WATCH THIS Before Using Your Table Saw - Workshop Safety
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- Following workshop safety rules is a must, without it, we risk all sorts of injuries to ourselves and others in the workshop. By now, good eye and ear protection are standard in the workshop at all times. One of the leading tools for accidents is the table saw and there are many very good rules to follow when the table saw with the 2 primary rules of 1) setting blade depth to just a half tooth above the material being cut and 2) using a proper, safe push stick which precludes anything with a long handle often called "chicken's foot push sticks". 3) Using a blade guard and table saw featherboard to prevent kickback!
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Too right Colin, familiarity breeds contempt. Using a chainsaw in my day to day job is a weekly occurrence. You soon learn that the saw understands when you are off your game and sets out to wake you up. Only following safe practices have saved me a time or so.
Never can be reminded of safety too often. Thank you for this video mate.
Sage advice Colin...thanks. The fatigue factor is also important. Skiers at the end of a long day's skiing are prone to the "last run risk". That's when even the most experienced fall victim to accidents. So If you are tired that last cut will wait 'till tomorrow.
Hi Colin, I switched over to using the "gripper" push blocks, they provide 3 directions of pressure, control the cut piece and the off cut so you have to remove the blade guard to use them... I take my time setting up the cut and I feel completely safe using them, I appreciate your advice and understand why you said it. I still consider myself a newbie even after 5 years of making projects because I'm a weekend woodworker. But one rule I stand by is that if I feel tired or frustrated at something... I stop work! Accidents can happen, yes, but mistakes are also possible and wasteful in time and materials. Thanks for the refresher in shop safety... I too know it can happen to me... I learn to respect my tools, but not fear them.
When I saw your bandaged head and arm in a sling on the tab, I thought you got hurt yourself from your table saw. I'm very relieved to see that you didn't get hurt and this is an instructional video on table saw safety based on a fellow TH-camr, but sad that he/she got hurt, but thankful they were able to share their experience, meaning it could have been much worse. Praying for their speedy and full recovery.
Thank you very much for your concern and information
Thank you so much! I’m new to wordworking and am so grateful I came across your page!
Great reminder. Thanks for the lesson.
My grandfather told me at a young age “the minute you think you control the machine is the second you get hurt “ and when I have a injury and sure enough when you play it back at least for me it was being complicated or cocky is when I get injured.
Also never do the “just one more cut” when your tired.
Awesome video and a great reminder for all of us. Take Care
Colin, 72 years old, used every saw there is and still gained greatly with this video. Thank you and safe, long wood working to you. //John in Oregon
As a newer wood worker but seasoned trauma nurse, I’d like to add to Colin’s sage advice. The best safety device is a clear, focused, well rested mind. If you are tired, angry, sad, frustrated, or if anything is heavy on your mind don’t use power tools. Of course drugs, alcohol, and machines/tools never go well together. And for other female wood workers, we need to remember to put our hair up, I had a scary near miss so now I always put mine up in a tight bun.
As an ER nurse myself, I feel the same way. But I'm still trying to get over my fear of the table saw, so I can spread my wings in my shop. Lol.
And mind anything loose - Hoodie drawstrings, watch bands, belts, etc.
Not just the ladies, us long haired guys need to be cautious with our hair as well.😊
Thank you Colin for the reminder. All very good points. Complacency is a big problem with us older “experienced” wood workers.
Great tutorial. Reviewing table saw safety is something everyone should do from time to time. It's easy to get complacent. That when accidents happen.
Great tips. Made thousands of cuts but knew I had to watch your video. I'm going to start raising my blade just a half tooth starting today. Fully agree with your choice in push sticks. Thanks for posting.
Colin, you hit the mark again. I have been a woodworker for 45 years and you are so correct, Complacency will kill you. Thanks again for the reminder...
Thank you very much Colin. It is good to talk about safety.
Great tips Colin! Complacency is a common reason why we injure ourselves. I spend a lot of time thinking about the cut and if I can't do it safely on the table saw, then I find another way to do it. There can never be enough reminders about safety.
Always appreciate the reminders. Thank you.
Excellent safety recomendations....thank you
Great advice Colin! I always take a minute or two to think through my set up before making a cut on the table saw. One thing that you forgot to mention is to always check that the fence is in the locked position before making a cut. Also, never ever operate machinery when you are tired or not feeling well! As we all know, bad things can happen in a millisecond when using any piece of machinery!
Thank you. Always looking for safety videos like this. I like having all my digits.
Solid advice as always.
I've watched few of the safety video on the table saw and the repetition is an excellent reminder that it's not a toy but a tool that can hurt if not used properly each and every time.
I love your videos. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts.
Thanks for reminding us about these critical basics for staying safe with the table saw! A year ago I managed to get my thumb too close the blade and cut the tip off. It has healed well a year later and acts as great reminder!
Thanks, Colin. Always good to be reminded of basic safety. It's easy to get in a hurry and ignore the rules. I had my first serious encounter with kickback recently because I got in a hurry. Never again! The riving knife shalt be used!
Thank you for making this video!!
Colin, you have a luxury that I don’t...space. I work in my basement with limited space.
First thing I check in my shop is making sure the floor is clear & clean for my feet. Then is the in-feed & out-feed areas are clear to start & complete the cut. It is so dangerous to get half way through a cut & run into a wall or set of shelves...worrying the whole time reaching for the switch & praying until the blade runs down (I have done this only once).
I always do 2 dry runs of the cut before raising & turning on the blade.
Keep up the great content!
Great info 👍 I have been using a Tablesaw for many years BUT I still do what I call the 15 second think count. Every time I'm about to make a cut I take just 15 seconds to stop and think ( What could go wrong here )
That is a fantastic idea. I had an accident on my saw. Thankfully it was a sawstop so the blade retracted but man I didn't even see it coming. Been using a saw since age 15 and I was taking it for granted. Bad idea on my part.
George, I do something similar, I repeat the same phrase; "life altering injuries". This helps me stop and think. I heard a phrase, that you're not ever going to get back whatever part of your body touches this moving saw blade.
@@darcysee9471 I don't own a tablesaw but I feel similarly about my circular saw.
I do the same.
@@JackKirbyFan, always great to hear another Saw Stop story with a good outcome! Thanks for testimony. As more demand is created, the tool manufacturers will step up and compete to make better and more affordable designs. Felder already seems to have a super mechanism, but for professional level machinery.
yes, i agree with all you have said. people need to know why it is good too follow the rules and stay safe thank you ..jack from the uk..
Good info Colin. I always make time to watch videos like this when they show up. Practicing safety means practice!
Thank you! Safety is number one and it’s good to see even if you’re experienced.
Colin thank you very much for being proactive in safety, idea of this kind of videos is extremely important for everyone working in the shops...
Also couldn't help myself and have to mention that your bench grinder behind your back missing proper guard , which is no/no in any case scenarios. Be safe and keep posting more of your thoughtful videos.
Excellent video, Thanks for the info Colin.
Always great advice, Thankyou
Always great information. Thanks again.
Great information ➜ Thank you!
I really enjoyed watching this video! Thanks for such great tips on using table saw.
Ty very much for the excellent video.I learned again,love it.
Thanks Colin, the thumbnail had me worried for a second. 😆
Great advice, thank you.
Great advice Colin. I have an old table saw, actually a contractor saw, with no blade guard or riving knife, and always respect the blade. I use a push stick similar to yours but mine is made from a pieceof 2x6 about 10 inches long. I also regularly check the alignment of the blade and the fence to ensure they remain perfectly parallel.
Wow! Wonderful Safety Education
Always good to have a refresher. Thanks!
Great advice. Thanks.
So glad to see you cover saftey. Thank you!!
These are undoubtedly great tips. A few observations as a newbie having trouble finding shop time and these days mostly just watches others make stuff on TH-cam:
For the circular saw, even if you can't get good results it still seems well worth it to use the circular saw at least to help with rough break down.
Since most major TH-cam woodworkers at least use riving knives and push sticks (and don't use the blade guard), almost all of the table saw injuries I've heard of have been of the "I reached over the blade to grab the cut off and it nicked my finger" variety. A blade guard would have prevented those, but I think so would an outfeed table. It's also a really good argument to keep the blade lower.
I know there's at least one TH-cam woodworker who seems to reach over to grab the cut off as part of every cut. Not sure if that makes him more or less susceptible to this kind of injury since he's so practiced in that aspect of the operation, though I'm sure it's another case where complacency would get him in trouble.
I personally don't use my blade guard, mainly because it's difficult to adjust the riving knife position in order to put it on, and I would need to frequently remove it and lower the riving knife in order to use my current crosscut sled, but I make it a point to not reach over to grab any cut offs while the blade is spinning (either use an outfeed table, hold it past the blade with the push sticks until the blade spins down, or just let it free if it's relatively short or if I just don't mind letting it fall to the floor).
Superb video. thank you.
Kudos 👍! I appreciate your walk through again!! I'm using the saw again this afternoon.
I dry run a cut set up, blade dropped and OFF, just to check. Mind and Gut says "Not Comfortable", I reset the cut. It works!
👍 Kudos again!!
This was really informative. I knew that the hight of the blade made the cut more efficient but I never made the friction connection. I will now always remember to make that adjustment before cutting. Thanks.
Excellent video Colin. complacency is EXACTLY what came and bit me. I have respect for my dangerous tools, like my Table Saw, Radial arm Saw, Planers, (big dangerous machines), but not so much for my smaller machines, like my belt sander. Thought it's so small, and I have used it for so many years, I'll just quickly sand this piece of wood, not worrying to much about safety. Well it shot the wood out and made a nice gash in my leg, I was very lucky it was not bad. It sure brought me back to realizing that complacency is the BIGGEST ENEMY of us "old" wood workers
Channels like yours got me over my fear of tablesaws and I have been safely using one for for almost two years. I may not be quick, but I follow a safety checklist before each cut.
Great video, these things are very important to remember. Zero accidents is the goal! After talking with a surgeon who said he would lose significant business if people purchased tables saws with safety things like Sawstop has (note there are other options to Sawstop if one looks) I decided to get a Sawstop. The cost of the saw is small compared to the cost of a finger or thumb.
Excellent advice, Colin.
About safety, we cannot be reminded too often.
Excellent points
Very nice demonstration on the blade height...Thanks ... 👍
Thanks Colin, excellent safety tips for the table saw, keep up the good work.
🙏Thanks Colin. 👍Great information.
Thanks Colin. Great video and advice. These videos are really important!
thank yhou for this safety informational
Superbly explained Sir, the best safety standards class 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great vid, thanks! Blessings!!!
I have a dymo label on my rip fence level with the blade position stating in large letters "The blade ALWAYS wins". It never fails to make me think through the cut one more time before I actually cut anything.
That's how it should be done, every cut thought over and cut in the mind, before the actual physical cut.
Thank You!!! Great Tips!!! 😎👍
Hello Colin. Very wise words and a great demo. "Complacency" was well described and I think Complacency mixed with working in a humid afternoon are huge danger areas. Good Table Saws are a awesome addition to the Shop but they have to be "well respected. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Dave, Beachmere, Brisbane, Australia
Very good video! It's always good to revisit safety! Thanks Colin!
Excellent advice Colin. Amen with all you said. I use a Powermatic 66 cabinet saw with a 5HP motor. It has zero safety attachments. With over 50 years of woodworking experience, I have found that the key to safety is zero distractions and ALWAYS using a sharp blade (set at the right height). With a sharp blade and proper push stick one can power their way through the gnarliest of woods. The most dangerous situation is using a dull blade. The cheapest investment in the shop is using expensive blades, and maintaining their sharpness. This includes routers too.
I AM GLAD I STOPED BY. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT NOT KNOWING HOW THE BLADE SHOULD BE SET AND ABOUT THE KICK BACK. THANKS A MILLION !!! HAPPY SAWING !!!!
Outstanding. There's no substitute for experience and I'm happy the old timers also make TH-cam videos, and not only the young guns who think they know it all. This gentleman says "I've seen this happen multiple times" multiple times. That's a real lesson.
nice, these are probably the most helpful safety tips i've seen so far on youtube
Thank you for doing this video, I will look at my push sticks differently from now on.
Thank for your the best tip ever on being complacent !!
....thank YOU sooooo much for this safety informations !!! Kinde regards from Switzerland !!
yes, first thing I was going to write was the blade height, but you corrected it. Completely agree about ripping plywood, I use a track saw to rip most of the time. If I'm cutting a lot of sheets then I get a 2nd person to help when I run on table saw. agree always drop the blade when finished with piece, protects the blade as well as any work that you sit on the table. But, I don't use a splitter or guard, I can't see where the cut is going, I find they are a huge PIA,,, I always use a push stick, kind of a cross between the 2 diff styles you show.
im still a beginner when it comes to using table saw ( been doing it it for just over a year and a half) and woodworking. complacency is on point! i do always talk to myself before using my saw that this machine is not joking around. i give the machine the respect it deserves!
Good advice Colin; I too have been woodworking for over 50 years and never had an accident until earlier this year when I cut my thumb badly on the table saw but luckily I didn't lose any part of my thumb but spent a couple of days in hospital and had surgery to fix the cut. You are right, we do become complacent and I think this is what happened to me. I was leader in a local men shed for 7 years and I always emphasised the danger of the table saw being probably the most dangerous tool in the shed and my advice to my members was, before making a cut on the table saw; stop and rehearse the cut in your mind before actually making the cut and if you think the method you are going to use to make the cut is a bit risky, then don't make the cut that way and consider a safer way to do it and if still in doubt, don't make the cut. In 7 years in the shed , we never had a bad accident on the table saw or any other machine, but we did have some near misses. My injury was in my own shed at home and I was in a hurry to make the cut and a cut I had done thousands of times; As you said Colin, "the machine always wins" I urge every woodworker to be extra careful at all times and stay focused and stay safe.
Clearly you severely mitigated your risk. Things happen
Did your hand get pulled toward the saw or just instinctively reached for something that was too close?
@@vashon100 I guess I lost concertration; I pushed a piece of timber through the saw with a push stick and I finished the action I drew my hand back to clear the sawblade but I made the mistake of twisting my hand to the left as I withdrew the push stick bringing my right thumb into contact with the spinning saw blade. It was done with the blade guard off the table as like a lot of other woodworkers I don't use the blade guard. I can honestly say that if I had the blade guard on, my thumb would not have come into contact with the blade. Unfortunately the cut I was making couldn't be done with the blade guard on as I was re-sawing a piece of timber that was too wide for the saw so I had to cut half way through and then flip the timber to cut through from the other edge. I now have no feeling in my right thumb.
@@johnrobinson1020 Thanks for the reply. Glad it wasn't worse.
As president of our local woodworking club we have had our second member lose part of a finger on table saw in the last 3 years. In each case the operator was tired and making their last cut of the day. Complacency took effect and changed their life for ever! That is a good video on saw safety but it applies to all power tools in the shop.
Thank you for the safety video. I keep my blade guard and riving knife on my saw most all the time.
Good advice Colin.
This video was nicely done. Excellent content and narration. Thank you.
Thanks for the safety tips !!!!!!!!!!!
Great advice.
I really enjoy watching you talking about safety! I'm a safety at work inspector and me and my colleague all have seen worker cut their fingers with table saw. I would only add one thing to your video, alway disconect the table saw when you put your finger near the blade! thank you for that video!
Sound information Collin! Thanks
Great job as always
the number of times i have been second-hand scared when watching the samurai carpenter rip on his table saw with no riving knife and he reaches over the blade to grab the cutoff...DUDE...your hands make wonderful pieces of art. DON'T BE SO CARELESS WITH THEM
Having lost half a thumb last December doing EXACTLY what you described, reaching over, I can honestly say, you are 1000% correct….stupid mistake..I hope folks are paying attention!
@@johnmclaurin, thanks for the testimony, every little bit will help another person. All the best wishes that you recover all your function!
Complacency, Rushing, Fatigue and Distractions.
I just shared this with a couple of new table saw users. I had previously shared your channel with them, as a place to get safety and other tips.
Great info, Colin! Thanks a lot! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I've watched many vids about table saw safety but this is the first one that explains in detail the causes of kickback. I don't have a table saw and don't plan to get one because I have alternative and safer methods of getting the same job done. But I was tempted at one point and hence my interest in table saw safety.
Great tips. Very simple techniques that can save life or limb or at least digit.
Good recommendations.
Good info thanks for posting
I have changed over to a SawStop Unit,always use all the safety supplied by the Co.including the proper "push Unit similar to the plywood one you showed only made of a plastic composite!
Thaks for video. its really helpfull ...
Thank you Sir.
Bonjour et merci pour tes vidéos et tes bons conseils sur la scie de table. J’ai appris certaines choses que je faisais mal.
Your comments are correct. I always - 100% of the time go through the checklist you mentioned. I’ve had kickback once. I was making the last cut in a long day and tired. Won’t do that ever again. Finish the next day saves a lot of pain and in some instance missing digits.
5 Stars Colin. Kickback happened to me and it hurt. I always now take a count of time to review my next cut.
Thanks so much Colin for reminding me...take a breath before the cut..imagine the cut from start to finish... this has saved me doing something unsafe on many occasions...
Good tip and so so true from experience!!!
Colin, loved the video. Even as we get more experienced with the tools, I think it is still important for us to have these reminder videos or PSA as they say reguarding shop safty. I've had a full on kickback before, and I will tell you, I got lucky. I had a bruise from a tiny chunkof wood from a very thin peice of wood. I had a cut and a burise on my stomach for several weeks. Now that is luck. Had it been bigger then I would hve been in trouble. There was not much that I could have done as the board basicaly had some hidden stress and the non-held side shattered. However if I was not standing behid the blade because well complacent... I would have possibly missed the shrapnel. Wood working is enherintly dangerous. Something bad is going to happen. Best thing to do just like you talked about is mitigate how bad that is once something bad does happen. Great video. :) Thank you for all the good points. :)
Thanks Colin.