I have been doing woodworking and using a table saw for 71 years but in every one of your videos I find useful information. Sometimes it is new informtion and sometimes it is just a reminder of something I already knew but it is always useful. And I still have all eight fingers and two thumbs and all ten are still their original length.
I so enjoy these tutorials. I am still learning, and I love having someone take the time to explain things in a straight forward fashion. James, you do NOT talk down to me, or others. You give lots of information, and frequently give seemingly simple info that many woodworkers who did not grow up with a Dad or mentor who was handy just don't know! Please keep up this kind of video. You give me info I need without treating me like an idiot!
Dave I sincerely concur with your assessment. I am a new woodworker and have gain more confidence watching these tutorials over and over again. Thanks James.
James, I love your entire table saw series. As a veteran joiner with over 40 years of experience, I was still able to find useful tips and have encouraged my own students/apprentices to watch them. These videos are some of your, and the industry's, best work. They will definitely help to prevent injuries, improve safety, and improve quality on many projects for woodworkers of all generations. Thanks for all your hard work my friend!
This is still easily the best woodworking channel on youtube. I appreciate the constant growth and reminders for safe and accurate cuts on my tablesaw and other equipment.
I would (no pun intend- yea right) agree 100%! I watch several but Stumpy Nubs, gives me the confidence to know, I won't have to worry about being a 'stumpy nub' myself!! lol!
Hey James, just finished part 5 of your five part series on the use of a table saw. I've learned so much from these videos and I really appreciate your time and effort in producing these excellent, professional tutorials.
I have been around carpentry for many years, but just recently around some cabinet construction. So having a bunch of tools not as available in framing or making things that really didn’t require a joiner, planer or a table saw I found myself with a new table saw. Some terminology and things foreign to me. Your videos are super and clarified a lot of question rolling around in my head. Thank you for taking the time to explain the workings of the table saw and the safety tips. Now I feel more confident to not feel too confident in finishing my cabinet making. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the priceless info. My neighbor & I use each other's tools time to time. I'd definitely have him watch this series before letting him use my portable table saw. I'm fresh into woodworking from a metal background personally and I just got a new portable table saw. So glad I watched the series before using it. Thanks again!!
I’m relatively new to woodworking and I just came across your channel. Been binge-watching your many excellent episodes (and obviously subscribed). I appreciate your thorough, easy to follow approach, while at the same time not being condescending. So many experts always seem like they’re talking down to you. Much appreciated. Hope you keep up the excellent work.
This is amazing series man. I watched this 5 times back to back and you really do great job of explaining things very simple. May be you might want to do a 5 part series for routers, miter saw and planer
Getting a track saw changed my life. I originally did it when I lost shop space to fit a table saw. But even after solving that problem, I still find that the track saw is a huge improvement to how I work. First off, it generally allows a single person to easily break down a 4'x8' sheet of plywood without struggling, and is better than anything I've seen short of a sliding table saw. There's no need for rough cuts, as a good track saw with the right blade will produce accurate finish quality cuts every time. But what really surprised me is how much more efficient a track saw is than using a table saw. Admittedly the projects I do rarely require cutting a lot of pieces to the same dimension, where setting a table saw fence or sled up once would enable repeated efficient cuts. For one off cuts, I lay out my cut on the plywood, slap down the track, and cut. No clamping required, no worries about muscling a large panel onto the table saw and keeping tight against the fence. It's enabled me to be much faster in my work. And now that I'm an old fart (and getting more so every day), I appreciate the reduced physical effort required.
The final video lived up to the preceding 4 in giving great advice on safety and getting good results. My work shop is on 10' by 8' and mostly used for turning but a table saw is amongst my armoury and is used. If I need to have sheets cut down I always get the timber yard I buy my sheet goods from to do it, at a cost, and also leave "room" for me to finish it off. Once again a great series. Cheers, Huw
I'm learning some much watching your videos. I haven't used a table saw since junior high, I'm going through all your videos. I just got a great deal on a Ryobi 10" portable Table saw attached to a meatal stand. I'm not going to be using it much, but I also wanted to keep my finger's. Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand. I just ordered the safety tools that weren't with it. This saw had only been used four times. There was almost no sawdust underneath the saw by the motor. After cleaning it up, and using Corrosion X, it really does look brand new. Thanks again. Bob
Since James is continuing to produce valuable content for beginning woodworkers and even experienced woodworkers, his audience will continue to grow rapidly. Or at least, I hope that is the case. He is my main "go to guy" when I am researching best methods to do a bunch of things. Some of the early content creators seem to have burned out and are now "calling it in" with less and less effort in their videos or they have opted to put their focus into online schools for a subscription fee (and there is nothing wrong with that - I subscribe to a couple) but Stumpy is continuing to come up with the things we need to know. My hope is that he is doing really well financially and therefore will be motivated to continue exactly what he is doing. He is the one content creator I follow where I always watch any video he releases.
The reasons for both of your 'concerns' with other yters is because RUclips is getting worse and worse. RUclips promoted people who upload daily or even several times a day. So as a youtuber you either ditch yt and offer your content elsewhere for a small fee to still earn money. Or you produce more content to be able to upload more regularly, since woodworking takes some time by itself and then there is the whole editing, your quality will suffer, if you choose to go that way. So the blame isn't on the youtubers. A lot of them do this full time and need to earn money. And if they're not getting a huge amount of donations, they need to choose one of the 2.options currently available to be able to continue making this full time.
I think you're both right. RUclips rewards quantity over quality, but many creators have simply run out of ideas, and the old "watch me build this" videos have gotten stale. I gravitate toward channels where I may learn something. And those are few and far between.
Thank you! I am an electrician trying to set up my ~20 year old Craftsman 315 to be safer and make better cuts for some personal projects. I have really enjoyed while learning a lot. Classic example of having no idea how much I didn't know.
Thanks James. Very valuable series! Several years ago I bought two "single roller" pedestal stands to use as supports for my out feed. I don't recommend them to anyone now. I discovered that unless they are aligned PERFECTLY, they will actually try to pull your plywood into or away from the rip fence. My next out feed stands will have multiple roller "balls". No more rollers tubes for me.
Hmmm! My stand has balls in a mount that I normally swing down to expose an alternative long roller. After reading Charlie's post, I think I'll leave the balls in place in future!
Thanks to your video on saw tables I have just purchased a Hybrid table saw. Using a very powerful motor and big saw was worrying. After viewing your 5 videos I realised some of my practices with my small table saw were dangerous and not good from a quality viewpoint. Learnt so much! Thanks!
Yep, I'm going down the Stumpy Nubs rabbit hole. Hahaha. Love your videos, not just for the content, but for the professional way they're made. Excellent in all categories.
Thanks very much for these videos. I have finally bought my first table saw (nothing fancy) these videos have helped me be safe and to alleviate my fears. Also as someone who is self teaching they have been great for tips. Now it is time to make stuff.
In 1993 I worked in a cabinet shop that used hardwood faced mdf extensively. We used a Powermatic 66 with a Biesemeyer fence. The owner had the table saw set into a roughly 10 by 12 foot table that allowed much easier breakdown of sheet goods. It was still quite a chore.
Thanks James, some good safety reminders. I keep an 80 tooth blade in the shop that is only used for sheet work, it produces wonderful clean edges no matter the orientation of the surface grain. Several years ago, I made two edge guides (full sheet and half sheet) out of some scrap OSB so I could accurately break large sheets down before working them on the table saw. The saw guide is positioned so that each of my favourite circular saws has its own edge. Works well and cost nothing. My shop rule is if it is difficult or unwieldy to handle, stop and rethink the process. Safety cannot be practiced retroactively. Thanks for sharing, this is an awesome place to learn.
All I have is a small jobsites table saw so it's next to impossible to cut sheet goods accurately. Best tool purchase I've made in years was a track saw. I can get cleaner cuts than the factory edge. Next to zero tear out on even 1/8 in plywood cutting against the grain. I originally bought it because we had a huge remodel and there were about 50 doors that needed the bottoms trimmed. That track saw literally paid for itself before lunch the first day with the amount of time it saved me vs using my circular saw and a straight edge. And the best part is, I can break it down and throw it in my back seat every day.
The five instruction videos on the use of the table saw are extremely informative, very clear and helpful. I am sure that the in-depth understanding you provide together with following your advice will improve my woodworking skills and my personal safety. A great job - 5 stars. So thank you! Can we please now have a similiar series on the router.
I just watched all 5 videos of this play list and im somewhat new to wood working and would just like to applaud you for the safety and knowledge that you put in to this play list and can definitely say that i learned a boat load from it thank you so much!!!! Stay safe
Really like your videos. I've switched over to a track saw (Festool) for most of my plywood work. It was pricey but much easier on the old back and it feels safer.
In a future addition to this series, Would appreciate seeing your approach to a table saw tune- up ... realigning the blade, fence, 90° stop, etc. It's great that you discuss & show the 'why' as well as the 'how'.
I am new to wood working and I just watched all five of your table saw videos 👍👍👍 thank you for taking the time to do these awesome videos. I learned a hell of a lot and I am so freakin thankful that I have had no accidents! Seriously I have been doing everything wrong! Now I have some sense of safety! Again I just wanna say thank you.
Thanks for this series. It’s quite a lot to think about. It was well presented and seemed quit comprehensive. I have subbed and hope to learn more. I’m nearing retirement age and recently bought a pedestal table saw, 10in compound miter saw, and floor standing drill press (all used) that I plan to spend a lot of time with in the future. I have some experience, but my tools were limited to hand held models previously. The table saw is the most intimidating by far, and I spent some time cleaning, lubing, and adjusting it just to get a good idea of how it works and what it’s quirks may be. Recently, during a rip cut on 3/4 plywood I let the off cut get away from me and it climbed on top of the blade, shot past me and dented a tool box. That’s how I got here watching videos. I play guitar and would like to keep all my digits and hope to do some quality work. One question I have concerns being left handed, I assume your examples in the videos are from a right hand perspective and some seem a little awkward to me. My saw blade pivots to the left and I tend to stand to right of the blade’s plane of rotation if I have a choice. Are there any strategies or accessories for us “wrong handed” folks? Thanks again for the great video’s.
Left tilt or right tilt, it's pretty much the same, just reversed. Stand to the opposite side of the blade as the fence is on. The tilt direction really doesn't come into play unless you're cutting edge bevels. I recommend you watch all the episodes in this table saw series (see the links int he description below this video), as well as our "kickback" video: ruclips.net/video/8f8VWwtaudU/видео.html
Just getting into woodworking and had my first go at breaking down plywood on the table saw. Figured it would be easy. Square fence plus square sheet equals square cuts. Yeah… not so much! You pros all make this stuff look so easy 😂
I’ve worked at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, which is the hand trauma center for the mid Atlantic region, for more than 20 years and probably the number one reason for the loss of fingers is the table saw. So Thank you for your videos on proper table saw use and safety.
Thx and I'll invest in an 80 tooth blade for all my fine cuts from now on. I also need to have a zero clearance throat plate to help the quality of cuts. You also covered everything!
Hey James, thanks for putting this table saw series together. I've done a lot of work on my old table saw that, on reflection, I'm glad I still have all 10 fingers. That was by pure dumb luck not any measure of skill. I watched all 5 of these videos back-to-back and will continue to subscribe to your channel for more woodworking tips. I did move halfway across the country recently so I sold all of my large equipment before moving with the intention of building a dedicated shop and purchasing higher quality tools. So, I'll be looking for some tool tips and buyers guides here soon.
I rip or cross cut plywood with a straight edge and a circular saw on a sheet of foam to insulation board to rough working size pieces. Then move to the table saw to the true panel to final dimensions. I also tend to use a sled which makes things glide thru the blade with ease. On fine veneer I often use a razor knife on the layout line and use a zero clearance inset in the table top to minimize tear out on the underside. If my shop was more than a garage I would have out feed tables on three sides.
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Since James is continuing to produce valuable content for beginning woodworkers and even experienced woodworkers, his audience will continue to grow rapidly. He is my main "go to guy" when I am researching best methods to do a bunch of things. Some of the early content creators seem to have burned out and are now "calling it in" with less and less effort in their videos or they have opted to put their focus into online schools for a subscription fee, but Stumpy is continuing to come up with the things we need to know. My hope is that he is doing really well financially and therefore will be motivated to continue exactly what he is doing. He is the one content creator I follow where I always watch any video he releases.
Cause 1. The woodworking community on yt isn't that huge, compared to people who come here for. The memes. 2. Since he doesn't upload daily, RUclips doesn't recommend him enough. 3. A lot of people learn through other sources. 4. People like project videos more. They want to see some nice furniture.
@@ichliebeminecraft There are several woodworkers with two or three times as many subscribers, and none of them post daily or anything close to it. James often posts new material multiple times per week. And many of his videos are projects.
Alwase good info here. Thought I'd mention using some painter's tape on your cut line can also limit the tear out on the top veneer. A good blade, and painter's tape, will produce a sweet clean cut. Just throwing it out there.
You are a real professional in your delivery of instructions, easy to understand. you seem sincere in wanting to help others to improve their woodworking skills.
I’ve enjoyed this series on one of my favorite tools. Again even after 35 or so years using the table saw I still picked up tips. Thanks. BTW in my opinion. I never attempt to cut large or full sheets of plywood. I even use my circular saw and a clamped straightedge to reduce the size piece or for cabinet boxes to the actual size needed. That’s just me. I can maintain full control over my work pieces. It would be nice to have a table saw with in feed and out feed tables and side support to cut a full sheet but I’d still need help getting it up there. I’ll stick to circular saw then table saw. BTW Again. I get a kick out of your channel name. Makes me think of a carpenter with missing tips of your digits 😂😂😂 not really funny but you apparently have all your digits in tact. Maybe just short fingers. Keep up the great work, you’re an excellent instructor!!!! Takes a lot for me to recognize that but you definitely have it. Good day.
James. Like the videos. Always learn here. Why Stumpy Nubs channels don't have 1.5M views is beyond me. Really appreciate how you so calmly intermingle sponsorship info into your format. Very well done. Makes someone "Want" to support the sponsor. So you are a super smooth KOL - Key Opinion Leader.
Thanks for doing this. A friend of mine was getting into woodworking and asked me for a tutorial. I sent him your link. He loved it. It was a great review for me.
Another excellent video! Something you may want to discuss in another video is how to avoid burn marks that can occur from 1-2 second stops as you need to reposition your hands to feed plywood or other longer material. That's always been a challenge for me.
Thank you for making these videos and particularly this table saw series. I recently got a table saw and although I have owned one in the past I didn't use it much and never had anyone to teach me the right way to do it. I feel much safer using it now. Keep up the good work.
Don't know why I just saw this video...in any case, it's great (as usual) but this time you forgot the most important part: table up, circle down. Tear out will definitely occur with any plywood even with an 80 tooth blade, if you want the plywood to be on the "bad" side, cut the plywood face UP on the table saw, and face DOWN if using a circular or miter saw. There, I feel better now.
I buy most plywood I use I get at Lowe’s or Home Depot. They give you one free cut So since most projects ( not all) use less then 24” wide pieces I always get them ripped in half. Makes a huge difference in the shop. Thanks for all your tips 😎👍
Brilliant 5-part series. It was much needed and very much appreciated. Thank you for a well presented and easy to understand tutorials. My gratitude and thanks 🙏
Hey Stumpy, I’m a relatively new woodworker who has a very limited amount of space in my garage for tools. 9 months ago I didn’t have a drill-now I’m up to a thickness planer, band saw, drill press, jointer, miter saw, router table with lift, about 14 power hand tools, and an absolute f-ton of manual tools. My problem is that I don’t have the room for a cabinet saw, so I’m using a dewalt contractor saw. I say “using,” but in reality, what I’m doing is avoiding using it because I’m so afraid of it. There’s just so little information on how to safely use saws like those to do finer woodworking. The in-built support is lacking, the saw seems built for people who are comfortable working on the fly, the blade guards are really clunky, and I’m just so scared of kickback that I avoid using it at all costs. I’d love to see a video on using saw like those to execute many of the cuts that you’re doing on a nice cabinet saw in your videos. I don’t expect it to function AS well as a multi-thousand dollar, cast iron table saw, but it would be nice to get some confidence in use so i can build the things i want (cabinets, tables, and shelves). Thanks!! kristie
Truly excellent video to this classic series! I have a DW745. It's a good saw if you have a 10x13 workshop One of the problems with it is short infeed space. Your video prompted me to think about infeed solutions. Not for plywood, but for any longer pieces or for sleds. I break down plywood with a tracksaw. Also, thanks for the info in the comments below on the negative tooth blade being used on the table saw for fine cuts. This means I can swap out an 80-tooth blade between my table and miter saw. I'm only buying Ridge Carbide blades in the future and will buy them thru your site
You're the top in the wood shop, IMO, especially when it comes to safe, quality tools and practices. So, why the sparse treatment of track saw systems for breaking down sheet goods? I went with one years ago and found the accuracy and cut quality on par with my cabinet saw. It's also easier and safer than pushing a 70lb. 8x4 sheet of plywood across a TS. Festool's MFT and Kreg's new Adaptive Cutting System are very versatile. I'd love to see you review them.
I was requiring some guidance/assurance about cutting some sheet material with some mitre joints at the top of a carcase construction I am involved with when I came across your videos about the circular saws. I found them very informative and helpful, even though I've been using a circular saw for some years. I guess every day is a school day and everybody can learn something new. I also couldn't help notice your delivery and explanation was much more professional and greatly improved from your earlier videos. Not that the earlier ones weren't instructional, but in these ones the information was to the point, well researched, extremely well delivered, and your timing and pace of information is excellent. Thanks for the assistance, I'll look in again.
You transmit honesty in your videos. Although you probably get a cut (pun intended) from the promo code on the blades, I value your time and effort you put in the videos, I know you would not recommend a product that you don't stand behind just for the sake of the $.
Thank you that was very helpful! I just bought a 80 tooth blade to cut plywood as I had some serious tearout with my 40 tooth blade - good to know I made the right choice before I change blades!
Hi, thanks for the great videos. I recently bought an old contractor saw (Delta 34-410 knock off) because ripping sheets of plywood was basically impossible on my itty bitty saw. Most of my work needs rectangles with sides between 14 and 26 inches long made from 15mm Baltic Birch with the odd 48" panel. With your help, I have set up the saw and learned that I was using my miter gauge wrong. which explains the all missles my old saw fired past me. I think I will probably upgrade my blade as well. The new saw has a 60T general-purpose DeWalt on it right now. I might have an old 80T Freud Diablo kicking around that I used to use for cutting moldings in my chop saw...but I'm thinking that maybe I should just bite the bullet and put one your recommended blades on this saw, so that I can just leave it there and cut panels for years without worry. Anyhow, mostly writing to let you know that the 80T blade link in your description no longer works but also wanted to thank you.
I have been cutting sheet goods and solid wood on a table saw all my life, today is my 68th birthday. I found as I grew older moving heavy sheets of plywood and other sheet materials out of my truck and into the shop and on to the saw a challenge. I made the task easier for unloading and setting the sheet , ready to cut. Many different ways to do this . I use a drywall cart to get the sheets into my shop and found a tool that is rarely seen to lift the sheet on the saw. It is named the leg up. It consists of a hinged leg with a hok on the end of the leg and it bolts (clamps) on the edge on the table or the end of the fence so you wheel the drywall cart alongside the saw and take the end of the sheet and rest it in the hok then set the opposite edge of the sheet on the ground and pull the drywall cart out of the way. Standing at the back end of the sheet of plywood you merely tip the sheet up on the table saw top and the hook is long enough to place the sheet just shy of the blade so you can shift the sheet back and forth to move it out of the hook on the leg where it drops back down, ready for the next sheet and cut away. Just a different method to manuver sheet goods into the shop and up on the saw table.
James....Yep, us older men...I mean "Distinguished Gentlemen"..LOL..have to be creative in how we handle heavier items than what we once did...Darn it..!! We definitely have to work smarter.
Like most beginning Woodworkers I started out with the inexpensive blades. Well cheap blades and have gone all the way up to the premium blades. The premium blades are far superior to the cheap blades and have lasted me many years. I believe the time has come to try out another blade. I'm going to order a Ridge and compare. Thank you for all the updates, hints, tricks and shortcuts.
Good tutorial. I can't say how many times I've seen professionals cross cut plywood where the length is shorter than the distance to the blade. I wish they would follow the safety procedures.
I use the RIDGID Flip Top Portable Work Support for supporting long board & sheet cuts .................BEST I've ever used to provide support on side or past the end of the table saw
There is nothing better for breaking down full sized sheets of plywood than a track saw. Happens to work out well for me because I don't have room for a full sized table saw anyway.
Thanks for making such great videos James and team. I just finished the 5 part series, really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. I'm new to woodworking and this channel has been a fantastic resource for me. Cheers!
Thank you for the table saw series new to wood working and to be honest tablesaw is intimidating and yes I am/was the one who looked at the blade. I found lots of tips and knowledge I was missing.
I love that cart that allows you to go from the truck to table saw. That should be in every ones shop that cuts up plywood on regular basis. I have also seen this clamp like thing that grabs the top of the sheet. That way if need be you could handle the sheet goods with one hand making it a lot less awkward.
Haha James..I've learned all these issues the hard way. I'm actually pretty good at it now days, but I did damage more than my fair share of plywood learning how. It's one of the reasons my bench is right behind the saw..
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I have been doing woodworking and using a table saw for 71 years but in every one of your videos I find useful information. Sometimes it is new informtion and sometimes it is just a reminder of something I already knew but it is always useful. And I still have all eight fingers and two thumbs and all ten are still their original length.
Love these videos. I watch them about once a year to refresh safety and adjust bad habits I might have picked up.
I so enjoy these tutorials. I am still learning, and I love having someone take the time to explain things in a straight forward fashion. James, you do NOT talk down to me, or others. You give lots of information, and frequently give seemingly simple info that many woodworkers who did not grow up with a Dad or mentor who was handy just don't know! Please keep up this kind of video. You give me info I need without treating me like an idiot!
Dave I sincerely concur with your assessment. I am a new woodworker and have gain more confidence watching these tutorials over and over again. Thanks James.
James,
I love your entire table saw series. As a veteran joiner with over 40 years of experience, I was still able to find useful tips and have encouraged my own students/apprentices to watch them. These videos are some of your, and the industry's, best work. They will definitely help to prevent injuries, improve safety, and improve quality on many projects for woodworkers of all generations.
Thanks for all your hard work my friend!
I don't know if M.D.F. is the same as Canada, but is 49 inches by 97 inches to allow saw blade thickness loss.
This is still easily the best woodworking channel on youtube. I appreciate the constant growth and reminders for safe and accurate cuts on my tablesaw and other equipment.
I would (no pun intend- yea right) agree 100%! I watch several but Stumpy Nubs, gives me the confidence to know, I won't have to worry about being a 'stumpy nub' myself!! lol!
Hey James, just finished part 5 of your five part series on the use of a table saw. I've learned so much from these videos and I really appreciate your time and effort in producing these excellent, professional tutorials.
He’s an excellent instructor!!!
I have been around carpentry for many years, but just recently around some cabinet construction. So having a bunch of tools not as available in framing or making things that really didn’t require a joiner, planer or a table saw I found myself with a new table saw. Some terminology and things foreign to me. Your videos are super and clarified a lot of question rolling around in my head. Thank you for taking the time to explain the workings of the table saw and the safety tips. Now I feel more confident to not feel too confident in finishing my cabinet making. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the priceless info. My neighbor & I use each other's tools time to time. I'd definitely have him watch this series before letting him use my portable table saw. I'm fresh into woodworking from a metal background personally and I just got a new portable table saw. So glad I watched the series before using it. Thanks again!!
As a newbie, aged 70, these videos are a great way of learning how and why. It will have saved me from making common mistakes, thank you 🙏
I’m relatively new to woodworking and I just came across your channel. Been binge-watching your many excellent episodes (and obviously subscribed). I appreciate your thorough, easy to follow approach, while at the same time not being condescending. So many experts always seem like they’re talking down to you. Much appreciated. Hope you keep up the excellent work.
This is amazing series man. I watched this 5 times back to back and you really do great job of explaining things very simple. May be you might want to do a 5 part series for routers, miter saw and planer
Getting a track saw changed my life. I originally did it when I lost shop space to fit a table saw. But even after solving that problem, I still find that the track saw is a huge improvement to how I work. First off, it generally allows a single person to easily break down a 4'x8' sheet of plywood without struggling, and is better than anything I've seen short of a sliding table saw. There's no need for rough cuts, as a good track saw with the right blade will produce accurate finish quality cuts every time. But what really surprised me is how much more efficient a track saw is than using a table saw. Admittedly the projects I do rarely require cutting a lot of pieces to the same dimension, where setting a table saw fence or sled up once would enable repeated efficient cuts. For one off cuts, I lay out my cut on the plywood, slap down the track, and cut. No clamping required, no worries about muscling a large panel onto the table saw and keeping tight against the fence. It's enabled me to be much faster in my work. And now that I'm an old fart (and getting more so every day), I appreciate the reduced physical effort required.
track saw is the best saw i ever bought.
Comprehensive coverage of details delivered with strong speaking skills makes for an excellent lesson. Thank you.
The final video lived up to the preceding 4 in giving great advice on safety and getting good results. My work shop is on 10' by 8' and mostly used for turning but a table saw is amongst my armoury and is used. If I need to have sheets cut down I always get the timber yard I buy my sheet goods from to do it, at a cost, and also leave "room" for me to finish it off. Once again a great series. Cheers, Huw
I'm learning some much watching your videos. I haven't used a table saw since junior high, I'm going through all your videos. I just got a great deal on a Ryobi 10" portable Table saw attached to a meatal stand. I'm not going to be using it much, but I also wanted to keep my finger's. Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand. I just ordered the safety tools that weren't with it. This saw had only been used four times. There was almost no sawdust underneath the saw by the motor. After cleaning it up, and using Corrosion X, it really does look brand new. Thanks again. Bob
Thank you for doing these tutorials. I come back to watch your videos from time to time as I forget something that really makes a difference.
Since James is continuing to produce valuable content for beginning woodworkers and even experienced woodworkers, his audience will continue to grow rapidly. Or at least, I hope that is the case. He is my main "go to guy" when I am researching best methods to do a bunch of things. Some of the early content creators seem to have burned out and are now "calling it in" with less and less effort in their videos or they have opted to put their focus into online schools for a subscription fee (and there is nothing wrong with that - I subscribe to a couple) but Stumpy is continuing to come up with the things we need to know. My hope is that he is doing really well financially and therefore will be motivated to continue exactly what he is doing. He is the one content creator I follow where I always watch any video he releases.
The reasons for both of your 'concerns' with other yters is because RUclips is getting worse and worse. RUclips promoted people who upload daily or even several times a day.
So as a youtuber you either ditch yt and offer your content elsewhere for a small fee to still earn money. Or you produce more content to be able to upload more regularly, since woodworking takes some time by itself and then there is the whole editing, your quality will suffer, if you choose to go that way.
So the blame isn't on the youtubers. A lot of them do this full time and need to earn money. And if they're not getting a huge amount of donations, they need to choose one of the 2.options currently available to be able to continue making this full time.
I think you're both right. RUclips rewards quantity over quality, but many creators have simply run out of ideas, and the old "watch me build this" videos have gotten stale. I gravitate toward channels where I may learn something. And those are few and far between.
Thank you! I am an electrician trying to set up my ~20 year old Craftsman 315 to be safer and make better cuts for some personal projects. I have really enjoyed while learning a lot. Classic example of having no idea how much I didn't know.
Thanks James. Very valuable series! Several years ago I bought two "single roller" pedestal stands to use as supports for my out feed. I don't recommend them to anyone now. I discovered that unless they are aligned PERFECTLY, they will actually try to pull your plywood into or away from the rip fence. My next out feed stands will have multiple roller "balls". No more rollers tubes for me.
You are so right Charlie! I bought the single rollers a couple years ago and hardly use them. If you have room an out feed table is the way to go.
Hmmm! My stand has balls in a mount that I normally swing down to expose an alternative long roller. After reading Charlie's post, I think I'll leave the balls in place in future!
I appreciate the shotgun blast of information and LACK of filler. Great for newbies an experienced wood workers. Video Format is great.
"Lack of filler"! Hell 50% of this video was nothing but filler!
Thanks to your video on saw tables I have just purchased a Hybrid table saw. Using a very powerful motor and big saw was worrying. After viewing your 5 videos I realised some of my practices with my small table saw were dangerous and not good from a quality viewpoint. Learnt so much! Thanks!
As a DYIer for 50+ years I also find a lot of useful tips on your videos, so thanks for all you provide and please keep posting!
Yep, I'm going down the Stumpy Nubs rabbit hole. Hahaha. Love your videos, not just for the content, but for the professional way they're made. Excellent in all categories.
Thanks very much for these videos. I have finally bought my first table saw (nothing fancy) these videos have helped me be safe and to alleviate my fears. Also as someone who is self teaching they have been great for tips. Now it is time to make stuff.
In 1993 I worked in a cabinet shop that used hardwood faced mdf extensively. We used a Powermatic 66 with a Biesemeyer fence. The owner had the table saw set into a roughly 10 by 12 foot table that allowed much easier breakdown of sheet goods. It was still quite a chore.
Thanks James, some good safety reminders. I keep an 80 tooth blade in the shop that is only used for sheet work, it produces wonderful clean edges no matter the orientation of the surface grain. Several years ago, I made two edge guides (full sheet and half sheet) out of some scrap OSB so I could accurately break large sheets down before working them on the table saw. The saw guide is positioned so that each of my favourite circular saws has its own edge. Works well and cost nothing. My shop rule is if it is difficult or unwieldy to handle, stop and rethink the process. Safety cannot be practiced retroactively. Thanks for sharing, this is an awesome place to learn.
Watch the fence not the blade. Best advice ever! Keep up the good work.
I just picked up a track saw to help break down sheet goods. Also awesome for ripping doors, and other uses. Love the tips in these videos.
All I have is a small jobsites table saw so it's next to impossible to cut sheet goods accurately. Best tool purchase I've made in years was a track saw. I can get cleaner cuts than the factory edge. Next to zero tear out on even 1/8 in plywood cutting against the grain. I originally bought it because we had a huge remodel and there were about 50 doors that needed the bottoms trimmed. That track saw literally paid for itself before lunch the first day with the amount of time it saved me vs using my circular saw and a straight edge. And the best part is, I can break it down and throw it in my back seat every day.
The five instruction videos on the use of the table saw are extremely informative, very clear and helpful. I am sure that the in-depth understanding you provide together with following your advice will improve my woodworking skills and my personal safety. A great job - 5 stars. So thank you! Can we please now have a similiar series on the router.
I just watched all 5 videos of this play list and im somewhat new to wood working and would just like to applaud you for the safety and knowledge that you put in to this play list and can definitely say that i learned a boat load from it thank you so much!!!! Stay safe
Really like your videos. I've switched over to a track saw (Festool) for most of my plywood work. It was pricey but much easier on the old back and it feels safer.
Good video . For 40 years I have several length shooting boards and My saw horses have a sacrificial top runner . love your videos
I just bought my first table saw for DIY projects around the house. Thanks for this video series, very helpful and informative.
In a future addition to this series, Would appreciate seeing your approach to a table saw tune- up ... realigning the blade, fence, 90° stop, etc. It's great that you discuss & show the 'why' as well as the 'how'.
Hey James, I want to thank you for all the videos you put out there.
I am new to wood working and I just watched all five of your table saw videos 👍👍👍 thank you for taking the time to do these awesome videos. I learned a hell of a lot and I am so freakin thankful that I have had no accidents! Seriously I have been doing everything wrong! Now I have some sense of safety! Again I just wanna say thank you.
Thanks for this series. It’s quite a lot to think about. It was well presented and seemed quit comprehensive. I have subbed and hope to learn more.
I’m nearing retirement age and recently bought a pedestal table saw, 10in compound miter saw, and floor standing drill press (all used) that I plan to spend a lot of time with in the future. I have some experience, but my tools were limited to hand held models previously. The table saw is the most intimidating by far, and I spent some time cleaning, lubing, and adjusting it just to get a good idea of how it works and what it’s quirks may be. Recently, during a rip cut on 3/4 plywood I let the off cut get away from me and it climbed on top of the blade, shot past me and dented a tool box. That’s how I got here watching videos. I play guitar and would like to keep all my digits and hope to do some quality work.
One question I have concerns being left handed, I assume your examples in the videos are from a right hand perspective and some seem a little awkward to me. My saw blade pivots to the left and I tend to stand to right of the blade’s plane of rotation if I have a choice. Are there any strategies or accessories for us “wrong handed” folks?
Thanks again for the great video’s.
Left tilt or right tilt, it's pretty much the same, just reversed. Stand to the opposite side of the blade as the fence is on. The tilt direction really doesn't come into play unless you're cutting edge bevels. I recommend you watch all the episodes in this table saw series (see the links int he description below this video), as well as our "kickback" video: ruclips.net/video/8f8VWwtaudU/видео.html
Stumpy Nubs - thanks
Very nice video!
I appreciate the very articulate and organized delivery. You did an amazing job packing in a lot of information very quickly.
Just getting into woodworking and had my first go at breaking down plywood on the table saw. Figured it would be easy. Square fence plus square sheet equals square cuts. Yeah… not so much!
You pros all make this stuff look so easy 😂
I’ve worked at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, which is the hand trauma center for the mid Atlantic region, for more than 20 years and probably the number one reason for the loss of fingers is the table saw. So Thank you for your videos on proper table saw use and safety.
Thx and I'll invest in an 80 tooth blade for all my fine cuts from now on. I also need to have a zero clearance throat plate to help the quality of cuts. You also covered everything!
Hey James, thanks for putting this table saw series together. I've done a lot of work on my old table saw that, on reflection, I'm glad I still have all 10 fingers. That was by pure dumb luck not any measure of skill. I watched all 5 of these videos back-to-back and will continue to subscribe to your channel for more woodworking tips. I did move halfway across the country recently so I sold all of my large equipment before moving with the intention of building a dedicated shop and purchasing higher quality tools. So, I'll be looking for some tool tips and buyers guides here soon.
Always good to have reminders no matter how long one has been doing something. Thanks
I rip or cross cut plywood with a straight edge and a circular saw on a sheet of foam to insulation board to rough working size pieces. Then move to the table saw to the true panel to final dimensions. I also tend to use a sled which makes things glide thru the blade with ease. On fine veneer I often use a razor knife on the layout line and use a zero clearance inset in the table top to minimize tear out on the underside. If my shop was more than a garage I would have out feed tables on three sides.
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Great tips Stumpy, table saw is a confusing one, lots more thinking involved with setups and safety practices 👍
Stumpy is the best Woodworking channel on RUclips. Why not many more subscribers?
Since James is continuing to produce valuable content for beginning woodworkers and even experienced woodworkers, his audience will continue to grow rapidly. He is my main "go to guy" when I am researching best methods to do a bunch of things. Some of the early content creators seem to have burned out and are now "calling it in" with less and less effort in their videos or they have opted to put their focus into online schools for a subscription fee, but Stumpy is continuing to come up with the things we need to know. My hope is that he is doing really well financially and therefore will be motivated to continue exactly what he is doing. He is the one content creator I follow where I always watch any video he releases.
He is not flashy enough.......no gimmicks
Cause
1. The woodworking community on yt isn't that huge, compared to people who come here for. The memes.
2. Since he doesn't upload daily, RUclips doesn't recommend him enough.
3. A lot of people learn through other sources.
4. People like project videos more. They want to see some nice furniture.
He's a great woodworker, a great teacher, and has a great sense of humor.
@@ichliebeminecraft There are several woodworkers with two or three times as many subscribers, and none of them post daily or anything close to it. James often posts new material multiple times per week. And many of his videos are projects.
Alwase good info here. Thought I'd mention using some painter's tape on your cut line can also limit the tear out on the top veneer. A good blade, and painter's tape, will produce a sweet clean cut. Just throwing it out there.
I am newbie to woodworking. This table saw series is very informative, useful and practical. Thank you.
You are a real professional in your delivery of instructions, easy to understand. you seem sincere in wanting to help others to improve their woodworking skills.
I’ve enjoyed this series on one of my favorite tools. Again even after 35 or so years using the table saw I still picked up tips. Thanks. BTW in my opinion. I never attempt to cut large or full sheets of plywood. I even use my circular saw and a clamped straightedge to reduce the size piece or for cabinet boxes to the actual size needed. That’s just me. I can maintain full control over my work pieces. It would be nice to have a table saw with in feed and out feed tables and side support to cut a full sheet but I’d still need help getting it up there. I’ll stick to circular saw then table saw. BTW Again. I get a kick out of your channel name. Makes me think of a carpenter with missing tips of your digits 😂😂😂 not really funny but you apparently have all your digits in tact. Maybe just short fingers. Keep up the great work, you’re an excellent instructor!!!! Takes a lot for me to recognize that but you definitely have it. Good day.
James. Like the videos. Always learn here. Why Stumpy Nubs channels don't have 1.5M views is beyond me.
Really appreciate how you so calmly intermingle sponsorship info into your format. Very well done. Makes someone "Want" to support the sponsor. So you are a super smooth KOL - Key Opinion Leader.
Thanks for doing this. A friend of mine was getting into woodworking and asked me for a tutorial. I sent him your link. He loved it. It was a great review for me.
Another excellent video! Something you may want to discuss in another video is how to avoid burn marks that can occur from 1-2 second stops as you need to reposition your hands to feed plywood or other longer material. That's always been a challenge for me.
My Bosch table saw is my third table saw, and by far the best one I've had.
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Your safety tips are greatly appreciated even for an Senior.
I'm a little new at wood working. Your videos were great help. Thanks a lot...
Thank you for making these videos and particularly this table saw series. I recently got a table saw and although I have owned one in the past I didn't use it much and never had anyone to teach me the right way to do it. I feel much safer using it now. Keep up the good work.
If your willing to endure the cost, Jessem table saw stock guides are the bee's knees!
Don't know why I just saw this video...in any case, it's great (as usual) but this time you forgot the most important part: table up, circle down. Tear out will definitely occur with any plywood even with an 80 tooth blade, if you want the plywood to be on the "bad" side, cut the plywood face UP on the table saw, and face DOWN if using a circular or miter saw. There, I feel better now.
I'm a total newbie and ur videos help me tremendously! Thank you for sharing ur expertise in such a clear and concise manner!! 😊
I buy most plywood I use I get at Lowe’s or Home Depot. They give you one free cut So since most projects ( not all) use less then 24” wide pieces I always get them ripped in half. Makes a huge difference in the shop. Thanks for all your tips 😎👍
Big Dog
That works until the person cutting the ply gets a crooked cut from the panel saw!
As always, "Thank You" for the video and the instruction. This is one area I feel a track saw is the safest and best option.
Brilliant 5-part series. It was much needed and very much appreciated. Thank you for a well presented and easy to understand tutorials. My gratitude and thanks 🙏
Great tips, as ever. Having said that a modern track saw makes it a whole lot easier to cut down sheet material with perfect edge finish..
Hey Stumpy,
I’m a relatively new woodworker who has a very limited amount of space in my garage for tools. 9 months ago I didn’t have a drill-now I’m up to a thickness planer, band saw, drill press, jointer, miter saw, router table with lift, about 14 power hand tools, and an absolute f-ton of manual tools. My problem is that I don’t have the room for a cabinet saw, so I’m using a dewalt contractor saw. I say “using,” but in reality, what I’m doing is avoiding using it because I’m so afraid of it. There’s just so little information on how to safely use saws like those to do finer woodworking. The in-built support is lacking, the saw seems built for people who are comfortable working on the fly, the blade guards are really clunky, and I’m just so scared of kickback that I avoid using it at all costs.
I’d love to see a video on using saw like those to execute many of the cuts that you’re doing on a nice cabinet saw in your videos. I don’t expect it to function AS well as a multi-thousand dollar, cast iron table saw, but it would be nice to get some confidence in use so i can build the things i want (cabinets, tables, and shelves). Thanks!!
kristie
You can get roller stands. They help a lot!
Really helpful, going for my first bevel cut tomorrow for a lighting project..
Great series for the beginning woodworker and even an experienced woodworker!!! Love the content on this channel!!!
Truly excellent video to this classic series! I have a DW745. It's a good saw if you have a 10x13 workshop One of the problems with it is short infeed space. Your video prompted me to think about infeed solutions. Not for plywood, but for any longer pieces or for sleds. I break down plywood with a tracksaw.
Also, thanks for the info in the comments below on the negative tooth blade being used on the table saw for fine cuts. This means I can swap out an 80-tooth blade between my table and miter saw. I'm only buying Ridge Carbide blades in the future and will buy them thru your site
Thank you, this is a awesome series. I learned a lot of things that are overlooked especially set up. Take Care.
You're the top in the wood shop, IMO, especially when it comes to safe, quality tools and practices. So, why the sparse treatment of track saw systems for breaking down sheet goods? I went with one years ago and found the accuracy and cut quality on par with my cabinet saw. It's also easier and safer than pushing a 70lb. 8x4 sheet of plywood across a TS. Festool's MFT and Kreg's new Adaptive Cutting System are very versatile. I'd love to see you review them.
Good job James i enjoyed all 5 episodes and feel I learned alot about my saw.
Just found this channel.
This will certainly be helpful to me as I've inherited a table saw, don't have much experience with it and value my fingers.
I was requiring some guidance/assurance about cutting some sheet material with some mitre joints at the top of a carcase construction I am involved with when I came across your videos about the circular saws. I found them very informative and helpful, even though I've been using a circular saw for some years. I guess every day is a school day and everybody can learn something new.
I also couldn't help notice your delivery and explanation was much more professional and greatly improved from your earlier videos. Not that the earlier ones weren't instructional, but in these ones the information was to the point, well researched, extremely well delivered, and your timing and pace of information is excellent.
Thanks for the assistance, I'll look in again.
You transmit honesty in your videos. Although you probably get a cut (pun intended) from the promo code on the blades, I value your time and effort you put in the videos, I know you would not recommend a product that you don't stand behind just for the sake of the $.
Thank you that was very helpful! I just bought a 80 tooth blade to cut plywood as I had some serious tearout with my 40 tooth blade - good to know I made the right choice before I change blades!
Hi James. Too bad it's not possible to leave multiple thumb ups, this series is definitely worth periodic review. Thanks again for sharing
Hi, thanks for the great videos. I recently bought an old contractor saw (Delta 34-410 knock off) because ripping sheets of plywood was basically impossible on my itty bitty saw. Most of my work needs rectangles with sides between 14 and 26 inches long made from 15mm Baltic Birch with the odd 48" panel. With your help, I have set up the saw and learned that I was using my miter gauge wrong. which explains the all missles my old saw fired past me. I think I will probably upgrade my blade as well. The new saw has a 60T general-purpose DeWalt on it right now. I might have an old 80T Freud Diablo kicking around that I used to use for cutting moldings in my chop saw...but I'm thinking that maybe I should just bite the bullet and put one your recommended blades on this saw, so that I can just leave it there and cut panels for years without worry.
Anyhow, mostly writing to let you know that the 80T blade link in your description no longer works but also wanted to thank you.
I want to thank you for your safety tutoring. I'm new to wood working and love my fingers!!
I have been cutting sheet goods and solid wood on a table saw all my life, today is my 68th birthday. I found as I grew older moving heavy sheets of plywood and other sheet materials out of my truck and into the shop and on to the saw a challenge. I made the task easier for unloading and setting the sheet , ready to cut. Many different ways to do this . I use a drywall cart to get the sheets into my shop and found a tool that is rarely seen to lift the sheet on the saw. It is named the leg up. It consists of a hinged leg with a hok on the end of the leg and it bolts (clamps) on the edge on the table or the end of the fence so you wheel the drywall cart alongside the saw and take the end of the sheet and rest it in the hok then set the opposite edge of the sheet on the ground and pull the drywall cart out of the way. Standing at the back end of the sheet of plywood you merely tip the sheet up on the table saw top and the hook is long enough to place the sheet just shy of the blade so you can shift the sheet back and forth to move it out of the hook on the leg where it drops back down, ready for the next sheet and cut away. Just a different method to manuver sheet goods into the shop and up on the saw table.
James....Yep, us older men...I mean "Distinguished Gentlemen"..LOL..have to be creative in how we handle heavier items than what we once did...Darn it..!! We definitely have to work smarter.
Like most beginning Woodworkers I started out with the inexpensive blades. Well cheap blades and have gone all the way up to the premium blades. The premium blades are far superior to the cheap blades and have lasted me many years. I believe the time has come to try out another blade. I'm going to order a Ridge and compare. Thank you for all the updates, hints, tricks and shortcuts.
Thanks for the support and don't forget to use the discount code SNWJ10
Great video. Video quality for this channel has gotten better and better. Cant wait for more videos. Great job again Mr. Stumpy.
Good tutorial. I can't say how many times I've seen professionals cross cut plywood where the length is shorter than the distance to the blade. I wish they would follow the safety procedures.
Thanks for the tips. I'm taking on a project where I have to cut several 4x8 sheets and had no clue on how I was going to do it.
I have a couple of used industrial panel saws. Problems SOLVED!
Very timely. I have a table saw coming so I’ll watch the series.
I use the RIDGID Flip Top Portable Work Support for supporting long board & sheet cuts .................BEST I've ever used to provide support on side or past the end of the table saw
Thanks so much. Very important and to the point tips. Some of them we discover in our journey but having them in this short video is fantastic.
Big thanks stumpy, We can count on you to give good advice.
There is nothing better for breaking down full sized sheets of plywood than a track saw. Happens to work out well for me because I don't have room for a full sized table saw anyway.
Thanks for making such great videos James and team. I just finished the 5 part series, really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. I'm new to woodworking and this channel has been a fantastic resource for me. Cheers!
Hi Just wanted to thank you for the fabulous videos. I really enjoy them all. Keep them coming.
Thank you for the table saw series new to wood working and to be honest tablesaw is intimidating and yes I am/was the one who looked at the blade. I found lots of tips and knowledge I was missing.
I love that cart that allows you to go from the truck to table saw. That should be in every ones shop that cuts up plywood on regular basis. I have also seen this clamp like thing that grabs the top of the sheet. That way if need be you could handle the sheet goods with one hand making it a lot less awkward.
Thanks James, that was a great series.
Haha James..I've learned all these issues the hard way. I'm actually pretty good at it now days, but I did damage more than my fair share of plywood learning how. It's one of the reasons my bench is right behind the saw..
I use a Freud plywood blade for plywood. Very sharp angles and they do a fine job. Also works for tricky grain hardwood.
Learning a lot, especially the right and safe way to do things being a newbie. Thanks for all the info.
Excellent series, thank you.