Learning about woodworking since last october, and read comments like yours, is a light at the dark tunnel. Learn always, everyday, is one of the reasons I started as a hobby
I'm a complete beginner at woodwork. This is the first one of your videos I've seen. It's brilliant, everything is simple to understand. Thank you very much.
Learning from Colin is like working with my next door neighbor. Always friendly and so informative. My favorite thing is that Colin is never apologizes for admitting that he learned from a previous mistake.
All good, but i especially like the quick slot jig. Really simple and effective. You can't beat that. A quick and accurate way to square your miter jig is to flip it over, put it in the miter slot upside-down, bring it back towards you, and square it on the edge of the table saw top, or the fence rail, no awkward framing square, no other type of squaring tool.
I'm 51 years old and thanks to you, a source of inspiration, I decided to embark into learning woodwork... better late than never I guess. Ever since I repaired the bottom of my sink myself instead of paying $250.00 for someone else to do it (water rotted the wood) and I been watching your videos, i have decided that I will learn as much as I can. So keep those videos coming.
I started wood working last winter out of curiosity due to watching my Grandpa be able to make and fix anything, never having to have fancy tools or digital readers to give him the results he needed. He has since passed before I could pick his brain about this new hobby of mine, but your video just showed/reminded me why my grandpa was the sh*t. Thank you for these tips sir, you have a new subscriber for sure. I look forward to more videos from you.
Love your tips! Just watched a 20 min. video on how to make a jointer sled and you just showed me a 20 second hack to get an edge probably just as straight! I appreciate your talent for explaining yourself...brief and clear instructions. Not 15 minutes of stammering and repeating ones-self to try and get a point across like some “instructional” videos. Not trying to be hard on those guys, it’s just not their talent....or mine for that matter! Glad I found your channel!
This video may be several years old, but the tips are timeless! Just yesterday I was struggling with a couple issues you covered and won't be struggling with them ever again. Thanks, Colin. ...Retired guy new to woodworking and new a Subscriber from Oklahoma, USA.
this is the best tips and tricks video I've seen so far! so useful and actually fast and accessible. Don't have to spend a whole day and a bunch of money making different fancy jigs and such. Thanks!
I love this channel because you give us simple jigs and ideas that work. Nothing over complicated, nothing that a newbie can't do. As a newbie I appreciate that.
Carl - this might be the most helpful 7-minute video I've seen. I just started using a table saw a few weeks ago and I've been trying to find a way to make rip cuts when boards aren't straight on either side. Your screw-down idea is brilliant. Thanks for making this video. I've also subscribed. I really like how you explain everything in a low key, modest way.
I've been a professional contractor and woodworker for 25 years. I get skeptical on "how to" videos on the internet, especially on a tablesaw. I loved this video. Very straightforward and excellent advice. I'm subbed!
Great tips. With the slot trick, I clamp a piece of the material that needs to fit in the slot to my fence, then just do the 2 step off that then the fence. No need for jigs and works for any size you need.
I appreciate your slot jig. Great idea for quick grooves. And the outfeed table - another great idea. I’m currently struggling with this issue. This video was very timely for me. Thank you!
This was great Colin. Last year I stepped into the role of teaching wood shop to 9th thru 12th grade. I have a better than basic knowledge of tools and how to use them but I’ll admit I used you tube a lot. We are a special education school and had I not taken this over the kids would have lost it. Unfortunately this school year they are not doing the program but I am continuing to learn and hone my skills. This video was great. Thanks a bunch
I like all these from You and have bought many of these very convenient and light weight B+D foldable and easy to move gatchets. All Your tipps are worth noting, I do!
@@knecht105 I have a table saw and i rushed it did not choose the right one. So i am getting a new saw it is called everlution rage 5s table saw it is a job site table saw even has a sliding miter panel with a clamp. costs more but worth it my old saw cost just over £100 pounds. This new one one is Nearly £300 pounds.
Great tips! I especially liked the outfeed table idea. My wife, dad, and I go to estate sales every week and just last week we went to one that had three of the Workmate benches for $10 each, but I didn't get them. Had I seen your video prior to that sale, I would have bought them all. Oh well. I'll find more, I'm sure. I hadn't even thought about them as a viable outfeed. Great idea!
Wow! Great tips! Thank you so much for taking your time to make and post these videos. It's selfless people like yourself,sharing your know-how, that makes this craft so much more enjoyable and safe. Thank you Colin.
i know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
I love the "non-jig" jointing trick! I needed that yesterday and will need it again tomorrow! I just found some nice plywood offcuts that will work perfectly for that! Thx again!!
I'm almost ashamed I didn't already think of a few of these myself. Especially that slot "jig." So simple, yet practical and useful! GREAT tips Colin, thanks for a great video!!
In theory, your method of aligning your miter gauge to exactly 90 degrees is fine. However, I'll wager that if you checked your framing square for accuracy, you would find it isn't. Of all the squares in your shop, the framing square is probably the least accurate. Better to use a Woodpecker's try square or something equivalent.
Terrific video, thanks very much. I've just bought my first table saw and as a relative newbie I found your video quite valuable and informative. Thanks for making it!
Good Lord, man. I am GOBSMACKED at the simple elegant brilliant of the outfeed. My whole shop might look different if I'd seen this video sooner, maybe not built a whole table around it. Other tips are great too. Great stuff as always!
Great tips! I'm sure you've seen it, but there's an easy to build jig for getting a straight edge on boards -- instead of screwing them down. I use it a lot to get one good edge on salvaged pallet wood. Thanks for the tips!
I gotts say this was a great video I love my table saw and I also love my radial arm saw both saws the table and radial arm are from the 1970s they're both craftsman and both were given to me by my father that's what makes them so special to me my father did woodworking for almost 50 years when he retired from the woodworking hobby i inherited his love for craftsmanship and i now represent the 4th generation of Woodworkers in the family I enjoy just as much as my great-grandfather did it's a great Hobby and if you're good enough you can build some truly amazing things.
Here is another way to set your miter gauge to exactly 90° without any additional tools. Assuming the front edge of your table saw is 90° from the slots on top, turn your miter gauge upside down and place the miter bar in the slot and let the head of the miter gauge hang off the front of your saw. Loosen the bolt and slide the miter gauge up until the head butts up against the front edge of the saw. Tighten the bolt and you have just set it to exactly 90°. Turn the miter gauge over and place it back in the slot.
This is so simple yet ingenious it's one of those moments for me (which happens so often with woodworking/carpentry and I love it) where you feel stupid for never figuring it out on your own before.
So many things in wood craft take either a more experienced influence, or you do it the dumb inefficient way so many times that one day it clicks that there is a far better way. Again, you have a "shoulda had a V8" moment but they usually make me chuckle, and I'm happy to have figured out a better way
We used to hang it off the saw table in shop class and let gravity straighten it. Assuming your tables level of course
Great tips as usual. I've been making a living with carpentry and woodworking for 42 years and still learn everyday. You forgot to mention to subtract the blade thickness for making the slot gauge for the newbies. Thanks Colin, for the simple straightforward videos.
definition of humility, is to remain teachable. 👍
Learning about woodworking since last october, and read comments like yours, is a light at the dark tunnel. Learn always, everyday, is one of the reasons I started as a hobby
I'm a complete beginner at woodwork. This is the first one of your videos I've seen. It's brilliant, everything is simple to understand. Thank you very much.
Learning from Colin is like working with my next door neighbor. Always friendly and so informative. My favorite thing is that Colin is never apologizes for admitting that he learned from a previous mistake.
Thank You, Terry!
All good, but i especially like the quick slot jig. Really simple and effective. You can't beat that.
A quick and accurate way to square your miter jig is to flip it over, put it in the miter slot upside-down, bring it back towards you, and square it on the edge of the table saw top, or the fence rail, no awkward framing square, no other type of squaring tool.
I've been setting my miter jig like that since my father taught me back in the 60's.
@@pjmazar4533 : well now you know if a quick, easy, and very accurate way.
I’m sure your father would approve.
I'm 51 years old and thanks to you, a source of inspiration, I decided to embark into learning woodwork... better late than never I guess. Ever since I repaired the bottom of my sink myself instead of paying $250.00 for someone else to do it (water rotted the wood) and I been watching your videos, i have decided that I will learn as much as I can. So keep those videos coming.
That tip/hack with the workmate alone made this whole video worth it. Not that the others weren’t good. Thanks.
I started wood working last winter out of curiosity due to watching my Grandpa be able to make and fix anything, never having to have fancy tools or digital readers to give him the results he needed. He has since passed before I could pick his brain about this new hobby of mine, but your video just showed/reminded me why my grandpa was the sh*t. Thank you for these tips sir, you have a new subscriber for sure. I look forward to more videos from you.
Just picked up my first table saw, been using my friend's shop for years. These tips were really helpful! Thanks!
Love your tips! Just watched a 20 min. video on how to make a jointer sled and you just showed me a 20 second hack to get an edge probably just as straight!
I appreciate your talent for explaining yourself...brief and clear instructions. Not 15 minutes of stammering and repeating ones-self to try and get a point across like some “instructional” videos. Not trying to be hard on those guys, it’s just not their talent....or mine for that matter! Glad I found your channel!
This video may be several years old, but the tips are timeless! Just yesterday I was struggling with a couple issues you covered and won't be struggling with them ever again. Thanks, Colin. ...Retired guy new to woodworking and new a Subscriber from Oklahoma, USA.
I've said it before: Colin, you are a woodworking treasure. Thanks for all you do.
You're welcome!!!
I've been messing with wood for 55 years and I always love listening to what Colin has to say. Good job buddy.
That’s what she said
this is the best tips and tricks video I've seen so far! so useful and actually fast and accessible. Don't have to spend a whole day and a bunch of money making different fancy jigs and such. Thanks!
I like this guy, he doesn't do alot of talking. And shows the work. Gets to the point.
I love this channel because you give us simple jigs and ideas that work. Nothing over complicated, nothing that a newbie can't do. As a newbie I appreciate that.
I hope they help you out Eric! Thanks for watching.
Carl - this might be the most helpful 7-minute video I've seen. I just started using a table saw a few weeks ago and I've been trying to find a way to make rip cuts when boards aren't straight on either side. Your screw-down idea is brilliant. Thanks for making this video. I've also subscribed. I really like how you explain everything in a low key, modest way.
Who's Carl? 🤪
Love your vids Colin. Really, good useful info without taking 30 + minutes to make your point. Thank you
I've been a professional contractor and woodworker for 25 years. I get skeptical on "how to" videos on the internet, especially on a tablesaw. I loved this video. Very straightforward and excellent advice. I'm subbed!
GREAT tips Colin. For some people they are obvious and for others (like me) they are light bulb moments.
Thanks again.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great tips.
With the slot trick, I clamp a piece of the material that needs to fit in the slot to my fence, then just do the 2 step off that then the fence.
No need for jigs and works for any size you need.
@STAINO - That’s brilliant... So simple yet ingenious...
Wouldn't you be off by the thickness of the blade doing that?
My jaw literally dropped for several of these. Great hacks that I will definitely use. Thanks!
I appreciate your slot jig. Great idea for quick grooves.
And the outfeed table - another great idea. I’m currently struggling with this issue. This video was very timely for me. Thank you!
As always Colin, outstanding in helping a two left handed, sometimes, but not always handyman!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Colin, really like your videos. Extremely easy to follow and understand. Thank You
I am from South Africa. Thank you for the very wonderful and helpful video. I am chasing 80 years and enjoy learning from the Masters. Blessings,
The 45deg trick is awesome! Great video. Thank you Colin!
I don't do a lot of woodworking, but now with your videos I feel empowered to do so, thanks ever so much!
I like that you didn't ask us to "like" or subscribe. A good video sells itself.
You are not an artist ===You are a philosophe Thanks again
Thank you very much for sharing these tips. Yes, I am late seeing this video but the information is still relevant. Thank you Colin!
Colin, you're the man. I learn so much from watching your videos. Carl
thanks for the quick table saw tips and sharing your knowledge.
These are ingenious solutions to very common problems of the workshop, your channel is useful and practical. Thank you.
You're welcome Alex. Thanks for watching Alex
I could watch these all day
Great tips. I'm sure I will use every one of them. Thanks!
This was great Colin. Last year I stepped into the role of teaching wood shop to 9th thru 12th grade. I have a better than basic knowledge of tools and how to use them but I’ll admit I used you tube a lot. We are a special education school and had I not taken this over the kids would have lost it. Unfortunately this school year they are not doing the program but I am continuing to learn and hone my skills. This video was great. Thanks a bunch
I like all these from You and have bought many of these very convenient and light weight B+D foldable and easy to move gatchets. All Your tipps are worth noting, I do!
This is one of. The best group of woodworkers shop hacks !
Very helpful information - all of the general information videos you produce are good for the novice - wannabe. Thank you.
Just bought my first table saw. Thank you for the tips!!!
I like that piece of scrap as a shelf under the fence. Also that slot jig you made really slick no measuring.
Thanks Joe.
@@knecht105 I have a table saw and i rushed it did not choose the right one. So i am getting a new saw it is called everlution rage 5s table saw it is a job site table saw even has a sliding miter panel with a clamp. costs more but worth it my old saw cost just over £100 pounds. This new one one is Nearly £300 pounds.
Great tips Colin...keep up the good work. I'm always learning things on your channel. .
Great tips! I especially liked the outfeed table idea. My wife, dad, and I go to estate sales every week and just last week we went to one that had three of the Workmate benches for $10 each, but I didn't get them. Had I seen your video prior to that sale, I would have bought them all. Oh well. I'll find more, I'm sure. I hadn't even thought about them as a viable outfeed. Great idea!
Wow! Great tips! Thank you so much for taking your time to make and post these videos. It's selfless people like yourself,sharing your know-how, that makes this craft so much more enjoyable and safe. Thank you Colin.
i know Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know a trick to get back into an instagram account?
I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@Cooper Kyler instablaster =)
I love the "non-jig" jointing trick! I needed that yesterday and will need it again tomorrow! I just found some nice plywood offcuts that will work perfectly for that! Thx again!!
And now I'm a new subscriber!!
i bought a table saw and I am exciting to use it. Thanks for all tips
Just really getting started in the hobby. The outfeed table hack just saved me hours. Thank you!
Thanks, Colin. Like the 45’ carpenters square hack. I have had a Workmate for almost 50 years and still use it.
Really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thanks
Colin I watch you a lot because you're so smart. Thanks.
Great input. The output table is definitely going to be used in my new shop.
Creating an out feed table with the WorkMate is genius! Heading to the shop to build that right now! Thank you.
Thank you sir, woodworkers never stop learning. 😊
Wonderful 👏 why am I now seeing this? It's a great idea 💡 👍 😀 👌
Not just Quick, but GREAT Tips Colin.
I'm glad you liked them Peter!
Im a beginner and your way of explaining is so simple thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Five useful tips when using the table saw Colin. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Like the old work mate out feed table hack.
Thanks for watching Ron
Dado Slot spot on...never saw one ever so well done and simple..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍻
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Jono Rezzillo thanks for the tips f
Thanks for sharing
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The one for the lap joints. Oh my Gosh. I love iT!
This is one of my favorite videos of yours the dado gig so helpful. Thank you.
Great tips, especially the outfeed table👍👏👏👏😃
I very much appreciate you taking the time to make this video! All the best
FanTASTIC information. Thank you!
Always good tips ; hat tipped , have a fun time watching you being so happy !
Great tip for getting a straight cut on warped lumber - Thanks!!
Simple common sense tips thanks 🙏 god bless
Hi Colin, All tips are great! Very handy, I didn't know about it. Thanks!
Thanks for the great video Colin.
Great tips & love the workmate idea...Thank you, once again Colin. God bless you & keep 'em coming.
Thanks Glyn ... many more to come.
I like vids like this, it helps me with my ideas for building a studio
As usual a joy to watch Colin, thanks for posting .... Garry from UK
I love these tips. I can see how they can be used for many projects.
Thanks for watching Jane!
Thanks so much from Saudi Arabia 💐
I'm new to wood working and I really appreciate your help. Thank you for the videos!
I'm almost ashamed I didn't already think of a few of these myself.
Especially that slot "jig." So simple, yet practical and useful!
GREAT tips Colin, thanks for a great video!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Great effective, but simple ideas. Thanks for sharing. Good on you Colin. Look forward to your uploads.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching Bill!
In theory, your method of aligning your miter gauge to exactly 90 degrees is fine. However, I'll wager that if you checked your framing square for accuracy, you would find it isn't. Of all the squares in your shop, the framing square is probably the least accurate. Better to use a Woodpecker's try square or something equivalent.
Once again, very helpful advices.
Thanks! These hacks are really great and ridiculously simple. Should have thought of these myself but I didn't , so keep 'em coming!
Colin thank you so much for sharing your ideas, excellent teacher and great video
Thanks Robert
Terrific video, thanks very much. I've just bought my first table saw and as a relative newbie I found your video quite valuable and informative. Thanks for making it!
Excellent, thank you for your time and expertise. Well done.
Thanks, really good tips,easy to follow video.
I always come back to theses videos so helpful
Good Lord, man. I am GOBSMACKED at the simple elegant brilliant of the outfeed. My whole shop might look different if I'd seen this video sooner, maybe not built a whole table around it. Other tips are great too. Great stuff as always!
As usual, simple and effective. Thanks
Nice tips thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Spot on as usually
Great tips as usual. I particularly like the out feed table and slot jig. Thanks.
Thank you for upload. Great tips.
Thanks, enjoy it. Tips without drama 👍🏽
Very helpful. The portable bench outfeed solution is great. Thanks!
You're welcome Brian.
Great quick and simple explanations! Very good video!
Great tips! I'm sure you've seen it, but there's an easy to build jig for getting a straight edge on boards -- instead of screwing them down. I use it a lot to get one good edge on salvaged pallet wood. Thanks for the tips!
Aa zzz.
Another great video. I am going to make the out feed table extension after I finish my coffee!
I love the workmate idea I have one I’m going to get busy and make my out feed table!
Very helpful thank you, from Ireland!
Love the last two tips. Genius
I gotts say this was a great video I love my table saw and I also love my radial arm saw both saws the table and radial arm are from the 1970s they're both craftsman and both were given to me by my father that's what makes them so special to me my father did woodworking for almost 50 years when he retired from the woodworking hobby i inherited his love for craftsmanship and i now represent the 4th generation of Woodworkers in the family I enjoy just as much as my great-grandfather did it's a great Hobby and if you're good enough you can build some truly amazing things.
Nice hacks there Colin. Thanks for posting