Homemade table saw, part 1

[@carlfreesr]

I think your videos leave all the other woodworkers in the dust. Yours are professional, terse, and "to the point". I have built many shop machines myself over the years and it is really nice to see others do it - and with better ideas.

[@lunarmoon1969]

My uncle did this using a workmate. It was very compact and portable and worked great for when he needed shop tools in the field. Great for ripping 2x4's when doing outside contract jobs. Thanks for the videos.

[@NoggleBaum]

Using what you have to get what you want, the best definition of genius.

[@Pantorouter]

This one is very good project for the professional woodworker in developing countries who don't have much money to spend on Table saw.A very Neat project.can't wait to see part 2

[@gantzi77]

Amazing! There are quite a few tutorials on how to make a table saw out of a circular saw but you took it to a whole new level! Can't wait for part 2. Thank you

[@marlonnocos6159]

I'm an aspirant into woodworking(hobbyist/filipino)...this will be my first project....thnx Mr. Wandel.

[@Jhoni22dias]

MATHIAS, YOU SURPASSED OTHER PROJECTS THIS LINE, THAN ALREADY SAW IN KZbin, I CAN'T WAIT FOR PART 2. THANK YOU. INNOVATE YOU OLD IDEAS, I'M WATCHING FROM BRAZIL.

[@multirichard007]

Excellent design and nicely built. Will give many years of service. Fascinating watching you design it on the hoof and put it together. I love the way that it is all made of wood. Won't vibrate like a lot of today's machines built from thin plate and is far more sturdy. Ignore the silly comments below. These people probably aren't capable of putting something together like this, and will just go out and pay hundreds of dollars for a shop bought piece of tin-rubbish which will rattle apart after a few years use. Designing and building your own tools and machines is far more satisfying, and once built that can be modified and refined.

[@Doubleantone]

My dad built one in the 70s. You make his look like a kids toy. Great job.

[@allthings2allmen]

Totally dig those long reach "c" clamps! Following you on your work for a while rather silently, but I like the way you work over all...we're all different...moot point, but I like your style, and wish I had half of your experience with wood, not to mention the mathematical knowledge....this is why I appreciate you more! You are easy to understand and don't come off as "highbrow"...non engineers can grasp, without feeling less than human.

[@bretlindquist]

I can't stop watching these videos from you Matthias.

[@zohanthecat]

Hey hats off to your workmanship. Nice technique. Put a foot switch into the mix for safety and I can't see why anyone could argue with that being a safe tool. Chainsaw dovetails is another beautiful video.

[@dirklamprecht1966]

Brilliant. Watched it several times to make sure I got all the details correct. I have also built a table saw out of my circular saw and it works like a charm for the smaller projects. I will be improving my design using some of the information I've gleaned form here. Thanks for super ideas and superb workmanship.

[@yakupozdmr]

I'am following you Mathias from woodgears.ca for more then a year. I was expecting you to make this work but you did not up to now. Meanwhile, i kept looking for home made table saws with circular hand saw for more than 2 months. I've watched many videos. You always have brillieant ideas and practical solutions Mathias. Great work again.

[@jimgraham4673]

Your builds are always so well thought out and your solutions are sensible. I am attempting to remake a small Craftsman Table saw with an improved top and fence system. It's different in that the 45* swing mechanism is to the side and above where the platen would be on a circle saw. It hangs from the underside of the top. Making a new top will be a challenge.

[@ryadh77271]

hello matthias, first time i saw your video on youtube i began to love wood working you're a great teacher

[@petery53]

Great video's Matthias,I am a 62 year old newbie to woodworking and have found your videos on making the table saw fantastic. I have spent countless hours in my workshop building this and sure you can go to the hardware and buy a $200 table saw , but the satisfaction and enjoyment building your own outweighs buying a piece of cheap Chinese made crap. Keep up the good work mate.

[@fireraisr]

this is awesome. i was thinking just the other day of how to go about doing this. When you're short on space and funds every tool needs to be multifunctional. can't wait for part 2

[@AndrewRZZ]

Build from scratch is always appreciated, good job Matthias!

[@MYNICEEV]

This will come in very handy for anyone who wishes to build MY NICE EV as the timber will be laminated for strength. Your band saw too is an amazing project like this one. Thank you very much. Just keep them coming.

[@eerikmee2050]

I used to use a circular saw like this in my company. I used a good-one, but had to to replace the saw every six month, until eventually every 2 month. Due to warn out the gears... So I had to buy a real sliding table table saw. But the concept is brilliant!

[@bobjimenez4464]

you are a plywood master! Nice table saw, looks like it will provide a cleaner cut than most bought at the hardware store.

[@RyanHardyMusic]

THIS IS FANTASTIC! Perfect solution if there isn't enough room for a table saw! Can't wait for plans if this works!

[@naturelovertx]

Can't wait to see how you build your fence. I bolt my Porter Cable saw to the bottom of 1/2" Birch and lay across saw horses. I have problem with blade deflection and then binding. Haven't come up with a sturdy fence yet.

[@johnzima9505]

Genius at work, I needed to pay attention when I went to trade school in the old Europe! Long a go. You are the man.....Thank You for the instructions this old emigrant can fallow! One of many on the YOU TUBE! Thank You AMERICA!

[@robertjones9918]

DUDE! You are so awesomely clever, creative and talented!

[@TukangPribadi]

how come, even though this video is from 7 years ago but it amazes me. I will try to make it, if possible. Very thanks sir!

[@السلسلهالذهبيه-ك1و]

Very beautiful you are an artist and I am a follower of Hassan al - Saadi from Iraq I have benefited greatly from your minds

[@MrLiveEra]

Ive been putting off doing this for a while . Just seemed so dangerous and really worth the potential saving. After seeing your unique version . I may have to give it a whirl

[@Xwozz]

Finding your videos in the subscription box is like finding presents under the christmas tree!

[@crumblenaut9776]

I've been waiting for this! Your builds on workshop tools are some of the finest, and they are expained in great detail. I can't wait for part 2 of this saw. Thank you!

[@zafardurrani9544]

Very good and nice invention, I like it, Although I am not a professional woodworker but I am very fond of woodworking and want to make something, Thank you for providing me the best knowledge and video, Zafar from Quetta Pakistan

[@eln74]

You make it look just so easy and there's where the inspiration kicks in with this video, so I have a 8" 1/4 blade Dewalt circular saw that shoul give an extra blade height and power as well, thanks again!!

[@bedeone]

Of all the things I would've liked to see you build, it's a table saw. Thanks a bunch Matthias.

[@luisalarcon7060]

hola amigo hace bastante tiempo que veo tus vídeos y te felicito ahora pude leer en castellano tus explicaciones ahora si te entiendo mejor me gustaría que todos hicieran lo mismo gracias desde Alerce puerto montt chile.

[@benc65753]

In the late '70's a DIY magazine featured a home made table saw that was my first table saw. Cut a lot of wood with it until I could afford a store bought saw. Those plans had you leave the shoe on the saw for depth control. I like your ideas way better because you also can tilt the blade for angle cuts.

[@MichaelAlm]

Very nice project! I hope you survive to post part two!

[@KataOKyo]

hello, thank you for this product , I like because it's very good and easy to make, I'm a Vietnamese , and I live in Vietnam , I watched a lot of clips of you , I love like your job , you do not need one maid , just let me eat, I will work for you from 3 to 5 years .

[@mlawren7]

Watched this video months ago, yesterday wife comes home from garage sale with makita saw identical for like $2.00. Back to video.

[@saksikasi]

2 dorrar? That's a pretty damn good find, you've got yourself a good wife there, a real treasure seeker

[@mrsillywalk]

I have to agree with Alexander about it not being necessary to remove anything from the circular saw.I had a piece of aluminum and i simply bolted the base of the saw to it.There were already holes in the saw base plate and it seemed that this was what they were intended for.

[@ronaldr9911]

I have wanted a decent Table Saw for years but the prices here in Australia are over the top, In the USA you can buy a decent 2nd hand unit. I have been looking for a Circular saw with 10inch blade but they are scarce. I decided to build one and include a Router for Dados. I am now looking at using a Mitre Saw l(a Ryobi CMS1825) as removing the base then you can bolt to table. What made me decide to go ahead with it was your Idea of using Cardboard cut outs. One of the Chinese stores I go into has a lot of Parts for automation small rods and bearings and threaded drives , looking at this type of equipment for Blade height adjustment and may be for Angle and using small electric motors to drive the adjustment’s.

[@saxyrep1]

7:27 I guess at this point it could be a decent miter saw too. In any case, I'm truly admirative of your ingenuity.

[@dfelixrx7]

I read comments about just but a saw. Very true. But imagine if you hire this person to build you something. It will be detailed and well built. He's a very intelligent wood worker who seems curious about how things function and what will be the outcome. He's extremely creative and not afraid to try. Imagine what else he's good at. I would say hide your wife cause he's damn good with his hands n mind.

[@ygaillard38]

Vous êtes super dans vos applications et démonstrations vous êtes un pro du bois Amicalement

[@jgreiner1024]

I could see it as building a smaller tablesaw .. for small parts and such for people who don't need a large cabinet saw. Also, the more important answer, why not! :) great video

[@ccopes75]

I'm so glad to see you doing this. Can't wait to see what sort of fence system you come up with!

[@edgaraldi2691]

I really love all the work you do with wood thanks for sharing, some people don't understand the good stuff, excellent job continue doing it.

[@Whgeprekbesi4049]

I'm from indonesia, thanks for your leasson, i really love it ❤

[@hashemmi24]

i did a project like this but ended up burning it after a few cuts, decided to use the the saw's own base and mechanism which worked perfectly till i burned the saw, did an awesome beveled 45 corners.

[@dfelixrx7]

I like his style. He's a creative guy.

[@jean8152]

superbe réalisation et très ingénieuse ! Bravo! Ça donne vraiment envie d'en faire autant.

You just make it look like you started fooling around one Saturday afternoon after you had picked up the circular saw at a yard sale. Excellent.

[@SimTune]

Good project! Everyone with not much tools can make this!

[@christopherjude]

Is "lets make some sawdust" your new catch phrase? Great Job.

[@lunarmoon1969]

I love the fact you are using the tool that is the tool you are making! Great Irony at work!

[@carpotgieter]

Hi Matthias, can see great applications for this device. I know Festool has made something similar for their circular saws to be mounted to a table and taken to a work site as a mobile tablesaw. Good work and looking forward to part B!!

[@matahari5465]

Wow It's briliant ideas Another way to build table saw I really love it.. Thank ... 😎

[@oppositeworlds1460]

You're a genius. Wow! For me to do that it'll take a long time. I don't have all the tools you have. Great job by the way.

[@levantetroisi1249]

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[@OldVegan]

Wow. You never cease to amaze me.

[@gjkrieg854]

Awesome. I have been hoping that you would tackle a homemade tablesaw for sometime.

[@jmselvon1]

Good job Matthias, you are the best on youtube, keep the good work

[@mrsillywalk]

I have a great respect for Matthias.Many things we make are experiments.It is by making that we find out if they are valid or not.I hinged the table top in my build and it is easy to swing up and adjust the settings.Also tilt is still there and if i want to use the saw for mobile use all i need to release is four bolts.I can not see the advantage yet but Matthias has a way of astounding me.Any thoughts on a nice way to stop dust from getting to a inverted motor? I was thinking of using leather.

[@Wordsnwood]

Kind of amazing how "easily" you can assemble a workable table. Looks like you can get about 80% of the the way there (to a "perfect" TS) with minimal fuss. I'll be interested to see afterwards when you compare it to a real TS -- arbor runout, depth of cut, repeatability, etc. thanks for the video!

[@ВалерийСмелый-м5я]

Хорошая приспособа!По твоему видео себе собрал,но в металле.Спасибо за идею.Удачи!

[@donnya1000]

I really enjoyed seeing your process. That is the most important take-away from this...not another table saw, great vid.

[@MinaBassilious]

You are an absolute genius.

[@TomBinderKrieglstein]

ok Matthias, thats a real enthusiastic play, you could buy a table saw for half the effort. But working with wood sometimes needs a challenge for itself. Great job anyway.

[@yononable]

you just save me a lot of thinking and planning for this idea. thanks matt.

[@sajadwoodwork]

Nice work sir I am your big fan sir and I am watching all vedios of u sir Plz keep it up God bless u sir

[@zendell37]

I've considered making a table saw table for one of my cordless circular saws. I don't ever need a table saw for the small amount of woodworking I do, so it's just a fun little idea I'd like to try out. You're going much more in depth than I was. I was simply going to make it so I could drop the saw in upside down and screw the sled into the "table saw base".

[@eniorodrigues37]

Matthias Wandel, congratulations for great ideas that brings always here for us !!

[@MilesConstantine]

This is looking fantastic. I'm curious though, what is the main reason for making your own table saw? Is it cheaper than buying a table saw? Or is it just for the fun excitement of making your own tool?

[@flatop22]

Great video. really nice DIY if you happen to have an extra circular saw

[@michaelfleming314]

In reply to effeinc, because Matthias has the knowledge and the brains to work out the project, He is very smart and his video's are very informative.

[@reinaldodemarchi3882]

Hi Matthias, I'm from Brazil and always accompany your videos and posts. You are brilliant and very creative. In this project above maybe you can have problems with dust that will fall within the blade guard. If you need anything from Brazil just say so.

[@genekloszewski4526]

isn't it amazing,.. how the pictures, in ones mind, create a reality, and allow a person to overcome an obstacle to accomplish things !

[@jcjatho]

Bravo my friend!! Now that is woodworking ingenuity. Good job.

[@noskoffserg]

Это ж творчество-художник!Красиво!

[@loosetopsystem]

wonderfull build! this might be a dumb question ,but why didnt you drill holes in the iron foot and mount it under a flat board with 4 screws?

[@jonasdemelo1886]

you're very smart guy. congratulations.

[@bobschott8614]

Good stuff! Cracked me up at the end. I realized I was squinting in horror while watching the test cuts waiting for something catastrophic to happen, but I guess if it had, there wouldn't be a video.

[@samialmarzouqi8818]

Coolest engineer & teacher at work in the world for timber

[@creepyloner1979]

let me get this straight... rather than add a cutout to the table that you could just drop the saw into upside down, supported by the edges of the baseplate, or just bolting the base plate to the underside of the table, you removed the base plate and then built a whole new base plate out of wood for absolutely no reason... pure genius. :P

I'm very glad to see this video now, because it's just actual for me. Thanks for making this project! You were using the shop made C clamps, You should add a link to it at 07:50.

[@albertomancini7818]

Matthias gracias por contestar ei video de hase 2 años. Tus videos los tengo todos guardados, por que por que son muy buenos. LO que si hase mucho tiempo que no te veo , sera hasta pronto, suerte.

[@eddraper]

I can already envision this being toted out to your backyard for some more adventures in the sunshine.

[@ewersil]

I think your work is excellent! I will try to copy it. I will send some photos to you when I finish. I'm from Brazil. Thank you.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Nice build, Izzy Swan is building one. Different ideas but both good. Thanks for yours. Roland

[@filippoud]

Great video. I love the presentation. You have a brilliant mind. Thank you for your time and for sharing all your projects.

[@namelessone1811]

You are a wood working genius! I love your channel and web site! Thank you!

[@TheArtpimp36]

Unbelievable. Is there a way you can make me one. Awesome sir. Completely awesome.

[@Khellendros_]

This was similar to an idea I had to start building my own shop on a really tight budget but then I thought about tracksaws. What do you think, isn't better to invest effort and money in a tracksaw (not necessarely a festool, any guided saw)?

[@mehmetcandan5604]

Yaptıklarınızı, severek ve ilgi ile izliyorum. Teşekkürler.

[@jacobnovi]

Your videos is inspiration for my project.

[@josemanuelmayagoitia1177]

I watched your video with subtitles in spanish. Tank you, I'm impressed. You are really creative. Muchas gracias!!

[@matthiaswandel]

It lacks a really solid arbour. Given a choice between building a bandsaw or a table saw, building the bandsaw makes a lot more sense.

[@marcusdekock]

I watch many of your video's and I can tell, that you are a perfectionist. I like to make my one tablesaw. I have one question: is it possible to put a larger circlesaw in the same machine? Because the hight of the saw above the table is a little to small.

[@hedorah99]

Ok Mr. Smarty Pants, try and make some wooden saw blades! Great stuff as usual! Looking forward to part two.

[@lleberghappy]

That is really cool! Have you considered making a separate handle to raise and lower the saw, intstead of lifting it with the knob? Wont the threaded rod take damage in the long run without it?

[@Levier2011]

it will be interesting to see a Design for the Wood Lathe. We know that you are not a Wood turner but a good engineer so a CNC or carving for the lathe will be a good Idea to see