How to Use a Table Saw: Woodworking For Beginners #1 – woodworkweb

How to Use a Table Saw: Woodworking For Beginners #1 – woodworkweb

In this video we give the basic best practices for using a table saw for beginners and people new to woodworking. We also review table saw safety and give you some table table saw tips.
This video does not cover every aspect but gives the viewer a solid starting point for using a table saw in woodworking.

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Beginners Woodworking Series #1 to #10: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgn5pIkLhZC5viCgcTEqckIaTutUT7_YK
Beginners Woodworking Series #11 to #20: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgn5pIkLhZC4Pp3E_Ss2SDZzug74oXkKJ
Beginners Woodworking #21 to #30: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgn5pIkLhZC6PWgZ3-_n3sQF0txultSxC
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50 Comments

  1. jose milian on September 5, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    why is the height of blade important always adjust height because i know i should but not sure why i do it?

  2. Michelle Lose on September 5, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    As expected well worth the price

  3. Ryan Gray on September 5, 2023 at 7:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing. your way of teaching is amazing and straight forward. I’ve been into woodworking myself and have always find great table saws from D&D Woodcrafts. I’d be glad to know where you get your wood working supplies from

  4. Ameretsu Shidori on September 5, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    Good video… I wish someone would make one of these for cutting metal. It’s like a whole new world on a table saw.

  5. Kai Larsen on September 5, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    I don’t think it was mentioned in the video so I’m just gonna say it…
    For the love of god, always keep your hands AWAY from the moving blade!

  6. Allyn Hansen on September 5, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    Hi Colin,…….Just bought a Ryobi table saw and to be honest am a little afraid of using it although I have. Enjoyed your lesson and will be looking for more to do with table saws,……….I am thinking a little fear goes a long way to retaining fingers,….
    Allyn hansen,….New Zealand

  7. Theodore Monterrey on September 5, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    Thank you so much for the vid, so have you seen Woody Hyezmar’s woodworking “Bible” yet? I think videos are really useful because of the visuals, but you can still get his bible before it’s published, just try go’ogling his latest.

  8. angelo bonavera on September 5, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    When I turn on the table saw, the lights go out in my shop for a second. Can this power sag damage my table saw motor?

  9. Jeremy Cannon on September 5, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    Hi Colin, I was just wondering how to fix my table saw if my blade is no longer parallel to the mitre slots? I’m thinking my arbor is bent or maybe my motor mount has move out of position slightly.

    Thanks and love your videos!

  10. B Dizzle My Schnizzle on September 5, 2023 at 7:18 pm

    Know this is an older video but just wanted to say thanks. Bought my first table and getting into woodworking and this was very helpful considering the instructions that came with it don’t really explain how to use it, make alignment checks, etc.

  11. Berny M on September 5, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    More great tips, thanks. One question: Apart from exposing less of the blade and thus increasing safety, why adjust the blade to half a tooth above the workpiece?

  12. Les Wilson on September 5, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Thank you. I needed that. I bought a new table saw 6 months ago and have yet to use it. It still scares me. This helped a lot.

  13. SwagDaddy425 on September 5, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    I"m a freshman in highschool at the moment, and I was given 10 minutes to study before given a 34 question test on how to safely use a table saw in my work working class. I passed with 31 out of 34. Thanks, mate.

  14. Rock on Thessaloniki on September 5, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Your words are wise

  15. kimberlie hef on September 5, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    thanks so much for this video. I would like to buy a small table saw but, truthfully they make me a little nervous.

  16. Matt Rayner on September 5, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks Colin. All great advice.

  17. Exis Testers on September 5, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    Hi Colin, great introduction to table saws for beginners, thank you for sharing. I do have one question though is a table saw suitable for cutting down tree logs or would you be better off using a bandsaw?
    Many thanks Paul from the UK.

  18. Luis Gonzalez on September 5, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    How I now if the router will do I street cut 🤔?

  19. Owen Forrest on September 5, 2023 at 7:27 pm

    I’ve been wanting to say this for a while now Colin, I’m in love you. I just turned 18 and I want you to work my wood.

  20. Bernhard Rottelberger on September 5, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    Hy , deine Video sind sehr hilfreich .! Die Trix sind der absolute Hammer .bitte bleib so wie du bist. Danke
    Und liebe Grüße BR

  21. Rashawn_KING on September 5, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    You got some nice tools

  22. spudnikc on September 5, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    Thanks. Great vid for beginners !

  23. Farming in Laos on September 5, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    Thank you..very helpful!

  24. Lee Gentry on September 5, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    Brilliant, explained where I was going wrong

  25. antonio bavia on September 5, 2023 at 7:34 pm

    Thank yoau very much, this video Is very usefull and u are a food teacher. Thx forse sharing

  26. opwave79 on September 5, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    Thank you so much! I’m just starting out with woodworking and your video was the perfect introduction to the table saw. Just subscribed so that I can watch all your videos!

  27. Hael Champ on September 5, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    Thank you but still scared to use.
    Nice and interesting tutorial.
    Please suggest any other way I can use aside from the table saw. I am a beginner.

  28. Richard Ray on September 5, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    Thanks for all the great tips and videos Mr. K They are very informative for a newB. I watched one the other day where you showed your portable light that you used on your workbench and one on your drill press. I could not find the link you had for them. I would like to know where I can get one for my bench to help out my eyes. Can you post the company name or link on here so I can check them out Please.
    Thanks for your time and efforts.

    Bob Roy

  29. Ralph Connell on September 5, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    Wish I’d seen this last month. Got a kickback full force in my stomach from a slab of plywood..Hospital trip…fortunately, no real damage. but bruising and pain for some time. Lesson learnt..the hard way. Watch most of your Vids Colin..All very helpful. Thanks.

  30. Roberto Valls on September 5, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    Great lesson thank you!

  31. Did I Just...? on September 5, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    I have watched so many videos about this stuff and might guys are just hard to watch; they tell too much about stuff I don’t care about, get off topic or whatever. But Colin is so easy to watch and let’s face it, he’s 3/4 genius. Great stuff.

  32. Tim Caron on September 5, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Nice to review general info on the table, but I do have a question however.  You were talking about adjusting the fence to insure that it is parallel to the blade, that I know how to do.  It is adjusting the "pointer" indicating the distance of the fence to the blade. What is the proper way to set this indicator?  Do you measure from the fence to inside of the blade?  This would give you the exact board width you require.  Or do you measure from the fence to the middle of the blade?  For me I would use the first one because I am always looking for the exact measurement and not 1/8 of an inch shorter because of the thickness of the blade.  Correct me if I am wrong.  For me, I always use a tape measure and don’t really rely on the gage as the blade thickness changes between different types of blades.  But I do use it as a quick reference to get it where I need it and then make the final adjustments.  Thanks again.   Tim

  33. Sam on September 5, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    Great video. THANK YOU. You have another subscriber.

  34. okun on September 5, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    I’m very curious as to why he doesn’t use a riving knife or a splitter. 90% of the time it doesn’t do anything but prevent a piece of wood from flying through your abdomen.

  35. 12tonef on September 5, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Thanks for all your informative video’s. I have an cheep table saw, the miter gage that came with it is floppy in the tract. Can you suggest a fix for this problem?

  36. Skille Pulle on September 5, 2023 at 7:50 pm

    your fence should not go further than half the blade?

  37. Waqas Ahmed on September 5, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    Thanks Colin Knecht for useful information , i am trying to start a wood work as hobby are suggest which three to four power tools i buy in starting.

  38. Dixy Pro on September 5, 2023 at 7:51 pm

    Good job. I was able to make one automatic that works on 12 volt

  39. Karl Jeffery on September 5, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    I learnt more in six minutes watching this video than I have done in lord knows how many website guides, thanks very much!

  40. Buffalo1137 on September 5, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    Thanks! I feel less stupid and less likely to lose a finger. Haha.. I need to find a push stick though.. I like that. Really big Thanks!!

  41. Astrodent | استرودنت on September 5, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    Masterclass

  42. Tony Atin on September 5, 2023 at 7:53 pm

    It just seems like to dangerous of a tool to use regularly.. I got a portable one used and I think i might sell it..

  43. Gregg Hernandez on September 5, 2023 at 7:54 pm

    Man, I am sure there were a lot of fingers lost before Youtube came along. Guys like you, Steve Ramsey, Stumpy Nubs, Izzy Swan and many more all have excellent tips for setting up and using a table saw. Everything from waxing your table saw, to keeping a small square handy to make sure your blade is a true 90 degrees to wearing safety glasses. Thanks for this very useful information.

  44. Did I Just...? on September 5, 2023 at 7:54 pm

    Had anyone else noticed all the different watches Collin wears?

  45. cletus robinson on September 5, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    Still a great series of posts from back in the day!

  46. Jim Smith on September 5, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    Legend!

  47. Kathy Roark on September 5, 2023 at 8:07 pm

    That was for beginners? In Vegas a kick back is a gratuity ….what does your word kickback mean? For beginners you have to explain.

  48. xiansheng xu on September 5, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    I would like to ask a question. Does the carpenter need nearly square shape, or do you need an absolute square? How to get an absolute square?

  49. Jennifer MacDonald on September 5, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    I’ve heard so many different opinions on the optimal blade height (I think the half tooth above the wood makes sense and is safer) but I’m wondering if you have a video debunking the idea that you get a cleaner cut with the blade up super high?

  50. Henri Watson on September 5, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    Sitting here with a smashed finger dunked in ice wishing I had watched this video 30 minutes ago….

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