My Top 7 Miter Saw Tips for Beginners.

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  • My Top 7 Mitre Saw Basics for Beginners. Having a Mitre Saw in your workshop is one of those ‘must-have’ tools. For me, l use the mitre saw on practically every woodworking project l undertake. Having said that, it can also be one of the most dangerous tools in the shop so it must be given the respect it deserves.
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  • @diyforknuckleheads
    @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +153

    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 👍🇦🇺😁

    • @elgringoec
      @elgringoec 4 роки тому +5

      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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +5

      @@elgringoec Thanks mate....really appreciate the feedback from a bloke who has some experience 👍 Have a good one 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @thinkr8142
      @thinkr8142 4 роки тому

      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...

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +1

      @@thinkr8142 Yeah it's a good idea Peter 👍

    • @bviljoen980
      @bviljoen980 3 роки тому +1

      Qàaà

  • @brendastorm1111
    @brendastorm1111 3 роки тому +82

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +4

      Hahahahaha....Hi Brenda....glad your dad likes the vids 😁 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @leprechaun7667
      @leprechaun7667 Рік тому +3

      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

    • @applejacks8160
      @applejacks8160 4 місяці тому +1

      @@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.

  • @Daz555Daz
    @Daz555Daz 3 роки тому +60

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +8

      👍..Good tip Daz! 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @markp8295
      @markp8295 2 роки тому +4

      Great tip.
      Thank you.

    • @n40tom
      @n40tom Рік тому

      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

    • @chipperkeithmgb
      @chipperkeithmgb 5 місяців тому

      Yes saw norm do that

    • @Jizzlewobbwtfcus
      @Jizzlewobbwtfcus Місяць тому

      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

  • @andresarroyo6596
    @andresarroyo6596 3 роки тому +159

    You're like the teacher that a kid admired because you make learning fun! First time watcher, I'm hooked👏👏👏!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +7

      Thanks Andres!!!!! Really appreciate the comment mate. 👍👍👍👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

    • @debster1073
      @debster1073 3 роки тому +3

      Same

    • @jonniringodingo
      @jonniringodingo 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely accurate assessment!

    • @rasheshshah6810
      @rasheshshah6810 3 роки тому +1

      No Drama

    • @Mouse6677
      @Mouse6677 2 роки тому +3

      Listen to this guy...IF I had Teachers like this I would of done a lot better in life 😝....So TOP TIP KNACKERS!!!!!!

  • @wild_away
    @wild_away 4 роки тому +19

    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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +2

      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 👍🇦🇺😁

    • @JillofAllTrades2
      @JillofAllTrades2 4 роки тому +1

      Struth mate, that’s awesome! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @katlescraftpatch9605
      @katlescraftpatch9605 4 роки тому +1

      안영하세요! I am learning Korean by myself at the moment. I hope you enjoy learning here in Australia!

    • @IsaKocoglu
      @IsaKocoglu 4 роки тому +1

      Good on ya mate! 🇰🇷😁🇦🇺

    • @David_P132
      @David_P132 4 роки тому +1

      Good luck to you in Australia.

  • @jeffphillipssr4239
    @jeffphillipssr4239 Рік тому +392

    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!

  • @dianahardy5922
    @dianahardy5922 3 роки тому +29

    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.😃

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +1

      👍😁...Cheers Diana! Really appreciate the feedback and l'glad that l could help in some way 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @andrewpeterson7633
    @andrewpeterson7633 2 роки тому +8

    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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      No worries at all Andrew! Thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @andrebartels1690
    @andrebartels1690 3 роки тому +15

    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.

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong 4 роки тому +14

    Got my first miter saw this summer and I love it. These tips were invaluable. Thank you!!!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +1

      No worries at all mate! Glad you found it useful and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @timpenner7858
    @timpenner7858 3 роки тому +4

    You show that you are deeply conscious of simplicity and clarity, making your explanations idiot-proof but not idiot-oriented. Well done!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      👍😁....Cheers Tim! Really appreciate the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @stephenquirke9466
    @stephenquirke9466 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Cheers Stephen and thanks for sticking around Soooooo long! Really appreciate the support mate 👍🇦🇺😁

  • @lorinewton1
    @lorinewton1 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve been using my mitre saw for 5 years without knowing any of this! Thank you!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      No worries Lori! Glad you found the video useful 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @jamishep
    @jamishep 4 роки тому +4

    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 😆

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      Smart man Jamie 😁.....Thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺😁

    • @jamishep
      @jamishep 3 роки тому +1

      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 😁

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      @@jamishep 😂😂...no worries mate...will do 👍👍

  • @thebasement7620
    @thebasement7620 3 роки тому +11

    Great idea about the fence extension.. wish I had seen this a week ago would have made my project much easier -- well done..

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Cheers Todd.....glad you liked it mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @jakedominguez-street
    @jakedominguez-street 3 роки тому +1

    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 ❤

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Cheers Jake! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @the_teknomads
    @the_teknomads 9 місяців тому +3

    This Gents enthusiasm is pleasantly infectious.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  9 місяців тому

      Cheers mate....thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺🎄

  • @GardenKatt
    @GardenKatt 4 роки тому +3

    I just started woodworking this year and have had all these issues. Thank you so much for your help.

  • @XAnonymousGuyX1
    @XAnonymousGuyX1 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @terryroberts5221
    @terryroberts5221 4 роки тому +2

    I've had a mitre saw for 5 yrs now and thought I knew it all! How wrong I was. Great tip regarding 45 degree angle on stop block and zero clearance plate, will defo make these tomorrow. Keep up the good work! Cheers from London, England.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      Thanks Terry....glad you found useful in the vid. Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @tommyopdahl4604
    @tommyopdahl4604 3 роки тому +4

    That's actually the most useful tips I've ever seen 👍

  • @sagittariusa2283
    @sagittariusa2283 3 роки тому +1

    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 👍

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      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 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @gwarlow
    @gwarlow 4 роки тому +25

    The 45 degree notch in the stop block: shear genius. Cheers.

  • @simonefuller421
    @simonefuller421 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Thanks Simone...glad you found the video useful and congrats on turning 50! 🍾👍😁🇦🇺

  • @G_Threepwood
    @G_Threepwood 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks mate, I learned a lot from this video. I'll definitely be making myself a zero clearance plate

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      No worries Max....yeah go for the zero clearance plate mate....makes world of difference! Have a good weekend 👍🇦🇺😁

  • @f.demascio1857
    @f.demascio1857 2 роки тому +2

    I love your attitude. The accent makes it even more.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Cheers for that mate...appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @JillofAllTrades2
    @JillofAllTrades2 4 роки тому +8

    You bloody beaut mate. Great tips. Thx!
    (It’s a “sliver”: Snakes slither but miter saws sliver.)

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +4

      Hahahahahaha...yeah,.....bit of a faux pas there....Got my "ithers" mixed up with my "ivers" 😂 Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁

    • @JillofAllTrades2
      @JillofAllTrades2 4 роки тому

      DIYForKnuckleheads 🤣🤣🤣

  • @wesman6445
    @wesman6445 3 роки тому

    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. 👍

  • @PMA85H
    @PMA85H 4 роки тому +15

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +3

      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 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @budtox5144
      @budtox5144 2 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @martvogt7019
      @martvogt7019 2 роки тому +1

      ? 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?

    • @pearljam_1
      @pearljam_1 10 місяців тому

      ​@@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.

  • @bobketteringham4779
    @bobketteringham4779 4 місяці тому

    I am a beginner woodworker at 71 years old. Your tips are a great aid. Thank you!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 місяці тому

      Thanks Bob! Glad you found the video useful mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @dagored4077
    @dagored4077 4 роки тому +3

    I love the Fame on the wall. 'Measure twice, cut once' Great video as always.
    Cheers!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +1

      Hahahhahha....yeah that frame is a little constant reminder for me Brian 😂 Glad you like the video mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @rladublin1
    @rladublin1 10 місяців тому

    I just bought a mitre saw and am so glad to have found your videos.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  10 місяців тому

      Excellent! Good luck with the new Mitre Saw 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @AllThingsMech
    @AllThingsMech Рік тому +5

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate....appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @davejohnson5278
      @davejohnson5278 9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @guttermancan
    @guttermancan 4 роки тому +2

    great tips, twenty years using my chop saws out on sites and wish i saw this video before i started.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      Many thanks for the feedback Bernard👍👍 Glad you found it useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @rabie4x4
    @rabie4x4 4 роки тому +6

    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.

    • @markbrowning4334
      @markbrowning4334 3 роки тому +1

      I've always heard "chop". It makes sense. You're chopping off a section of product.

  • @heyjoe56
    @heyjoe56 3 роки тому +1

    Just bought a mitre saw, why the hell I haven't till now is crazy. Great tips and a pleasure to view 👍

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Well done Joe!...You'll love it mate 👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @JuiceBanger1
    @JuiceBanger1 4 роки тому +15

    Ohhh, a removable zero clearance plate by setting on. Never heard this one b4

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +2

      Yep 👍👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁👍🇦🇺

  • @stevebouck4910
    @stevebouck4910 2 роки тому

    I'm a beginner on the miter saw & these tips were helpful. You're also entertaining enough to keep it from getting boring.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      Cheers Steve! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @katlescraftpatch9605
    @katlescraftpatch9605 4 роки тому +6

    Top job on this video Uncle Knackers! This is so informative. Love it!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      Thanks Katie! Glad you found it useful....appreciate the feedback 👍 Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @danielwoolfe1135
    @danielwoolfe1135 3 роки тому

    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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Cheers Daniel.....many thanks from an ex Melbournian 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @andrewrice2820
    @andrewrice2820 4 роки тому +21

    Absolutely genius mucka,,,great tips delivered with a great sense of humour,,, thoroughly enjoyed so well done indeed !!... :)

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Andrew....really appreciate the comment mate 👍. Have yourself a great weekend👍🇦🇺😁

  • @marykunka2602
    @marykunka2602 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this! Hubby gave me his old mitre saw so I can make plank signs. Wanted to figure out a jig and there it was on this video! Gonna have soooo much fun with my new toy!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Awesome!! Glad l could of assistance Mary and good luck with the saw and those plank signs 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @Sparkykab
    @Sparkykab 4 роки тому +3

    Loving the channel, this video has helped me decide I need to buy a Mitre - great tip Knackerrrrrrrrrsssss!!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +1

      Good stuff Kev!...go out and get one mate..they're awesome 👍🇦🇺😁

  • @ahmetalizebrs
    @ahmetalizebrs 3 роки тому

    that 45 degree trick is just priceless , thank you SIR!

  • @DanielinLaTuna
    @DanielinLaTuna 3 роки тому +30

    Tip number 1-1/2: unless you have a good sawdust collecting system, a dust mask!

  • @jodumbletonindependentscen9107
    @jodumbletonindependentscen9107 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos! As a beginner woodworker and currently obsessed with my mitre saw, your tips are fantastic! Off to make myself a zero tolerance fence now to stop the dreaded tear out. Thank you!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +2

      No worries at all Jo!....Glad l could be of some assistance....thanks for watching and good luck with the Zero Clearance Plate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @suziemack7269
    @suziemack7269 4 роки тому +3

    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!)

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      Thanks Suzie!....glad to help👍 Thanks for watching and for the Sub!.....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @someguyontheinternet-
      @someguyontheinternet- 3 роки тому

      Being scared of a powered saw means you're much more intelligent than some of the guys I've worked with.

  • @Jkcreswell
    @Jkcreswell 2 роки тому

    OMG the zero clearance plate is genius! Thank you so much for all of these tips!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      No worries at all Jennifer....glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @DadcraftColorado
    @DadcraftColorado 4 роки тому +3

    I'm from the US and I call it a mitre saw!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      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 😂

    • @emceeboogieboots1608
      @emceeboogieboots1608 4 роки тому +1

      But you spell it mitre not miter? Are you really from the US! Or is your spell checker set to UK English 😁

  • @joemiller8029
    @joemiller8029 3 місяці тому

    Love your humor and tips. Thanks so much!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 місяці тому

      Cheers Joe! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @johnbiggscr
    @johnbiggscr 3 роки тому +3

    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?

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +1

      Na that sounds like it would work John.....good tip 👍🇦🇺😁

  • @nicholasrichardson2330
    @nicholasrichardson2330 5 місяців тому

    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
      @diyforknuckleheads  5 місяців тому

      👍😁.....Thanks Nicholas! Great to see that you enjoyed your time over here in Oz 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

    • @nicholasrichardson2330
      @nicholasrichardson2330 5 місяців тому

      @@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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  5 місяців тому

      @@nicholasrichardson2330 Awesome 👍

  • @nigeldavies8900
    @nigeldavies8900 4 роки тому

    Been woodworking for a few years and that idea for a zero clearance is brilliant. Enjoyed the video and so good to see Aussie content.

  • @KevinPeffley
    @KevinPeffley 2 місяці тому

    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
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 місяці тому +1

      Cheers Kevin! Glad you liked the vid mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @cricklicklers9382
    @cricklicklers9382 Рік тому

    Thank you! Just got my miter saw and I’m a sponge for safety and fun projects.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  Рік тому

      Awesome! Glad you found the vid useful and good luck with all your future projects! Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @krishanramsammy4349
    @krishanramsammy4349 7 місяців тому

    Thank u sir 🙏🏽ur knowledge is greatly appreciated...wished my dad was like u altho he's a joiner and carpenter he never teaches me anything or even try 😢 then he be angry at me for not knowing 😢😢😢all ik is from watching ur channel and some other guys i really have learnt alot from u☺️ may u continue to be blessed in every way possible 🙏🏽❤️

  • @kuffyswoodwork
    @kuffyswoodwork 4 роки тому +10

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +3

      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 👍🇦🇺😁

    • @Jaji813
      @Jaji813 4 роки тому +1

      Most likely they are left-handed. I find myself doing it sometimes. The left-hander's struggle is real ya'll!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +2

      @@Jaji813 Being a left-hander Janette l know what you're talking about 👍

  • @jenahammond111
    @jenahammond111 2 роки тому

    Husband bought me a collapsible stand for my Dewalt mitre saw. Makes moving it so easy!

  • @citizenmilitia1
    @citizenmilitia1 2 роки тому +1

    These are such good tips for a newbie like me. Thank you for all the safety tips. This machine always felt intimidating

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful Andrew! Watch those fingers mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @keashaann
    @keashaann 2 роки тому

    This was great. My miter saw is a favorite tool of mine. You just uncomplicated several things. Thank you!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure Keasha 👍 Glad you found the video useful and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @jameshalleron7484
    @jameshalleron7484 4 роки тому +1

    Love your small piece holder and stop block ideas. Due to my lack of space, I would combine the small piece holder with the dowel holder. Great zero clearance idea as well. Thankyou, Jim H.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      Cheers Jim and great idea 👍 Have a good one mate 😁🇦🇺👍

  • @janeannmeyer
    @janeannmeyer 2 роки тому

    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 😄👏

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much Jane! Welcome aboard and l hope you can stick around for more vids to come....cheers 👍🇦🇺😁

  • @Kunfucious577
    @Kunfucious577 3 роки тому +3

    There is so much common sense problem solving in home improvement. Im constantly say,"duh?" to myself.

  • @peternewman7940
    @peternewman7940 2 роки тому

    Sound advice and excellent safety. Saws don't take hostages.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      👍😁....Very true Peter....thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @richardritter6025
    @richardritter6025 3 місяці тому

    Yup have one of those miters..
    Self learned…
    Whao what great info you give…
    FANTASTIC

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 місяці тому

      Glad you found it useful Richard and thanks for the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @Cragun.
    @Cragun. 3 роки тому

    That 45 degree cut in the stop block is a great idea. Thanks for all the ideas!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      No worries AJ! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄

  • @LeeVitout
    @LeeVitout 2 роки тому

    Thank you, I just bought my first Miter saw and this has saved me a lot of question asking and Google searching, especially loved the 45° cut off advice for the bottom of the stop block. Hoping to build a large shed/workshop for the back garden, so the tip on extending the fence for longer cuts was greatly appreciated too.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      My pleasure mate! Glad you found the video useful 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @davidmccord8966
    @davidmccord8966 4 роки тому +1

    Holy cow! I have been trying to figure out how to do a stop block on my pawn shop find chop saw and you solved that for me. thank you sir.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      No worries at all David 👍 Glad l could help mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @AlphaTroniks
      @AlphaTroniks 3 роки тому

      Hello 👋

  • @chriswilliams5498
    @chriswilliams5498 Рік тому

    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.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  Рік тому

      No worries at all Chris! Thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @bryongrove418
    @bryongrove418 2 роки тому

    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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      Thanks Byron! Appreciate the feedback mate....glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @JonMaynard
    @JonMaynard 3 роки тому

    The little cut out on the bottom corner of the stop block is genius!

  • @antoniowade3318
    @antoniowade3318 Рік тому

    Outstanding video, I really enjoyed your humor and safety protocol .. Thanks again, Wade Out.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  Рік тому

      No worries at all mate! Glad you found it useful and thanks for taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @bwielgus
    @bwielgus 3 роки тому

    Brilliantly clear explanations ... both verbally and visually.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      👍😁...Cheers Ben....really appreciate the comment mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @justicekragiel
    @justicekragiel 2 роки тому

    This one earned you a follow. Bought my first miter saw today and all of these tips will come in handy. Thank you!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks J.K. and good luck with the Miter Saw 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @joy9073
    @joy9073 5 місяців тому

    Very useful tips, thank you. I'll definitely make the 0 clearance throat amd the jig to hols smaller pieces of wood down. ❤

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Joy! Glad you found it useful. Make sure you check out my latest Mitre Saw vid which has some more very handy tips. Here's the link 👍😁 ua-cam.com/video/O330td0ZY6s/v-deo.html

  • @bengartner2850
    @bengartner2850 3 роки тому

    Just picked one up lastnight and this literally answered every question I had on it 🍻 cheers

  • @SW-zx3op
    @SW-zx3op 2 роки тому +2

    Mate, your videos are brilliant - you've really inspired me to get back into working on woodwork projects. Keep up the awesome work!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +3

      👍😁...Thank you so much for that SW! Glad you find the vids useful mate and l appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @LauraLea40
    @LauraLea40 3 роки тому

    Awesome info. Just got a new miter saw and this helped me learn a lot. THANKS!!!

  • @johnchisholm7350
    @johnchisholm7350 4 роки тому

    You would be the biggest knucklehead ever! You covered everything I needed to know, except, the correct and safest way to cut on the compound saw! Thanks,great video, John from Oz

  • @amadri1221
    @amadri1221 4 роки тому +2

    Great tips!! Thanks for being clear with your explanations.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому +1

      No worries Amadri! Thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺😁

  • @emmkaa2099
    @emmkaa2099 2 роки тому

    LOL, I stopped what I was doing to make that "push a tiny piece of wood" jig you made. Thank you so much!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +1

      👍😁...Well done Emm....glad you liked it and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1
    @DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Just got a mitre saw today and your tips are very helpful. 😊

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +1

      My pleasure Debbie! Good luck with the saw....you'll love it 👍🇦🇺😁

    • @DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1
      @DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1 2 роки тому

      @@diyforknuckleheads I’m so excited! I’m building a shed mainly from windows, then a dog house for the dog that is not ours but adopted us, then a bed platform….all practice for building my future tiny home ☺️ I’m addicted to building. Thanks again! I know all of your videos will help this knucklehead!

  • @terryrobinson3016
    @terryrobinson3016 4 роки тому +2

    Great tips cheers for that uncle knackers. 👍👍👍

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  4 роки тому

      No worries Terry! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @richsmart321
    @richsmart321 4 роки тому

    loved the 45 degree cut on the bottom of the stop block suggestion. Still learning things at my age...!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Good stuff Richard and thanks for watching 🇦🇺👍👍

  • @EasyRico99
    @EasyRico99 3 роки тому

    Thank you. Your tips for this rookie earned you a new subscriber.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      👍 Awesome! Thanks for the sub!......much appreciated. Hope you can stick around for more 😊

  • @aquatarkus2022
    @aquatarkus2022 Рік тому

    Back for a second viewing. The jigs are a great help!

  • @Dallas_the_III
    @Dallas_the_III 2 роки тому

    Love the zero clearance idea! Great stuff

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      👍😁....Cheers Dallas! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 3 роки тому +1

    Dude, at 1st I was going to make a snarky remark but these are awesome! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! for emphasizing protection gear! Never thought about nail polish but I keep lipstick in my tool box all the time. Love love love the fence extension, zero clearance "insert", & the dowelling holder. Great ideas, even for a dude "down under". BA HA HA HA HA! Great job

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +1

      Hahahahahaha.....thanks Guy. 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark 3 роки тому

    I have a mitre saw and thought I knew a lot, you’ve just increased my knowledge. Cheers mate

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      My pleasure Mark....glad it was helpful mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @alesizzz1
    @alesizzz1 5 місяців тому

    Always enjoyable to watch your videos. Well done

  • @BeckyAlter
    @BeckyAlter 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Thank you for the extension fence. I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to do that. Easy peasy!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +1

      G'day Becky....glad you found the video useful and thanks for taking the time to watch! 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @michaelm748
    @michaelm748 Рік тому

    I thought I'd check this one out and found 6 and 7,,, brilliant ! As for dowels, I use a Japanese hand saw. Neat and tidy. 😀

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  Рік тому

      👍😁....Thanks Michael and yeah.....the Japanese Hand Saw works really well 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @anthonypaynter828
    @anthonypaynter828 2 роки тому

    Very useful tips, especially the zero tolerance fence. Thanks very much.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful Anthony! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺

    • @anthonypaynter828
      @anthonypaynter828 2 роки тому

      @@diyforknuckleheads Any ideas how to make a jig so I can cut a length of Ash that’s 30mm wide x 65mm x 300mm. I need to halve it lengthways down the 30mm part. So it’s only 15mm less the width of the blade.

    • @anthonypaynter828
      @anthonypaynter828 2 роки тому

      I haven’t got a table saw!

  • @tfwoodcraft
    @tfwoodcraft 2 роки тому

    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!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Trevor! Great to have you on board mate and l hope you can stick around for many more to come 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @gotaigo
    @gotaigo 3 роки тому

    I just bought my first mitre saw. Thanks for these brilliant tips! I’ll start with the zero clearance or whatever u called it for cleaner cuts. Thank you!

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      No worries Gotaigo! Good luck with your new saw and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @kathhobson5768
    @kathhobson5768 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video, it gave me the confidence to not only go out and buy a mitre saw, which I’d been wanting for over 2 years, but to actually turn it on and use it. I’m still a little scared of it, which is probably a good thing, but it is an awesome piece of equipment to use..

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      👍👍....Well done Kath! Glad l could help with your decision and good luck with the saw 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @pas0003
    @pas0003 Рік тому

    I just bought my mitre saw yesterday. Getting ready to build a workbench from one of your videos. These tips are fantastic! The extension fence for consistently sized, larger pieces is amazing!! As are all of your other tips to be honest! Thanks!
    One thing that I'm a bit confused about is that some tools like circular saws state that they should be spun up before cutting, then taken out of the material, before being turned off, whereas it seems different for mitre saws?

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  Рік тому

      Thanks mate....glad you found the video useful. The motor should be fully spinning before you enter the wood and l like to wait till the blade stops spinning before I remove it from the cut....mainly for safety reasons 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @elizabethmims568
    @elizabethmims568 3 роки тому +1

    I’m so glad I have found you.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому

      Welcome aboard Elizabeth 👍😁 Great to have you here 👍😁🇦🇺

  • @Shybairnsgetnowt1
    @Shybairnsgetnowt1 3 роки тому

    I’m just getting into woodworking and have been in two minds about buying a miter saw, however after watching this straightforward and entertaining video I’m now heading off to my nearest DIY supply store (AKA Amazon!) to order one. Thanks very much and I’ve subscribed so I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

    • @diyforknuckleheads
      @diyforknuckleheads  3 роки тому +1

      👍....Awesome! Thanks for watching and for the Sub Paul! Hope you can stick around for more to come and good luck with the saw 👍👍😁🇦🇺

  • @johnrichardson4583
    @johnrichardson4583 6 місяців тому

    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