Great video. I have always heard you should do the face first on the jointer, then the edge. That way you have a broader flat face against the fence to true up the edge.
When it comes to the Jointer, I find a lot of boards I work with have a bow and a twist on the face. Thus I flatten the face first, then do the 90 on the edge.
My tip is to ignore his tip about edge jointing first and instead flatten the face first. The flat face then becomes the reference surface for getting 90º on the edge. Doing the opposite as he did will likely result in something other than 90º.
@@MR-si1eq Yep. Alternatively, some people like to ignore the edge until they've run it through the planer after flattening the face on the jointer. Then they come back to do one edge on the jointer. That way, they can joint the edge whichever way the grain direction dictates. For them, it would be face 1st, planer, then edge joint.
I happened to be by my local Woodcraft yesterday and they had a bandsaw informational session. It wasn't really anything I didn't already know, but one of the other attendees who was there asked a great question, and I learned something I hadn't even thought of. Never know what you'll learn from someone with experience. BTW, he said to relax the tension on the blade when not in use. My Laguna has a big lever just for that.
Great demo, and great safety tips. On the jointer, I prefer to do the face first in case the board is some twist in it. Doing an edge first on a twisted board seems to produce unpredictable results when it comes to face jointing. My experience has been that if the edge is done first, then if you have to remove twist from the face, you often end up having to re-joint the edge. Just my own experience.
You are 100% correct. If you joint the face first and then keep that face against the fence when jointing the edge, you're guaranteed to end up with an edge that is square to the face. If you do the edge first, and then flatten the face, you're depending on luck to get a square edge.
Probably one of the most informative videos you've made, particularly when it comes to table saw safety... though many will skip this because "it wont happen to me". Last year I was hospitalised for over a week due to an unprovoked assualt; the guy in the adjoining bed was recovering from having his thumb reattached (micro-surgery) because he'd removed it with a table saw.
Thanks. Agreed, I see the comment a lot on any video I post about a SawStop. They'll say "all you have to do is pay attention" or "I've been woodworking for 40 years without any accidents." Pride comes before the fall. It can happen to ANYONE.
@@731WoodworksOver 400 years without losing fingers while doing dangerous stuff in my family. I use all the safety equipment except the guard, I don't use a skinny push stick, I might even use the planer if something's that thin.
More like this Matt! Safety it’s such an important aspect of woodworking, especially when power tools are involved. Have you considered making a playlist on the subject?
I’ve been following your program for some time no, and would just like to thank to you and the gentleman for some excellent basic information. Old retired Scotsman living in Germany just getting into a bit of work.
You can do which ever 1st..your still want to run the peices thru the table saw for final dimension..the table saw squares the edges..the edge you joint is more for straightness not sqareness..the table saw squares it out
Great safety advice, especially on the table saw. One thing I see missing from safety commentaries is the mental aspect/approach to it. Even the experts are not exempt from some of the mental traps that any potentially hazardous activity can pose. Complacency is probably one of the biggest contributors to industrial accidents which ties in to the “it can’t/won’t happen to me attitude. Personal protective equipment (ppe), I’ve watched many videos by very competent, skilled workers where they neglect to wear safety eyewear, don’t use push sticks etc. One more thought, like most activities that require precision & the reach to get as perfect as possible, frustration & anger sometimes gets the better of us in woodworking. Walk away when frustrated or angry, sleep on it when undecided which path to go on a project. When we are mentally compromised that’s when mistakes & accidents happen. Great video, thanks!!
When jointing a face of a board with a crown. Crown must be up and only put pressure on the leading end and outfeed side of the table. If pressure is applied to the middle of the board, the jointer will follow the crown and not give you a flat reference face.
I Liked this one. Great info and even the stuff I knew made for a good review. I would put it out, maybe not expect it to be your number 1 video, but the information is very important and if it keeps one of us from getting hurt, it was worth it.
A couple of observations: 1.) that's not how you store sawbaldes with the teeth touching each other. 2.) You don't need push sticks on the jointer. Applying pressure on the infeed table is achieving the opposite of what you want to achieve with this machine. Rather get a peoper (i.e. european) blade guard and move your hand over the blade. never apply presure directly over the spinning blades.
First American who uses all safety guards on the table saw and a push stick *-* Why are you overseas so obsessed with pushing sticks/blocks on the jointer. You are supposed to put pressure on the out feed table, often people just push the workpiece on both tables. That's not how a jointer is supposed to work😅 Your hands are perfectly fine when using the right safety guard. Kind regards from a German carpenter, who is very into safety :)
Great video, I learned a few things in a short amount of time. Just getting started making projects and any education is good education especially safety!
Thank you for this informative video. It is always good to hear safety from different voices. 👍 As I hear, " A pound of prevention is better than an ounce of Ouch"
I just got my first jointer a few weeks ago. It was that porter cable jointer that was mentioned on your community page on Facebook. The instructions this man gave was actually very useful, I’ve never used a jointer until a couple weeks ago
Steve is a great source of knowledge and expertise. Caught me off guard, hey I know that guy. Shop that store. Thanks for another great video. You make a lot of great videos.
When I first started, back in the 70's, even though I'm fairly intelligent I could not remember which way the number of teeth in a blade went. I even wrote on the blade with a marker. That didn't work because I was cutting thick boards and it rubbed it off. A friend told me this, Rip has fewer letters than cross so it uses fewer teeth. That really helped me to remember and now I don't forget it.
20 year army vet and 12 year law enforcement guy who loves woodworking but just now have a chance to start building and learning. Would love to chat with you.
The content is great, but It's missing a couple of things: 1) No Power Tip! The power tip I took away from this video, is "Slow Down" 2) The other thing is that your videos usually have some type of copy graphics inserted through out, that help emphasize what you're saying or highlight what's happening. We can read "Steve Julian", at the start of the video, but I don't think I saw any copy graphics after that. As master Steve is talking you can higlight some of what he's saying on screen to re-enforce the importance of the info. "Slow down, be in control, change your blade" Speaking of blades, as I rewatched, I noticed at 1:58 there's a saw blade on the wall w/ a Sawstop break attached to it... gulp.... you could point that out. As a beginner woodworker (1 yr this month :) ) some of this info is new to me. The visuals master Steve provided for the kickback on the table saw connected some dots for me (I didn't even know I was missing). The way he used the push stick... is exactly how I've started using my pushstick, and he's the only one I've heard exaplin how to use it that way... it just made sense based on what I've heard & seen other people say and do. "Pressure down and to the fence." The video is fine just the way it is. I found the data very useful. It's just missing your copy graphics, and that's why it feels off to you :D Thanks for the video.
Thank you Matt, great useful information and reminders for us all. There are always great takeaways from all your videos for me. I appreciate you, Sir!
He's only one state away! Hopefully find a 13:49 class a little closer, though i have wood buddies who have helped a lot. I am gearing up to do simple wood work. Have a power matic lathe and can't wait to get basic tools.
If there is a Woodcraft or Rockler in your area, they both offer classes for all levels, whether you're new to woodworking or want to learn a new skill like turning or epoxy pours.
Great video and good guidance. I am however surprised that clothing never gets mentioned, things like baggy sleeves, pull cords or dangling friendship bracelets etc when passing over the table saw, router etc.
This is so random but I have to know. Steve has on long sleeves, but his right arm seems to not be a long sleeve short, but almost like a separate sleeve that isn't attached to his shirt. Is this a safety thing to prevent any possible catching of the fabric by the blade? Or am I over analyzing this and he wears the same thing on both arms?
Matt, I hate to repeat what everyone has already commented. This video was very informative. Especially to those who are beginners, just starting getting into woodworking working as a hobby or trying to make a few extra bucks and not knowing the basics safety on the equipment they have. Watching RUclips to learn will not make a person a beginner better woodworker. Taking a few basic woodworking class would definitely be the best advice and also videos like what you just provided would be a great refresher and a reminder for those who are getting too comfortable working around table saws, jointers, anything that cuts to think SAFETY. GREAT VIDEO! Keep doing what you’re doing. Love all your videos. 👍👍👍👍 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I took Steve’s Woodworking 101 some time ago. ( it’s been so long ago, his hair was still dark 😅) nevertheless, I’ve used everything I learned from him since.. his lessons are timeless. Strongly recommend his class to all beginners.
I only change my blade if I'm going to do a lot of ripping with no crosscuts. I use a Woodworker-II for almost everything. I have a friend who hasn't taken his WW-II off for anything but cleaning or sharpening (and has a spare) for decades. I never take my eyes off my hands and the blade. If the board is coming off the fence, the fence isn't aligned properly. The saw needs tuning. No hearing protection? Jointers are LOUD.
On the jointer, flatten the face first, then reference that face to get a 90 degree edge. The way this gentleman demonstrated doesn't make sense. Otherwise good points on safety.
I couldn't say it any better than Scruffy Santa. To build off Mike, while you might not target new woodworkers with this safety video, you ought to target "new owners of big machines" instead. Many of us started with a saw and a drill then moved on to bigger machines as our skills and needs grew. So your target here is the person transitioning to the big leagues of machines. Has someone aimed a video to a subset of woodworkers like that before? I can't remember seeing one. Look at comments in videos with these machines. Some people have a table saw, jointer or router and are scared to use them. This video should take the "scared level down". Rambling response? Maybe. But I think I'm zeroing in on what this video is and to whom it ought to be aimed. You can make a hit of it - maybe not a top-5 but it will be an invaluable resource to hobbyists taking big leaps to the big machines. Title: "Have a table saw, jointer or router and you're afraid to use it? "
The videos continue to be good despite the titles and thumbnails becoming more and more stereotypically click-baity. Litereally every title now is a meme and every thumbnail is the generic amaze-face that every click bait thumbnail uses.
I've been working as a serious production woodworker for a long time and I've seen injuries. Proper technique replaces all that safety equipment. How am I supposed to resaw on that tablesaw? P.S.- I just looked at your comments and they all support this crap.
Sawstop sells router tables that can be attached as extentions to your table saw, but I don't think they have any added safety features. They are nice solid tables, but they are fairly expensive, like most sawstop products.
Good answer here www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/tablesaws/splitter-or-riving-knife-what-s-the-difference#:~:text=Both%20sit%20behind%20the%20blade,and%20lowers%20with%20the%20blade.
Howdy Mr. 731... Hmmm. You feel as though it's lacking something. To "me" the video seemed fine....for an introduction to safety for new woodworkers using those tools. But that's all it was really. It wasn't really a "How To" use the tool per se and maybe THAT is why you feel that it's lacking something. You are used to showing, in relative detail, "How" to use the tool. I will add something to the "Safety" aspect that wasn't mentioned at all. That is, be mindful of what's behind you while using those tools. If there's more than one person in the shop, they need to know where NOT to stand while someone is using a tool. Don't walk behind someone using a tablesaw or Jointer. Back to the "lacking" part though....Now this is circumstantial...But, your video title says "New Woodworkers". Newbies will not have ANY of those tools at all. ""Maybe"" a tablesaw, but it's going to be a small benchtop, not a $3000 Sawstop. And they won't have a Jointer and most likely not even have a router or they might have a router but not a router table. So, a video titled for New Woodworkers should be geared towards the tools a Newbie is going to have. Hope that made sense, sometimes I can't spit out the words that my thoughts are in my mind.
I guess I broke the rules then…a few years back, when I was just starting out, all I had was a jigsaw, circular saw, and a drill. My first larger tool purchase was a router table. At the time, I was convinced I needed it much more than a table saw or anything else - just because of one project I had planned. Then, I got it, set it up, and let it sit for a couple of months while I watched tons of videos and got up the nerve to actually use it…these days, I have added a table saw and miter saw to my small shop, and have use of a planer. I see your points, but there are those of us who could definitely benefit from more videos like this. 🙂
Couple minutes to change blade? Yea right. Maybe if you don't drop the nut down inside the table saw. My hands are too big to do it, taking off and putting back on. That's if you can get the spreads to go on right
Please dont take this negativity. Honest question/ feedback.. do the thumbnails with the funny bulging eyes actually do better than if you just took a more natural picture or still shot for during the video. They just all look really awkward to me and most of the time its the exact same awkward mouth open stare picture with just a different color photoshopped onto your shirt. Dont know about other viewers but i think more natural looking pictures in your thumbnails would look more genuine and not so clickbait/gimmicky.
It's an unfortunate part of RUclips that thumbnails like this do a lot better. I do agree it looks awkward, but as long as the video is good I don't mind.
There are those who have experienced kickback, and those who have not… yet. It’s gonna happen to everyone at least once, 100% guaranteed. So have your hands out of the way by using a push stick on every single cut, and stand out of the way of that wooden missile. Soiled pants beat the hell out of a hospital trip.
Great video. I have always heard you should do the face first on the jointer, then the edge. That way you have a broader flat face against the fence to true up the edge.
When it comes to the Jointer, I find a lot of boards I work with have a bow and a twist on the face. Thus I flatten the face first, then do the 90 on the edge.
My tip is to ignore his tip about edge jointing first and instead flatten the face first. The flat face then becomes the reference surface for getting 90º on the edge. Doing the opposite as he did will likely result in something other than 90º.
I too thought it was face 1st. Then edge. Then planer.
Agreed 👍
100%. If you have a wonky board, the angle of that face will change. Always face first.
@@MR-si1eq Yep. Alternatively, some people like to ignore the edge until they've run it through the planer after flattening the face on the jointer. Then they come back to do one edge on the jointer. That way, they can joint the edge whichever way the grain direction dictates. For them, it would be face 1st, planer, then edge joint.
I happened to be by my local Woodcraft yesterday and they had a bandsaw informational session. It wasn't really anything I didn't already know, but one of the other attendees who was there asked a great question, and I learned something I hadn't even thought of. Never know what you'll learn from someone with experience.
BTW, he said to relax the tension on the blade when not in use. My Laguna has a big lever just for that.
Great demo, and great safety tips. On the jointer, I prefer to do the face first in case the board is some twist in it. Doing an edge first on a twisted board seems to produce unpredictable results when it comes to face jointing. My experience has been that if the edge is done first, then if you have to remove twist from the face, you often end up having to re-joint the edge. Just my own experience.
You are 100% correct. If you joint the face first and then keep that face against the fence when jointing the edge, you're guaranteed to end up with an edge that is square to the face. If you do the edge first, and then flatten the face, you're depending on luck to get a square edge.
Probably one of the most informative videos you've made, particularly when it comes to table saw safety... though many will skip this because "it wont happen to me".
Last year I was hospitalised for over a week due to an unprovoked assualt; the guy in the adjoining bed was recovering from having his thumb reattached (micro-surgery) because he'd removed it with a table saw.
Thanks. Agreed, I see the comment a lot on any video I post about a SawStop. They'll say "all you have to do is pay attention" or "I've been woodworking for 40 years without any accidents." Pride comes before the fall. It can happen to ANYONE.
All because he didn't want to take the time to return that defective thumbless glove. People need to think things through.
@@731WoodworksOver 400 years without losing fingers while doing dangerous stuff in my family. I use all the safety equipment except the guard, I don't use a skinny push stick, I might even use the planer if something's that thin.
“Frown down” is a great tip and easy to remember!
This video has been so valuable for me. I have been winging it to this point😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video. I’m afraid of the table saw because of accident stories. I’m a beginner and this video has given me important info needed.
More like this Matt! Safety it’s such an important aspect of woodworking, especially when power tools are involved. Have you considered making a playlist on the subject?
Very informative and educational! Every beginner woodworker should watch this video!
I’ve been following your program for some time no, and would just like to thank to you and the gentleman for some excellent basic information. Old retired Scotsman living in Germany just getting into a bit of work.
Much appreciated!
Flatten a face first! it becomes the reference face when you are jointing an edge.
I thought so.
Yeah, that board is not a good 90 degree angle!!! It needs to run through on edge again.
Looks like the clips were put together out of order in the final video
You can do which ever 1st..your still want to run the peices thru the table saw for final dimension..the table saw squares the edges..the edge you joint is more for straightness not sqareness..the table saw squares it out
The edge will only be square to the face if the face is flat when pressed against the fence. So the face should be flattened first.
Great safety advice, especially on the table saw. One thing I see missing from safety commentaries is the mental aspect/approach to it. Even the experts are not exempt from some of the mental traps that any potentially hazardous activity can pose. Complacency is probably one of the biggest contributors to industrial accidents which ties in to the “it can’t/won’t happen to me attitude. Personal protective equipment (ppe), I’ve watched many videos by very competent, skilled workers where they neglect to wear safety eyewear, don’t use push sticks etc. One more thought, like most activities that require precision & the reach to get as perfect as possible, frustration & anger sometimes gets the better of us in woodworking. Walk away when frustrated or angry, sleep on it when undecided which path to go on a project. When we are mentally compromised that’s when mistakes & accidents happen. Great video, thanks!!
So true!
When jointing a face of a board with a crown. Crown must be up and only put pressure on the leading end and outfeed side of the table. If pressure is applied to the middle of the board, the jointer will follow the crown and not give you a flat reference face.
I Liked this one. Great info and even the stuff I knew made for a good review. I would put it out, maybe not expect it to be your number 1 video, but the information is very important and if it keeps one of us from getting hurt, it was worth it.
I appreciate that!
A couple of observations: 1.) that's not how you store sawbaldes with the teeth touching each other. 2.) You don't need push sticks on the jointer. Applying pressure on the infeed table is achieving the opposite of what you want to achieve with this machine. Rather get a peoper (i.e. european) blade guard and move your hand over the blade. never apply presure directly over the spinning blades.
I’m an amateur at woodworking, I liked how you commented on “frown down”. Sometimes I get confused on that! Great video!
First American who uses all safety guards on the table saw and a push stick *-*
Why are you overseas so obsessed with pushing sticks/blocks on the jointer. You are supposed to put pressure on the out feed table, often people just push the workpiece on both tables. That's not how a jointer is supposed to work😅
Your hands are perfectly fine when using the right safety guard.
Kind regards from a German carpenter, who is very into safety :)
I just shared this video on my channel. This is a beginner woodworking goldmine! Thanks Matt!
Awesome, thank you!
Great video you can never be too safe thanks for sharing Matt.
Thank you for posting this. I love the safety information!!
Great video, I learned a few things in a short amount of time. Just getting started making projects and any education is good education especially safety!
This was incredibly helpful for a new guy.
Thank you for this informative video. It is always good to hear safety from different voices. 👍 As I hear, " A pound of prevention is better than an ounce of Ouch"
I just got my first jointer a few weeks ago. It was that porter cable jointer that was mentioned on your community page on Facebook.
The instructions this man gave was actually very useful, I’ve never used a jointer until a couple weeks ago
thankyou. as a safety officer at our local Men's Shed, I found this a great way to explain to some of our members! good job, cheers.
Steve is a great source of knowledge and expertise. Caught me off guard, hey I know that guy. Shop that store. Thanks for another great video. You make a lot of great videos.
When I first started, back in the 70's, even though I'm fairly intelligent I could not remember which way the number of teeth in a blade went. I even wrote on the blade with a marker. That didn't work because I was cutting thick boards and it rubbed it off.
A friend told me this,
Rip has fewer letters than cross so it uses fewer teeth.
That really helped me to remember and now I don't forget it.
Thank you , very educational , God bless
20 year army vet and 12 year law enforcement guy who loves woodworking but just now have a chance to start building and learning. Would love to chat with you.
I really enjoyed this - and learned some valuable tips! I’d love to see more content like this on your channel! 🙂
Hooahh! Hurst, TX. my home town. left there after high school. Loved it then, too hot now.
Great video with a lot of good information and tips.
The content is great, but It's missing a couple of things:
1) No Power Tip! The power tip I took away from this video, is "Slow Down"
2) The other thing is that your videos usually have some type of copy graphics inserted through out, that help emphasize what you're saying or highlight what's happening. We can read "Steve Julian", at the start of the video, but I don't think I saw any copy graphics after that. As master Steve is talking you can higlight some of what he's saying on screen to re-enforce the importance of the info. "Slow down, be in control, change your blade"
Speaking of blades, as I rewatched, I noticed at 1:58 there's a saw blade on the wall w/ a Sawstop break attached to it... gulp.... you could point that out.
As a beginner woodworker (1 yr this month :) ) some of this info is new to me. The visuals master Steve provided for the kickback on the table saw connected some dots for me (I didn't even know I was missing). The way he used the push stick... is exactly how I've started using my pushstick, and he's the only one I've heard exaplin how to use it that way... it just made sense based on what I've heard & seen other people say and do. "Pressure down and to the fence."
The video is fine just the way it is. I found the data very useful. It's just missing your copy graphics, and that's why it feels off to you :D Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the knowledge and wisdom gents and may our Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you and your family's ❤
I would move the fence closer when edge jointing so there’s less exposed blade, but otherwise pretty good!
Great video with very good principles for me to follow. Thx Matt 👍🏻
Great video, thanks so much good information.
Thank you Matt, great useful information and reminders for us all. There are always great takeaways from all your videos for me. I appreciate you, Sir!
Glad it was helpful!
He's only one state away! Hopefully find a 13:49 class a little closer, though i have wood buddies who have helped a lot.
I am gearing up to do simple wood work. Have a power matic lathe and can't wait to get basic tools.
If there is a Woodcraft or Rockler in your area, they both offer classes for all levels, whether you're new to woodworking or want to learn a new skill like turning or epoxy pours.
This was AWESOME! More please!
Great video and good guidance. I am however surprised that clothing never gets mentioned, things like baggy sleeves, pull cords or dangling friendship bracelets etc when passing over the table saw, router etc.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Awesome and informative content, I always do enjoy your videos 👍👍👍 keep safe and stay blessed brotha
I appreciate that
Why not use the Jessem hold down rollers ? . My best safety investment
Great video. Expert thoughts are a blessing to hear.
Glad it was helpful!
Boy, I’ve been doing some things wrong over the years. Thanks Matt, I learned a few things today.
Excellent!!!!!
Very good video Matt. Thank you sir! 😊😊
What brand of lathe do u think is best?
This is so random but I have to know. Steve has on long sleeves, but his right arm seems to not be a long sleeve short, but almost like a separate sleeve that isn't attached to his shirt. Is this a safety thing to prevent any possible catching of the fabric by the blade? Or am I over analyzing this and he wears the same thing on both arms?
Woah. I’m a week late seeing this, but you were in the Woodcraft I frequent and the video published on my birthday. What are the chances?
Thanks!
Wow very informative. Thanks Matt!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great Info
Thank you sir
Great tips. I had to save this video.
Glad it was helpful!
I’ve always wondered why jointers don’t have bigger fences. Like a 12” jointer should have a 12” vertical fence for edges. Anyone know?
Matt, I hate to repeat what everyone has already commented. This video was very informative. Especially to those who are beginners, just starting getting into woodworking working as a hobby or trying to make a few extra bucks and not knowing the basics safety on the equipment they have. Watching RUclips to learn will not make a person a beginner better woodworker. Taking a few basic woodworking class would definitely be the best advice and also videos like what you just provided would be a great refresher and a reminder for those who are getting too comfortable working around table saws, jointers, anything that cuts to think SAFETY. GREAT VIDEO! Keep doing what you’re doing. Love all your videos. 👍👍👍👍 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As a beginner, that was very informative. Thank you Matt.😊
That was very informative, Thank You
Glad you enjoyed it!
I took Steve’s Woodworking 101
some time ago. ( it’s been so long ago, his hair was still dark 😅) nevertheless, I’ve used everything I learned from him since.. his lessons are timeless. Strongly recommend his class to all beginners.
Very cool!
Good video, good tips👍
Too much to remember, is there a good book with all this super knowledge and details?
I would love to take a class
If you have a Woodcraft nearby, they offer classes. Lots of books on Amazon for Beginner woodworking.
Turn them push pads around.
Per math: A 2-½” diameter router bit at 24,000 rpm is traveling at 178.5 mph. Not 240. Minor point, but accuracy is everything.
Awesome video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Gosh thanks!
I only change my blade if I'm going to do a lot of ripping with no crosscuts. I use a Woodworker-II for almost everything. I have a friend who hasn't taken his WW-II off for anything but cleaning or sharpening (and has a spare) for decades.
I never take my eyes off my hands and the blade. If the board is coming off the fence, the fence isn't aligned properly. The saw needs tuning.
No hearing protection? Jointers are LOUD.
1st safety tip, throw that black push stick in the trash and use the yellow one
This is why I spend money with you. You just saved countless sandwich clamps an booger hooks.
I was taught to joint the face first then the edge…is this wrong?
You are correct - this is the second video with this guy doing it wrong.
No you're correct, I'm surprised the professional instructor in this video doesn't appear to know that you joint the face of the wood first.
shouldnt you joint the face first then joint the edge?
On the jointer, flatten the face first, then reference that face to get a 90 degree edge. The way this gentleman demonstrated doesn't make sense. Otherwise good points on safety.
Goodness gracious! When you're demonstrating how to go slowly and carefully on the jointer, DON'T SPEED UP THE VIDEO!!!
Don't forget lungs and ears. Great video!
I couldn't say it any better than Scruffy Santa. To build off Mike, while you might not target new woodworkers with this safety video, you ought to target "new owners of big machines" instead. Many of us started with a saw and a drill then moved on to bigger machines as our skills and needs grew. So your target here is the person transitioning to the big leagues of machines. Has someone aimed a video to a subset of woodworkers like that before? I can't remember seeing one. Look at comments in videos with these machines. Some people have a table saw, jointer or router and are scared to use them. This video should take the "scared level down". Rambling response? Maybe. But I think I'm zeroing in on what this video is and to whom it ought to be aimed. You can make a hit of it - maybe not a top-5 but it will be an invaluable resource to hobbyists taking big leaps to the big machines.
Title: "Have a table saw, jointer or router and you're afraid to use it? "
Yep! A couple of years ago, I would’ve immediately clicked on “Are You Afraid to Use Your New Router Table??” 🙂
The videos continue to be good despite the titles and thumbnails becoming more and more stereotypically click-baity. Litereally every title now is a meme and every thumbnail is the generic amaze-face that every click bait thumbnail uses.
Always flatten the face first. 99% of beginners didn’t know it because it’s wrong.
Makes sense 🤔.... great point
Don't forget your ear protection
I've been working as a serious production woodworker for a long time and I've seen injuries. Proper technique replaces all that safety equipment. How am I supposed to resaw on that tablesaw? P.S.- I just looked at your comments and they all support this crap.
Is tg=hat a SawStop router table?
Sawstop sells router tables that can be attached as extentions to your table saw, but I don't think they have any added safety features. They are nice solid tables, but they are fairly expensive, like most sawstop products.
Thanks-I don't see it on their website.@@Board.Dad.Woodworking
As a noob..he said use a splitter or a riving knife. What’s the difference?
Good answer here www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/tablesaws/splitter-or-riving-knife-what-s-the-difference#:~:text=Both%20sit%20behind%20the%20blade,and%20lowers%20with%20the%20blade.
Howdy Mr. 731...
Hmmm. You feel as though it's lacking something.
To "me" the video seemed fine....for an introduction to safety for new woodworkers using those tools. But that's all it was really. It wasn't really a "How To" use the tool per se and maybe THAT is why you feel that it's lacking something. You are used to showing, in relative detail, "How" to use the tool.
I will add something to the "Safety" aspect that wasn't mentioned at all. That is, be mindful of what's behind you while using those tools. If there's more than one person in the shop, they need to know where NOT to stand while someone is using a tool. Don't walk behind someone using a tablesaw or Jointer.
Back to the "lacking" part though....Now this is circumstantial...But, your video title says "New Woodworkers". Newbies will not have ANY of those tools at all. ""Maybe"" a tablesaw, but it's going to be a small benchtop, not a $3000 Sawstop. And they won't have a Jointer and most likely not even have a router or they might have a router but not a router table.
So, a video titled for New Woodworkers should be geared towards the tools a Newbie is going to have.
Hope that made sense, sometimes I can't spit out the words that my thoughts are in my mind.
I guess I broke the rules then…a few years back, when I was just starting out, all I had was a jigsaw, circular saw, and a drill. My first larger tool purchase was a router table. At the time, I was convinced I needed it much more than a table saw or anything else - just because of one project I had planned. Then, I got it, set it up, and let it sit for a couple of months while I watched tons of videos and got up the nerve to actually use it…these days, I have added a table saw and miter saw to my small shop, and have use of a planer. I see your points, but there are those of us who could definitely benefit from more videos like this. 🙂
Aw man! You were just barely north of me!
Safety begins with hearing and dust protection. Where is your hearing protection.
Couple minutes to change blade? Yea right. Maybe if you don't drop the nut down inside the table saw. My hands are too big to do it, taking off and putting back on. That's if you can get the spreads to go on right
Why do you need to cut with whole blade up? Unless youre getting the "Lost fingers" achievement and free trip to ER.
Please dont take this negativity. Honest question/ feedback.. do the thumbnails with the funny bulging eyes actually do better than if you just took a more natural picture or still shot for during the video. They just all look really awkward to me and most of the time its the exact same awkward mouth open stare picture with just a different color photoshopped onto your shirt. Dont know about other viewers but i think more natural looking pictures in your thumbnails would look more genuine and not so clickbait/gimmicky.
Yes, they do.
It's an unfortunate part of RUclips that thumbnails like this do a lot better. I do agree it looks awkward, but as long as the video is good I don't mind.
There are those who have experienced kickback, and those who have not… yet.
It’s gonna happen to everyone at least once, 100% guaranteed. So have your hands out of the way by using a push stick on every single cut, and stand out of the way of that wooden missile. Soiled pants beat the hell out of a hospital trip.
I call it stored energy , always a dangerous thing to deal with
He missed an opportunity to put a guitar sound when he was putting his “chalk” on the board. Yes I know it’s a informational video but still
Gone crazy with the thumbnails. Block.
36k views in 20 hours with a high click through rate. Seems to work. 🤷🏻♂️
Ear protection…please. Eyes but he had those covered
Like the channel but FWIW dI on't watch anything that claims to know what 99% of the population does or does not know.
your loss
Enjoy your videos. But why have your thumbnails gotten increasingly psychotic?
Sorry you lost my interest on that stupid push stick.
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I too like to use what's left of my fingers to push things through the table saw. Only babies use push sticks.
Nice video, tks