Table Saw 101: Beginner's Guide to Using it Safely

[@sandrafleming7772]

I cannot tell you how glad I am that I found your channel. I didn’t know where to start with power tools and woodworking, but I wanted to do so many projects around my house that simply haven’t gotten done because my partner isn’t as interested in getting them done lol so I knew I needed to learn all about woodworking and power tools, your channel is a godsend. I plan on watching every single video you’ve ever made. Thank you so much for putting the time in to do this to educate us.

[@megdahlin1118]

Excellent video! Thank you. Would love to see the plan for building the outfeed and stand that you have here. I need this setup.

[@Mister_Mass]

Same same!

[@Anikasdiylife]

It’s actually already on my channel! Just search for table saw stand.

[@Mister_Mass]

I watched the whole thing! Couldn’t stop because it was so informative. I just got a SKIL table saw and can’t believe I waited this long to get one. The info presented here is SO valuable for a table saw novice. Thank you Anika!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you so much!! So happy to hear that!! You got this!

[@johnmclennan6673]

Anika, this is the best beginners' video on the table saw. Excellent!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Wow, thank you!

[@RonaldBeyer-z3p]

Your info helps a lot bcs some of the lessons of carpentry I forget,thats why your advise is refreshing everytime

[@Anikasdiylife]

So glad to hear that!!

[@richardc6932]

I have been using a table saw for the last 40 some years and wish that I had this excellent video as a learning tool guide when I started. Well done and a complete guide for the novice and a reminder for the more advanced. Over the years I have been reminded of some of the dangers using my saw when not adhering to the concerns you have noted. Complacency accounts for many workshop accidents as well as improper use of the tool. 🇨🇦👍👨‍🦳

[@RonaldBeyer-z3p]

Hi Anika as you always learning us (measure twice and cut once)that is of your important lessons

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@RonaldBeyer-z3p]

Thank you Anika for the info on the table saw,it helps a lot to get familiar with your saw Yes talking about kickback, I saw what can happen when I was still learning carpentertry But I didn't own a table saw at that time, but now I bought a new one Regards Anika Ronald

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@TheNuggetshooter]

Another excellent video Anika. I have not used my table saw in some time, and your video was/is an excellent refresher. Thanks for sharing your woodworking knowledge.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@gregghernandez2714]

Really excellent tutorial. One set of products you may want to add to your tablesaw safety arsenal are the Bow feather board products. You can buy or build an auxiliary fence to add their death boards to apply slight downward pressure while the other feather boards which apply sideway pressure only allow the boards to travel forward. This basically eliminates (as much as possible) kickback. I have them installed on my DeWalt job site saw and it feels so much safer

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks for the suggestion. I haven’t tried them yet. Will definitely check them out.

[@Venomator.]

Thanks Anika, a great video and informative as always, with some excellent tips along the way, most enjoyable… ✅ 👍🏻

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful.

[@TomMoosZA]

Video and content rating: 5/5. Thanks Anika 🌠🌠

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks so much!! 😀😀😀

[@TomMoosZA]

@@Anikasdiylife You're most welcome, Anika. Keep on rockin'

[@taniar8402]

Thank you so much! That was excellent and very informative! Great job

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're very welcome!

[@afpitbull60]

As usual, another excellent video.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks again!

[@martinebangs6520]

Thank you Anika, very informative....Take care...cheers !!! 🍁 🍁

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@LundenLora]

EXCELLENT!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Many thanks!

[@veniuslawrence7746]

I've had a table saw for 2 years and I am scared to use. I tried to practice once. Very informative video.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful! You got this!

[@bd_mayhem]

About the blade guard, I don't feel it necessary to see the blade while cutting. What matters is seeing the board contacting the fence.

[@Anikasdiylife]

That is true - board contacting the fence is very important but the blade guard hinders that as well if you are making a narrow cut.

[@SBUSA17]

Don’t you have to measure to outside of the blade? Not the inside?

[@snomakr100]

are there any other ways to make dado cuts without a table saw ?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yes. You can use a router for it.

[@snomakr100]

@@Anikasdiylife any way in future videos you can show how to do so ? maybe with dados and dovetails ? thank you for all your content !!

[@Anikasdiylife]

@@snomakr100 sure!! Adding it to my list. I do have a video on routers where I touch on it a little bit

[@snomakr100]

@@Anikasdiylife i’ll be sure to check that one out !! thank you very much !!