5 Quick Mitre Saw Hacks - Woodworking Tips and Tricks

[@gwarlow]

5 years later… these tips were very helpful. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@mannyfresh8504]

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

[@MySickstring]

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.

[@tedwardx]

I never expected to make so many tools for my tools when I got into woodworking.

[@carterscustomrods]

Personally, I enjoy making the tools a lot more than using the tools to make other things.

[@MWard-zk4wg]

You got that right!

[@rattratt12]

Learned something new today with the blade down and cutting up. Thanks!

[@andypitz1]

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

[@michaelbradford4444]

It's amazing that such a small angle cut on the corner of the stop block can make such a difference !

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

That shave technique with the upstroke was a beauty. Thanks for that one 👍

[@davidtom6120]

WOOOW YOU ARE THE KING ......BLESS YOU.

[@tomdraus4036]

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.

[@clarkeugene5727]

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.

[@txjack1787]

That's what I love about woodworking: if you're looking, you'll never stop learning. Great vid!!

[@dlk4318]

We ALWAYS find your work to be indispensable and real treasure for any woodworking place.

[@AmplifyDIY]

These are great tips! I already do several, but the v-shaped block to cut dowels is new to me - thanks!

[@sorenjensen3863]

Been doing this nearly 20yrs, and I still learned some tricks here... Great vid!

[@knecht105]

Thanks

[@brertt8350]

Actually read the directions and descriptions of tools like this, can save time and fingers

[@Colaaah]

Really?! I was thinking all good for the beginner

[@5StringRob]

You explain and demonstrate things REALLY clearly!! Plus it's good stuff!! Thanks :)

[@harapalb723]

Shows a lot of experience! A person from whom you have many things to learn!

[@Austin17070]

Another excellent video! That second tip about shaving the length down just a hair is absolutely genius!

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@commoncents456]

Being a newbie when I have a question I look for your videos. Always to the point. Thank you

[@mesparky9]

Great tips, thank you. I've learned to be a better woodworker just making the tools and jigs.

[@chavink1]

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.

[@2get2Terrapin]

So glad to have discovered you and your videos. Enjoyable and really informative. Many thanks!

[@checkthatbag]

you sir are a master at work.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@bigdfromriv]

Well, I just got my miter saw and these tips are going to be very helpful. Thanks

[@evelynadams9282]

Going to be EXTREMELY Useful cutting rafters and studs for my new workshop/shed!

[@TheSambone311]

Love that shaving trick. Helped out quite a bit for tight baseboards

[@Jennyfromtheshop]

Super helpful! I’m self taught so I appreciate videos like this. Thank you.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@leonardschweitzer2045]

Just bought my first mitre saw thanks for the tips.

[@juanssawshammers5014]

Very intersting tips my amigo

[@allanwells4886]

Thanks mate. I've just bought a mitre Saw to cut my kindling. Very informative for mugs like me.

[@knecht105]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@YUHJKT]

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.

[@austinhastings8793]

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!

[@billybobthorton4416]

I appreciate your time that you took to make this video!

[@lasaterjames366]

You are the best! I want to be just like you when I grow up.

[@cornpop7805]

Learned a couple of things I didn't know. Thanks!

[@wolfman75]

Thank You Sir!!! I just got my first miter saw. I appreciate any help I can get!!! 👍😎

[@garciavashchino1]

Awesome little tricks. And I say little, because it's the little things that make the big differences!

[@robinlanders8551]

Thank you for sharing your tips! They were extremely helpful to me!

[@TheSMEAC]

Tip #2 was a new one I’d never heard of before. Thank you!

[@davexb6595]

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.

[@mc4kvb]

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.

[@bcask61]

Solid common sense tips. Good stuff for beginners and non beginners alike.

[@knecht105]

Thank You!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Very good. You are a good teacher. Thank you.

[@paultitmuss]

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!

[@caroltrendall63]

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.

[@algallego]

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!

[@brokentombot]

I hope your lungs are ok.

[@perrygimlet2403]

I have watched this clip many times for all the good tips. Wood is my medium !

[@MrRazor99]

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

[@jaimeriquelme6727]

Im a hobbyist, and whenever I watch your videos I learn very good tricks on this craft. Very good teacher. Thanks a lot.

[@condor5635]

Outstanding tips thanks. Love the butt up against the blade to let the carbide graze the wood ever so slightly. Thanks!

[@WylmerCo]

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.

[@RattlecanGuitarRestorations]

Just got my miter saw, great video to watch. Thanks!

[@Las_cacas]

Wow great tips, as a beginner hobbiest this comes in handy.

[@TheGholiday]

Once again pure genius. I really should be taking notes during your videos. So many useful tips I struggle to remember them all.

[@mortasidhe1992]

The notched stop block tip was huge!

[@Vanguardsystem]

Those are some great quick tips. Thank you.

[@bryantmurphy367]

great tip on the corner cut out on the stop block. never thought of that to prevent dust build up

[@BobJones-oz2tw]

Videos are always a pleasure to watch.

[@heylar2]

Us usual Colin you have great tips and tricks to make my woodworking experience better. I always look forward to watching your videos. Very informative every time.

[@BYYoseph]

3:23 is so helpful. I've done woodworking many years and never figured that one out.

[@dcole302]

Many years? 2 years ain't many years

[@hankfoto]

Thanks Paul. I found it very helpful

[@Piscesgyal26]

That was very helpful advice and tips! Thanks!

[@carlmainwaring4349]

Love these tips! Especially the shaving a little from end. Awesome

[@user-qt4re3gz9c]

Simple and effective… thank you! 😇

[@nightcatbooks]

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!

[@antennasbc]

Nice video, great tips especially for newer folks like me. Thanks!!

[@KalRandom]

You got my attention with a couple of ideas, Thanks.

[@hansdegroot8549]

Very useful tips again, Colin. Thanks for sharing. Because of the fact that a mitre saw is shattering sawdust everywhere I always have a small (round 2 cm) paint brush nearby to clean up the work surface. Saw dust causes that the wood is not touching the wood evenly on the ground and/or back plate and when sawing in spite of that you do not get good cuts.

[@daledunlap6800]

Hans de Groot a great

[@knecht105]

Thanks for the tip Hans

[@lastsforever4247]

I have a dust collection system connected to my saw.

[@hansdegroot8549]

I do not have, yet. But how effective is your dust collection? Especially at mitre saws it's quite a problem. Do you have a video on that?

[@lastsforever4247]

Hans de Groot I dont post videos. It works quite well for me.

[@jime9243]

Forgot to add how useful your tips are. Having used a miter saw for many many years, i still learned some cool stuff. Cutting a dowel a couple days ago and as it rolled under the blade between the fences and it kicked back. Nearly broke my hand.

[@michealadams1206]

Excellent tips, thank you Sir!

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Great tips! As always with your vids a bunch of things I can use! I did know about the v shape for holding dowels, but you explained it really well, so I understand it better than before.

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@Williedamaris]

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. 👍🤝

[@tomgrantham9992]

Great tips as usual. Thank you for sharing your experiences and designs. 👍👍👍

[@0the0ambient0]

This is cool, especially for a newbie. Thank you!

[@CharlesSmithOrg]

Thanks. I especially like the idea of trimming by lifting the blade up.

[@knecht105]

You're Welcome!

[@mgdrummer77]

The notch on the stop block was a great tip, thanks!

[@luvkountry]

Thank you for sharing. Always good to learn new methods and particularly the safety aspects of it.

[@xzzdm]

Very helpful! Thank you, Sir!

[@austin71]

I love the jig you set up at 06:56, what is that piece called?

[@c5back9]

Brilliant!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@neveraging]

Now where did you get that nifty little clamp you attached to that board at the end?

[@TheHansoost]

Always good info, Colin. Thank you.

[@brianwarner7523]

Nice! At least three things I hadn't seen before or thought of... I really liked the clamp on a mitre saw sled idea.

[@shonuffisthemaster]

i found these all verry usefull tips, and suprisingly none of them i had heard of before. thanks allot for the helpfull video.

[@knecht105]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@PlanetRuncorn]

cool man, what are them metal clamps called you use for clamping small wood next the the fence called ?

[@nicko4071]

Thank you for the videos. Love them!

[@batstarseakayakoutfitters4275]

A very enjoyable presentation. Time well spent. Thank you.

[@jamesfillmore5862]

I really like your videos and thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts Sr.

[@kawapilot]

good to see a basic breakdown, cheers Colin.

[@jamesbtg]

Excellent tips. Some are so basic i wonder how i didn't think of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SebastianGodoyMedel]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@joy9073]

I love your videos, very informative and very accurate. I need your advice on how to continue cutting the piece of wood that becomes smaller and smaller? I mean, I need all the length of my 2×3×8 board, but it's not safe to get close to the blade. Thank you!

[@ianjohnson4987]

Excellent tutorial - thank you

[@jrjohn77]

Great video. Thanks for the useful tips.

[@barryparks4689]

Nice one Colin. Many thanks

[@remoteflyboy]

Some really useful tips, thank you so much. 😀

[@tjsarlo6514]

Excellent advice. Thank you

[@elixtido1448]

3:22 you took off a slight hair. If you need a strong hair, push gently on the blade holding the work firm, then raise the blade and then make the cut.

[@walter.bellini]

What a lovely video, you have great video presences and a smooth sounding voice. Enjoyed the video and thank you for the cool hacks

[@davelevy4394]

Nicely done. Ignore the haters, you did some good in the world.

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Great ideas thank you for posting Colin .

[@allenu6295]

Awesome Tips! Thanks so much.