Watch this BEFORE turning on a table saw. The Table Saw Golden Rule.
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In this video is a simple checklist I want you to observe and follow every time you use your table saw. Download the checklist here: bit.ly/tablesawchecklist
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I took some classes at the Woodworker Academy in Alameda several years ago. Their primary rule was: before you turn on any power tool, ask yourself: am I doing this in the safest way possible? If the answer is ever no, stop and change your approach until the answer is yes. It helps you remember safety glasses, mask, hearing protection, body position, push sticks, all the things you know but sometimes forget.
people that injure themselves probably have 2 things not on that list: confidence and a need for speed
@@natalieisagirlnow is a table saw dangerous
@@jeremynguyen2346 only the person using it incorrectly makes it dangerous
@@christopheredwards5884 I'd flip that on its head, and say it's inherently dangerous. Only the person using it can make it safe.
Thanks for these safety reminders. I NEVER get tired of hearing them, nor the little tips and tricks you use, especially with a table saw.
#1 rule I've learned in woodworking... "Always know where your fingers are"
Yup. The hospital can't sew them back on if you've lost them 😆
Ask "Where are my fingers?" before the cut so you don't have to do it after the cut.
@@danielleanderson6371 quote of the day 😂
You lost a finger while doing woodworking before ?
Once again Steve…. Excellent safety video. My Grandfather lost part of his thumb to the table saw so I’m always so cautious around it. I always try to find another way to make the weird cuts to make them safer. Awesome video from the best woodworking teacher ever!! Thank you so much for all you do for our woodworking community.
I came here for something that I can't even remember now. You got me again Steve... always appreciate your tips and guidance!
I just made my first cuts with mine over the weekend - two 81” lengths of plywood at 2 3/4” wide. It was a bit intimidating at first, but I had my husband act as my “spotter” and catch the offcuts and my workpieces as they came off the saw and everything went smoothly. (It’s a little Harbor Freight cheapie, but it was a gift when I couldn’t afford to go buy what I wanted.)
I actually used your “Golden Rule” beforehand, without having heard it prior to this video. I lowered my blade and did a dry run through to be certain we had enough clearance, that I could reach everything easily, etc.
Great video, as always. Thanks, and keep ‘em coming. 🙂
If you're happy with it, it's a good tool!
Tool cost usually correlates to convenience and time savings more than anything else.
@@Leadvest agreed!
Damn! I don't even cut large pieces of plywood on my tablesaw! I use a cordless circular saw.
@@Leadvest I yt?
@@charlieodom9107, I usually do too, but I use a guide (since I don’t have a track saw) and I couldn’t find anything long enough with a straight edge! It was for my little five year old granddaughter (I modified a bed that she loved to fit a mattress set that was a couple inches too long), so I just went for it. I had some 3/4 inch plywood on hand that was the perfect length, after trimming an inch off the ends, so I figured if I couldn’t make it work, I could go to my neighbor, next door, and get him to run the cuts in his huge shop on his much nicer table saw setup. I totally rocked it though! I was kinda proud of myself. 🤗
Hands down one of the best woodworking channels on TH-cam. The amount of things I've learned (or ideas I got) from Steve can't be counted.
Steve, I love your "Rehearse your cut" _Table Saw Golden Rule_ - ever since you recommended the table saw "test run" safety tip years ago, it was a light bulb moment for me that really got me to use my table saw. Yes, I was that guy who bought a brand new table saw, set it up, and let it sit for over a year because of pure intimidation. Thanks for all you do, Steve!
I'm there right now. Bought the saw last spring. It makes a great table. Not sure about the saw. These videos definitely help though.
Thank you for always having the heart of a teacher for those that watch.
SOLID ADVICE! I always do dry-runs, like you; esp. with big or unwieldy pieces. A rule I introduced for myself: never rush, 'oh just one more', do 'a quick cut'. In situations like that I am most likely to make mistakes or end up in a dangerous situation. Take your time.
I made a mobile 4’x8’ table saw table last year. Having 6 feet of outfeed behind the saw is wonderful. I can move the saw if I need a different set up but it made such a difference having a nice wide outfeed table attached.
Your Golden Rule is so important, and practicing cuts has helped make it clear for me when my planned cut is not as safe as it could be. That little voice in my head is a good partner in the workshop.
7: pull the power plug before swapping any mechanicals. This could be an addition to 1: riving knife. I say this because it’s how I operate any cable powered tools. Great video, you reminded me of a lot of things. I want to go cut wood now.
Always the right thing to do no matter what tool your using
Indeed, and I all the manuals I’ve read suggest this too.
For me, I hit the main power switch. Actually unplugging the saw seems like overkill to me. I mean, I'm not gonna accidentally hit two different switches at the same time.
Can anyone tell me why I might be wrong about this?
@@MaxMeyerTO my guess is most people don’t have a switch for their outlets. I wish had one for child-proofing. But I agree with you that it would be sufficient.
@@MaxMeyerTO Power surge?
I have been on pain meds for several years. I am VERY aware of the effects they have. I have used your ( mine) rehearsal method on all my tools. I still have all my fingers and with the exception of sanding some skin off with belt sanders I've had no accidents. Good advice- novice or reminders to experienced wood workers.
Such a great video of reminders! Thank you!!
Totally agree with the "Rehearse your cut" and the "Listen to your instinct" parts. If it feels weird or plain wrong, it's usually because it is. I would add wear a sturdy apron to the PPE list. When (not if) a kickback happens, it's a good additional protection. Personal experience...
Great video. Take it from someone who cut off a thumb, your advice is essential and very helpful. It only takes one small mistake!
Great information. I've been woodworking for 40 years and I still pick up tidbits of info when watching others perform their jobs. Thanks for your informative videos.
Respect, don't fear! Great tips from Steve but here are a few more. A friend once told me to know where all your fingers are before you start and when you cut to make sure they are not in harms way. Do NOT use gloves when using a table saw. Your gloves can easily get caught in the blade as your feel with your finger tips and with gloves, that will not be the case. One last additional tip, do NOT wear baggy long sleeve clothing when using a table saw. It is very easy for the drop of the sleeve to get caught up in the blade especially when you are reaching over the blade itself when finishing the cut.
Steve makes such good and helpful projects and his weekend woodworker is the best thing a new wood worker could ever take. Today I watched a very old video of Steve making a small wooden gift box and it was excellent after over 10 years. I’m gonna make it for my grand daughter this weekend. So much good content
I really appreciate this set of reminders, Steve.
I'm getting my first table saw next week I can't wait.
My fav' safety item: featherboards. The nearest I've come to losing a digit is trying to watch too many variables (I have a one-track mind). Each featherboard (up to a max of 2 !) eliminates a variable. For me the perfect cut setup is one-dimensional: all I have to do is push (with a stick, natch). One direction, one focus, one mission. I'll also mention that after-market on/off switches (the ones with the big RED STOP LEVER) are pretty easy to install, and worth at least 10 points of blood pressure.
Excellent points, Steve. Thank you. Without your vids and James Hamilton's series, I wouldn't have been brave enough to get a table saw. I also reached the same conclusion about sawstop and paid up for the technology. It's still a little intimidating but my woodworking took a giant leap forward. Thanks again.
I’ve called your Golden Rule the Ramsey Rule in my head for many years, ever since watching an earlier table saw video of yours when I bought my first table saw.
I learned the "Golden Rule" from you years ago and have never forgotten it. I'm surprised at the number of awkward contortions/movements I've avoided by doing this.
Finding your channel was the best thing that happened to me on my woodworking journey. Your emphasis on safety and thoughtfulness at the table saw is excellent. Thank you!
Really good, Steve! Especially explaining how to rehearse the cut.
I'm a game developer and a hobbyist woodworker. Thanks to you, I still have all my fingers. And my fingers are kind of necessary in my day job...
My favorites wood knowledge related channel on you tube by far
Hi Steve. Long time subscriber. 76 y.o. DIYer with two separate nicks(o.k. cuts) on the outside of my left thumb. This is an excellent video and timely in my case. For whatever reason I have had a lot of SAW STOP videos on my YT feed. I think the saw technology is fantastic. I also think the SAWSTOP should be in every situation where beginners (trade schools and universities) are likely to be involved. That being said I do not own a SS and unlikely at my age to buy one. Even if younger I would probably not. We can't prevent every 'accident'. I think most incidents labeled "accident" are not accidents but are a result of carelessness, inattention, distractions and lack of awareness of one's surroundings. Yes, there are true accidents- incidents that are beyond one's control. Most of the YT videos touting the SS and showing personal injuries of the presenter, usually describe 'ACCIDENTS" that are the result of removal of safety devices. Some mention repetitive cuts, tiredness. etc. Hence, recent SAWSTOP is the answer. Perhaps SAWSTOP is the answer for some people who are not thinking risk and safety. However , that is only one piece of technology in a shop of many potentially dangerous tools. A shop student at an Ivy League school was in the shop by herself at night using a lathe. Her hair was pulled into the lathe and she lost her life.I was castigated by commenters on one YT video because of my stance against the universal need for SAWSTOP. Their argument was that any safety device that will prevent injury is worth the cost. I disagree because if basic safety devices, that do work, are removed and an incident occurs then the saw gets the blame, not the user. Anyone injured by a chop or miter saw or chisel?
Thanks Steve for letting me comment. Some of your comments validated my thoughts on safety. Protect your hotdog.🤣
I love your sense of humor, it's a bonus in these videos. I've recently, as in this month lol, dived into woodworking and your videos were some of the first I watched along with 731 Woodworks and while binge watching I saw you both did one together! Next, I'll be watching your video with Jeff on Home RenoVision, who I've been watching for about 8 months!
Steve - it sounds as if you have a cold! Hope all is well. Thanks for all the advice - I know you are no longer sponsored by Micro-Jig, but I got to know about their products through you, and they have saved my fingers more than once.
Just wanted to echo what others said here: EXCELLENT safety tips. I'm a beginning woodworker, and I'm getting a *little* more comfortable using the table saw, but I have a ways to go. Videos like this help me get me a little farther down the road -- obviously never getting cocky/overconfident, because you need to respect the tool. Well done.
absolutely! confidence comes from experience, safety comes from respect for your tools. theyre like wild animals, might seem tame on the surface but throw a stick at the wrong one and youll end up getting bit. old coworker lost his thumb on a table saw due to ignorance. just didnt move it out of the way while cutting small stock and pushed his hand right through the blade. these mistakes can be easily avoided by using a push stick, but making a quick cut 'quicker' led to a disaster.
The point on not getting lazy with power tools you are comfortable with is probably the most important point anyone with experience needs to respect! So glad you emphasized that!
Many thanks for this comprehensive and well-presented review of vital safety rules. I've independently stumbled into your "golden rule" of cut rehearsal but I'll admit I don't respect that rule *every time*, only when I'm uncertain about a cut. You've given me my safety lesson and practice for this month, to adopt permanently and to use every time.
One of my personal rules is when I screw up a cut and get frustrated, I intentionally walk away from my work for a while, to relax and re-gain perspective and to avoid an artificial feeling of being rushed because I've fallen behind my goals for the day.
I cut the tip of my thumb off on my table saw a month ago just because I was rushing and not being smart. It’s approximately halfway healed and has been horribly painful every day since (not to mention the inconvenience it has caused in my “real” job as a veterinary surgeon), all because I acted like I was invincible! This video is at the perfect time to remind me to slow down and stop being an idiot because I am already starting to cut corners again for the sake of time and convenience. I am going to print out the PDF and hang it where I can’t ever miss it so there’s never a “next time” (because it could’ve been A LOT worse)! Thanks, Steve!
Thanks for the update Steve
Nice video. Great tips for beginners as well as seasoned users.
Excellent advice ! Nice presentation !
I love your channel and have learned so much from it.
One thing that I encounter every so often is being in the middle of a cut and having the wood pinch the blade and/or riving knife because of an internal twist. You know this is happening because you can feel the increased resistance from the wood as it travels over the blade.
What I've done is stop the saw and find a small piece of scrap to wedge in the far side of the wood that has already been cut.
once again Steve.. excellent safety video.. thank you so much 🌷
Steve makes me want to go work on something. I love watching these videos for motivation!
This deserves waaay more views. Thank you!
always good to review safety. When the weather is bad and I can't work in the shop, I grab a saw or piece of equipment manual and reread and review the whole thing.
Thanks for the awesome tips, Steve!
Good video Steve. Filled with wisdom.
As always, a helpful, informative video. Thank you
Bloody good! What more can I say? This will surely save someone from a serious injury. Keep up the great work Steve - over a decade of pragmatic sound advice.
Love your videos, Steve. I just powered up my monster Delta, and it's a very intimidating saw. Trying to run through the checklist in my head before every cut. Thanks!
This is a great tutorial, Steve. I've already taken a Sharpie to all of my saws and written, "Imagine the cut". That will be changed to "Rehearse the cut" and I will post your list nearby. Thanks!
Great! I just made my first cuts today. Thanks! I love your videos!
As usual, Steve, your tips, advice, etc are invaluable. I always take some new nugget of knowledge away from every video you put out. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us, and please keep the videos coming. 👍👍
Thanks for this video. I just started using a table saw at the school where I work. It is an amazing tool and makes life so much easier. I will implement the recommendations as I use the saw. Spot on Steve!
Thank you, your presentation is so easy to follow and you really do talk sense. Cheers.
One more project in weekend woodworker and then I move on to weekend workshop...man do I need that one. Great reminders. Thanks Steve.
Great refresher of information. Not 100% new but great to hear again.
Thank for keeping us safe
Great tips. Many thanks for your experience. 👍👍👍
I started taking the weekend woodworker course after a trip to the urgent care from kickback at my friends table saw. Your course taught me how to safely, effectively use it and all my other tools. Thank you!
And I promise not to get complacent. Any time I might, I look at the scars on my hand.
Excellent advice Steve
What a wise man. Great video on safety.
Excellent information as usual, thanks.
Thanks for the helpful reminders! Even though I've been doing woodworking as a beginner for several years, the table saw still scares me. I appreciate the reminders of how to be safe when using the table saw. Definitely going to print out the reminder checklist to post in my shop! 👍
great advice, thank you!! understanding your thought process is incredibly helpful.
Excellent tips - I always plan my cuts to make sure that I can do all of them safely. If I have doubts, then I choose another method to make the cut. When needed, I'll create a jig to help support the board through the cut.
Thanks! I needed those reminders.
Steve your informational videos are always outstanding keep up the great work.
Thanks Steve....good reminder info!
As ever Steve very good sound advice.your the man.
Great video with informative tips that are useful
Very good advice.
Thanks
Plus 1 , glad to say I knew those things already , learned them from your past videos , but very good to hear it again , I will be using the table saw this weekend , I hope , and I do not use it all the time , being a painter and so on.
Thanks !!!
another great video...I had a 15 year old ryobi table saw with no guards and and a wobbly fence. I dreaded using it. Last fall I got a new 8 1/4" dewalt saw and it was a game changer. As a bonus it has storage for the push stick inside the fence! I use all guards and safety features, but am still very mindful on every cut. Thanks again steve.
Wise words Steve, thank you.
Very important tips, as usual! Thanks. 🙏🛠️
Thanks for this video. I just got my first table saw which is a massive 5hp cabinet saw given to me and yeah it’s intimidating. Thanks for the tips
Great video, thanks for talking about how the offcut work piece rules have exceptions like you mentioned
I have a pre safety, pre riving knife craftsman. While no serious injuries I did have a kickback recently 😮
Goodbye old friend but she's retired. Thats why I am back - to say Thank You.
Well done, and appreciated. I use my table saw quite a bit, and your reminders are always good. I frequently use a lot of tools, power cords, moveable work tables, etc. when I am working on a project, and I would add one safety reminder when using the table saw: Clear the work-related clutter from around the saw before making cuts. I tend to gather all sorts of stuff around the saw and get so interested in my project, the temptation to just shove stuff aside to make a cut is always there. Instead, I make myself keep the space around the saw clear.
Excellent reminders
I've been using table saws for 30 years and its still one of the most intimidating or at least most respected for danger of the full shop of tools I own... I have had close calls with fingers, I've dropped a piece on the blade and watched a 4 foot long 6 inch wide board an inch thick yeet itself 12 feet and embed itself thru the sheetrock wall and even a blade nearly explode when it found some solid metal in a piece of reclaimed wood leaving 3 chuncks of carbide to be picked out of the side of my face... At the same time I know another carpenter who got her face wrecked by a kickback, like 30 stitches worth, who refuses to run a table saw and I just don't know how she gets by without it cause its one of the most important tools I own and the centerpiece of IMHO any shop.
Pearls of wisdom!
Great video thanks for posting it
I love that pentagram! Awesome!
Excellent tips, Steve! Thanks a bunch! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Love your work 👍
Nothing new but these types of safety/best practice videos are always welcomed in my opinion!
Brilliant, as always.
Great intro video , thanks mate
I've watched you say these things before and watched this new one anyway because we all let our guard down at times. Safety first ! Thanks Steve.
Nice video thanks Steve
Thank you for taking your time and aware everyone who does read manuals but have tendency of ignoring the inner voice.
Well done. You are the man.
Good advice Steve
Very good video. Thank you.!!
Thank you for this video. It is always nice to hear safety tips/rules again. While I'm limited in experience with the table saw, I've worked thousands of hours with the circular saw. The problem was, as time went on, the safety rules began to fade from importance. In fact, by the time I sank the blade 3 inches into my thigh, nearly killing myself, I wasn't using any safety measures at all.
I was tired... very tired.
I was in a hurry
I was working in a cramped space which required me to be in an awkward position
I was standing on ice; yes, slippery ice.
The blade I was using was as dull as a baseball bat but, thankfully, I'd just bent a few teeth back to near-straight from the 45 degree angle they were at. All of the carbide tips on the blade had busted off many moons prior.
I was doing the work. I had to force the saw to cut at all, applying a lot of pressure.
The material I was cutting, an old stockade fence, was full of nails, screws, and various other hardware.
I was conversing with other people, not really paying attention to what I was doing.
When the saw bucked back, after hitting a hinge, which was screwed to the underside of the piece I was cutting, it had no trouble cutting through my three layers of pants and then my leg.
I quickly tossed the saw out in front of me, grabbed my leg, to hold the 8-inch-long wound shut, a yelled, "Call 911!".
I am grateful to be alive, and my leg healed up well. Somehow, I missed my femoral artery by less than a dime's width, and did not hit any bones, ligaments or tendons.
I was out of work for three months.
I almost bled out in front of my children.
Safety is no joke.
Great advice thanks
Great advice!
Every bit of this is excellent. Thank for putting safety first. It may be beneficial to explain what zero energy means when directly interfacing with any part of a machine that can be driven. In this case, unplug the saw or switch off the energy source and at least put a tag on it. If it keeps someone from energizing equipment while work is performed in an entire lifetime, it's well worth it.
As usual great stuff. Thanks !!!
Excelente video ! Yep , Excellent video, Steve .