Ha… this video was too helpful and actually explained to me why I see people let the blade stop before lifting. Never knew why i’d just follow the same procedure knowing there was a good reason for it…. Woodworking newbie. Subscribed
At this point I don't know this gentleman's name or name of his show ( but I will make it a point to learn them ), but I learned much from this one short video - I am really amazed - and I've watched many of these. I want to see more.
Raising the blade in order to barely graze the piece using the carbide tips is one of those “Classic Knecht” tips that makes me smile and shake my head in awe. Always appreciate your videos Colin
Another reason to wait for your blade to stop, is that most miter saws have an electric brake built into the switch. When the brake is activated it causes the blade to suddenly slow down dramatically, which actually flexes the blade, up to a 16th of an inch in some cases (depending on the blade.) High speed footage shows how much wobble a blade can sustain when the brake is activated. So if you’re letting go of the switch and immediately lifting up the blade, that flex can nick the material or cause a blowout.
Thanks for the tips. Sometimes we are so focus to get things done quickly and overlooked some of the technique and detail results. Keep up with your helpful video.
Thanks for this, Colin. I've heard the advice to cut a bevel in fences before, but I had never seen anyone provide a demonstration of just how significant a difference it would make. Great job!
Butt the wood, lift the blade carefully, start the saw and then do the cut. You'll have less burning/tearout. You'll also get cuts that are more square, especially on hardwood. You don't want to be cutting with the back/side of your blade's teeth.
Thank you, these are great tips. I only just got my first drop saw so I could do some simple home repairs and I'm teaching myself. Videos like this are very useful. I'll go over and have a look at more, I'm sure I'll learn plenty.
I usually just have a can of compressed air or my air compressor running so I can blow away any excess saw dust-- great ideas! Love the hold down clamp and cutting sled tip! Thank you!
You are a great teacher, thanks for your videos, just learned something new, letting the blade stop after doing a cut, I really didn't think that it could be dangerous. Really thanks. 👍🤝
After watching thousands of videos on youtube it is a pleasure to see your videos. Very nicely done. I very much appreciate the cleanliness and economy of your presentation, let alone the content.
Thanks again Colin for these tips. Some of them after you do them it’s like “why didn’t I think of that”. I appreciate you making these videos to help us learn an easier, better or right way of doing things.
I've been woodworking for years though I'm not an expert my any stretch of the imagination. There was literally NOTHING in this video I knew of previously. Thank you so much for these tips!
Thanks for your video. Some tips were reminders for me that originally came from the master carpenter that I learned from,and some were new. But it was your personality that has gained you another subscriber today. Thanks again
I always learn something from your videos and you have such a pleasant presentation style. Thank you for making these videos. I know it takes a lot of time to edit etc.
Wow, what an eye-opener. Thank you for taking the time to make this video Colin. I have been using Mitre saws for years and I now feel that I have been making amateur mistakes all along. Thanks for the tips - I am going to try to learn by your experience....Off to cut a notch in my stop-block now!
5 years later… these tips were very helpful. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Learned something new today with the blade down and cutting up. Thanks!
Ha… this video was too helpful and actually explained to me why I see people let the blade stop before lifting. Never knew why i’d just follow the same procedure knowing there was a good reason for it…. Woodworking newbie.
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At this point I don't know this gentleman's name or name of his show ( but I will make it a point to learn them ), but I learned much from this one short video - I am really amazed - and I've watched many of these. I want to see more.
Raising the blade in order to barely graze the piece using the carbide tips is one of those “Classic Knecht” tips that makes me smile and shake my head in awe. Always appreciate your videos Colin
I never expected to make so many tools for my tools when I got into woodworking.
Personally, I enjoy making the tools a lot more than using the tools to make other things.
You got that right!
It's amazing that such a small angle cut on the corner of the stop block can make such a difference !
Another reason to wait for your blade to stop, is that most miter saws have an electric brake built into the switch. When the brake is activated it causes the blade to suddenly slow down dramatically, which actually flexes the blade, up to a 16th of an inch in some cases (depending on the blade.) High speed footage shows how much wobble a blade can sustain when the brake is activated. So if you’re letting go of the switch and immediately lifting up the blade, that flex can nick the material or cause a blowout.
That shave technique with the upstroke was a beauty. Thanks for that one 👍
Great tips, thank you. I've learned to be a better woodworker just making the tools and jigs.
We ALWAYS find your work to be indispensable and real treasure for any woodworking place.
That's what I love about woodworking: if you're looking, you'll never stop learning. Great vid!!
Very intersting tips my amigo
These are great tips! I already do several, but the v-shaped block to cut dowels is new to me - thanks!
Shows a lot of experience! A person from whom you have many things to learn!
Being a newbie when I have a question I look for your videos.
Always to the point. Thank you
This is one of those videos that a person should bookmark and then go back to view it again just before beginning a job. Thanks for the information.
Love that shaving trick. Helped out quite a bit for tight baseboards
Going to be EXTREMELY Useful cutting rafters and studs for my new workshop/shed!
Thank You Sir!!! I just got my first miter saw. I appreciate any help I can get!!! 👍😎
You explain and demonstrate things REALLY clearly!! Plus it's good stuff!!
Thanks :)
Learned a couple of things I didn't know. Thanks!
Awesome little tricks. And I say little, because it's the little things that make the big differences!
Simple and effective… thank you! 😇
Very good. You are a good teacher. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips. Sometimes we are so focus to get things done quickly and overlooked some of the technique and detail results. Keep up with your helpful video.
Another excellent video! That second tip about shaving the length down just a hair is absolutely genius!
Thank You!
You are the best! I want to be just like you when I grow up.
Well, I just got my miter saw and these tips are going to be very helpful. Thanks
I appreciate your time that you took to make this video!
Been doing this nearly 20yrs, and I still learned some tricks here...
Great vid!
Thanks
Actually read the directions and descriptions of tools like this, can save time and fingers
Really?! I was thinking all good for the beginner
Thank you for sharing your tips! They were extremely helpful to me!
Just bought my first mitre saw thanks for the tips.
Solid common sense tips. Good stuff for beginners and non beginners alike.
Thank You!
This is cool, especially for a newbie. Thank you!
Thanks mate. I've just bought a mitre
Saw to cut my kindling. Very informative for mugs like me.
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!
Super helpful! I’m self taught so I appreciate videos like this. Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Very practical tips. Thank you!
So glad to have discovered you and your videos. Enjoyable and really informative. Many thanks!
Great tips as usual. Thank you for sharing your experiences and designs. 👍👍👍
Wow great tips, as a beginner hobbiest this comes in handy.
Videos are always a pleasure to watch.
Tip #2 was a new one I’d never heard of before. Thank you!
Those are some great quick tips. Thank you.
Thanks for this, Colin. I've heard the advice to cut a bevel in fences before, but I had never seen anyone provide a demonstration of just how significant a difference it would make. Great job!
Just got my miter saw, great video to watch. Thanks!
Thanks Paul. I found it very helpful
I have watched this clip many times for all the good tips. Wood is my medium !
Great presentation. Thank you.
Outstanding tips thanks. Love the butt up against the blade to let the carbide graze the wood ever so slightly. Thanks!
Butt the wood, lift the blade carefully, start the saw and then do the cut. You'll have less burning/tearout. You'll also get cuts that are more square, especially on hardwood. You don't want to be cutting with the back/side of your blade's teeth.
The notch on the stop block was a great tip, thanks!
Very helpful! Thank you, Sir!
That was very helpful advice and tips! Thanks!
I really like your videos and thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts Sr.
Thank you, these are great tips. I only just got my first drop saw so I could do some simple home repairs and I'm teaching myself. Videos like this are very useful. I'll go over and have a look at more, I'm sure I'll learn plenty.
Excellent tips, thank you Sir!
your sir are always beneficial for.
thank you.
Excellent advice. Thank you
3:23 is so helpful. I've done woodworking many years and never figured that one out.
Many years? 2 years ain't many years
great tip on the corner cut out on the stop block. never thought of that to prevent dust build up
Thanks I will be using these great tips.
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!
wow got some good miter saw tips and a vocabulary lesson all in one.
Once again pure genius. I really should be taking notes during your videos. So many useful tips I struggle to remember them all.
thanks for the creative hints which make works easier & better.half time & double result..
I usually just have a can of compressed air or my air compressor running so I can blow away any excess saw dust-- great ideas! Love the hold down clamp and cutting sled tip! Thank you!
I hope your lungs are ok.
Brilliant!! Thanks so much for sharing!
You are a great teacher, thanks for your videos, just learned something new, letting the blade stop after doing a cut, I really didn't think that it could be dangerous.
Really thanks. 👍🤝
After watching thousands of videos on youtube it is a pleasure to see your videos. Very nicely done. I very much appreciate the cleanliness and economy of your presentation, let alone the content.
Thanks again Colin for these tips. Some of them after you do them it’s like “why didn’t I think of that”. I appreciate you making these videos to help us learn an easier, better or right way of doing things.
Some really useful tips, thank you so much. 😀
You got my attention with a couple of ideas, Thanks.
Great video. Thanks for the useful tips.
Excellent tips. Some are so basic i wonder how i didn't think of it. Thanks for sharing.
I always say I learn something, but I ALWAYS do...Thanks Colin...rr
Nice video, great tips especially for newer folks like me. Thanks!!
Thank you for the videos. Love them!
I've been woodworking for years though I'm not an expert my any stretch of the imagination. There was literally NOTHING in this video I knew of previously. Thank you so much for these tips!
I appreciate your tips! Thank you! 😊
Nice tips! Ill use them tomorrow.
Thank You!
Thanks for your video. Some tips were reminders for me that originally came from the master carpenter that I learned from,and some were new. But it was your personality that has gained you another subscriber today. Thanks again
The notched stop block tip was huge!
Very good tips, thanks.
good to see a basic breakdown, cheers Colin.
i like the shaving trick. good video
you sir are a master at work.
Thank You!
Very informative and well presented
A very enjoyable presentation. Time well spent. Thank you.
thank you, Colin for your video
Thank you for sharing. Always good to learn new methods and particularly the safety aspects of it.
Brilliantly explained, always room to learn
Thank You!
I always learn something from your videos and you have such a pleasant presentation style. Thank you for making these videos. I know it takes a lot of time to edit etc.
Great ideas thank you for posting Colin .
Awesome Tips! Thanks so much.
The little rubber lever clamp was pretty cool.
Always good info, Colin. Thank you.
Wow, what an eye-opener. Thank you for taking the time to make this video Colin. I have been using Mitre saws for years and I now feel that I have been making amateur mistakes all along. Thanks for the tips - I am going to try to learn by your experience....Off to cut a notch in my stop-block now!
Great tips, thank you sir!
Nicely done. Ignore the haters, you did some good in the world.
Love these tips! Especially the shaving a little from end. Awesome
Some good tips, thanks.