Table Saw Tutorials

Yet another way to get injured by a table saw?

Posted on July 8, 2021 at 3:29 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

How you must take care when cutting rough boards with a table saw- and what you can do to solve the problem!

Burning wood with a table saw

Posted on March 8, 2021 at 7:44 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

I hate scorch marks, but I know how to avoid them. I’ll show you how, too!

Make EASY cabinet doors without special tools!

Posted on February 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Furniture, Table Saw Tutorials

Well built, durable and nothing but a cheap table saw required! (No dado set!)

How to use your hands AND eyes to rip with a table saw

Posted on February 16, 2021 at 5:51 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials

Good rip cuts are a function of two hands and two eyes, and everything has a job to do!

Are table saws becoming obsolete?????

Posted on February 1, 2021 at 6:39 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Can you do it all with other tools and skip the big, expensive table saw? NOT SO FAST…

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Table saw bevel kickback goes through wall- WHAT HAPPENED???

Posted on December 29, 2020 at 8:47 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

A kickback while cutting a bevel on the table saw goes through my wall- how to prevent it in the future.

How to cut a square hole (mortise) with a table saw

Posted on December 21, 2020 at 8:34 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Table Saw Tutorials

A creative solution to a problem we recently encountered.

CHEAP and EASY three-Minute finger/box joint jig

Posted on December 4, 2020 at 7:17 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

It’s cheap, fast and easy to build, and it works flawlessly! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: When you use this link to…

Do I need a THICK or THIN kerf splitter/riving knife for my table saw blade?

Posted on December 2, 2020 at 6:56 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

A lot of folks are confused about this!

When table saw safety goes too far

Posted on November 3, 2020 at 6:48 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

Believe it or not, if you over apply this safety rule you will miss out on some great techniques.

DIY Table Saw Fence Caddy Keeps Your Gear Near

Posted on September 15, 2020 at 8:17 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Keep your measuring tape, push blocks and other important stuff were you can reach it while you use the table saw!

Table Saw Blade Guard Myths BUSTED!

Posted on September 14, 2020 at 7:54 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

Five myths about blade guards that might put your fingers at risk!

Miter saw blade on the table saw- DANGEROUS????

Posted on September 2, 2020 at 7:21 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Some say it’s dangerous to use a negative hook blade on a table saw. Here’s everything you need to know about them…

My table saw blade won’t tilt far enough! (How to cut acute bevels)

Posted on August 31, 2020 at 6:47 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials, Uncategorized

When 45 degrees aren’t enough, here’s how to do it the safe way!

Every woodworker needs three table saw blades.

Posted on August 20, 2020 at 5:53 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Other Tutorials, Table Saw Tutorials

Your table saw isn’t the problem, you’re using the wrong blade!

Why don’t we all use 10-inch dado sets on our 10-inch saws?

Posted on August 4, 2020 at 6:18 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Should you use a 6, an 8 or a 10-inch set?

Why you shouldn’t cut your table saw tenons backwards

Posted on July 9, 2020 at 7:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Table Saw Tutorials

Which comes first, the mortise or the tenon? LOTS of tips in this one!

How to accurately set your table saw bevel angle

Posted on June 18, 2020 at 8:14 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Some quick tips that will save you the hassles of poor bevel cuts.

Table saw not working right? The proper way to adjust/align it.

Posted on June 17, 2020 at 8:25 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials

The most comprehensive video on table saw adjustments/alignment you’ll likely find.

Right Tilt vs. Left Tilt Table Saws- Does it matter?

Posted on June 9, 2020 at 8:46 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

A quick explanation of the difference and how the blade tilt direction can affect safe saw usage.

Are you setting up your dado stack wrong? (Some clever tips)

Posted on April 25, 2020 at 8:25 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Even old pros will learn something from these tips!

The best dados- Table Saw vs. Router?

Posted on April 20, 2020 at 6:01 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Joinery, Quick-Tips, Router Tutorials, Table Saw Tutorials

Let’s end this debate once and for all! Three ways to do it, lots of tips along the way.

A clever way to safely cut thin strips on the table saw

Posted on April 18, 2020 at 6:44 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Safe, accurate, repeatable, and you probably already have everything you need to do it!

The PROPER way to make repeat cuts on the table saw!

Posted on March 3, 2020 at 7:21 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Using the right stop blocks can make a BIG difference!

8 Things to do before you use your table saw again

Posted on March 2, 2020 at 7:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

If it’s been awhile, you need to check these things before you get that saw back out!

Table Saw blades: Rip vs. Combo

Posted on September 20, 2019 at 6:15 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Rip vs Combo blades: Which to use and when

Troubleshooting Crappy Table Saw Crosscuts

Posted on September 7, 2019 at 7:35 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

7 quick tips to solve your table saw crosscut issues!

Table Saw Tear-out

Posted on August 24, 2019 at 7:13 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

5 Ways to end table saw tear-out forever!

Full vs Thin Kerf Blades

Posted on June 3, 2019 at 7:22 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Helpful tips so you don’t choose the wrong table saw blade!

Do you have the wrong table saw?

Posted on April 22, 2019 at 8:05 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Table Saw Tutorials, Workshop Improvements

A no-BS buyer’s guide to getting the saw you need.

CRAZY easy way to straighten a rough board or cut a taper

Posted on April 9, 2019 at 6:57 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Other Tutorials, Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

easy way to straighten a rough board or cut a taper

Table sawing tips from a master woodworker: Finish Cuts

Posted on March 27, 2019 at 7:19 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Hint- It’s all in the wrist

ENOUGH BS! Here’s how high your table saw blade should be.

Posted on March 21, 2019 at 8:41 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Setting the correct height- is it important?

Plywood tear-out woes?

Posted on March 10, 2019 at 7:37 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials, Wood & Material Tutorials

Eliminate tear-out by scoring your plywood

Bad featherboard advice from an expert?

Posted on March 9, 2019 at 7:50 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Shop Safety, Table Saw Tutorials

How to safely use a featherboard

Debunking the SawStop Myth

Posted on March 6, 2019 at 8:08 pm by Jim Hamiltion / Quick-Tips, Table Saw Tutorials

Why these 6 myths are just plain wrong! NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. Transcript coming soon… LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT: When you use this link to visit our sponsor,…

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