My All-Time #1 Table Saw Hack
A quick look and demonstration of the most useful table saw accessory I have found over many years of table saw use.
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Sweet. Could totally using some of those blocks. Live in Canada too 🙂
Sanding blocks? Sweet!
Free blocks?! I am in!
Dad showed me how to use this about 55 years ago. Also the fence.
i want a couple blocks please
Brilliant – I have just received my new clamps and was wondering how to fit the featherboard. Now I do, so thanks for that 🙌
Thanks for the informative video. I will make my sanding blocks but if I win, I’d take it.
I like my stop block a little shorter than my fence. Gives a place for sawdust to go so it doesn’t interfere.
Featherboard is awesome tip.
I’ve been using power tools for years, and only 2 tools make me nervous to use. Angle grinders and table saws. Any tips or advice on how to use table saws more easily and safely is always welcome. (Sorry for the lack of snark this time, I’ll try to do better on your next video 😏)
Australian here. We’re used to missing out on U.S.A. giveaways but the rest of the world is too.
Very simple but effective tips. I really like the one about position of the feather board to be honest. Makes sense to not have to put much more pressure then needed by having it in the centre.
Sanding blocks are cool but pretty sure us Aussies could wrangle one up all while putting another shrimp on the barbie 😉😉😎
Great video. I’m inspired to build my auxiliary fence now.
Question for you.
Is it possible to build a 0 tolerance plate for that saw?
No such word as “orientate”, correct word is “orient”
Thanks for the hacks! Block me!
Hey there! Am I too late for some wooden sanding blocks!? haha.
Wondering if you have any tips for overcoming table saw fear/nervousness? It’s been about 4 years since I’ve used mine. I had been using it for a good 6 or 7 years before with no issues. Always felt a little badass, as a woman, using this tool. I was cutting hardwood one day and somehow the wood split, I think from a knot, and got stuck, ended up flipping the metal throat gate up and shooting it at me, while pulling the wood. I thought I was seriously injured- Thank God I only ended up with a scratch on my arm when it shot by. Since then, I have been so nervous and hesitant to go back to it, and have been sticking to my miter and circular saw. I respect the machine/power and know that if I am nervous and not in control, that is not good – but I don’t know how to overcome this. Any tips? Has this happened to you with any tools? Thank you for all the helpful videos! I’m upgrading my knowledge base and tools with every watch! Love from LaSalle, Ontario! (Family on Nanaimo!)
Any pros and cons for battery operated table saw vs corded, as a portable table saw for home diy?
4:00 I just had this happen and was kicking myself. Sorry about your fence but nice to know it can happen to the best of us.
would love a sanding block! great video, subscribed.
Great video! I’m going to make the one inch wide block. I would love some of those sanding blocks too!
Would I be able to get some sanding blocks? Please and thank you
Hello… What kind of table saw do you have?
I think your Canadian, and I am as well… It’s hard to find anything except a Saw Stop here.
These are wicked! I’d love a couple of sanders 🙂
love your hack video…would love to have some sanding blocks 🙂
Challenge for a couple blocks?
Don’t need blocks, good sir, but as a Ducks fan, I must stand as your opposition in the Pacific division. 🙂
The sport is filled with fabulous teams this year; it’ll be a great playoff season. Good luck to the Canucks!
Nice video – you just added to my shop to-do list :-). Also not sure if the sanding block draw is over by now 😉
I would absolutely love and appreciate a block. I’m relatively new to woodwork (I used my first saw ever 9 months ago, and have since built a starter workshop) and haven’t used something like this. If not, thank you for the video—it was incredibly helpful!
Loved the sanding blocks! Fantastic series of videos. Hello from Ontario!
Thnk you for the great hints/tips. Free sanding blocks!
The clapping’s at the beginning were worth it! Cool tips and I’d definitely would like to get a few of these sanding blocks. Keep up the great videos.
I don’t want a sanding block. I’m only commenting because I’m from Australia 😂
Good job, thanks for sharing. I make similar sanding blocks for small or irregular spots.
Fantastic video! And valuable information. Thanks for sharing!
I have to honest and say that as soon as I saw the sanding blocks video last year, I immediately made one. But as you warned – they are like potato chips and I had to make another. Your sanding blocks changed my life….snif…Others need them more than me..
Thanks. Good advice. Seems that a lot of people are talking about kick back lately.
Hey, send me some sanding blocks, I’m in Australia! (Just kidding).
Dude you’re the best! I had the-caulk showers and completely used every tip. Thanks for doing these videos. If you have anything on exterior cement board and how to repair, please share!
Thank you for your information and making it easy to follow!
Everything you say sounds like a question??
Good tips, I’ll definitely implement them soon. Actually so good they should be considered basic necessities. I’ve done some stupid stuff with a table saw. Need those clamps.
Great idea sanding blocks just starting out some great ideas
I don’t want to win, but I’d like to comment to help the channel 😛
You can glue yourself an inverted L-shape (with the flat part to the left) and attach it to your side fence for very narrow work pieces on the far side of the blade. This will give you some extra room for your handling tool.
Love sanding blocks.
What table saw are you using?
YouTube is my go-to place for great ideas. Your video did not disappoint. I am new to woodworking. My dad was an excellent woodworker. I did not ask how to do things when he was alive, so I thought I would get started now. The sanding blocks you used look like they are easy to make. But, as I have learned, when someone offers to do something for you–ACCEPT! What I am saying is, if I win your drawing, I will gladly accept your custom-made blocks. Thanks for the tips. I will keep watching.
where have you been my whole life?
I’ve always wondered why the saw mfg. that grind the dado grooves in the top don’t also scribe a perpendicular line in the top that allows alignment of the adjustable miter gauge at 90 degrees especially useful for long wooden extensions.
for a while I have used the 1 inch hack because I make wooden molds and the side pieces are all small measurements that must be perfect…just ADD 1 inch to the measurement desired…… make a test cut ti verify and cut several..Amazon has a milescraft product I use to make these