Hendrik Varju recently released his epic DVD, Revelations on Tablesaw Set-up & Safety. This is not your everyday average DVD. At 9 hrs and 55 min. running time, this is really like a private weekend class. Hendrik is thorough and methodical in his approach, and leaves no stone unturned. This is one of those DVD’s that I like to think of as a reference DVD. Its one that you’ll be pulling off the shelf for years to come just so you can get the low down on some detail that Hendrik covered.
Here’s what the DVD features:
- Step-by-step table saw set-up techniques.
- Crosscutting and ripping techniques.
- Narrow, wide and short stock ripping techniques.
- Dados, rabbets, bevelled rip cuts and other special cases.
- Bonus footage on building a crosscut sled.
So who do I recommend this DVD for? Primarily beginners. I say that with a little hesitation because there are a ton of valuable gems that even experienced woodworkers will benefit from learning. I wish this DVD were available when I first started woodworking as it would have saved me a lot of grief!
You can learn more about Hendrik and purchase his instructional DVDs at PassionForWood.com.
I was pretty excited to see this DVD because I am new to woodworking, I just purchased a tablesaw (no injuries so far, heh :))) and of course I want to learn everything about tablesaw setup and safety. However when I saw a price of $95, well let’s just say it was a big disappointment. I don’t know where do people get money for stuff like this but I will reather spend my HARD-EARNED cash on set of good clamps (that I acctually need). Too bad the cash doesn’t grow on trees :((( That’s just my 2 cents.
At first glance I would have to agree with you. Especially since most people will spend $25.00 or more for a movie on DVD but that said, at almost 10 hours of training that would be $100.00 worth of movies so it looks about the same. Only difference is that you might be able to recoup you money in productive shop time instead of, oh , eating a bunch of popcorn on a couch someone else made. I will have to budget for it though as I have only been working 3 days a week for the last 5 months!
Anyway, good luck on the new adventure! ;-)
I agree with Kris here. $100 for a DVD isn’t a lot. Infact I think it’s quite cheap. I used to teach Swing Dancing (Lindy Hop) and instructional DVDs and the like were easily over $100 a pop.
For something that could not only save you quite a bit of time but also your fingers and medical bills, it’s definitely on my “buy” list.
As with many others though, I need to budget for this but it’s good to know that this type of material is out there.
Cheers,
Carl
That’s $95 Canadian– so it is a little less expensive in US Dollars. :)
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Have to agree, I really want it but can’t afford it. I KNOW it’s worth it. 10hrs, man that guy put some work in!! But I just can’t justify the cost.
I have taken several seminars and one intensive course (building a workbench) from Hendrik. I can say without any hesitation that this is money very well spent. Hendrik is the most detailed and thorough instructor I have ever encountered. You definately need to save up your empties and get this video.
And no I do not get any consideration for my comments.
Cheers
David Turgeon
the only half decent saw that looks good to me (as in cast iron table and a nice solid fence) looks to be around the $600-$700 range. but if your into alot of cabinetry watch out for the key word “carpentry” table saw
The way i see it, this fella is teaching one on one with you for $10 an hour. I wish I could find someone around here that is a master craftsman to teach me for $10 an hour! haha
Hi,
To those that have watched this – I was just curious if lots of people use his method of blade alignment? I mean you could just go straight, or you could do that with the fence setting… it sounds good – but just curious how common it is.