G'day Folks. I love my Mitre Saw! It's over 12 years old....l use it on basically every project that l undertake... and is still cutting like a Demon! The mitre saw is one of those must-have tools that as well as being incredibly useful, it can be extremely dangerous so PLEASE take the time have a look at these tips. You'll be glad you did! Cheers 👍🇦🇺😁
I know, I know, it says "for beginners". But I was curious. My oldest one is thirty years old, Makita. It's a heavy little bugger and rates a permanent roost in the shop. For portable units I picked up a Delta and habba frate sliding. Then I have some two dozen other types of saws tucked about here and there. Plus other cool stuff I've picked up over a lifetime. Nevertheless, I picked up a handy trick - that angle at the bottom of the stop block. I have a habit of wiping and/or blowing the deck clean between cuts so it hasn't been an issue that's called out to me before but no doubt it has to save me some cleaning effort. And your Australian mannerisms are a real hoot to us colonists here on the flip side. 😆 G'day mate!
My 93 year old dad is a master carpenter. He thinks you're absolutely hilarious. He wishes all new woodworkers would watch you. Save a lot of ER visits.
Master Carpenter 🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣 Dude he's just a Carpenter albeit a good one maybe! I'm 65yrs a Carpenter I'll still outdo most......I'm no master! You'll always be learning and never master
Just brought a mitre saw and am keen to get woodworking,. This video was easy to follow, warm amd funny, and informative without being patronising. Following! Thanks buddy!
G'day Uncle Knacker! I moved to Australia 2 years ago from South Korea and am making career as a carpenter, and I'm learning heaps from your videos! not only carpentry but an aussie accent and a bit of sense of humor of uncle as well😂 what a beautiful educational channel! Keep up good work and appreciate it!
Thanks heaps S.C 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺 Great effort coming from Korea and getting stuck into carpentry....all the best with it mate! I'm sure you'll do really well 👍 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
I have been binge watching videos on mitre saw jigs. They all look so fancy and need many extra tools to create them. Your ideas are simple and exactly what I need. Thank you for the great tutorial
My bonus tip. If you are trying to cut a piece which is slightly too wide for your mitre saw, you can effectively increase the cutting width of your saw by placing your piece on top of another to raise it towards the wider part of the blade. For example - my small mitre saw has a 125mm max cut but if I place my piece on top of some 15mm board I can cut 140mm wide pieces comfortably.
That is a great tip . Another thing that you can do is lift the front of the piece while the rear-end remains tight against the back fence. It might sound dangerous but I've done it hundreds of times. Just be careful
I was struggling to visualize what you meant but after watching this vid Uncle Knackers has released a video 13 days ago giving this VERY tip! Seems you have rubbed off on him. Fullest respect and thanks for the GREAT tip! I get it now :D
You were the first diy guy I watched. Built a shed based on your advice and on your saw horses. Seven years ago. Where did that go. Great video uncle knackers.
I love the way you've CLEARLY explained everything (and made it funny and memorable). I appreciate the professional quality of this video which I've used in the research for my new miter saw.😃
Only just started looking at beginner mitre saw projects, this one came up in the top 3. Since its based on Tips, this is a very essential video for those who are either accident prone, have issues with directions (do not like reading manuals or books) and finally to learn some super simple tips to make your life a lot easier, cheers mate!
I'm 65 years young and new to woodworking. I accidently came across this fellow the other week and I keep coming back to his site for woodworking information. He is very serious and injury conscious while at the same time being very comical and educational!
I started watching this guy because he talks like an old video game I used to play on the Playstation 2. Ty the Tasmaian Tiger. Now I can't get enough. 👍
As a relative newbie to the usage and safety aspects of the mitre saw, I cant thankyou enough for sharing theses invaluable and intuitive tips. Thankyou again...brilliant vid!!
Once again you're a genius. I've been woodworking for years and never had need of a mitre saw other than rough cutting. Started doing finer work and was really disappointed with the accuracy of my new saw. This puts me back on track so I can get on and make the things in my head. Loving the presentation style and a no-nonsense approach. Top work fella.
I've been a wood butcher for 18 years or so. Still found this very entertaining. And learned a thing or two. Thanks. You are appreciated. Be blessed 🙏🏽and know love ❤
You are brilliant, thanx so much from your new mate across the pond... I just bought a miter saw that I will receive Saturday and you taught me to use it well right out of the box. I’m building a tiny house.
Once again, your tips are good as gold. I especially love the jigs and hints for safe material handling 👍 I'd like to add one small tip: If you find yourself cutting longer pieces, like fence boards or such, place another support under the far end of your piece, so it won't fall down when the saw is through.
This video is by far the best tips video I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen quite a few. Thanks so much. I will keep it handy and implement your advice tout de suite.
@DIYForKnuckleheads Thank you! I'm headed for Home Depot tomorrow to buy wood for the fences. I especially liked the advice about preventing tear outs. ..now...where did I put my red fingernail polish?
Have to say, I've watched a ton of these "tips" videos from all over UA-cam, and this is the first one where I've actually said "wow", "huuh", "cool", "really?!", etc after watching not just one, but multiple one of the tips shown. Great job, and thank you! Looking forward to watching more from this Channel...but first I have a couple of jigs to build!
I think woodworking in particular just brings out the genius in people there is something extremely satisfying in seeing other peoples ingenuity coming to the fore
Stumbled over this having just purchased a DeWalt miter saw. So much great information. I live in the USA, but went to high school in Australia. Your accent is a bonus for me. Reminds me of when I was a kid… 50 years ago! Thank you.
@@diyforknuckleheads It was a great 4 years. I did the school certificate and the HSC in Sydney, then worked on cattle and sheep properties for 9 months before heading back to the US for uni. Still keep up with my mates in Sydney. Thanks, again!
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
Thanks for the good ideas. I did not read through the comments below, but just in case no one suggested it I thought that I would mention the following: 1) You could improve your vee block for holding round dowels by gluing sand paper on the flats inside the vee. 2) When cutting the angle at the bottom corner of the stop block cut it at a compound angle so that the face of the cut is chamfered away from the fence. (I would suggest 60° to a sharp leading edge on the angle cut.) This would direct sawdust away from the fence as you slid the next piece of wood into the stop. It will save you from huffing and puffing as you make successive cuts. G'day from up here in the Northern Hemisphere.
Great video. FYI, these are called miter saws here in the states as well - the term "chop saw" typically refers to a metal cutting saw with an abrasive wheel. I've never heard anyone here use the two names interchangeably, although I'm sure it happens.
I only knew it as a chopsaw until I went to purchase my own. While shopping for one, I asked about the pros and cons of the different brands of chop saws. Fortunately, the guy I was talking to was an old woodworker and knew I was talking about a miter saw. Most new, younger woodworkers, I think, only know it as a miter saw.
Great tips KnackeeEeEEEeersssahhh! I am especially in love with the dowel and zero-clearance base and back! I have to go and make meself one once I get the shop up and running!
I’m so excited to find your videos. I’m a widow of going on four years now and am having to do a lot of work on my home I downsized into! Plus I LOVE your sense of humor 😄👏
I’m totally new to woodworking but looking at that dowel jig I wondered if it would be worth making it kind of like the zero clearance plate. I thought I saw ripping on the dowel so could you have a longer jig to rest the dowel in, with a channel cut into it half way along, that goes below the join of the V, to lessen ripping and to hold the dowel piece you just cut? Would that work or am I missing something?
The fact that you're a fellow aussie, use mm, and are appropriately self-depreciating, (any aussie is), makes this a joy for me to watch! Thanks from Melbourne!
Good tips, but I would point out that, when using a stop block, ALWAYS hold the workpiece on the same side as the stop block. If you don't you are creating a pinch point between the blade and the stop block.. Doing this eliminates the need for waiting after every cut because the waste side of the lumber is free to move away from the blade unhindered.
Good point Joseph but sometimes the piece is to close to the blade to safely do that 👍 Thanks for watching mate and for the constructive feedback. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Like he said, If you wait for the brake to kick in and the blade to stop before you lift the saw up its always pushing the piece against the fence. So as long as its not twisted its not going anywhere.
? New to chop saw use, but could you push the piece that is in your left hand against the side of the blade while the teeth are below it to act as an additional brake to stop the blade which would lessen the time before one could lift the stopped blade safely?
@@martvogt7019 Once you pinch the blade, regardless of where the teeth are, it can send pieces flying. The friction against the sides of the blade is what causes the pieces to be thrown, not the teeth.
Thanks, that nail polish excuse helped me out loads. Now if you could just come up with a reason I've got lipstick and high heels in my tool box I'd be in the clear!
That's great, thank you for your top tips. There is no substitute for experience, I've learned a lot from you. Would live to see your projects to make for beginners
Thank you for putting safety first in your videos! Hearing protection and Glasses are so often neglected in these DIY videos. I loved your jig in tip number seven for holding small pieces near the blade. I have unsuccessfully tried several variants of “holding sticks” and look forward to trying your version. BTW - Do you have to tune your miter saw to maintain a perfect 90 degree vertical and horizontal cut ie., no bevel and perfectly square? Thanks for the video! Well done mate!
Thanks John!....appreciate the comment mate. I think l've been lucky with my saw....l've had it for a long time and have never had the need to adjust it for square. Have a good one mate 👍😁🇦🇺
You should have 327M subscribers. Your videos are great. You humor is spot on (makes me laugh). Always find your videos informative as never too stuffy. Cheers mate.
My number one tip that has kept me in one piece, is never get complacent. I've always respected that the power tool can cause me harm. Never be in a rush, take your time you'll make less mistakes and you'll keep your extremities. This was recently brought home to me when at the hospital, I was chatting to a fella who's fingers had a fight with a circular saw. Needless to say that saw won, hands down. Great content delivered by a cracking personality 👍
Spot on mate! Thanks for those tips.....the circular saw can be a beast if handled carelessly Thanks for watching and l appreciate the feedback! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
An old carpenter once told me the original term was "shop saw" as these were commonly found in wood working shops rather than out in the field like more portable circular saws. Along the way a lot of people, (including me), just started calling them "chop saws" for some reason.
You had me laughing so much as well as enjoying the tips, especially for the small things. So happy to find your channel and yes not only did I give you a thumbs up but you now have a new subscriber from the USA.🤗
Again another excellent video for an absolute beginner wood worker as myself. How on earth did you come up with the corner cut on that stop block. Great tip !! :-)
great, just found this channel and now my work productivity is out the window and I'll be trying to think of all sorts of projects to make all day long! Great content!
I've lost count of the number of people I have threatened with instant dismissal from work (building roof trusses) because they are crossing their arms up as demonstrated in tip No. 2. They won't lose a thumb or a tip of a finger, they'll lose half their bloody arm! They insist on using their dominant hand to control the saw and pull the trigger. An explanation of what will happen to their arm along with the threat of dismissal is the only thing that stops them.
Kuffy, when l was a young bloke in the 80's we did a shit load of house frames around Sunbury and Taylors Lakes. Back in the day all the frames were stick frames so we had a guy come in to cut the studs. He was a professional who cut studs 8 hours a day, every day and that's how he used to cut!!!! It was mental.! Have a good one Mae 👍🇦🇺😁
Awesome tips. Very helpful for a beginner like me. Never seen anyone share tips on the 2 jigs that you mentioned - that's a savior. Thanks for sharing.
Just had a "ahaaaa" moment watching this. Been struggling to get clean cuts, and not too keen with doing the small cuts. Thanks Knackers. Love ur work.
Thanks bunches buddy yu have definitely made life easier on this end.,I love making small projects like bird houses plaques and such. You are definitely a great friend to this hobby stay safe healthy and keep on cutting 😊!!
G'day Folks. I love my Mitre Saw! It's over 12 years old....l use it on basically every project that l undertake... and is still cutting like a Demon! The mitre saw is one of those must-have tools that as well as being incredibly useful, it can be extremely dangerous so PLEASE take the time have a look at these tips. You'll be glad you did! Cheers 👍🇦🇺😁
I know, I know, it says "for beginners". But I was curious. My oldest one is thirty years old, Makita. It's a heavy little bugger and rates a permanent roost in the shop. For portable units I picked up a Delta and habba frate sliding. Then I have some two dozen other types of saws tucked about here and there. Plus other cool stuff I've picked up over a lifetime. Nevertheless, I picked up a handy trick - that angle at the bottom of the stop block. I have a habit of wiping and/or blowing the deck clean between cuts so it hasn't been an issue that's called out to me before but no doubt it has to save me some cleaning effort. And your Australian mannerisms are a real hoot to us colonists here on the flip side. 😆 G'day mate!
@@elgringoec Thanks mate....really appreciate the feedback from a bloke who has some experience 👍 Have a good one 👍😁🇦🇺
Why not do tip 3 on tip 7 and put a line on the jig :-)
Although I personally would not do it, it is good for many beginners...
@@thinkr8142 Yeah it's a good idea Peter 👍
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My 93 year old dad is a master carpenter. He thinks you're absolutely hilarious. He wishes all new woodworkers would watch you. Save a lot of ER visits.
Hahahahaha....Hi Brenda....glad your dad likes the vids 😁 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Master Carpenter 🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣 Dude he's just a Carpenter albeit a good one maybe! I'm 65yrs a Carpenter I'll still outdo most......I'm no master! You'll always be learning and never master
@@leprechaun7667 a “Master Carpenter” refers to the level of skill you are at, heck, you are probably a Master as well. Take the title with pride.
You're like the teacher that a kid admired because you make learning fun! First time watcher, I'm hooked👏👏👏!
Thanks Andres!!!!! Really appreciate the comment mate. 👍👍👍👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄
Same
Absolutely accurate assessment!
No Drama
Listen to this guy...IF I had Teachers like this I would of done a lot better in life 😝....So TOP TIP KNACKERS!!!!!!
Just brought a mitre saw and am keen to get woodworking,. This video was easy to follow, warm amd funny, and informative without being patronising. Following! Thanks buddy!
Awesome, thank you H.M! Glad you found it useful and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
G'day Uncle Knacker! I moved to Australia 2 years ago from South Korea and am making career as a carpenter, and I'm learning heaps from your videos! not only carpentry but an aussie accent and a bit of sense of humor of uncle as well😂 what a beautiful educational channel! Keep up good work and appreciate it!
Thanks heaps S.C 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺 Great effort coming from Korea and getting stuck into carpentry....all the best with it mate! I'm sure you'll do really well 👍 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
Struth mate, that’s awesome! 🤣🤣🤣
안영하세요! I am learning Korean by myself at the moment. I hope you enjoy learning here in Australia!
Good on ya mate! 🇰🇷😁🇦🇺
Good luck to you in Australia.
You show that you are deeply conscious of simplicity and clarity, making your explanations idiot-proof but not idiot-oriented. Well done!
👍😁....Cheers Tim! Really appreciate the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺
I have been binge watching videos on mitre saw jigs. They all look so fancy and need many extra tools to create them. Your ideas are simple and exactly what I need. Thank you for the great tutorial
My pleasure Kelly! Glad you found the video useful and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
My bonus tip.
If you are trying to cut a piece which is slightly too wide for your mitre saw, you can effectively increase the cutting width of your saw by placing your piece on top of another to raise it towards the wider part of the blade. For example - my small mitre saw has a 125mm max cut but if I place my piece on top of some 15mm board I can cut 140mm wide pieces comfortably.
👍..Good tip Daz! 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tip.
Thank you.
That is a great tip . Another thing that you can do is lift the front of the piece while the rear-end remains tight against the back fence. It might sound dangerous but I've done it hundreds of times. Just be careful
Yes saw norm do that
I was struggling to visualize what you meant but after watching this vid Uncle Knackers has released a video 13 days ago giving this VERY tip!
Seems you have rubbed off on him. Fullest respect and thanks for the GREAT tip! I get it now :D
This Gents enthusiasm is pleasantly infectious.
Cheers mate....thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
I am getting started in the world of miter saw woodworking but so far you are my favorite presenter. Great videos!
Fantastic! Thanks for that Vikas. Glad you find the videos useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺
You were the first diy guy I watched. Built a shed based on your advice and on your saw horses. Seven years ago. Where did that go. Great video uncle knackers.
Cheers Stephen and thanks for sticking around Soooooo long! Really appreciate the support mate 👍🇦🇺😁
I love the way you've CLEARLY explained everything (and made it funny and memorable). I appreciate the professional quality of this video which I've used in the research for my new miter saw.😃
👍😁...Cheers Diana! Really appreciate the feedback and l'glad that l could help in some way 👍😁🇦🇺
I love your attitude. The accent makes it even more.
Awesome! Cheers for that mate...appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Only just started looking at beginner mitre saw projects, this one came up in the top 3. Since its based on Tips, this is a very essential video for those who are either accident prone, have issues with directions (do not like reading manuals or books) and finally to learn some super simple tips to make your life a lot easier, cheers mate!
No worries at all Andrew! Thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
I'm 65 years young and new to woodworking. I accidently came across this fellow the other week and I keep coming back to his site for woodworking information. He is very serious and injury conscious while at the same time being very comical and educational!
👍😁....Cheers mate! Welcome aboard 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads Thank you, Suscribed, Love your channel!
@@familymanof6169 Thanks mate 👍😁
First decent explanation of what a zero-clearance plate actually does that I’ve seen online.
That's great! Thanks for that Nicholas and for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
@@the_original_skytiger sadly yeah most videos seem to assume you’d already know
It also shows you exactly where the blade is going to cut. On most projects that is more important than a tiny bit of tear out.
Really great tip on the zero-clearance plate - so simple but effective. Really enjoy your delivery too...
I started watching this guy because he talks like an old video game I used to play on the Playstation 2. Ty the Tasmaian Tiger. Now I can't get enough. 👍
I'm a beginner, thanks for the helpful tips. you crack me up!
👍😁..Cheers Mary! Glad you liked the vid 👍😁🇦🇺
I’ve been using my mitre saw for 5 years without knowing any of this! Thank you!
No worries Lori! Glad you found the video useful 👍😁🇦🇺
As a relative newbie to the usage and safety aspects of the mitre saw, I cant thankyou enough for sharing theses invaluable and intuitive tips. Thankyou again...brilliant vid!!
Thanks Doug!...glad you found useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Once again you're a genius. I've been woodworking for years and never had need of a mitre saw other than rough cutting. Started doing finer work and was really disappointed with the accuracy of my new saw. This puts me back on track so I can get on and make the things in my head. Loving the presentation style and a no-nonsense approach. Top work fella.
👍.....Thanks Wes........appreciate the comment mate 😊👍
I got a mitre saw first, and regret not getting a table saw first.
I've been a wood butcher for 18 years or so. Still found this very entertaining. And learned a thing or two.
Thanks. You are appreciated.
Be blessed 🙏🏽and know love ❤
Cheers Jake! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tips Shane. When someone with 20 or 30 years of experience gives tips on their tools of trade, smart people listen! I listened AND took notes 😆
Smart man Jamie 😁.....Thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺😁
Thanks Shane, wish I could return the favour, so if you ever need tips on how to manage an acutely psychotic violent offender, flick me a msg 😁
@@jamishep 😂😂...no worries mate...will do 👍👍
I just bought a mitre saw and am so glad to have found your videos.
Excellent! Good luck with the new Mitre Saw 👍😁🇦🇺
Got my first miter saw this summer and I love it. These tips were invaluable. Thank you!!!
No worries at all mate! Glad you found it useful and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
You are brilliant, thanx so much from your new mate across the pond... I just bought a miter saw that I will receive Saturday and you taught me to use it well right out of the box. I’m building a tiny house.
Awesome! Thanks for watching James and good luck with the Tiny House. I'd love to build one of those. So many fantastic ideas out there 👍😁🇦🇺
That's actually the most useful tips I've ever seen 👍
Thanks Tommy! Really appreciate the comment mate 👍👍
I’m 65 and you just learnt me stuff I never even knew. Brilliant video and well explained. 👌
👍....Really appreciate the comment Andrew 😁 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Once again, your tips are good as gold. I especially love the jigs and hints for safe material handling 👍
I'd like to add one small tip: If you find yourself cutting longer pieces, like fence boards or such, place another support under the far end of your piece, so it won't fall down when the saw is through.
Thanks Andre and good tip too mate 👍👍😁🇦🇺
This video is by far the best tips video I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen quite a few. Thanks so much. I will keep it handy and implement your advice tout de suite.
Cheers Kevin! Glad you liked the vid mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Your since of humor and overall vibration is so high! Thad bit with the red nail polish and calling out all your woodworking buddies by name = 😂😅👏
😂😂....cheers mate 👍🇦🇺😁
I am a beginner woodworker at 71 years old. Your tips are a great aid. Thank you!
Thanks Bob! Glad you found the video useful mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
I just started woodworking this year and have had all these issues. Thank you so much for your help.
No worries Kathy!...glad to help👍😁🇦🇺
I REALLY appreciate this video. I just bought my first compound miter saw. All of these tips are wealth of the right kind of information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks fir watching and for the feedback 👍😁 Good luck with the new saw 👍😁🇦🇺
@DIYForKnuckleheads Thank you! I'm headed for Home Depot tomorrow to buy wood for the fences. I especially liked the advice about preventing tear outs. ..now...where did I put my red fingernail polish?
@@lsieu Good luck with fence....and the nail polish! 😁 👍
Great idea about the fence extension.. wish I had seen this a week ago would have made my project much easier -- well done..
Cheers Todd.....glad you liked it mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Have to say, I've watched a ton of these "tips" videos from all over UA-cam, and this is the first one where I've actually said "wow", "huuh", "cool", "really?!", etc after watching not just one, but multiple one of the tips shown. Great job, and thank you! Looking forward to watching more from this Channel...but first I have a couple of jigs to build!
Thanks Byron! Appreciate the feedback mate....glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺
The 45 degree notch in the stop block: shear genius. Cheers.
Thanks Gordon 👍👍
That was my favorite.
@@diyforknuckleheads how did you make it???🤔🤔🤔🤔
I think woodworking in particular just brings out the genius in people there is something extremely satisfying in seeing other peoples ingenuity coming to the fore
Thanks Michael! Appreciate the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks for this one! My brother-in-law just asked me if I wanted his old Miter Saw! Perfect timing.
Awesome! Great timing Jessie 👍🇦🇺😁
Got a mitre saw for my 50th, this video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks so much, so clear and well explained.
Thanks Simone...glad you found the video useful and congrats on turning 50! 🍾👍😁🇦🇺
I love the Fame on the wall. 'Measure twice, cut once' Great video as always.
Cheers!
Hahahhahha....yeah that frame is a little constant reminder for me Brian 😂 Glad you like the video mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Stumbled over this having just purchased a DeWalt miter saw. So much great information. I live in the USA, but went to high school in Australia. Your accent is a bonus for me. Reminds me of when I was a kid… 50 years ago! Thank you.
👍😁.....Thanks Nicholas! Great to see that you enjoyed your time over here in Oz 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads It was a great 4 years. I did the school certificate and the HSC in Sydney, then worked on cattle and sheep properties for 9 months before heading back to the US for uni. Still keep up with my mates in Sydney. Thanks, again!
@@nicholasrichardson2330 Awesome 👍
I’ve got a 12” dewalt miter saw that’s about 10yrs old and also done thousands of cuts. Still going strong. They’re great machines.
Yeah they're an awesome machine mate 👍👍😁
Just bought a mitre saw, why the hell I haven't till now is crazy. Great tips and a pleasure to view 👍
Well done Joe!...You'll love it mate 👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
Thanks for the good ideas. I did not read through the comments below, but just in case no one suggested it I thought that I would mention the following:
1) You could improve your vee block for holding round dowels by gluing sand paper on the flats inside the vee.
2) When cutting the angle at the bottom corner of the stop block cut it at a compound angle so that the face of the cut is chamfered away from the fence. (I would suggest 60° to a sharp leading edge on the angle cut.) This would direct sawdust away from the fence as you slid the next piece of wood into the stop. It will save you from huffing and puffing as you make successive cuts.
G'day from up here in the Northern Hemisphere.
G'day R.J 👍 Great ideas mate.....l'll have to implement those 👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
This one earned you a follow. Bought my first miter saw today and all of these tips will come in handy. Thank you!
Thanks J.K. and good luck with the Miter Saw 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks mate, I learned a lot from this video. I'll definitely be making myself a zero clearance plate
No worries Max....yeah go for the zero clearance plate mate....makes world of difference! Have a good weekend 👍🇦🇺😁
OMG the zero clearance plate is genius! Thank you so much for all of these tips!
No worries at all Jennifer....glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Great video. FYI, these are called miter saws here in the states as well - the term "chop saw" typically refers to a metal cutting saw with an abrasive wheel. I've never heard anyone here use the two names interchangeably, although I'm sure it happens.
Thanks mate....appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
I only knew it as a chopsaw until I went to purchase my own. While shopping for one, I asked about the pros and cons of the different brands of chop saws. Fortunately, the guy I was talking to was an old woodworker and knew I was talking about a miter saw. Most new, younger woodworkers, I think, only know it as a miter saw.
I'm a beginner on the miter saw & these tips were helpful. You're also entertaining enough to keep it from getting boring.
Cheers Steve! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tips KnackeeEeEEEeersssahhh!
I am especially in love with the dowel and zero-clearance base and back! I have to go and make meself one once I get the shop up and running!
Cheers Isa! Give it a go mate....you'll be glad you did 👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Brilliantly clear explanations ... both verbally and visually.
👍😁...Cheers Ben....really appreciate the comment mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
You bloody beaut mate. Great tips. Thx!
(It’s a “sliver”: Snakes slither but miter saws sliver.)
Hahahahahaha...yeah,.....bit of a faux pas there....Got my "ithers" mixed up with my "ivers" 😂 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
DIYForKnuckleheads 🤣🤣🤣
I’m so excited to find your videos. I’m a widow of going on four years now and am having to do a lot of work on my home I downsized into! Plus I LOVE your sense of humor 😄👏
Thank you very much Jane! Welcome aboard and l hope you can stick around for more vids to come....cheers 👍🇦🇺😁
I’m totally new to woodworking but looking at that dowel jig I wondered if it would be worth making it kind of like the zero clearance plate. I thought I saw ripping on the dowel so could you have a longer jig to rest the dowel in, with a channel cut into it half way along, that goes below the join of the V, to lessen ripping and to hold the dowel piece you just cut?
Would that work or am I missing something?
Na that sounds like it would work John.....good tip 👍🇦🇺😁
excellent illustrations combined with wit and humor. demonstrations very helpful, practical
Thanks Marty! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Tip number 1-1/2: unless you have a good sawdust collecting system, a dust mask!
The fact that you're a fellow aussie, use mm, and are appropriately self-depreciating, (any aussie is), makes this a joy for me to watch! Thanks from Melbourne!
Cheers Daniel.....many thanks from an ex Melbournian 👍😁🇦🇺
Good tips, but I would point out that, when using a stop block, ALWAYS hold the workpiece on the same side as the stop block. If you don't you are creating a pinch point between the blade and the stop block.. Doing this eliminates the need for waiting after every cut because the waste side of the lumber is free to move away from the blade unhindered.
Good point Joseph but sometimes the piece is to close to the blade to safely do that 👍 Thanks for watching mate and for the constructive feedback. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Like he said, If you wait for the brake to kick in and the blade to stop before you lift the saw up its always pushing the piece against the fence. So as long as its not twisted its not going anywhere.
? New to chop saw use, but could you push the piece that is in your left hand against the side of the blade while the teeth are below it to act as an additional brake to stop the blade which would lessen the time before one could lift the stopped blade safely?
@@martvogt7019 Once you pinch the blade, regardless of where the teeth are, it can send pieces flying. The friction against the sides of the blade is what causes the pieces to be thrown, not the teeth.
That little 45° notch tip was brilliant!
Works like a charm Austin 👍👍
Bonus extension fence tip: If you have a spare speed square, you can just use that as the stop block on your extension fence.
Spot on!....thanks mate....great tip 👍😁🇦🇺
A 1cm batten glued you your stop block let’s it sit on your extended fence. Much easier to clamp in place.
@@Dave5843-d9m yeah that's what I do just use one of those quick clamps to clamp the square to it. EDIT: oops meant @OP
I just use the clamp as a stop block...
Thank you! Just got my miter saw and I’m a sponge for safety and fun projects.
Awesome! Glad you found the vid useful and good luck with all your future projects! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Absolutely genius mucka,,,great tips delivered with a great sense of humour,,, thoroughly enjoyed so well done indeed !!... :)
Thanks Andrew....really appreciate the comment mate 👍. Have yourself a great weekend👍🇦🇺😁
I could hardly watch as I was in tears from the very start. 🤣😂You are so funny! Thanks for the good advice. Mrs. D. I. Y.
Thanks, that nail polish excuse helped me out loads. Now if you could just come up with a reason I've got lipstick and high heels in my tool box I'd be in the clear!
😂😂😂.....I'll look into it mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads 😂 thanks.
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Too many secrets ha
I always say the lipstick is for marking where the door catch hits the door frame, when morticing the strike plate. 😂
That's great, thank you for your top tips. There is no substitute for experience, I've learned a lot from you. Would live to see your projects to make for beginners
👍😁....Thanks John 👍🇦🇺
Thank you for putting safety first in your videos! Hearing protection and Glasses are so often neglected in these DIY videos. I loved your jig in tip number seven for holding small pieces near the blade. I have unsuccessfully tried several variants of “holding sticks” and look forward to trying your version.
BTW - Do you have to tune your miter saw to maintain a perfect 90 degree vertical and horizontal cut ie., no bevel and perfectly square?
Thanks for the video! Well done mate!
Thanks John!....appreciate the comment mate. I think l've been lucky with my saw....l've had it for a long time and have never had the need to adjust it for square. Have a good one mate 👍😁🇦🇺
You should have 327M subscribers. Your videos are great. You humor is spot on (makes me laugh). Always find your videos informative as never too stuffy. Cheers mate.
Thanks MO! Really appreciate that mate 😁🇦🇺👍
Top job on this video Uncle Knackers! This is so informative. Love it!
Thanks Katie! Glad you found it useful....appreciate the feedback 👍 Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
I've seen MANY videos on this saw, but YOU are the first one I've seen actually use it! 😉
Thanks Ronin! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the vid mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Loving the channel, this video has helped me decide I need to buy a Mitre - great tip Knackerrrrrrrrrsssss!!
Good stuff Kev!...go out and get one mate..they're awesome 👍🇦🇺😁
what an entertaining and enlightening video. I thought tip 7 was brilliant. This deserves a subscribe. Thanks
Thank you very much Craig! Appreciate the sub mate 👍😁🇦🇺
My number one tip that has kept me in one piece, is never get complacent. I've always respected that the power tool can cause me harm. Never be in a rush, take your time you'll make less mistakes and you'll keep your extremities. This was recently brought home to me when at the hospital, I was chatting to a fella who's fingers had a fight with a circular saw. Needless to say that saw won, hands down. Great content delivered by a cracking personality 👍
Spot on mate! Thanks for those tips.....the circular saw can be a beast if handled carelessly
Thanks for watching and l appreciate the feedback! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
An old carpenter once told me the original term was "shop saw" as these were commonly found in wood working shops rather than out in the field like more portable circular saws. Along the way a lot of people, (including me), just started calling them "chop saws" for some reason.
I've always heard "chop". It makes sense. You're chopping off a section of product.
You had me laughing so much as well as enjoying the tips, especially for the small things. So happy to find your channel and yes not only did I give you a thumbs up but you now have a new subscriber from the USA.🤗
Awesome! Glad you liked the vid and Welcome Aboard!! 👍😁🇦🇺
Again another excellent video for an absolute beginner wood worker as myself. How on earth did you come up with the corner cut on that stop block. Great tip !! :-)
Thanks Jan 👍👍 Glad l could be of assistance mate......the corner cut came from trial and error 😊 Have a good one 👍🇦🇺😁
that 45 degree trick is just priceless , thank you SIR!
Thank you for these great tips. I recently got a saw and am a bit scared when using it, but these tips have been great. (New subscriber!)
Thanks Suzie!....glad to help👍 Thanks for watching and for the Sub!.....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Being scared of a powered saw means you're much more intelligent than some of the guys I've worked with.
great, just found this channel and now my work productivity is out the window and I'll be trying to think of all sorts of projects to make all day long!
Great content!
Thanks Trevor! Great to have you on board mate and l hope you can stick around for many more to come 👍😁🇦🇺
I'm from the US and I call it a mitre saw!
Yeah l've heard you guys use both terms so l thought l'd better Chop Saw in.....people can be pretty picky on UA-cam 😂
But you spell it mitre not miter? Are you really from the US! Or is your spell checker set to UK English 😁
excellent mate. 20 years using a chop saw and never knew about half of these tips.
Thanks Mohammed Appreciate the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Ohhh, a removable zero clearance plate by setting on. Never heard this one b4
Yep 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁👍🇦🇺
I’m so glad I have found you.
Welcome aboard Elizabeth 👍😁 Great to have you here 👍😁🇦🇺
When they bring their hand across the saw, it’s called a cross cut, LOL 😆.
LOL, also known as amputate!
This was great. My miter saw is a favorite tool of mine. You just uncomplicated several things. Thank you!
My pleasure Keasha 👍 Glad you found the video useful and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
I've lost count of the number of people I have threatened with instant dismissal from work (building roof trusses) because they are crossing their arms up as demonstrated in tip No. 2. They won't lose a thumb or a tip of a finger, they'll lose half their bloody arm! They insist on using their dominant hand to control the saw and pull the trigger. An explanation of what will happen to their arm along with the threat of dismissal is the only thing that stops them.
Kuffy, when l was a young bloke in the 80's we did a shit load of house frames around Sunbury and Taylors Lakes. Back in the day all the frames were stick frames so we had a guy come in to cut the studs. He was a professional who cut studs 8 hours a day, every day and that's how he used to cut!!!! It was mental.! Have a good one Mae 👍🇦🇺😁
Most likely they are left-handed. I find myself doing it sometimes. The left-hander's struggle is real ya'll!
@@Jaji813 Being a left-hander Janette l know what you're talking about 👍
Awesome tips. Very helpful for a beginner like me. Never seen anyone share tips on the 2 jigs that you mentioned - that's a savior. Thanks for sharing.
No worries Mani 👍 Glad you liked the tips and thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
There is so much common sense problem solving in home improvement. Im constantly say,"duh?" to myself.
Yup have one of those miters..
Self learned…
Whao what great info you give…
FANTASTIC
Glad you found it useful Richard and thanks for the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Excellent video - simple but important tips well worth knowing. Thanks a lot and keep 'em coming!
Cheers mate! Appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
You've become my go-to channel for all things woodworking - great job as always !
👍😁....Thanks Andrew.....appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Sure, & that's no problem. As we say in Ireland, Slan agus beannacht (bye & blessings) 😁
Just picked one up lastnight and this literally answered every question I had on it 🍻 cheers
Awesome Good luck with it Ben 👍🇦🇺😁
Outstanding video, I really enjoyed your humor and safety protocol .. Thanks again, Wade Out.
No worries at all mate! Glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Just had a "ahaaaa" moment watching this. Been struggling to get clean cuts, and not too keen with doing the small cuts. Thanks Knackers. Love ur work.
No worries at all Chris! Thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks bunches buddy yu have definitely made life easier on this end.,I love making small projects like bird houses plaques and such. You are definitely a great friend to this hobby stay safe healthy and keep on cutting 😊!!
👍😁...Thanks Jeff....appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Excellent advice mate and the dad jokes are epic, keep em coming 👍
Cheers mate! Glad you liked the video and thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you. Your tips for this rookie earned you a new subscriber.
👍 Awesome! Thanks for the sub!......much appreciated. Hope you can stick around for more 😊
That 45 degree cut in the stop block is a great idea. Thanks for all the ideas!
No worries AJ! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄
These are such good tips for a newbie like me. Thank you for all the safety tips. This machine always felt intimidating
Glad it was helpful Andrew! Watch those fingers mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺