I got a pair for Christmas as an alternative to big headphones. There was a problem with the unit and ISOtunes replaced them immediately without any grief. Stumpy is right, use them to listen to a game, book or radio while you work and they are on when you use a tool.
@@Bob-yq5jr - Mine work fine. Why not contact them about it? I think you'll find it's better to get a real solution instead of posting your complaint online, potentially damaging a very good company. Just my point of view...
Hi Robert - We actually have updated the Bluetooth connectivity issue with our PROs. Please reach out to our support team at support@isotunesaudio.com!
I removed an off cut while the blade was still turning, my left thumb is now three quarters of an inch shorter. I hope everyone reading this takes note of Stumpy’s advice, safe sawing everyone.👍🥃🏴
I've been cutting on a table saw for 60 years and it never gets old listening to good safety advice. Only by the grace of God do I still have all my fingers. 2 weeks ago, I had a rip cut to make on a piece that was less than an inch wide. I started the cut and when my fingers got about 5 inches from the blade, I pulled back with a slight cold sweat at my forehead. I couldn't believe what I was about to do. I then went over to my scrap plywood pile and retrieved a small piece of 1/4" ply. In five minutes, I had cut out my first bush stick and finished that cut I was about to run my fingers through. Since then, I always make all cuts with that scrap wood that is less than about 8 inches wide. Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Lol seriously! Get a legal form made up for them to sign after watching it stating they listened to the safety tips. That way if it is on camera and shows them not following the tips and rules for safety then it won’t be held on your company in court. Glad I did! Saved my business which is my family, my kids, my home, my money, my bills, food, car and it is my whole life! They were trying to take it all.
At 11:00 you say to ask yourself four questions. I’d add a fifth: “am I frustrated?” It may sound silly but being in a bad frame of mind will easily make you not focused and inclined to do poor, quick work.
That's a good one. I nearly cut off my fingertip while being in anger and deburred a workpiece. Quite close call - took a month or so until the part of the finger was fully regrown...
Another tip I would like to add: Before the cut, paint a visual picture in your head of how the entire cut will be performed. If you can't think the whole thing through, you might be having to make a last second adjustment which can cause the unpredicted accident.
Excellent video!!!!! As a retired "shop teacher" of 33 years, I will tell everyone this young man is spot on! My reviews came as a result of teaching and reinforcing each semester. I highly recommend you put this link on your calendar and watch at least once every year! I certainly will...
I’ve got about 15 years of woodworking experience and I still watch your excellent safety and tip videos. Thank you! One safety tip you might want to share. Newbies and hobby woodworkers may not have a full size or cabinet saw, merely a compact or job-site saw. My first was the excellent DeWalt compact saw.I retired it recently and ponied up considerable cash for a SawStop contractor saw. I just LOVE it! Here’s the tip: when possible I don’t stand behind the piece I’m cutting - I almost always move out of the danger path. Very often I walk around and stand on the side of the saw behind the fence and push the wood through the blade. This works best if I am using a hand to push the wood through the cut. I’ve never tried it with a push block and I’m not sure that’s a good idea anyway. But this works well with my hand (of course the wood has to be wide enough to not pose a danger) and with my Grripper.
I paused this video at 2:20 and went to my workshop to put the blade guard back. I have a ton of respect for power tools, but sometimes its about understanding why certain features are the way they are. Thanks Stumpy Nubs.
Hey James, as a novice to the table saw, I really appreciate the safety instructions you have provided in this video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to product this excellent tutorial on the important, but many times taken for granted, safety issues concerning the use of a table saw.
EXCELLENT! I showed this to my young man of a son who needed to watch this. It's very informational, to the point, and 1000% accurate. It's been 15 or 20 years since I've touched a table saw and I felt like I needed a refresher to safety on a table saw.
If you are just starting out using a table saw, these videos should be a must watch! As a new table saw owner myself, the safety advice and practical skills presented here have given me the confidence to use my saw safely, and with some degree of confidence! Now to the shop the practice! I came back to this video after watching all 5 in the series to write this.
How do these videos only have 3-400.000 views. I just bought a table saw, and these videose are a fantastic guide to getting started safely. Thanks for creating them! I will print out the 4 things to remember before cutting, and put them next to my saw.
Another safety tip is to position your body out of the line of fire in case of kickback, even with guard and riving knife in place. I've had one kickback in 20 years..a tiny 8"x1"x1/2" piece of wood. Hit my abdomen side, hurt like hell, big bruise and still have the scar. Also, don't "fear" your table saw; you're more likely to be tense, anxious and/or rush a cut when using it. We don't think as clearly or rationally when anxious, so more chance of error. Rather, treat it with healthy awe and serious respect. Take your time, mindfully. I never use hearing protection with the table saw though. Maybe i should?? I never seem to use it for more than a minute or three at a time, it runs sooo smooth and seems no louder than our domestic vacuum cleaner! The worst noise offenders in my shop are angle grinders and the thicknesser..always use protection with them! As for the blade guard..l, like so many never use one. BUT.. I NEVER make a cut without a traditional push stick in my left hand, and a push block in my right hand, unless using a sled or ripping larger sheets of plywood where my hand is at least a foot away from the blade. I don't ALWAYS use the pushstick in my left hand; it's there "just in case", and by holding it as i cut, I can't thoughtlessly reach toward the blade (to move an offcut or guide the wood) with my hand. Brilliant video as always. Thanks : )
I would add adequate lighting. If you can't effectively see what your doing then your opening yourself to problems. I know too many guys who work in their 2 car garage with a 60w bulb as their main source of light.
I totally agree. I used to do the same thing in my garage with a 100w LED "daylight" bulb until I noticed that I had a hard time seeing my sawblade kerf. I just added some new 4000 lumen shop lights (from a place that has sponsored James, rhymes with "dockler") - it's nice to be able to see what I'm actually doing.
I upgraded all my florescent tubes to LED. Huge difference! Plus no flicker/low light when it's cold!! I still use LED spots at the machines for extra lighting too. I've found you can never have enough.
After watching many youtube videos made by various woodworkers, I have decided you are one of the best if not the best. Great videos, very well made, you speak very well and are easy to understand. Your videos are informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
45 years wood working , distracted for just a second , 1/4" x 1/4" dado right through tip of middle finger of left hand . Painful reminder ; listen to Stumpy . I'll be watching the whole series , with my sons .
Good advice. I'm fairly new to woodworking and always do a dry run (no power) of a cut on all of my tools. I've found a few times where I would have been in a bad place
I am new to power tools (table saw) and do this exact thing, too. In fact, I try and picture the entire start-to-finish in my head. That way, I can visualize a potential problem, which usually come right near the end of a cut.
Thank you! I just received my new table saw, got it installed in the cabinet I built, and got it ready for use; but, I’ve been watching accident videos and now I can’t make myself turn it on! So I’m going to watch all these videos.
Excellent video !! I have been woodworking as a hobbyist for almost 50 years, I learned table saw safety in high school wood shop class, other than a minor kickback incident, I have never had an accident with my table saw. This video is a MUST SEE for ALL table saw users regardless of experience. Thanks for putting out this video !!
Most comprehensive video on Safety and the one that made me subscribe... You are as thorough as you are Professional and don't leave important details out, except... never raising the blade more than one carbide tooth above the top of the cut piece. Please don't quote me, maybe I didn't see it or was distracted (I'm already breaking one of the safety rules, but If I'm wrong, my apologies) and most importantly, your presentation and key points were just what I was looking for. Thanks for the tip on the bluetooth, glasses, hearing protection gear! My mother says "Stupidity is a human disease that only gets cured with a few drops of common sense and a few years of reflection"
I've recently inherited my first table saw, a Craftsman from the 1950's. All the safety videos I've watched say "don't use without a riving knife," but you're the first I've seen to offer a solution to a saw without a riving knife. Thank you!
These are all great safety topics. I'd add emphasis for the hearing topic. Hearing loss is a slow and insidious danger. The problem is, hearing doesn't come back. As you damage your hearing, it just gets progressively worse and worse. The little one or two times (over and over) are not big deal that one time, but pretty soon you'll be saying "what?" a lot more than you expect. Get whatever hearing protection that you'll consistently use and use it, all the time.
Go kart, dirt bike, chainsaws, shooting sports and electric guitars... what did you say again? My hearing loss isn’t all that bad but the tinnitus sucks.
I spend a few pounds on extra ear defenders. I have one pair on a hook by the power switch of all my machines, effectively blocking the on button. I have to move the defenders to turn the machine on, so it's a great reminder to use them. (Note: If you try this yourself, make sure your hook doesn't impede access to the off / stop button.)
Truth in telling, I watched your Table saw safety tips series when I found some free time (thanks to COVID-19) to get back into woodworking after a 2-year period where I wasn't that active. Although I thought they were great, and I thought I took them to heart; I didn't really heed your four questions @11:00, and I was arrogant enough to think I didn't need the blade guards. As a result, I'm re-watching them now with a gnarly cut on my left thumb from my table saw. Fortunately, no nerve/tendon/bone damage, but I'll have a hell of a scar for the rest of my life. I failed to ask question 3 (am I in a rush?) and decided that the 15 minutes I had available was enough to make the rip cuts I needed for some stools I was making. Wanting to get them all done quickly, I didn't turn off the saw, reached for the cut-off piece with the blade still turning, and in the blink of an eye I almost amputated my thumb above the 2nd knuckle. Thankfully, my stitches come out tomorrow. Needless to say (but I'm saying it anyway) the blade guards are back on my saw and I will NEVER operate without them again or reach for anything on the saw until the blade comes to a stop.
I have an older Ryobi table saw that I have had for over 15 years. And some point in the past, I have lost or thrown away my blade guard assembly which had a splitter/riving knife as part of the safety attachments. The blade guard assembly is no longer available from the manufacturer so I have been using it all this time with just the bare blade and not even a splitter/riving knife. After watching your safety videos, I decided to manufacture my own riving knife from a piece of 16 gauge sheet metal. It was relatively easy to make (took a couple of hours). I now have it installed, it works great, and hopefully will help to prevent any mishaps. THANK YOU!
you would be a great teacher at anything. Im glad you're teach woodworking, though. For those of us who were a little nervous about getting started with such a dangerous hobby, you have made woodworking a little less scary, and made it something that deserves our respect.
As a person who is new to woodworking, I really do appreciate all the videos you guys have posted (and continue to post). Very helpful Fountain of knowledge. Thank you for that.
These videos are insanely well made, and even as someone who's worked with machines their entire life, I'm looking to buy a new table saw and a guard and a knife are two things that have never been present on the saws I've used before. I am always trying to be as safe as possible because when you're not concerned about hurting yourself then working with these tools is a lot more fun and I can focus on being creative or staying focused on my job. Thank you for making content that's so informative and easily consumable for everyone no matter their skill level, I for one really appreciate it!
I can't thank you enough for making this video. I am a complete novice -- indeed, I've never made a single cut on a tablesaw in my life -- but I want to start woodworking (a lifelong dream of mine) and I just bought one. I read the manual thoroughly, but watching your videos are REALLY helping and making me feel more confident! I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks.
James, I would like top take a moment and say thanks. Before I watched this series, and of course many others, I was afraid of table saws. I never used one and never took shop. This helped me get over the fear, purchase one and learn to use it. Thank you.
Just bought an old powermatic 64 Artisan saw. This video will make using an old saw safer. Thank you. The insert with a splitter is an amazing idea. Love your videos and your sense of humor.
I love of you videos. Your presentation is perfect, not too monotone but not over the top. The script is informative without being obtuse. And you actually teach good safety along with best practice for technique. Great stuff all around, I wish more channels were like this.
I always appreciate your videos and get something out of it. I've watched quite a few of your "tips" videos, some more than once but your tool safety videos are probably the best out there and even though I know most of this stuff I like to watch one or more of them every once in a while for reminders. I think it's a healthy habit to try to keep this kind of stuff on your mind. I've known people that have been injured by hand and power tools, even an amputation (his pinky is gone all the way to the wrist and one almost-amputation. I have been hurt myself more than once. I almost lost a thumb to a hand saw. The blade went right through my nail (and flesh) and cut into the bone. I've had drill bits get stuck and the drill get pulled out of my hand. That hurts. I have a healthy respect for power tools and safety is something that I think everyone needs to be thoroughly educated about and review it as often as necessary. Thanks for all the knowledge you share and the media you produce.
just found your channel I am a new woodworker just got a table saw. you are my favorite UA-camr for woodworking love these tips and your mentality around the tool(s)
I discovered these videos a few months ago and have been watching them since. Today, I put the riving knife, blade guard, and anti-kick device back on my table saw. First time they've been on there in about 15 years. And I use that saw many times a day, every day. Thank you for getting through to me.
Great video. As a newb who just bought a table saw I watch your videos religiously. Love the in depth analysis. I share these videos with my FIL and he's been woodworking for years. Thank you for imparting your knowledge.
Great video and I plan to pass this link around the makerspace. As someone who's had tinnitus since before high school, I want to give a thumbs up to the people who teach and enforce safety gear. Earplugs and goggles as a minimum, and face shield and over-the-ears protection is better.
For those watching this, well on 3 years after it was made... great tips. ISO Tunes now makes their ear protection with "Aware" technology. Love it. It acts like a hearing aid under normal conditions and kicks in protection as needed. Eliminates that annoying "deafness" normal protectors cause... you can't hear low or normal sounds when they are in your ears. Well worth the cost and/or upgrade IMHO. I'll add to safety rule #8... drop the blade down below the table after you are done using the saw, especially for those without blade guards and/or may need to use the top for other purposes.
After many years of teaching diving I can tell that the last four items are critical in anything you do. I lived by them and safely made it to the surface along with all my students every time. Thanks for the video.
Soon I will be moving to a house and will have a space to learn about woodworking. This is the best content I stumble upon so far about woodworking. It is ALWAYS good to know how to be safe before you get into something like a table saw. I didn't realize how dangerous a table saw can be, especially the pulling into the blade part. Thank you for sharing this expert knowledge, now I have a better understanding of what I am getting into.
Who in the hell disliked this video? Thanks for the great content James. I love your channel. Best of luck to you sir. Crack open a cold one my friend. You’ve earned it!!!
Deaf blind amputees with a low IQ or any combination. Or that idiot with a UA-cam video who uses an angle grinder without a guard and claims that losing a finger or two is natures way of telling you to be more careful... Yes he really does... Keep it up James thus is ALL good sense.
Excellent presentation James. I'm 65 years young & still have all my digits, thank goodness. In all honesty, I'm not as well groomed in all your safety preventative measures as I should be. For the most part however I do practice safety when working with the table saw & in my shop in general. The beauty of what you are explaining here is that it applies to all of us! I love working with wood & I want to continue working with it, so the safety refresher reminder is all good stuff... Thank you, Bill on the Hill... :-)
Good video. As a cabinet maker of 45 years, I could'nt agree more with what this video has to offer. I tell my new woodworkers-have the greatest respect for your power tools-especially the table saw. A one second missjudgement can mean a lifelong disablement! My number one rule is--"if it does'nt feel right-dont do it"! After 40+ years in the business, I still have all my fingers, .Not to say accidents have'nt happened. Just last year, I was cutting up reclaimed wood for a friend-to burn. And I had a kickback that sent the lumber at me and into my left arm with such force that it embedded a 6 inch piece of wood into my forearm. The force was so great that the wound corterized itself, and there was'nt a drop of blood. But I was standing there, looking at a 10" piece of wood sticking out of my forearm. It was a good 4" into my arm, around the diameter of a pencil. We took some clear packing tape and wrapped the wound tightly and went to get stiches. In over 40 years-it was the only time I have gotten hurt while operating any power tool. And I have a nice 6" scar on my arm to always remind me. BE CAREFUL!
seek out his, and other peoples, table saw safety videos. Ignore all the people in the comments that bag on them for being overly cautious. Totally worth it to do things the safe way a million times, because the one time you don't, that's the time that the thing will happen and ruin your day/life/work piece.
I'm blind in my left eye from a car accident so I've always been a little weery about my other eye so one thing I've always done was wear dirtbike/ski goggles and I do look a bit silly but I do not care in the slightest. I'm 20 so I'm just beginning in life as well but safety around tablesaws especially is something of great importance. Even myself a few years ago as a teen just kinda blew it off thinking it wouldn't happen to me (luckily I smartened up before anything did) but DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT DOES!!! Even just today I noticed a couple knots fly off a bit wherever they wanted to go, nothing at all restricting where or how hard they hit. Let alone the saw/hand issues mentioned. This is a great video! I think everyone should take safety very very seriously and take the upmost caution even if you do think your friends will make jokes (yeah prolly just deal with it and crack one back) or you'll look stupid (you will but no finger or hand is much more important than that)
I find your videos very informative and sensible. Please continue to publish them. They are a much needed resource. I live in South America and am currently waiting for my first table saw to arrive by sea freight. It will be my first time ever using one, and I have been viewing as many videos as I can find on table saw safety and the setup for my particular one (Skilsaw SPT99-12). Woodworking is a hobby for me at the moment and I do it on my patio, so size and mobility of heavy tools is an important factor for me, since I need to clean them and wheel them back into my garage at the end of the day. Our homes here are built for as much ventilation as possible, so I cannot keep the sawdust contained if I work inside. Because it is so hot and humid here in the tropics, I find myself unable to comfortably wear over-the-ear hearing protection so I found these handy little in-ear plugs on Amazon that are connected in pairs by a cord and they are perfect for the job. I always wear eye protection, nitrile gloves to avoid splinters, a dust mask, and short sleeved coveralls when working with power tools. Thank you for your videos.
Maybe the best video about woodworking on UA-cam because this is really what matters and what everyone can follow. Too many big channels have no blade guard, no riving knife and people think that is OK. The best people are those who say "I will buy a SawStop and protect my fingers once I got the money" and when I see their saws, they have all the safety features removed because John, Matthias or whoever als has none of this.
Hi Stumpy I just found your video on table saws safety. It was an excellent video; probably nothing I did not already know before. however, it was a super good reminder to me the things that can go wrong and what you can do to minimize that. I'm 84 years old and have been working wood for a long long time. my father was still woodworking well into his 80s. on the other hand I've seen some experienced Woodworkers with many years of experience make a stupid mistake and end up harming themselves I don't want to do that. so thank you so much for this video. I will be watching more of them. Incidently, presently I have rediscovered turning. Roger Schamaun
Thank you for these videos. I just picked up a used table saw. First thing I did was take that dang blade guard off and get it out of my way. Was about to do a series of rip cuts to make cleats for shelving. Decided to checkout some tips and tricks before jumping in, as I am new to operating a table saw. I am very thankful I found your videos. And I will be installing the blade guard before use. Also all your other tips, such as where my eyes should be looking. All around great stuff. Thank you.
Really appreciate this video. I'm just learning my way around the table and miter saws that my Dad abandoned at my house when he moved across the country. I've been intimidated to use them because I didn't know how to do so safely. Now I'm feeling like I can start using them safely. Thank you!
Man. I used skill saw and table saw most of my life (on a hobby basis). I never really took the time to look for safety issues... That video was a blessing, it is well explained, very educative and no bs!!! Tks very much, you might have saved some of my fingers in the future!!! Thumbs up many many times!!!
To be honest, I totally agree with you for safety! after 55 years old and about more than 45 years experience, finally, in less than a sec, I cut my right-hand thumb!!! you know if you are right hand, it's very important to lose the thumb!!! Always we lose the very important fingers in the saws!!! My cut's very minor ( just 7 stitches and little fraction ) but still, I lost my work timing and compensation income! So, I have the plan to get high-quality Saw with all safety options! And follow you!!! :) I like your advice and videos! Well done!
Stumpy Nubs, man I believe you man, you got me, I'll figure it out cause I've got the Rigid (belt driven) tablesaw 10" (without it's blade guards - parts missing it's hardware)and the Craftsman 10" radial saw and I learned more carpentry skills first thing in power tools when I first cut with a friend. Right now the shaft turns fine but the nut is locked in that rusty nut to shaft thing today. Growing up years ago it was the first power tool I used first.. I was in my late teen years and my friend and brother to me was Uffie. He let me learn on his, so that was a long time ago, now a rusty shaft and nut. I don't want to hurt or lose limps and I did get a beating on my Rigit table saw and for years I never figured it out how to use it properly, so I'll UA-cam it out.
Excellent safety video Stumpy. I once came very close to loosing half of my thumb when making a cut. Fortunately I was advancing the lumber very very slowly and I felt the blade touch my thumb pad. I then shut down the machine and sat back for a while counting my blessings while looking at my slightly scraped thumb pad. I went back to the table saw afterwards and paid lots more attention to where my fingers were.
This is an excellent, excellent table saw safety video. I'm in my mid 60's but as a young man, I was cutting a piece of lexan on a table saw that kicked back at me and caused a serious injury to my leg. That incident made me really think about what I was doing. Like anyone, I didn't expect it and assumed it wouldn't ever happen, but, Surprise! The absolute safest way I have found to avoid an injury from kickback is not to be in an object's path if it could come back at me. It made me very aware and respectful. Since then I have made "decades" of rips and crosscuts while ALWAYS making sure that my body or hands would not be in harm's path, , , , ,ever! Use push sticks and stay in the clear! Ironically since then, nothing has happened since then but I'm not changing my good safe habits for the next 30 years either!
It is great to see that you are using the SawStop, we have one at our Mens Shed here in Australia for basically the safety aspect. A good saw. I will be encouraging our fellow shedders to watch your video, it is great. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series...
One additional tip. Be sure that you have good traction on the floor. If there’s anything slippery (oil, wax, water, dust), clean it up. Don’t have slippery stuff on the soles of your shoes. Wear shoes that hold your feet securely. If the floor is slick, and you can’t remedy that by cleaning it, then sprinkle a little rosin powder on it.
Every craftsman should watch this video or a similar one once a year. I never cut without a splitter unless I’m cutting dados or rabbets. EXCELLENT REVIEW!!!!
Brilliant video, very professional. Compulsory viewing for all hobby guys like me. Especially the explanation about what is kickback. When it's explained like this, the full importance of that Riving Knife is understood. Now there is no way I'll use a saw without that or the guard which includes it. Who would think the saw can kick timber back so fast. Safety is so important. Thanks.
Hey great video, I needed a refresher. Recently someone gave me an old craftsman table saw and while old it's really nice. Of course, it has some issues like you were discussing. No blade guard and the fence doesn't move very smoothly, etc. It came with a dado insert and no zero clearance insert. It's a strange insert as it seems thinner than normal. Regardless that's an easy fix and I've made several out of plywood over the years. I'm gonna try your insert with the splitter. The biggest issue; over the last 30 plus years I've been using an old Ohio Forge contractors table saw. It's been a great saw and cut truer than many more expensive saws and many of my friends agree. I has a 1 HP motor and was always a little weak and over the years it seemed to be getting weaker. But I can't really complain I bought it new at one of the first Home Depots in my area well over 30 years ago and it still works. Back to the biggest issue, sorry I digress, the Craftsman table saw I was given has a 3 HP motor and I was really excited when I saw that. While this saw is old it's not nearly as old as my old one. The 3 HP motor looks half the size of my 1 HP. So the issue is, that with the increased power, I've been scared several times. I've only recently gotten it set up and so I haven't used it very much, but in this little time, I've had more miss haps than I ever had on my old saw. I think it's the increased power, today I had a small piece of 1/2" plywood kickback and hit me in the gut. I'm gonna have a serious bruise tomorrow. And I was not standing behind blade or the spot that is usually where kickbacks go. I was to my left. I've actually never had this happen. What do you and anyone who has a thought think? I would appreciate any advice or thoughts.
Just got the delivery of my brand new table saw.But I am in no rush to start using it unless I watch and learn from a few UA-cam tutorials like this one on the safety precautions. Best wishes from India 🇮🇳.
I don’t know if you’ll get this or not but I do appreciate your program specially, on safety I’m a real nut about safety but even with safety I’ve had my share of accidents one thing I’m looking at is the saw stop table salt to buy contract tablesaw because I do a lot of work on my house and I need to have a saw that safe. I like the device where it stops the blade in case your fingers are your hand gets near it. I would rather have a scratch than the loss of all my fingers on my hand or damage done to myself in any way mineral poem, so I want to thank you for showing the program you did way back. It was about four years ago. I’m just seeing it on UA-cam so thank you very much. God bless you and yours long live the republic.
I finally got myself a nice tablesaw 3hp cast iron jobby, made for an established company here in Oz. I upgraded from a Ryobi saw to say it's like chalk and cheese would be an understatement. But what I have noticed is that at first I was scared of it but it was really just that unlike the Ryobi it didn't start full bore with the noise of a V8, it starts in a civilized way with a far quieter cut. That is what has taken the most for me to get used to, how the machine acts and reacts and I'm getting used to it. Oh and the other thing is I always walk through the cut in my head the benefit of which is I rarely forget my hearing protection, push stick etc because they are always at the beginning. How long this will last I'm not sure but I'm sure this series will show up in my feed again.
Even when you think the blade is buried sufficient to not be an issue... I was making a 1/8 " skim cut. Yup. I was off just enough to not notice I skimmed my left hand ring finger as I pushed the piece through. Brand new, very sharp blade... never felt a thing. 6 stitches later! Never believe you are safe enough to forget double checking! Thanks James for bringing this topic forward!
James, I’ve learned a lot watching your well thought out videos. And have been entertained while learning neat tips and tricks. Thanks for this important reminder about safety. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, and you are exactly right on the safety point. We all need a simple reminder at times, to keep being safe at the front of everything we do. To everyone out there...accidents happen in a split second and are life changing.
I really appreciate these safety videos. I'm new to woodworking and I love it, but I fear doing something stupid, simply because I didn't know any better. Thank you again for doing these!!
about ears i have some noise reducing ear buds (that play music) that act as hearing protection... and i also have a pair of wireless ear buds that are not intended to be hearing protection and they both reduce ambient noise levels about equally. i wear those and put ear muffs over them. i cant imagine anything else. as a 30 some year old who has had tinnitus for well over half my life... well, i dont want it to get worse than it is. thanks mr nubs for your videos. they have been instrumental in my woodworking career. i've had a sort of internship for a couple years and ive learned as much from you as i have on the job. heres to jumping into journeymanship.
I have just binge watched all five videos. Great information, I learned much more than I thought I would, having been a hobbyist woodworker for 30 years. Thanks very much
i know a blind guy that builds wood trucks,fire ladder trucks,any THING you want him to build. the guy is bilnd! he has been a wood worker for many years.i would love to get you guys together!never think you have ever learned all you can! i can con connect you guys. you will be amazed at what john can do!
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I got a pair for Christmas as an alternative to big headphones. There was a problem with the unit and ISOtunes replaced them immediately without any grief. Stumpy is right, use them to listen to a game, book or radio while you work and they are on when you use a tool.
@@Bob-yq5jr - Mine work fine. Why not contact them about it? I think you'll find it's better to get a real solution instead of posting your complaint online, potentially damaging a very good company. Just my point of view...
Hi Robert - We actually have updated the Bluetooth connectivity issue with our PROs. Please reach out to our support team at support@isotunesaudio.com!
I removed an off cut while the blade was still turning, my left thumb is now three quarters of an inch shorter. I hope everyone reading this takes note of Stumpy’s advice, safe sawing everyone.👍🥃🏴
I just so happened to do the same today and now lying in hospital looking at safety tips to keep the rest of my finger tips😂
I've been cutting on a table saw for 60 years and it never gets old listening to good safety advice. Only by the grace of God do I still have all my fingers. 2 weeks ago, I had a rip cut to make on a piece that was less than an inch wide. I started the cut and when my fingers got about 5 inches from the blade, I pulled back with a slight cold sweat at my forehead. I couldn't believe what I was about to do. I then went over to my scrap plywood pile and retrieved a small piece of 1/4" ply. In five minutes, I had cut out my first bush stick and finished that cut I was about to run my fingers through. Since then, I always make all cuts with that scrap wood that is less than about 8 inches wide. Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
I have literally paid employees to watch your videos. Well done.
Which in turn paid for itself with reduced liability.
Best investment to make in any wood shop... ;)
Lol seriously! Get a legal form made up for them to sign after watching it stating they listened to the safety tips. That way if it is on camera and shows them not following the tips and rules for safety then it won’t be held on your company in court. Glad I did! Saved my business which is my family, my kids, my home, my money, my bills, food, car and it is my whole life! They were trying to take it all.
At 11:00 you say to ask yourself four questions. I’d add a fifth: “am I frustrated?” It may sound silly but being in a bad frame of mind will easily make you not focused and inclined to do poor, quick work.
That's a good one. I nearly cut off my fingertip while being in anger and deburred a workpiece.
Quite close call - took a month or so until the part of the finger was fully regrown...
This is one of my most important safety measures. Whenever I get frustrated, I turn my saw off, switch off the lights and lock up my shop.
@@GeorgeSA5 i would add am i sober. because if not i should be nowhere near this saw.
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You may want to also stop when you say to yourself "I'll stop after this cut". That is usually my clue to stop at that moment! Thanks for videos!
Another tip I would like to add: Before the cut, paint a visual picture in your head of how the entire cut will be performed. If you can't think the whole thing through, you might be having to make a last second adjustment which can cause the unpredicted accident.
Excellent point
Excellent video!!!!! As a retired "shop teacher" of 33 years, I will tell everyone this young man is spot on! My reviews came as a result of teaching and reinforcing each semester. I highly recommend you put this link on your calendar and watch at least once every year! I certainly will...
One of the best narrations. Explicit, technical and no fluff talk. That is appreciated.
I’ve got about 15 years of woodworking experience and I still watch your excellent safety and tip videos. Thank you! One safety tip you might want to share. Newbies and hobby woodworkers may not have a full size or cabinet saw, merely a compact or job-site saw. My first was the excellent DeWalt compact saw.I retired it recently and ponied up considerable cash for a SawStop contractor saw. I just LOVE it! Here’s the tip: when possible I don’t stand behind the piece I’m cutting - I almost always move out of the danger path. Very often I walk around and stand on the side of the saw behind the fence and push the wood through the blade. This works best if I am using a hand to push the wood through the cut. I’ve never tried it with a push block and I’m not sure that’s a good idea anyway. But this works well with my hand (of course the wood has to be wide enough to not pose a danger) and with my Grripper.
I paused this video at 2:20 and went to my workshop to put the blade guard back. I have a ton of respect for power tools, but sometimes its about understanding why certain features are the way they are. Thanks Stumpy Nubs.
Hey James, as a novice to the table saw, I really appreciate the safety instructions you have provided in this video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to product this excellent tutorial on the important, but many times taken for granted, safety issues concerning the use of a table saw.
EXCELLENT! I showed this to my young man of a son who needed to watch this. It's very informational, to the point, and 1000% accurate. It's been 15 or 20 years since I've touched a table saw and I felt like I needed a refresher to safety on a table saw.
If you are just starting out using a table saw, these videos should be a must watch! As a new table saw owner myself, the safety advice and practical skills presented here have given me the confidence to use my saw safely, and with some degree of confidence!
Now to the shop the practice!
I came back to this video after watching all 5 in the series to write this.
Having just got a table saw and viewing all related videos I can find, this series is by far the best. Concise and easy to follow.
How do these videos only have 3-400.000 views. I just bought a table saw, and these videose are a fantastic guide to getting started safely. Thanks for creating them! I will print out the 4 things to remember before cutting, and put them next to my saw.
Another safety tip is to position your body out of the line of fire in case of kickback, even with guard and riving knife in place. I've had one kickback in 20 years..a tiny 8"x1"x1/2" piece of wood. Hit my abdomen side, hurt like hell, big bruise and still have the scar.
Also, don't "fear" your table saw; you're more likely to be tense, anxious and/or rush a cut when using it. We don't think as clearly or rationally when anxious, so more chance of error. Rather, treat it with healthy awe and serious respect. Take your time, mindfully.
I never use hearing protection with the table saw though. Maybe i should?? I never seem to use it for more than a minute or three at a time, it runs sooo smooth and seems no louder than our domestic vacuum cleaner! The worst noise offenders in my shop are angle grinders and the thicknesser..always use protection with them!
As for the blade guard..l, like so many never use one. BUT.. I NEVER make a cut without a traditional push stick in my left hand, and a push block in my right hand, unless using a sled or ripping larger sheets of plywood where my hand is at least a foot away from the blade. I don't ALWAYS use the pushstick in my left hand; it's there "just in case", and by holding it as i cut, I can't thoughtlessly reach toward the blade (to move an offcut or guide the wood) with my hand.
Brilliant video as always. Thanks : )
I would add adequate lighting. If you can't effectively see what your doing then your opening yourself to problems. I know too many guys who work in their 2 car garage with a 60w bulb as their main source of light.
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I totally agree. I used to do the same thing in my garage with a 100w LED "daylight" bulb until I noticed that I had a hard time seeing my sawblade kerf. I just added some new 4000 lumen shop lights (from a place that has sponsored James, rhymes with "dockler") - it's nice to be able to see what I'm actually doing.
Guilty as charged. And it's crazy when you consider how much extra lighting you can get for £$ 30-50
Yep. I've got 12 fluro tubes in my garage and I feel like it's still not enough. I'll be upgrading to so 'Close Encounters' level LEDs soon.
I upgraded all my florescent tubes to LED. Huge difference! Plus no flicker/low light when it's cold!! I still use LED spots at the machines for extra lighting too. I've found you can never have enough.
After watching many youtube videos made by various woodworkers, I have decided you are one of the best if not the best. Great videos, very well made, you speak very well and are easy to understand. Your videos are informative and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
45 years wood working , distracted for just a second , 1/4" x 1/4" dado right through tip of middle finger of left hand . Painful reminder ; listen to Stumpy . I'll be watching the whole series , with my sons .
Good advice. I'm fairly new to woodworking and always do a dry run (no power) of a cut on all of my tools. I've found a few times where I would have been in a bad place
I am new to power tools (table saw) and do this exact thing, too. In fact, I try and picture the entire start-to-finish in my head. That way, I can visualize a potential problem, which usually come right near the end of a cut.
Another good thing to remember is that you can turn off the saw if you become uncomfortable
Been a woodworker for a lot of years - but this was a great refresher and reminder.
Thank you! I just received my new table saw, got it installed in the cabinet I built, and got it ready for use; but, I’ve been watching accident videos and now I can’t make myself turn it on! So I’m going to watch all these videos.
Same!!
I know the tired feeling... I realllllly appreciate all the advice in these videos
James, thank you for taking the time to discuss table saw safety. You’re as rare breed on UA-cam and that’s a good thing. Keep up the good work.
Excellent video !! I have been woodworking as a hobbyist for almost 50 years, I learned table saw safety in high school wood shop class, other than a minor kickback incident, I have never had an accident with my table saw. This video is a MUST SEE for ALL table saw users regardless of experience. Thanks for putting out this video !!
Most comprehensive video on Safety and the one that made me subscribe... You are as thorough as you are Professional and don't leave important details out, except... never raising the blade more than one carbide tooth above the top of the cut piece. Please don't quote me, maybe I didn't see it or was distracted (I'm already breaking one of the safety rules, but If I'm wrong, my apologies) and most importantly, your presentation and key points were just what I was looking for. Thanks for the tip on the bluetooth, glasses, hearing protection gear! My mother says "Stupidity is a human disease that only gets cured with a few drops of common sense and a few years of reflection"
I've recently inherited my first table saw, a Craftsman from the 1950's. All the safety videos I've watched say "don't use without a riving knife," but you're the first I've seen to offer a solution to a saw without a riving knife. Thank you!
These are all great safety topics. I'd add emphasis for the hearing topic. Hearing loss is a slow and insidious danger. The problem is, hearing doesn't come back. As you damage your hearing, it just gets progressively worse and worse. The little one or two times (over and over) are not big deal that one time, but pretty soon you'll be saying "what?" a lot more than you expect. Get whatever hearing protection that you'll consistently use and use it, all the time.
Go kart, dirt bike, chainsaws, shooting sports and electric guitars... what did you say again? My hearing loss isn’t all that bad but the tinnitus sucks.
I spend a few pounds on extra ear defenders. I have one pair on a hook by the power switch of all my machines, effectively blocking the on button. I have to move the defenders to turn the machine on, so it's a great reminder to use them. (Note: If you try this yourself, make sure your hook doesn't impede access to the off / stop button.)
I find wearing a pair of Bluetooth necklace style headphones and using the earplug rated earbuds is a no brainer way to always put them in my ears.
This should be watched every so often as a reminder. Thanks
Truth in telling, I watched your Table saw safety tips series when I found some free time (thanks to COVID-19) to get back into woodworking after a 2-year period where I wasn't that active. Although I thought they were great, and I thought I took them to heart; I didn't really heed your four questions @11:00, and I was arrogant enough to think I didn't need the blade guards. As a result, I'm re-watching them now with a gnarly cut on my left thumb from my table saw. Fortunately, no nerve/tendon/bone damage, but I'll have a hell of a scar for the rest of my life.
I failed to ask question 3 (am I in a rush?) and decided that the 15 minutes I had available was enough to make the rip cuts I needed for some stools I was making. Wanting to get them all done quickly, I didn't turn off the saw, reached for the cut-off piece with the blade still turning, and in the blink of an eye I almost amputated my thumb above the 2nd knuckle. Thankfully, my stitches come out tomorrow. Needless to say (but I'm saying it anyway) the blade guards are back on my saw and I will NEVER operate without them again or reach for anything on the saw until the blade comes to a stop.
I have an older Ryobi table saw that I have had for over 15 years. And some point in the past, I have lost or thrown away my blade guard assembly which had a splitter/riving knife as part of the safety attachments. The blade guard assembly is no longer available from the manufacturer so I have been using it all this time with just the bare blade and not even a splitter/riving knife. After watching your safety videos, I decided to manufacture my own riving knife from a piece of 16 gauge sheet metal. It was relatively easy to make (took a couple of hours). I now have it installed, it works great, and hopefully will help to prevent any mishaps. THANK YOU!
you would be a great teacher at anything. Im glad you're teach woodworking, though. For those of us who were a little nervous about getting started with such a dangerous hobby, you have made woodworking a little less scary, and made it something that deserves our respect.
As a person who is new to woodworking, I really do appreciate all the videos you guys have posted (and continue to post). Very helpful Fountain of knowledge. Thank you for that.
These videos are insanely well made, and even as someone who's worked with machines their entire life, I'm looking to buy a new table saw and a guard and a knife are two things that have never been present on the saws I've used before. I am always trying to be as safe as possible because when you're not concerned about hurting yourself then working with these tools is a lot more fun and I can focus on being creative or staying focused on my job. Thank you for making content that's so informative and easily consumable for everyone no matter their skill level, I for one really appreciate it!
I can't thank you enough for making this video. I am a complete novice -- indeed, I've never made a single cut on a tablesaw in my life -- but I want to start woodworking (a lifelong dream of mine) and I just bought one. I read the manual thoroughly, but watching your videos are REALLY helping and making me feel more confident! I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks.
James, I would like top take a moment and say thanks. Before I watched this series, and of course many others, I was afraid of table saws. I never used one and never took shop. This helped me get over the fear, purchase one and learn to use it. Thank you.
Just bought an old powermatic 64 Artisan saw. This video will make using an old saw safer. Thank you. The insert with a splitter is an amazing idea. Love your videos and your sense of humor.
I love of you videos. Your presentation is perfect, not too monotone but not over the top. The script is informative without being obtuse. And you actually teach good safety along with best practice for technique. Great stuff all around, I wish more channels were like this.
I always appreciate your videos and get something out of it. I've watched quite a few of your "tips" videos, some more than once but your tool safety videos are probably the best out there and even though I know most of this stuff I like to watch one or more of them every once in a while for reminders. I think it's a healthy habit to try to keep this kind of stuff on your mind. I've known people that have been injured by hand and power tools, even an amputation (his pinky is gone all the way to the wrist and one almost-amputation. I have been hurt myself more than once. I almost lost a thumb to a hand saw. The blade went right through my nail (and flesh) and cut into the bone. I've had drill bits get stuck and the drill get pulled out of my hand. That hurts. I have a healthy respect for power tools and safety is something that I think everyone needs to be thoroughly educated about and review it as often as necessary.
Thanks for all the knowledge you share and the media you produce.
I don't even own a table saw (yet) but man I love these videos!
Me too.
just found your channel I am a new woodworker just got a table saw. you are my favorite UA-camr for woodworking love these tips and your mentality around the tool(s)
This is among the best instructional video series on any topic I've seen on YT. Comprehensive yet succinct and very useful, thanks James.
I discovered these videos a few months ago and have been watching them since. Today, I put the riving knife, blade guard, and anti-kick device back on my table saw. First time they've been on there in about 15 years. And I use that saw many times a day, every day. Thank you for getting through to me.
Great video. As a newb who just bought a table saw I watch your videos religiously. Love the in depth analysis. I share these videos with my FIL and he's been woodworking for years. Thank you for imparting your knowledge.
Great video and I plan to pass this link around the makerspace.
As someone who's had tinnitus since before high school, I want to give a thumbs up to the people who teach and enforce safety gear. Earplugs and goggles as a minimum, and face shield and over-the-ears protection is better.
Yeah, tinnitus sucks!
For those watching this, well on 3 years after it was made... great tips. ISO Tunes now makes their ear protection with "Aware" technology. Love it. It acts like a hearing aid under normal conditions and kicks in protection as needed. Eliminates that annoying "deafness" normal protectors cause... you can't hear low or normal sounds when they are in your ears. Well worth the cost and/or upgrade IMHO.
I'll add to safety rule #8... drop the blade down below the table after you are done using the saw, especially for those without blade guards and/or may need to use the top for other purposes.
I got my very first table saw today and I am glad I found this video. Safety is the most important thing. :) Thank you
Safety videos for woodworking newbies like myself are gold. Good job!
After many years of teaching diving I can tell that the last four items are critical in anything you do. I lived by them and safely made it to the surface along with all my students every time. Thanks for the video.
Thabo you. I have made many of these mistakes and you corrected my procedure of cutting. Only trashes a little longer to do it correctly.
Soon I will be moving to a house and will have a space to learn about woodworking. This is the best content I stumble upon so far about woodworking. It is ALWAYS good to know how to be safe before you get into something like a table saw. I didn't realize how dangerous a table saw can be, especially the pulling into the blade part. Thank you for sharing this expert knowledge, now I have a better understanding of what I am getting into.
Who in the hell disliked this video? Thanks for the great content James. I love your channel. Best of luck to you sir. Crack open a cold one my friend. You’ve earned it!!!
Deaf blind amputees with a low IQ or any combination. Or that idiot with a UA-cam video who uses an angle grinder without a guard and claims that losing a finger or two is natures way of telling you to be more careful... Yes he really does... Keep it up James thus is ALL good sense.
A pitty is that people who dislike, never give a comment why they dislike...
Other UA-cam creators trying to weasel their way to a better rank in the like/dislike ratio.
Cracking open a cold one while working is a bad idea. Another safety tip... no drugs or alcohol!
Excellent presentation James. I'm 65 years young & still have all my digits, thank goodness. In all honesty, I'm not as well groomed in all your safety preventative measures as I should be. For the most part however I do practice safety when working with the table saw & in my shop in general. The beauty of what you are explaining here is that it applies to all of us! I love working with wood & I want to continue working with it, so the safety refresher reminder is all good stuff...
Thank you,
Bill on the Hill... :-)
Perfect.....i literally just got my 1st table saw 2 days ago..thanks
Good video. As a cabinet maker of 45 years, I could'nt agree more with what this video has to offer. I tell my new woodworkers-have the greatest respect for your power tools-especially the table saw. A one second missjudgement can mean a lifelong disablement! My number one rule is--"if it does'nt feel right-dont do it"! After 40+ years in the business, I still have all my fingers, .Not to say accidents have'nt happened. Just last year, I was cutting up reclaimed wood for a friend-to burn. And I had a kickback that sent the lumber at me and into my left arm with such force that it embedded a 6 inch piece of wood into my forearm. The force was so great that the wound corterized itself, and there was'nt a drop of blood. But I was standing there, looking at a 10" piece of wood sticking out of my forearm. It was a good 4" into my arm, around the diameter of a pencil. We took some clear packing tape and wrapped the wound tightly and went to get stiches. In over 40 years-it was the only time I have gotten hurt while operating any power tool. And I have a nice 6" scar on my arm to always remind me. BE CAREFUL!
seek out his, and other peoples, table saw safety videos. Ignore all the people in the comments that bag on them for being overly cautious. Totally worth it to do things the safe way a million times, because the one time you don't, that's the time that the thing will happen and ruin your day/life/work piece.
Great advice.
Be safe, always.
If you think about it everything James said in this video is about training yourself to get into good habits.
The timing is awesome. I just bought my first table saw. Thanks!
I'm blind in my left eye from a car accident so I've always been a little weery about my other eye so one thing I've always done was wear dirtbike/ski goggles and I do look a bit silly but I do not care in the slightest. I'm 20 so I'm just beginning in life as well but safety around tablesaws especially is something of great importance. Even myself a few years ago as a teen just kinda blew it off thinking it wouldn't happen to me (luckily I smartened up before anything did) but DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT DOES!!! Even just today I noticed a couple knots fly off a bit wherever they wanted to go, nothing at all restricting where or how hard they hit. Let alone the saw/hand issues mentioned. This is a great video! I think everyone should take safety very very seriously and take the upmost caution even if you do think your friends will make jokes (yeah prolly just deal with it and crack one back) or you'll look stupid (you will but no finger or hand is much more important than that)
I find your videos very informative and sensible. Please continue to publish them. They are a much needed resource.
I live in South America and am currently waiting for my first table saw to arrive by sea freight. It will be my first time ever using one, and I have been viewing as many videos as I can find on table saw safety and the setup for my particular one (Skilsaw SPT99-12). Woodworking is a hobby for me at the moment and I do it on my patio, so size and mobility of heavy tools is an important factor for me, since I need to clean them and wheel them back into my garage at the end of the day. Our homes here are built for as much ventilation as possible, so I cannot keep the sawdust contained if I work inside.
Because it is so hot and humid here in the tropics, I find myself unable to comfortably wear over-the-ear hearing protection so I found these handy little in-ear plugs on Amazon that are connected in pairs by a cord and they are perfect for the job. I always wear eye protection, nitrile gloves to avoid splinters, a dust mask, and short sleeved coveralls when working with power tools.
Thank you for your videos.
should be required watching for all high school wood working classes! well done.
Maybe the best video about woodworking on UA-cam because this is really what matters and what everyone can follow. Too many big channels have no blade guard, no riving knife and people think that is OK. The best people are those who say "I will buy a SawStop and protect my fingers once I got the money" and when I see their saws, they have all the safety features removed because John, Matthias or whoever als has none of this.
Good tips, I didn't consider the hands getting pulled into the blade. I use my "tired days" to do shop cleanup, the vacuum won't take my fingers off.
Hi Stumpy
I just found your video on table saws safety. It was an excellent video; probably nothing I did not already know before. however, it was a super good reminder to me the things that can go wrong and what you can do to minimize that. I'm 84 years old and have been working wood for a long long time. my father was still woodworking well into his 80s. on the other hand I've seen some experienced Woodworkers with many years of experience make a stupid mistake and end up harming themselves I don't want to do that. so thank you so much for this video. I will be watching more of them. Incidently, presently I have rediscovered turning.
Roger Schamaun
Thank you for these videos. I just picked up a used table saw. First thing I did was take that dang blade guard off and get it out of my way. Was about to do a series of rip cuts to make cleats for shelving. Decided to checkout some tips and tricks before jumping in, as I am new to operating a table saw. I am very thankful I found your videos. And I will be installing the blade guard before use. Also all your other tips, such as where my eyes should be looking. All around great stuff. Thank you.
Great video. I just purchased my first table saw (sawstop) and this series will help me remain safe. Thank you.
Really appreciate this video. I'm just learning my way around the table and miter saws that my Dad abandoned at my house when he moved across the country. I've been intimidated to use them because I didn't know how to do so safely. Now I'm feeling like I can start using them safely. Thank you!
Man. I used skill saw and table saw most of my life (on a hobby basis). I never really took the time to look for safety issues... That video was a blessing, it is well explained, very educative and no bs!!! Tks very much, you might have saved some of my fingers in the future!!! Thumbs up many many times!!!
I just got a table saw here while back and have never used one or even been around one so thank you for all these videos!
As a newbie getting into it that was clear as crystal, helpful, easy to watch and listen to. Well done.
To be honest, I totally agree with you for safety!
after 55 years old and about more than 45 years experience, finally, in less than a sec, I cut my right-hand thumb!!! you know if you are right hand, it's very important to lose the thumb!!!
Always we lose the very important fingers in the saws!!!
My cut's very minor ( just 7 stitches and little fraction ) but still, I lost my work timing and compensation income! So, I have the plan to get high-quality Saw with all safety options! And follow you!!! :)
I like your advice and videos! Well done!
Stumpy Nubs, man I believe you man, you got me, I'll figure it out cause I've got the Rigid (belt driven) tablesaw 10" (without it's blade guards - parts missing it's hardware)and the Craftsman 10" radial saw and I learned more carpentry skills first thing in power tools when I first cut with a friend. Right now the shaft turns fine but the nut is locked in that rusty nut to shaft thing today. Growing up years ago it was the first power tool I used first.. I was in my late teen years and my friend and brother to me was Uffie. He let me learn on his, so that was a long time ago, now a rusty shaft and nut. I don't want to hurt or lose limps and I did get a beating on my Rigit table saw and for years I never figured it out how to use it properly, so I'll UA-cam it out.
Excellent safety video Stumpy. I once came very close to loosing half of my thumb when making a cut. Fortunately I was advancing the lumber very very slowly and I felt the blade touch my thumb pad. I then shut down the machine and sat back for a while counting my blessings while looking at my slightly scraped thumb pad. I went back to the table saw afterwards and paid lots more attention to where my fingers were.
Very good refresher that we all should watch annually.
I've been woodworking off and on for 40 years. Your video was a GREAT reminder of safety rules! Thanks for your videos!
This is an excellent, excellent table saw safety video. I'm in my mid 60's but as a young man, I was cutting a piece of lexan on a table saw that kicked back at me and caused a serious injury to my leg. That incident made me really think about what I was doing. Like anyone, I didn't expect it and assumed it wouldn't ever happen, but, Surprise! The absolute safest way I have found to avoid an injury from kickback is not to be in an object's path if it could come back at me. It made me very aware and respectful. Since then I have made "decades" of rips and crosscuts while ALWAYS making sure that my body or hands would not be in harm's path, , , , ,ever! Use push sticks and stay in the clear! Ironically since then, nothing has happened since then but I'm not changing my good safe habits for the next 30 years either!
Another great teaching moment. Thanks we all go about our day and sometimes we do it mindlessly.
Excellent advise as always. Who in their right mind has given this a thumbs down??? I just don’t understand!
It is great to see that you are using the SawStop, we have one at our Mens Shed here in Australia for basically the safety aspect. A good saw. I will be encouraging our fellow shedders to watch your video, it is great. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series...
One additional tip. Be sure that you have good traction on the floor. If there’s anything slippery (oil, wax, water, dust), clean it up. Don’t have slippery stuff on the soles of your shoes. Wear shoes that hold your feet securely.
If the floor is slick, and you can’t remedy that by cleaning it, then sprinkle a little rosin powder on it.
Every craftsman should watch this video or a similar one once a year. I never cut without a splitter unless I’m cutting dados or rabbets. EXCELLENT REVIEW!!!!
Brilliant video, very professional. Compulsory viewing for all hobby guys like me. Especially the explanation about what is kickback. When it's explained like this, the full importance of that Riving Knife is understood. Now there is no way I'll use a saw without that or the guard which includes it. Who would think the saw can kick timber back so fast. Safety is so important. Thanks.
Great video. Clearly articulated and concise.
Hey great video, I needed a refresher. Recently someone gave me an old craftsman table saw and while old it's really nice. Of course, it has some issues like you were discussing. No blade guard and the fence doesn't move very smoothly, etc. It came with a dado insert and no zero clearance insert. It's a strange insert as it seems thinner than normal. Regardless that's an easy fix and I've made several out of plywood over the years. I'm gonna try your insert with the splitter. The biggest issue; over the last 30 plus years I've been using an old Ohio Forge contractors table saw. It's been a great saw and cut truer than many more expensive saws and many of my friends agree. I has a 1 HP motor and was always a little weak and over the years it seemed to be getting weaker. But I can't really complain I bought it new at one of the first Home Depots in my area well over 30 years ago and it still works. Back to the biggest issue, sorry I digress, the Craftsman table saw I was given has a 3 HP motor and I was really excited when I saw that. While this saw is old it's not nearly as old as my old one. The 3 HP motor looks half the size of my 1 HP. So the issue is, that with the increased power, I've been scared several times. I've only recently gotten it set up and so I haven't used it very much, but in this little time, I've had more miss haps than I ever had on my old saw. I think it's the increased power, today I had a small piece of 1/2" plywood kickback and hit me in the gut. I'm gonna have a serious bruise tomorrow. And I was not standing behind blade or the spot that is usually where kickbacks go. I was to my left. I've actually never had this happen. What do you and anyone who has a thought think? I would appreciate any advice or thoughts.
Just got the delivery of my brand new table saw.But I am in no rush to start using it unless I watch and learn from a few UA-cam tutorials like this one on the safety precautions. Best wishes from India 🇮🇳.
I don’t know if you’ll get this or not but I do appreciate your program specially, on safety I’m a real nut about safety but even with safety I’ve had my share of accidents one thing I’m looking at is the saw stop table salt to buy contract tablesaw because I do a lot of work on my house and I need to have a saw that safe. I like the device where it stops the blade in case your fingers are your hand gets near it. I would rather have a scratch than the loss of all my fingers on my hand or damage done to myself in any way mineral poem, so I want to thank you for showing the program you did way back. It was about four years ago. I’m just seeing it on UA-cam so thank you very much. God bless you and yours long live the republic.
Really appreciate this well explained and responsible advice. Just bought my first table saw today and it scares the crap out of me. Thank you sir
I have never used a tablesaw, but will in the future. I learned a lot from this video and look forward to the rest of this series. Thanks.
Glad I saw this video. Just got my first table saw and was going to rip cut a piece of warped cull wood.
I finally got myself a nice tablesaw 3hp cast iron jobby, made for an established company here in Oz. I upgraded from a Ryobi saw to say it's like chalk and cheese would be an understatement. But what I have noticed is that at first I was scared of it but it was really just that unlike the Ryobi it didn't start full bore with the noise of a V8, it starts in a civilized way with a far quieter cut. That is what has taken the most for me to get used to, how the machine acts and reacts and I'm getting used to it. Oh and the other thing is I always walk through the cut in my head the benefit of which is I rarely forget my hearing protection, push stick etc because they are always at the beginning. How long this will last I'm not sure but I'm sure this series will show up in my feed again.
Your video opened my eyes TBH. I have done many of those mistakes mentioned and this is a wake-up call that I needed, Thank you.
As a safety person this is one of the better table saw safety talked I have seen, great job!
Even when you think the blade is buried sufficient to not be an issue... I was making a 1/8 " skim cut. Yup. I was off just enough to not notice I skimmed my left hand ring finger as I pushed the piece through. Brand new, very sharp blade... never felt a thing. 6 stitches later! Never believe you are safe enough to forget double checking! Thanks James for bringing this topic forward!
Thanks for the video! My first time using a table saw. Very helpful
James, I’ve learned a lot watching your well thought out videos. And have been entertained while learning neat tips and tricks. Thanks for this important reminder about safety. Keep up the good work!
Well done 👍 safety video for everyone to watch especially someone like me new to table saw.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, and you are exactly right on the safety point. We all need a simple reminder at times, to keep being safe at the front of everything we do. To everyone out there...accidents happen in a split second and are life changing.
Thanks again, James! I appreciate the refresher course on safety and the helpful tips! I watched #2 first, then went back to #1.
I really appreciate these safety videos. I'm new to woodworking and I love it, but I fear doing something stupid, simply because I didn't know any better. Thank you again for doing these!!
about ears i have some noise reducing ear buds (that play music) that act as hearing protection... and i also have a pair of wireless ear buds that are not intended to be hearing protection and they both reduce ambient noise levels about equally. i wear those and put ear muffs over them. i cant imagine anything else.
as a 30 some year old who has had tinnitus for well over half my life... well, i dont want it to get worse than it is.
thanks mr nubs for your videos. they have been instrumental in my woodworking career. i've had a sort of internship for a couple years and ive learned as much from you as i have on the job. heres to jumping into journeymanship.
I have just binge watched all five videos. Great information, I learned much more than I thought I would, having been a hobbyist woodworker for 30 years. Thanks very much
i know a blind guy that builds wood trucks,fire ladder trucks,any THING you want him to build. the guy is bilnd! he has been a wood worker for many years.i would love to get you guys together!never think you have ever learned all you can! i can con connect you guys. you will be amazed at what john can do!
A simple Thank You for the refresher and more