Workshop Updates (and SawStop Scare)
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- čas přidán 27. 01. 2024
- Some shop improvements, new tools to unbox, cleaning... and talking about Kyle's incident with triggering the SawStop table saw.
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Hi Elena. Glad Kyle is ok. You mentioned that putting the incident up on the net opens you up for criticism, but I would say it will be the oppsite. The thing you guys did right in talking about it, was covering the frame of mind he was in before the accident, the errors in material handling and how he should have been making the cut more safely. It was a very well rounded safety message. Keep up the good work.
Thank you 🙏 I'm glad the safety message was received well as that was my goal with providing all the context.
It’s true you open for criticism but using first time table saw and activate sawstop is really the sign from god 🤦
We did get it recently but it wasn't the first time the saw was used @@marppp28
Luckily it’s worked as it meant to 🤟 looking forward for more projects 👍👍
Hopefully it opens up the eyes of people who might loose fingers. I have tripped my SawStop 2x now. Once with my finger and once with a screw in my cutting jig. I would never even think about getting different saw. Good choice for a good quality saw and piece of mind. I shared my finger scratch on SawStop's social media. Love seeing someone getting into wood working! Grab hold of something and give it hell.
As a veteran woodworker, I was so glad to hear you address reading the owner's manual and learning how to safely use a tool before using it. So many just plug it in without any or very limited knowledge of the tool and that is potentially disastrous. Your video and safety practices might save someone from injury. Great job!
One of the first things I do is survey of the tool and then crack open the manual.
Sawstop will replace your cartridge for free, since it was a "save" . More importantly, make some SACRIFICIAL push sticks that you can intentionally run over the blade when cutting thin strips like that. William Ng has a push stick design that works perfect for this. Ive used his design for many years and it works great. Check out William's (few) videos, he is truly a master.
Matt Jackson, Next Level Carpentry is also a good choice. He does deep dives into a process so a person can see the required steps needed to complete a project. Matt makes a great push stick! William Ng has a great video on the “5 Cut Method” to share a fence on a crosscut sled. Unfortunately, William has stopped producing content.
You're right about W. Ng's channel. The guy is awesome. Unfortunately his last video is like 3 years ago. I hope he's ok.
didn't see any other comments about it, but I'm jealous of your drafting/drawing skills. Seeing such a nice looking representation of the final product feels like it would be really motivating
I bought a sawstop about a year ago, and while it hasn't saved me yet, I haven't regretted that purchase for even 1 second.
Glad Kyle saved his finger. Safety is no joke. Thanks for including the segment in the video and talking about it.
Looking forward to the next video!
Yeah they're 100% worth the cost.
which one did you get?
Finally a show that’s appropriate for newbies. Thank you.
I think an MDF table top is the right choice. No splintering, smooth surface and relatively cheap to replace
melamine is better option, easier to clean up any spillage.
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@@wellsistvan Depends on what you will use it for the most. Things will slide easily too. Might be good or bad.
Glad Kyle avoided the ER! Love me a shop buildout update, I’m doing the same in my garage right now. Keep em coming!
Me too! Good reminder to keep safety front of mind in the shop.
Thank you for sharing and the open and honest approach to sharing how / why it occurred.
Glad Kyle's accident wasn't worse.
Huge well done to everyone involved in developing and bringing Sawstop tablesaws to market - thank you for the (many) fingers you've saved.
Remember complacency kills….glad he’s ok, thanks for sharing. Great channel.
One of my outfeed tables had an MDF top with a 4 coat shellac finish. I used it for nearly a year. It wasn't too bad and if you are neat and careful, it would last quite a while. I replaced it with a 1/2" melamine sheet after my father in law damaged it a little. It was still functional, but I didn't like to look at it. I actually got casters that are 1/2" shorter so I just put it on top. I put up a surround and just laid the sheet in the depression. It can be replaced in moments. I prefer it. It cleans easier and is slicker.
Love it. I am a professional woodworker and handyman for 40 yrs, have used all the tools in your shop and many more. I also have a spare set of bandsaw tires, that don't fit my bandsaw!!! Just bought the exact same Dewalt sliding compound miter saw and realized it was different enough from my old Makita that I too stopped to read the entire manual before using. I even went thru all of the calibrating steps to confirm its accuracy; it was spot on. Love the tensioning clamps you found for the rolling table saw stand. I like my catch stand no more than 1/16" lower than the table saw. I used Varathane waterbased poly on the plywood top. Extremely durable. Love your use of scraps. We all learn how important it is to keep scraps, and then discover how difficult it is to keep so many scraps! I still have all my fingers; one is an 1/8" shorter thanks to a table saw. Safety always, don't rush, don't work when too frustrated, annoyed, hungry, tired. Looking forward to more of this...
So glad the SawStop worked. I just got my SawStop for Christmas. This decision has been in limbo for three years when I had my table saw accident. I was in a rush and fortunately got the tip of my finger in the blade. Fortunately just several stitches. Whew. I went into full panic mode and the ER doctor was more concerned about my blood pressure causing more issues than my bleeding finger. It took a few weeks to heal and settle down. That’s when I migrated to Festool with a track saw that really reduced use of my table saw. I’ve been really excited with the new Jobsite Pro SawStop and great peace of mind.
Love watching other DIYers set up their workshops. Gives me inspiration to get back to mine (which also doubles as a functional garage). Love all that storage room you have. Also really like that latch assembly. I need to get something like that for my workbench so i can reclaim the two clamps keeping it together.
Very impressed with your detailed drawings. Nice job.
Your video so resembles my garage workshop journey … I built a portable table that can fold down & hang on the wall when not in use … Then got my Sawstop CTS (love it) & built the portable stand on wheels that makes the table an outfeed table … It always amazes me how often people in similar situations come up with same solutions organically.
Sharing the scare is VERY important. It's the whole reason the saw technology was invented. It's nothing to be ashamed about, but will definitely be a learning experience. Kickback is another dangerous thing to watch out for. Always try to stand on the left side of the blade when cutting thin items. Years ago I was cutting a groove in a narrow board using a dado stack (when the riving knife is removed), and the stack grabbed the board, flung it straight back so hard it bounced off a cement wall about 10 feet behind me, and came back to smack me right in the hand, split the top of my finger open, fingernail flew off, now off to the emergency room. Imagine how much force it took to bounce off the wall and come all the way back. Now I always use downward feather boards in those situations.
So glad Kyle is ok thanks for sharing what happened and showing how fast things can happen and change are life forever when we are not paying attention to what we are doing. Shop is looking great
Congratulations on the new tools. Thank you for sharing. Wonderful to see you getting the shop in the order you want. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
I've done something similar attaching my contractor saw to a workbench. I used 7/16 OSB as the topper, but used contact cement to cover that with 1/8 masonite hardboard. I love it, it's cheap and durable and provides a smooth surface for my outfeed to slide. I used cheap pipe hanger strapping to secure the saw to its base, and it hasn't moved at all.
Great idea allowing yourself to separate the table saw from the outfeed table. One thing you're going to want to do, incase you mentioned it in the video and I missed it, but to router a slot in your outfeed table, for your mitre gauge to slide into
Or a sled. Good advice
It is always enjoyable watching couples learn new hobbies like woodworking. I also am an amateur but I have been dabbling with it for about forty years. It looks as if you are utilizing CZcams etc. for learning things and you are trying to be safe as you go. You are on a possible expensive journey, so plan carefully. Good luck. Love the shop improvement videos.
Thank you!
my eyes light up when I see tools, especially the ones we use for cutting wood.
When we have never operated a circular table saw, we are inclined to think that it is enough to just have it and start cutting, however, this is not the case.
I remember that when I got the circular table saw the challenge was to make the exact cuts as desired, to do this, it is necessary to do a quick study on how to check the circular table saw ruler with a bubble level and even make a straight line on the cutting disc until the start of the table.
I learn all these tips by analyzing foreigners, especially Americans who are masters at this.
I used to spend a lot more time on my computer on projects and architectural drawings, but I like putting these projects into practice a lot more.
Now I keep an eye on your channel.😁
One of these days I will try to put into practice his art made in the game of chess.
At the moment I'm working on setting up my entire room and I haven't had time for these projects yet, but I'll do them soon.
From Brazil .🇧🇷🇮🇱
I currently have MDF tabletop. Shellac as a sealer, 3 or 4 coats. Sanded down with 3 stages of scotch bright pads,. Eventually want to upgrade to melamine top. Love how yours turned out being modular, that is something I've been brainstorming for my new tablesaw. Tell the mister never to rush when working with something that can chop off a piece of you 😄
haha don't worry I did. He is usually pretty careful with this kind of stuff.
I had a very similar incident with my SawStop saw shortly after I purchased it (same model you own). If you contact SawStop and let them know about your finger save, they will ship you out a new cartridge for free.
Oh wow thanks for the hot tip. I'll definitely be doing that.
Nice drawings for your prep. You are very humble stating that you guys are grateful speaks volumes. Naturally humble character.
Thank goodness Kyle was using a Saw Stop saw. I have had a couple of friends have table saw accidents and the recovery was terrible. Thank you Kyle for sharing your experience, we all learned from it.
I know you are young but down the road you may want to assemble your project on your work bench. It’ll save your back, and your knees. If t also improves productivity your camera angle.
Rushing is the biggest cause of mistakes and accidents. Glad everyone is OK, no damage done.
I have a MDF with melamine top on my workbench and love it. Easy to clean spills, nice and flat. I put wood banding on the edges to prevent damage.
Excellent! Good luck with your projects!
Nice job! The compact machines are much more convenient for smaller spaces and great for hauling around when needed 👍🏻
Kudos to you in getting into woodworking. I'm looking forward to seeing your future projects.
Thank you so much for sharing this incident. One of my workers almost lost his fingers on a risky cut, and I spent a day in the ER with him before he got stitched up. I think a SawStop is in my future. The good news is it only takes one near miss to always remind one to focus and work safely. I have been in the shop for decades and you can't be too careful...accidents happen. I use push sticks when I cut anything that gets my hands less than 12 inches near the blade. 99% of the wood push blocks used on the internet are in my trash bin. Thanks again for the honesty...
Of course, wish he didn't have the close call at all but better to share than sweep it under the rug.
I appreciate your shop build-out. I'm getting ready to set up my new shop (we've moved to Europe), and the garage space is four bare walls. Thanks for sharing your process. And I'm grateful Kyle's ok. Thanks.
I’m always looking for shop ideas and improvements Elena😁
Thanks for sharing the saw stop incident. Makes me want to get one. FYI I built a mobile workbench and for the top I used 1/4” hardboard on top of 3/4” MDF on top of 3/4” plywood. You don’t need the plywood depending on your needs. The brown hardboard top can be finished or left raw. It’s a hard finish and perfectly flat. It’s a perfect top on top of MDF, imo.
give me more of these weekly videos
You are awesome! so pure with your passion for woodworking
I have MDF on the top of one of my smaller work surfaces. I put oak around the edges to protect it, then used water based poly to seal it. It works great! Glue doesn't stick to the polyurethaned surface and it is completely flat.
Glad Kyle is okay, but he can’t get near the saw by himself again until he gets 8 hours of retraining! 😆
All jokes aside, push sticks, push blocks, and tablesaw sleds are your friends. Also, never touch any saw when you’re tired or frustrated. As a finish carpenter with 20+ years of experience I know how scary the saws can be when a mishap happens. If you want a resource for saw jigs, or shop jigs in general, Stumpy Nubbs or The Wood Whisperer are the easier to find. Or you can look for Lincoln St. Woodworking’s video 60,000 injuries per year.
That video is well done and chocked full of great information.
those "chunks" are perfer book ends. Just a suggestion. If you guys happen to be old school book readers. Next project idea: building a book shelf instead of getting the cheapy one from evil walmart that falls apart from one kick. lol
For the workbench top, every time you finish up putting finish on a project, take the leftover finish and spread it on the workbench top. This will both start building up protection on the top AND make it much easier to remove glue drips/drops.
Great job Elena. Your small space shop is coming along quite well. Keep up the good work.
Construction lumber 2x4's are cut to that size when green, but once dried and planed, they result in 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches.
I do buy wood from places now though that actually produce 1x6, for example, that literally is 1x6.
As for the finger incident, I hope you guys recognize now that emotions and power tools do not work well together. While a push stick is important, far more important is mindset. If a person is frustrated and rushing -- stop! Walk away and don't return until there's an even mindset again because while safety is one concern, so too is not making a mistake which causes a person to need to restart from scratch.
Interesting video you made. Great idea on latching the saw table and out-feed table / workbench.
Good video! I look forward to seeing more.
BRAVO, AND WISHES FOR NEW TOOLS, GOOD WORK, DOMENICO ITALY BARI
"Of Kyle’s shame" made me chuckle! 😂😂😂 glad he’s still got 10 fingers! 😊
For the question on the bench top, MDF workbench tops are probably the best, with a 3 coats of clear coat they work very good and look great in your shop
For my outfeed table I also had about 1/2” drop. I used 1/4” plywood then a 1/4” sheet of dry erase board from Lowe’s. That way the wood slides nicely and added benefit of being able to write measurements, cut list, assembly order, etc. The opposite side of it is black. It’s listed as a chalk board but i haven’t tried it. Plus when it gets dinged up just unscrew it and replace it or flip it over. BTW I also have a saw stop. I haven’t tripped mine yet but they are worth the money. I still am careful and plan out every cut before I do it. But it does make me a lot more comfortable.
Elena. You are a genius. You are so creative and so talented with wood work. Thanks for the update video
Definitely not a genius but I appreciate it :)
Hi there, totally agree with your philosophy of sharing, I always shared near misses and job risks with my wife, it helps to clear the mind and think of how to avoid in the future(BTW we are celebrating 35 years this year) .
Your channel and your work is brilliant 👍
Completely agree! Honesty and transparency are the best policy.
Also congrats on 35 yrs together 🎉
when cutting with the skill handheld saw , cut with the weight on the motor and the majority on the saw base on your KEEP or good side of your work . This will help keep the cuts SQUARE on the butt or cut of the good wood . Amazing how $100.00 option of SAWSTOP saved life changing injury , good ...but damn the cartridge ... thank you frame it !
I sketch / measure things out too except on scratch paper because I can't seem to find a notebook. Believe it or not when I made my piece back then, I only had a hand saw (really old school). Yes, took forever. My dad would be like what are you making in the garage? We didn't have power tools back then. All hand tools. The weird part is years later when I came back, all the piece I made were still here and not thrown away. lol
Whoa thank you so much for sharing. I’m trying to learn DIY woodworking and this definitely helped me thank you so much. And thanks for Kyle, nothing to be ashamed of and sharing your incident definitely helped me
He was lucky! Funnily enough, about 6 weeks ago I did about the same thing to the same finger (middle left, though I also touched my thumb as well but not my index finger - go figure). Was reaching for the offcut and no idea how I hit it, but suddenly the blade dropped. I don't know how exactly I touched the blade, but it shaved a millimeter or two off my finger. Due to the capillaries being there, I bled a lot and it hurt like crazy, but at least the damage was minimal (just cost $25 copay at our local urgent care center, and of course my pride). All better now, and I am glad that I have the Sawstop. In fact, my wife likes to tell the story with how I was fairly nonchalant and came in the house to tell her that I guess that the extra we spent had paid itself off already. :D
Damaged pride is cheap by comparison!
Kyle won the lottery when he won your heart! You are inspiring and uniquely attractive. Great work!!
I had a workbench/outfeed table with an MDF top. It worked out just fine and is easy to replace when it gets worn.
That saw is cheaper than a lifetime having a missing finger. Glad he's ok. 👍
I'd go MDF on your benchtop. Good to see your shop coming along, looking forward to seeing future projects!
You go girl!
1) MDF top. Allows holes for dog bench
2) please make sure the table saw grove is higher than table else you won’t get a sled to slide over table
3) you probably need 2 vacuums or a huge dust collector for the table saw. Collect dust upon creation will solve a lot of problems. I use 2 vacuums, one for table itself and the other connected to the sled. 99% dust collection.
4) it’s easier to have the wall on the left of the table saw then right. My dewalt table saw expands on the right side.
Other than that. You rock!
Thanks 😊 and appreciate the tips. I'm definitely going to need a better dust collection situation long term.
Really enjoyed the video! Used mdf on bench top for many years. Really tough and has lasted through all kinds of abuse: also cleans up from spills fairly well though stains a lot. Most attractive? No, but it takes a beating.
Triggered our saw stop a few years ago and it is scary when it happens…that said no injuries which makes it amazing tech. Really glad everyone’s alright there! If this happens to anyone, don’t be tempted to pry the blade out as it can loosen the carbide teeth which can fly off and cause some bad injuries. If you want to reuse the blade send it to a sharpener to get them to both sharpen and check out the blade!
Looks like good progress on the shop setup.
I have the exact same cartridge/blade combination hanging on my wall as a reminder. I turned it into my shop wall clock. FYI, my activation was not skin contact. I was using copper infused, pressure treated lumber and forgot to put it into bypass mode. Same situation, rushing to finish a cut after a long day of cuts. That is definitely the most dangerous time in a shop when using power tools.
great video, I just saw this before stepping to the garage and make same small cuts for cracket for a floating shelve .. and I was gonna go there with same mentality of " ok I'll rush trugh it" but seen this helped me to understand every cut needs to be handled with care full as the blade runs at same speed .. thanks
No problem, glad sharing such an incident helps others be more careful.
Thanks for your courage in your video about your new saws top table saw. I have been working with wood for fifty years now and am buying a saw stop table saw because of your video. Thanks so much. Dan and Kellie
Glad I could help!
Consider a track saw. Peter Millard convinced me to buy one and it’s a game changer. It’s also going to work better than your table saw in that limited space for breaking down plywood.
Great video, please keep up the good work and more videos please.😊
On your tool board you have a rafters square! These are great for cutting 2x4's and for marking out
Now that you have a way of maintaining the position of your outfeed table, if you do not already have it planned, I suggest cutting a slot to allow your miter gauge to slide beyond the saw. That is of course after you get the top added.
That's the plan!
Some sacrificial 2x2 runners and my circular saw will always be my go-to table saw.
Your husband is a very lucky man in more ways than one ! Great video !! Best wishes on your shop build project. : )
Thanks!
Hi Elena,
I'm also glad Kyle is ok. I bought a sawstop compact saw exactly like yours a little over a year ago when my old table saw needed replacing. I had an accident several years ago with my old saw and could have lost a thumb but luckily the cut didn't go that deep. Still, the difference in cost for the sawstop would have been small compared to the medical costs of a bad accident. Like the way you are approaching your shop build.
Awesome video thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work.
In Australia, a 4 x 2 (oposite to US 2 x 4) is nomally 100 x 50mm, but actually (for framing) 90 x 45mm.
Thanks for sharing!!! ❤
Turn handles from the glued up blocks on the lathe, they're awesome Elena!
Sawstop’s are awesome. Great choice!
Interesting seeing how your setting your shop up. I'm in about the same place you are with a garage shop. Mine is 14'x32.5' so long and narrow. I'm forced to put a miter station at the end opposite the garage door because I've got a dog door that goes through the inside wall and then out of the outside wall. I'll put my miter station there with hog fence on it to keep the dogs under the bench. I've got a 36" PCS SawStop and put it in the same location you chose for yours. I'm currently building an outfeed table/assembly table and plan on putting black melamine as the surface. I saw someone else use this and she loved it (see DIY Montreal), so I think I'll give it a go. I also like how you locked your outfeed table to your saw, something I may want to consider. I'll be putting mine on 3" double locking casters and hoping I don't need to add levelers. The casters should hold it in place well enough but if not I could hook it to my saw like you did. New subscriber here, and thanks for the overview on how the SawStop was triggered. I bought an extra cartridge for mine in hopes that I never have to use it. I'll be teaching my grandkids (I'm 65) woodworking so I SawStop was a must have for me, for my piece of mind with my hands, but especially for my piece of mind for their hands.
I envy your ability to kneel for these simple layout and initial cut / breakdown cuts. I have fake knees, so kneeling isn't so much a thing any more. It makes sheet breakdowns and low-to-floor work a real pain.
Secret MDF tip
Rub Danish oil or better tung oil.
Not tung oil finish.
Turns into leather
So pretty
Shop looking good!
You are the prettiest woodworker on utube ! But I built my garage shop 20 years ago w a workbench top made out of MDF and alls well
Good luck to you guys!! Live your Video's😃
loved the drafting design and how nice it looked great work
Much appreciated :)
Sketching out your cut list! That is hardcore. I admire the hell out of that. I'll just put that up there with serious dedication!
Hi, I used MDF to build the top of a bench/miter station I made during COVID (when lumber prices were outrageous). It’s two sheets of 3/4 in MDF sandwiching a 1 1/4in pine frame. It sagged quite a bit so I bolted a 6 in laminated maple beam to take that out. Overall, top has held up better than I expected, but I would not use MDF if I were using that bench for hand tool work since it would immediately blunt any edge tools!
I have a traditional Germanic-style bench made from beech, where I do most of my woodworking.
Keep up the good work and I hope that helps!
With your beauty and spirit you will need a bigger workshop in no time. Try to not let content creation dominate what your passion wants to create. I see so many CZcams's become slaves to what their audience seems to demand of them.
I have 1/2 MDF as my work surface. It’s sealed with oil based Polyurethane. Very durable. Very smooth. I’ve gotten 20 years out it.
Something that helps me be safe around the table saw is that I'm respectfully afraid of it. A healthy amount of fear is always be a good thing when working with dangerous anything. I'm not terrified of it, but I respect how destructive it can be.
So glad your husband is ok, we like your videos. Blessings.
I remember the days of working on the garage floor and making my first few shop accessories and workbench with 2x4s. Ive come so far and have so much capability in my shop now, that i take it for granted. This video makes me smile and remember a simpler time in my life. Thanks.
haha happy my amateur woodworking self could bring you some nostalgic joy.
I remember a smaller company I used to work at. we had like very old an aged very big beams. We decided to saw them up and make 2x4 out of them. I made some pearls out of that, also just smaller than actual 2x4's. But because these beams had moved for a long time, twisted and crooked and whatnot, they become very stable wood. So I got a few straight 2x4's for myself out of that pile, and it has been indoors ever since here, and it's still straight as ever. Douglas. It's like it's metal now
Quality gift giving from the fam!!
Very quality. Lots of my fam are craftsmen and artists so I think they were excited to do some tool shopping.
I have MDF board with black laminate and maple tirm. The laminate is durable. Plus glue scarps right off after drying.
I like the idea of the clamps to attach the outfeed table to the saw. I plan on using that only shop. Thanks for the ideal.
New tools are nice. Cool gifts! Table saw accident was close and also good to share. You could take those waste wood, glue them together hollow it out and make a miniature scene….🤷♂️
You always share fun videos with us and I appreciate every minute of it. I always look forward to watching your new videos❤❤❤💞💞💞
Glad you enjoy them :)
Wow, truly great content, for what it's worth you helped cement my decision for a Saw Stop table saw. I had already made up my mind on a Harvey, an watching this video it reminded me on just how fast things can go wrong. anyhow your content is always really good, thanks for sharing! be safe!!!
Glad I could help :)
No this good information about safeguarding your self 👍🏻 well done 👍🏻
Great video. I really appreciated the account of Kyle's encounter with the SawStop blade. I'm shopping for an upgrade to my table saw and have been looking closely at SawStop, uncertain as to its effectiveness. Your video affirmed that for me.
I'm glad to see your channel on CZcams because I know there have to be many women who would share the love of this hobby. You're also a much better story teller than most, and more attractive than all, of the other woodworkers I follow 🙂.
Good luck, have fun, and be careful.
Glad his story was helpful to you 🙂
Very great job 👍
Great new woodworker! One word of advice from an old handy man. DO NOT KNEEL hard surfaces without a good pair of knee pads. You won't know it for a while, but around middle age you will know that your knees are not happy if you keep kneeling on hard surfaces without protecting them. Ask me how I know this. That concrete floor in your garage is a knee killer! But it's very easy to solve this problem. Just wanted to share this piece of advice learned from experience. When I was younger I had no care in the world about my knees and now I regret it and wish I started using knee pads earlier in life.
I could have used that advise while I was in the Catholic Church. 🤣