5 Quick Table Saw Hacks / Woodworking Tips and Tricks

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
  • In this woodworking tips and tricks video, we go over table saw hacks.
    The table saw is arguable the workhorse of the workshop so knowing a few table saw tricks to set it up quickly and make it work more efficiently can greatly increase production and quality and with the use of Clamps, Squares and a few screws, it's easy to make any table saw work more efficiently.
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    5 Quick Table Saw Hacks
    0:00 - Intro
    0:19 - Making wide cuts and securing the wood
    0:58 - Accurately setting a mitre gauge
    2:20 - Accurately setting a 45 degree cut on a mitre gauge
    2:57 - Cutting slots or dados quickly with a jig
    3:18 - Table Saw dado jig
    3:39 - Demoing the dado jig
    4:04 - Making wood trimming jig for table saw
    5:01 - Demoing wood trimming jig usage
    5:38 - Temporary outfeed table with Workmate
    6:30 - Conclusion and links to Woodworking Tips and Tricks
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  • @olper08er
    @olper08er Před 5 lety +35

    Just picked up my first table saw, been using my friend's shop for years. These tips were really helpful! Thanks!

  • @terrybolerjack197
    @terrybolerjack197 Před 6 lety +3

    Learning from Colin is like working with my next door neighbor. Always friendly and so informative. My favorite thing is that Colin is never apologizes for admitting that he learned from a previous mistake.

  • @ginoasci2876
    @ginoasci2876 Před 6 lety +14

    All good, but i especially like the quick slot jig. Really simple and effective. You can't beat that.
    A quick and accurate way to square your miter jig is to flip it over, put it in the miter slot upside-down, bring it back towards you, and square it on the edge of the table saw top, or the fence rail, no awkward framing square, no other type of squaring tool.

    • @pjmazar4533
      @pjmazar4533 Před 7 měsíci

      I've been setting my miter jig like that since my father taught me back in the 60's.

    • @ginoasci2876
      @ginoasci2876 Před 7 měsíci

      @@pjmazar4533 : well now you know if a quick, easy, and very accurate way.
      I’m sure your father would approve.

  • @glennh2007
    @glennh2007 Před rokem +16

    Here is another way to set your miter gauge to exactly 90° without any additional tools. Assuming the front edge of your table saw is 90° from the slots on top, turn your miter gauge upside down and place the miter bar in the slot and let the head of the miter gauge hang off the front of your saw. Loosen the bolt and slide the miter gauge up until the head butts up against the front edge of the saw. Tighten the bolt and you have just set it to exactly 90°. Turn the miter gauge over and place it back in the slot.

    • @oldkingcrow777
      @oldkingcrow777 Před rokem +2

      This is so simple yet ingenious it's one of those moments for me (which happens so often with woodworking/carpentry and I love it) where you feel stupid for never figuring it out on your own before.
      So many things in wood craft take either a more experienced influence, or you do it the dumb inefficient way so many times that one day it clicks that there is a far better way. Again, you have a "shoulda had a V8" moment but they usually make me chuckle, and I'm happy to have figured out a better way

    • @A6Legit
      @A6Legit Před rokem

      We used to hang it off the saw table in shop class and let gravity straighten it. Assuming your tables level of course

  • @captainsawdust8935
    @captainsawdust8935 Před 6 lety +18

    Great tips as usual. I've been making a living with carpentry and woodworking for 42 years and still learn everyday. You forgot to mention to subtract the blade thickness for making the slot gauge for the newbies. Thanks Colin, for the simple straightforward videos.

    • @shaneknerr303
      @shaneknerr303 Před 2 lety +5

      definition of humility, is to remain teachable. 👍

    • @kchassa_
      @kchassa_ Před rokem

      Learning about woodworking since last october, and read comments like yours, is a light at the dark tunnel. Learn always, everyday, is one of the reasons I started as a hobby

  • @deward67
    @deward67 Před 5 lety +6

    Love your vids Colin. Really, good useful info without taking 30 + minutes to make your point. Thank you

  • @valterleao6795
    @valterleao6795 Před 5 lety +3

    Adorei muito meu Amigo, tem muita habilidade e criatividade para facilitar o trabalho, é isso aí!
    Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @y0utube5uxx
    @y0utube5uxx Před 5 lety +4

    The 45deg trick is awesome! Great video. Thank you Colin!

  • @Gold-oj8do
    @Gold-oj8do Před 4 lety +6

    I've been messing with wood for 55 years and I always love listening to what Colin has to say. Good job buddy.

  • @okgentfarmer
    @okgentfarmer Před rokem +1

    This video may be several years old, but the tips are timeless! Just yesterday I was struggling with a couple issues you covered and won't be struggling with them ever again. Thanks, Colin. ...Retired guy new to woodworking and new a Subscriber from Oklahoma, USA.

  • @joebrown1382
    @joebrown1382 Před 6 lety +35

    I like that piece of scrap as a shelf under the fence. Also that slot jig you made really slick no measuring.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety +3

      Thanks Joe.

    • @ianbintcliffe5633
      @ianbintcliffe5633 Před 3 lety

      @@knecht105 I have a table saw and i rushed it did not choose the right one. So i am getting a new saw it is called everlution rage 5s table saw it is a job site table saw even has a sliding miter panel with a clamp. costs more but worth it my old saw cost just over £100 pounds. This new one one is Nearly £300 pounds.

  • @user-wp8un5pu2n
    @user-wp8un5pu2n Před 3 dny

    I am from South Africa. Thank you for the very wonderful and helpful video. I am chasing 80 years and enjoy learning from the Masters. Blessings,

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Před 6 lety +34

    GREAT tips Colin. For some people they are obvious and for others (like me) they are light bulb moments.
    Thanks again.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety +1

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @cili7
    @cili7 Před 5 lety +3

    Terrific video, thanks very much. I've just bought my first table saw and as a relative newbie I found your video quite valuable and informative. Thanks for making it!

  • @Appokalis
    @Appokalis Před 6 lety +1

    I'm 51 years old and thanks to you, a source of inspiration, I decided to embark into learning woodwork... better late than never I guess. Ever since I repaired the bottom of my sink myself instead of paying $250.00 for someone else to do it (water rotted the wood) and I been watching your videos, i have decided that I will learn as much as I can. So keep those videos coming.

  • @bernarddouthit4647
    @bernarddouthit4647 Před 2 lety +5

    Carl - this might be the most helpful 7-minute video I've seen. I just started using a table saw a few weeks ago and I've been trying to find a way to make rip cuts when boards aren't straight on either side. Your screw-down idea is brilliant. Thanks for making this video. I've also subscribed. I really like how you explain everything in a low key, modest way.

  • @tfwoodcraft
    @tfwoodcraft Před 2 lety +1

    this is the best tips and tricks video I've seen so far! so useful and actually fast and accessible. Don't have to spend a whole day and a bunch of money making different fancy jigs and such. Thanks!

  • @reggiem1668
    @reggiem1668 Před 4 lety +1

    Love your tips! Just watched a 20 min. video on how to make a jointer sled and you just showed me a 20 second hack to get an edge probably just as straight!
    I appreciate your talent for explaining yourself...brief and clear instructions. Not 15 minutes of stammering and repeating ones-self to try and get a point across like some “instructional” videos. Not trying to be hard on those guys, it’s just not their talent....or mine for that matter! Glad I found your channel!

  • @5amw
    @5amw Před 6 lety

    I sincerely thank you for this video! Very good tips, I'm absolutely making those keep jigs! going to make one for every 1/4 between 1 and 4!

  • @bigbadjohn10
    @bigbadjohn10 Před 5 lety +1

    Great tips as usual. I particularly like the out feed table and slot jig. Thanks.

  • @MattHeere
    @MattHeere Před 6 lety +25

    Great tips Colin! A speed square (if you have one big enough) is also good for setting up the miter gauge. The lip on one edge let's you lay it flat on the table and still register with the miter slot. It also has 45 built in, so no need to line up numbers. Good for dummies like me who get the scale on the inside and outside of the carpenters square mixed up :) Downside - I generally have to lower the blade whereas the carpenter square goes around it.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip Matt and thanks for watching!

    • @donarata7395
      @donarata7395 Před 6 lety

      Matt Heere yyyttfdfghjjuiihoiiijiiiiar)ï

    • @ConditionZero76
      @ConditionZero76 Před 5 lety +1

      T-square for squaring up works great!!

  • @Deecups510
    @Deecups510 Před 4 lety

    These are genuinely excellent tips. I've run many many boards through different types of saws, and I can't believe I didn't know the trick with the carpenter's square to the other slide!

  • @MrGlyn321
    @MrGlyn321 Před 6 lety +6

    Great tips & love the workmate idea...Thank you, once again Colin. God bless you & keep 'em coming.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety +2

      Thanks Glyn ... many more to come.

  • @jesus_talks
    @jesus_talks Před 4 lety +2

    The one for the lap joints. Oh my Gosh. I love iT!

  • @HamsteakStudios
    @HamsteakStudios Před 6 lety

    I started wood working last winter out of curiosity due to watching my Grandpa be able to make and fix anything, never having to have fancy tools or digital readers to give him the results he needed. He has since passed before I could pick his brain about this new hobby of mine, but your video just showed/reminded me why my grandpa was the sh*t. Thank you for these tips sir, you have a new subscriber for sure. I look forward to more videos from you.

  • @NoKingButChrist1689
    @NoKingButChrist1689 Před 4 lety

    I'm new to wood working and I really appreciate your help. Thank you for the videos!

  • @Hrledood911
    @Hrledood911 Před 5 lety

    Colin, thank you so much for sharing these tips. I am a beginner at Woodworking and was looking for away Two Notch a project. Your method was awesome that works great for my project.

  • @daroonw8
    @daroonw8 Před 4 lety +4

    My jaw literally dropped for several of these. Great hacks that I will definitely use. Thanks!

  • @andrewaustin6941
    @andrewaustin6941 Před 6 lety

    I love the "non-jig" jointing trick! I needed that yesterday and will need it again tomorrow! I just found some nice plywood offcuts that will work perfectly for that! Thx again!!

  • @devonmoore2774
    @devonmoore2774 Před 6 lety

    Great idea for the outfeed table. I am definitely going to use that!

  • @TheEnergyball
    @TheEnergyball Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you Colin, I especially like your tip to get a straight edge on bowed wood!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

  • @JegolS
    @JegolS Před 4 lety

    These are amazing tips, going to help immensely in the shop. Thank you!

  • @fredwest5396
    @fredwest5396 Před 6 lety +1

    Excellent, thank you for your time and expertise. Well done.

  • @jamesbond1231
    @jamesbond1231 Před 2 lety

    Just really getting started in the hobby. The outfeed table hack just saved me hours. Thank you!

  • @chriserickson4417
    @chriserickson4417 Před 4 lety

    I don't do a lot of woodworking, but now with your videos I feel empowered to do so, thanks ever so much!

  • @sambiscits6711
    @sambiscits6711 Před 2 lety

    I've had one of those workmate tables for probably 30 years. It really comes in handy for some tasks. I'm definitely going to use mind as an outfield table.

  • @soujrnr
    @soujrnr Před 2 lety +1

    Great tips! I especially liked the outfeed table idea. My wife, dad, and I go to estate sales every week and just last week we went to one that had three of the Workmate benches for $10 each, but I didn't get them. Had I seen your video prior to that sale, I would have bought them all. Oh well. I'll find more, I'm sure. I hadn't even thought about them as a viable outfeed. Great idea!

  • @danielhunter5
    @danielhunter5 Před rokem

    Thank you very much for sharing these tips. Yes, I am late seeing this video but the information is still relevant. Thank you Colin!

  • @STAiNLESS_CORE
    @STAiNLESS_CORE Před 5 lety +17

    Great tips.
    With the slot trick, I clamp a piece of the material that needs to fit in the slot to my fence, then just do the 2 step off that then the fence.
    No need for jigs and works for any size you need.

    • @SnakeMan1989
      @SnakeMan1989 Před 4 lety

      @STAINO - That’s brilliant... So simple yet ingenious...

    • @CharlesK1014
      @CharlesK1014 Před 2 lety

      Wouldn't you be off by the thickness of the blade doing that?

  • @castillosammy7886
    @castillosammy7886 Před 5 lety

    thanks Colin. I watch a lot of your videos have learned from them. again; muchas gracias amigo!

  • @georgequalls5043
    @georgequalls5043 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, Colin. Like the 45’ carpenters square hack. I have had a Workmate for almost 50 years and still use it.

  • @mlb6d9
    @mlb6d9 Před 4 lety

    Great tip for getting a straight cut on warped lumber - Thanks!!

  • @1habicher
    @1habicher Před 5 lety

    I like all these from You and have bought many of these very convenient and light weight B+D foldable and easy to move gatchets. All Your tipps are worth noting, I do!

  • @honestman3387
    @honestman3387 Před 5 lety +1

    You are appreciated sir. Thank you . God bless.

  • @cobberpete1
    @cobberpete1 Před 6 lety +3

    Not just Quick, but GREAT Tips Colin.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      I'm glad you liked them Peter!

  • @markpetersen8652
    @markpetersen8652 Před rokem

    Great input. The output table is definitely going to be used in my new shop.

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain Před 4 lety +11

    I appreciate your slot jig. Great idea for quick grooves.
    And the outfeed table - another great idea. I’m currently struggling with this issue. This video was very timely for me. Thank you!

  • @willyzook
    @willyzook Před 5 lety +1

    Great tips as always! Thank you for sharing!

  • @teukel1157
    @teukel1157 Před 2 lety

    Just bought my first table saw. Thank you for the tips!!!

  • @haejinkim6134
    @haejinkim6134 Před 4 lety

    i bought a table saw and I am exciting to use it. Thanks for all tips

  • @lindsayfarroni9111
    @lindsayfarroni9111 Před 5 lety +7

    This is one of my favorite videos of yours the dado gig so helpful. Thank you.

  • @sapphodesigns2377
    @sapphodesigns2377 Před 6 lety

    Colin..i love your simple and practical tips..thanks

  • @signmeupruss
    @signmeupruss Před 6 lety +1

    I've said it before: Colin, you are a woodworking treasure. Thanks for all you do.

  • @Yahoomediaclub
    @Yahoomediaclub Před 6 lety +41

    Dado Slot spot on...never saw one ever so well done and simple..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🍻

  • @ode2george
    @ode2george Před 5 lety

    I’ve enjoyed and learned from all of your videos, but this one is particularly awesome! Thank you!
    Have a wonderful day!

  • @mattgreising7653
    @mattgreising7653 Před rokem

    Creating an out feed table with the WorkMate is genius! Heading to the shop to build that right now! Thank you.

  • @raymondmunoz6757
    @raymondmunoz6757 Před 2 lety

    Great tips. I'm sure I will use every one of them. Thanks!

  • @JDinkel
    @JDinkel Před 3 lety

    FanTASTIC information. Thank you!

  • @mikepeacock8385
    @mikepeacock8385 Před 6 lety +5

    REALLY liked the tip about cleaning up the live edge. Many thanks

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      I hope it helps you Mike. Thanks for watching.

    • @joshl90
      @joshl90 Před 6 lety

      Mike Peacock related to Mitch Peacock in the U.K. that has a CZcams woodworking channel?

    • @mikepeacock8385
      @mikepeacock8385 Před 6 lety

      Not that I know of, any link would be way back before the 1890s. Might look up the channel though :)

  • @Thom4123
    @Thom4123 Před 6 lety +10

    Awesome table saw jigs. And those older workmates are fantastic I have a couple perfect for a small shop

  • @EricEllenbrook
    @EricEllenbrook Před 6 lety

    I love this channel because you give us simple jigs and ideas that work. Nothing over complicated, nothing that a newbie can't do. As a newbie I appreciate that.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      I hope they help you out Eric! Thanks for watching.

  • @supercop3039
    @supercop3039 Před 6 lety

    This was great Colin. Last year I stepped into the role of teaching wood shop to 9th thru 12th grade. I have a better than basic knowledge of tools and how to use them but I’ll admit I used you tube a lot. We are a special education school and had I not taken this over the kids would have lost it. Unfortunately this school year they are not doing the program but I am continuing to learn and hone my skills. This video was great. Thanks a bunch

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 Před 6 lety

    This is one of. The best group of woodworkers shop hacks !

  • @huejanus5505
    @huejanus5505 Před 2 lety

    That tip/hack with the workmate alone made this whole video worth it. Not that the others weren’t good. Thanks.

  • @floobertuber
    @floobertuber Před 6 lety

    I'm almost ashamed I didn't already think of a few of these myself.
    Especially that slot "jig." So simple, yet practical and useful!
    GREAT tips Colin, thanks for a great video!!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @ajfam871
    @ajfam871 Před 4 lety

    Thanks you sir. I have recently got into and fallen in love with wood working. I have a lot to learn and am accumulating tools and equipment as I go project by project. I am looking at getting a table saw and the one wants only weakness is that it will not take Dado blades. This was very helpful.

  • @horselover3112003
    @horselover3112003 Před 5 lety +3

    Im a beginner and your way of explaining is so simple thank you

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 5 lety

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @markmurdocca2456
    @markmurdocca2456 Před 4 lety

    Thanks! These hacks are really great and ridiculously simple. Should have thought of these myself but I didn't , so keep 'em coming!

  • @danyodice1048
    @danyodice1048 Před 6 lety +2

    Colin great tips very useful for me a beginner woodworker.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Dan. I'm glad the tips helped.

  • @0372mr335
    @0372mr335 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for all you do! I have learned so much from watching your videos

  • @brianmulligan6239
    @brianmulligan6239 Před 6 lety

    You are a good instructor! Thanks for sharing .

  • @pascalegreber35
    @pascalegreber35 Před 6 lety

    Hi Mr knecht
    I am a beginner on woodworking and I learned so much with you.
    Thanks a lot from a french beginner

  • @hejustleft
    @hejustleft Před 4 lety

    So many useful tips. TY,TY.

  • @hanskohl3136
    @hanskohl3136 Před 4 lety

    Thanks, enjoy it. Tips without drama 👍🏽

  • @stevennolin5871
    @stevennolin5871 Před 2 lety

    I like this guy, he doesn't do alot of talking. And shows the work. Gets to the point.

  • @JohnBaker3000
    @JohnBaker3000 Před 3 lety

    Excellent tips! Thank you!

  • @TL-pu7rh
    @TL-pu7rh Před 6 lety

    Awesome and practical!! Thank you sir!!

  • @joshuasmith1215
    @joshuasmith1215 Před 6 lety

    Awesome vid! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @AlesZvolanek
    @AlesZvolanek Před 4 lety

    Great tips, I'm sure they will help me quite a bit! Just yesterday I was fighting with a wide board while trying to cut it :)

  • @b-rollin7486
    @b-rollin7486 Před 5 lety

    Outstanding! Thank you!

  • @rjpoldfart
    @rjpoldfart Před rokem

    Love your videos. The hack about the 3/4 slot....I'm so gonna steal that one from ya! Thanks for the ideas!

  • @allangee
    @allangee Před 5 lety +2

    Great tips! I'm sure you've seen it, but there's an easy to build jig for getting a straight edge on boards -- instead of screwing them down. I use it a lot to get one good edge on salvaged pallet wood. Thanks for the tips!

  • @noelgreen5863
    @noelgreen5863 Před 6 lety

    Love the tip on using a workmate to make an out feed table. And here I had an old one gathering dust. Thanks!

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety

      You're welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @marcelorios3251
    @marcelorios3251 Před 3 lety +1

    Spot on as usually

  • @janebreton1763
    @janebreton1763 Před 6 lety

    I love these tips. I can see how they can be used for many projects.

  • @einzigkeit7216
    @einzigkeit7216 Před 5 lety

    Your tips are amazing sir thanlks so much!!

  • @DoAndBrewDIY
    @DoAndBrewDIY Před 6 lety

    Great tips Colin! All very useful, clearly explained and great demos...thanks much!!!

  • @matthewward5849
    @matthewward5849 Před 6 lety +64

    I like the dado or "slot" jig. I must make one of those myself now. Thanks man.

    • @knecht105
      @knecht105  Před 6 lety +1

      You're welcome Matthew!

    • @berylforsdike4563
      @berylforsdike4563 Před 6 lety

      Matthew Ward .

    • @joeaccordion
      @joeaccordion Před 6 lety

      That is a real winner!

    • @susanbenitez1856
      @susanbenitez1856 Před 6 lety

      This woodworking book is really detailed, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* ! With the aid of this plan, I was able to use words, drawings, real images and different diagrams. It is really an informative product. I am presently making furniture together with my brother and thanks to this product, I feel like helping him is possible.?

    • @charlesrehlinger3564
      @charlesrehlinger3564 Před 6 lety

      Ward

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 Před 5 lety

    As always Colin, outstanding in helping a two left handed, sometimes, but not always handyman!

  • @gotchurebeacons-gaming9023

    Love the workmate outfeed! Thanks for the great tips!

  • @pikusmaximus6539
    @pikusmaximus6539 Před 4 lety +1

    Great tips Colin...keep up the good work. I'm always learning things on your channel. .

  • @madduck692002
    @madduck692002 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thanks

  • @joeymaximus8146
    @joeymaximus8146 Před 6 lety

    I very much appreciate you taking the time to make this video! All the best

  • @crafts_avenue
    @crafts_avenue Před 3 lety

    I always come back to theses videos so helpful

  • @marcd7463
    @marcd7463 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing Colin, some great tips there!!

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX Před 4 lety

    Brilliant! Thanks a million!!

  • @carlflemmig4962
    @carlflemmig4962 Před 2 lety

    Colin, you're the man. I learn so much from watching your videos. Carl

  • @leonarddavis3684
    @leonarddavis3684 Před 6 lety

    As usual, simple and effective. Thanks

  • @MrMarkpeggy
    @MrMarkpeggy Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the great video Colin.

  • @tedtolentino4955
    @tedtolentino4955 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the quick table saw tips and sharing your knowledge.