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for. Far too often while ripping long boards, I notice the board cupping in on itself. If it weren’t for my riving knife, I certainly would have experienced numerous kickback events. At the bandsaw, the cutting force is applied downward into the table surface, so even if the wood warps and pin...
Whenever I have a new student in the shop, I try to convey what if feels like when something is going wrong on the tablesaw. This may seem like an abstract idea, but knowing how to identify a problem before it goes too far could give you that extra second or two you need to prevent disaster. ...
y. Jim is a veteran speaker and has been educating crowds of woodworkers for years and it shows. He delivers information with the confidence that only experience can provide. The DVD menu is clearly laid out with nothing real fancy going on. Before jumping into the jigs, there is a short introductor...
legislation situation. But one thing we all must admit is that the tablesaw is potentially one of the most dangerous tools in the shop. Anyone who has experienced a kickback knows that when things go wrong at the tablesaw, they go wrong in a very big way! So it’s very important to use the prop...
... on safety. I even created Woodworker’s Safety Week to raise awareness. But if you were a friend of mine and you cut your fingers on a standard tablesaw and tried to sue the company because they didin’t use “flesh-detecting technology”, I would probably smack you upside the ...
I was in the chat room recently when FLWoodRat (AKA Bruce Somers) posted his multi-use tablesaw jig. I thought it was a great concept, and one that could be built upon for a woodworkers individual needs. Here’s what Bruce had to say about it: This jig can be built to any size and out of any...
The tablesaw has really come under fire in the last few years in terms of its overall safety. As a result, some folks are going sans tablesaw in their wood shops. This is a little hard for me to imagine since I use my tablesaw of pretty much every project, but to each his/her own right? If you are...
The tablesaw is an essential piece of shop machinery, but it can also be dangerous. Learn how keep your fingers safe and avoid kickback with tips from Fine Woodworking magazine editor Asa Christiana. For more woodworking tips and techniques, visit FineWoodworking.com. ...
ed. 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 ...
...BC Saw & Tool Lennox Blades Resaw King Harbor Freight 2HP Dust Collector Robert Tarantino Just finished up his Roubo Bench and shares some of his experience with us. Dan House Dan is having some issues with his shellac application and needs a little advice on French Polishing. French Polish Li...
erything I did to get my shop ready for the road trip. By no means is this meant to be a guide of any sort. Rather, its just a peak into my personal experience. And if you ever have to move your own shop, you’ll know what you’re in for. ...
Our tools are no good to us if they aren’t tuned up properly. As the “heart” of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guide will get you where you need...