Table Saw Safety / 40 Minutes You Can't Get Back

It’s a long watch, but table saw safety is something we ALL need to catch-up on, whether a seasoned pro or just starting out. It’s good catch up on things we may have forgotten and see how someone else does something so that we can maybe add a few new tricks to our tool belts. Today I’m going over table saw safety as it pertains to me in my shop. This is by no means a “you have to do it this way” or a “your way is wrong” type of video, more of how I’ve been able to keep myself safe at the table saw for many years.
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[@InspireWoodcraft]

I know it's a long one, but you know me: DETAILS! Feel free to ask me to try and clarify if I didn't make something clear. STAY SAFE!

[@SillyHerpFamily]

I am surprised you did not include a link to your design in the description. You really should! It is a great design. I will be ordering one soon.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I'm working on it! I had to step away for a little bit so I'm trying to button all that stuff up now. Thanks for the suggestion and support. Much appreciated!

[@thevoiceofthelordpastorkei7165]

Great video, much needed! I've been doing woodwork 1/ 2 of my 60 years of life and I so respect woodworking tools, ESPECIALLY table saws, joiners, bandsaw and planers!! Just remember folks, its kinda like a shot or bullet being fired, once it's gone, your NOT calling it back!! I have SO MUCH respect for these tools!! Again, a very much needed and thankful video!! 👍

[@ElizabethFranquiEsq]

As I watch this, I have 10 stitches in my thumb from kickback. So glad this came up in my feed. Thank you so much!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Oh my! I hope everything turns out okay.

[@SillyHerpFamily]

I don't have years of experience. In fact, I bought my first table saw in May 2018. I have made it a point to also be hyper-aware of everything I am doing. I appreciate videos like these because it helps people like me. I don't have someone near me to come over and be a mentor or show me the ropes. I rely on the integrity and experience of others on platforms like this. That was a long winded way of saying thank you. 40 minutes well spent.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Well thank you for taking the time to watch it, as that's really half the battle. And thanks for doing whatever you can to get educated on something even though no one is there to actually show you how to do it. Also, posting comments like this helps others that are in the same boat not feel ashamed to the same thing, so again, thank you!

[@gpfeijo]

Thanks for this class! I have just bought my first table saw few days ago, I am anger to start using it and, for sure, I will take this as a "master class" of safety.

[@Drzhounder]

Safety is always #1. Unsafe means short career, and short fingers. Well done!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Well said! Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@chuckgrumble5440]

thats why you have extra fingers, some can be lost

[@22busy43]

Thanks for sharing. New to woodworking. Table saw is on order. I was reluctant to buy a table saw for the first year, but there so much that they can do I finally caved in.

[@KS-gn9ro]

Excellent video, better than most industrial training videos which like to be dramatic. Its often the things you don't know and not the things you know that can can be the problem. Clear, concise and simple and showing you what to look for and giving cause to pause for thought "what am I doing and how might it be unsafe". Just want to add one thing which is the mental part of working with equipment, if you think "it will be fine this one time" or I'll be ok this time" stop and rethink "what am I doing" how can I be safe.

[@beauxtx1959]

Been making sawdust and shavings for over 30 years. I knew everything in the vid, but this was the best TS safety video I've ever seen. Been the victim of kickback and a brief blade touch(Two separate incidents) myself. KUDOS! Really enjoy your channel.

[@kenneth1767]

Thanks for safety awareness. I enjoy playing piano so I definitely want to be in the habit of safe work practices.

[@robgoode78]

I love diy and recently bought my first table saw at the tender age of 44. I’ve not even turned it on until I know I’ve made myself as aware as I can be before I use it. Great video!!!!

[@pirakoXX]

Amazing video. Thank you SO much! And it's all in the details!👍 People who don't want to see parts of a video can skip them, but for the rest of us, it's in the details we learn from all your experience, knowledge that will prevent us from getting injured, and make fewer mistakes with our future woodworking projects. As a newbie woodworker, I've watched many videos about power tools safety. And before I made my first cut on my table saw, I asked a neighbor, a professional woodworker, to guide me and give me a few tips and tricks at the table saw, and especially to check if the fence was aligned to the blade, as I would hate to cause a kickback at my very first cut ....

[@jodyfrasnelli8928]

I use table saw a lot but your videos help keep me sharp and on the ball keep up the good instructional stuff

[@Lutzboater]

Thanks. A periodic review is always a great idea. Complacency will get you hurt about as quickly as inattentiveness. You made many great points and I am glad you took the time to make this video.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thank you! Sometimes we all need a little reminder!

[@FfrankieG176]

This is such a great video!!!!! I’m still somewhat new to woodworking and thought I knew there was everything to know about safety. I got comfortable with my table saw and started to let my guard down on safety until my first kickback. Scared the crap out of me, it happened so quick, I didn’t even see it happened just felt the pain in my stomach where the piece of wood hit me!!!! Won’t ever let my guard down ever again. “Don’t be a fool and respect your tools” please always use safety features, they are there for a reason. Stay safe!!!

[@ewaldmueter2334]

You have a talent to explain very well. Thanks.

[@LivingTheLifeRetired]

Great video. I just bought my first table saw yesterday and am watching some safety videos before diving in. This was very comprehensive. Thanks. One thing I noticed is that if you had your blade guard on you wouldn’t be able to use the yellow micro jig.

[@Jack-es9xq]

tons of useful info, clearly presented as always

[@daz4312]

Excellent vid! Thanks for all the info! My 45 year old Model 113 Craftsman has a riv knife that attaches to the back under the table, but the knife goes all the way from the saw blade to the edge of the table, preventing any pinching. But it has these nastly little barbed wings on each side that have other issues, so ripping stock taller than 3 1/2 inches it won't feed under these little things so it has to come off. And sorry, I do have to say it, please please please do take off the ring and watch. About 150,000 ring avulsions are reported annually, (I tend to wear my ring for a lot of things too, being reasonably confident I am paying attention, but it is always a risk). I've been a metalsmith for 44 years and a jeweler for 38 of those years and I have seen a couple truly scary injuries and several rings I have had to repair after someone got tangled up. So much fun when rings come into the shop after with dried blood still on them.... :/ (Although one silver signet style ring I made for a guy was so beefy it actually saved his fingers from coming off when he got it slammed in a monster heavy door in a copper mine where he worked! Crushed and badly gouged the ring but he kept the fingers! Just barely prevented the door from closing all the way. That is by far the norm with ring injuries tho. Nuff said.... Carry on! Keep those vids coming, man!

[@lincolndickerson1293]

My take away 1) Think about possible problems and think of safe ways to hamdle them. 2) If it feels wrong find another way. 3) If you are impaired in anyway stay out of the shop ( and likely the kitchen ;). 4) Respect, don’t fear, sharp things especially unforgiving blades, motorized or not. Also give people perspective not directives. Thanks for all you share.

[@garrysmythe]

I am a 66 year old man who likes a bit of woodwork. I would like to thank you for taking the time to SAVE MY FINGERS, and as my other love is playing guitar, both interests actually rely on being very careful with the ONE interest.The dangerous one. I have a bench saw, and looked at a few youtube videos on using the saw, but this safety video is up there with the best. Big big thanks for posting and keeping this old farts fingers where they belong (hopefully ), regards from Garry in the UK

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I very much appreciate this comment and I'm glad to have helped. Thanks for taking the time to watch and stay safe!

[@BrassGrain]

I got my first table saw about 6 months ago and safety was my big concern since the first usage, really good advices

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Congrats on the new saw and thanks for taking the time to watch! Stay safe!

[@DrewJacobson61]

Excellent video! You could easily “cut” it as a wood working teacher!!!

[@anthonyrocha7596]

I really appreciate the advise you are giving. I jus got bought a house that needs a lil bit of work. I got lucky they had a table that was left there. I used a table saw once and had no experience in using it before. Im glad ive been watching videos on how to use it. Thanks for the information.

[@mikecobb7686]

Nice! I'm a long-time woodworker, but have had my table saw just a few years. It has my respect! I watch yet another safety video every time I use the saw. Your video was well worth the time spent to watch it. I recently had to up my game on securing pieces as they traveled through the saw. Everything went great. However, I would like to send you a couple of pics of my set up. I'd like to know if I did things just right, or if I just got lucky.

[@spartagirlful]

I have a ridgid cabinet saw I bought new in 2000 so for nearly 20 years I have been accident free. Partly I thing b/c my dad was a carpenter and I learned from him since I was 8 or 9. However, two months ago I had a kickback occur and it scared the sawdust out of me. I was cutting a small piece of plywood and it hit me in the shoulder and left a bruise the size of a grapefruit. I hate that I'm now reticent when I use my saw but I did buy the gripper and slowly I'm gaining my confidence back. It CAN happen, no matter how much experience you have.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

GREAT COMMENT! Absolutely! I feel like I am that way pretty much every time I approach most of the tools. I don't want to get overly "scared" but I also feel that if I don't maintain a certain amount of respect for the tool, it WILL come back to bight me and it could be the last time. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and contribute! PS - I'm glad it was "just" a bruise!

[@GommStainedGlass]

Sorry to hear you've had evil comments. I recently had several kickbacks and my solution was to buy a narrow kerf diablo blade. The sharp blade solved my problem, but your ideas were great!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Oh man I completely forgot to talk about saw blades and their role in all this! I knew I would miss something. There's so much to cover! Glad to see your problem was solved and thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@GommStainedGlass]

@@InspireWoodcraft Great discussion that keeps us aware!

[@EquilibriaHealth]

This video was great for a novice like me. I was doing at least 2 things you mention incorrectly. Thanks.

[@jiml5274]

Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough. Your video is a great guide. I will refer to it regularly.

[@nw24153ns]

I've been watching a lot of KZbin videos during my "quarantining" in 2020. You do a great job of educating people and you are deliberate in presentation, even in discussing alternative points of view as everyone has an opinion. You are right in saying that the comment section should be viewed as a platform for discussion although too many people use it as a soapbox for "preaching." 👍✌

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Simply, thank you.

[@darrellsr0526]

Awesome video. Thanks for the great information 🎉

[@SomeDudeOnline]

Around 24:00 I got bit once doing it that way. You’re probably fine with a 5 inch wide board as I was a bit closer but the problem in my case was the the board flipped and pushed my hand down. Fortunately it was just a little flesh on the tip of my thumb but it was enough to make me re-evaluate everything.

[@markweber8532]

Nice job go refresher

[@ourcommonancestry6025]

user fatigue is 100%... if i stop about an hour into hand chiseling a 4x4 mortise and tenon, then come back later... the work is awsome and accurate... if i don't stop and keep in the chisel-zone, something is gonna slip... every time. Great point on user fatigue/

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thanks for the feedback! It's something that never gets talked about and I'm glad people are responding well to the point.

[@BradsWorkbench]

I’ve had 2 bad cases of kick back. 1 was really bad, lost concentration cutting 20+ dados and as I brought the wood back around the blade it caught the corner of the wood and shot at me. Sounded like a gun shot and hit right above my ol’ peeper deeper 😝 luckily I was wearing an apron and the tape measure took most of the blow. I laugh now but it was a very close call

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Yeah that's too close for comfort for me! I'm glad you weren't hurt! That's EXACTLY what I was trying to get at with "production fatigue". Great example. Thanks for sharing!

[@BradsWorkbench]

I’ve been very lucky. Maybe I’ll make a video showing the times it happened to me so people don’t make the same mistakes

[@unbdld42]

Thank you for this video brother…

[@EarlLewis]

Well done. I'm pretty new to working with a table saw so this is super helpful to me. Thanks very much for the great video!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Any time and thank YOU for taking the time to watch!

[@robertmuzikar1760]

I might suggest having an outfeed table so that you move the piece through and never reach around or over the blade. Also, always be sure the blade is stopped before you approach it to knock a piece of wood off the top.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Ear protection is a must! I build speakers, I would like to be able to hear them.

[@chuckgrumble5440]

not sure if mentioned in video, but i always try to unplug all my machines when changing stuff on them or they are not being in use

[@DollyTheLlama]

Same here. I've got a cat who has free range of my shop when I'm not in there working. I don't need him stepping on buttons and turning things on. Same goes for the occasional stray relative.

[@donfillenworth1721]

Excellent safety video! Thanks for sharing

[@gregwarner3753]

I was taught now to use a table saw by my stepfather. Eventually I unlearned most of that. On of things I taught myself is to never stand in line with the blade of a power saw! I have has kicked back wood spear itself onto a sheetrock wall. The other thing I learned was to never try to cut green wood with a dull blade. I also learned how to sharpen circular saws with a hand file. Having a metal lathe to make the teeth the same, like jointing a straight hand saw, before filing the teeth.

[@stufarnham]

My only table saw accident so far (I have been lucky to be out of the way when I learned from experience about kickback came when I wasn’t focussed on what was in front of me. I was thinking instead about what I was going to do next. I was lucky to only lose a small slice off the tip of my index finger, but that was enough of a lesson. Only luck saved me from a serious injury.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I think I covered that in the video too, but it really is one of the biggest issues that doesn't get talked about very often. I'm really glad it didn't turn out much worse!!

[@CD-hc5ds]

Been on construction jobs for 30+ years now. The only time i saw someone cut themselves is when they got in a little bit of a rush, i also sank a 16d nail in the palm of my hand trying to squeeze in one last block of the day. DO NOT get in a hurry AND if it doesn't feel right DONT DO IT! You HAVE to be thinking at all times!! Saw a framer standing on the end of a beam, cut one side & then step out onto it to cut the other side😳 luckily someone seen him & yelled before he cut himself right off the building. Damn good framer, but just not thinking. If your using any kind of equipment, power tool or firearm & you mind is wondering, its a recipe for disaster!

[@jesseklicka7330]

Great video! This just came up on my feed, probably cuz I've been watching your videos lately, but you are the first KZbinr I've seen with a WEN table saw. What is your opinion on it?

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Actually it's a Ridgid. And it is a good buy for the money but unfortunately the table has warped over the last four or five years that I've owned it. I can still run plywood through it all day long but it's basically useless for fine woodworking. In fact I don't think I've even turned it on in the last two months.

[@jesseklicka7330]

@@InspireWoodcraft oh interesting. I guess WEN must be the same design then. Only had mine for a couple years and haven't noticed warping so far, but the cover plate over the blade drives me nuts (that's what made me think yours was the same saw actually). You planning to upgrade soon?

[@rogerlyons209]

good job

[@azcutman]

Respect!

[@zevertdesigns6397]

Great video bud wish I would have seen this alot sooner definitely learned alot

[@anneoreilly4900]

Next level carpentry has a great tutorial on shoe style "push stick".

[@InspireWoodcraft]

You know, I always want to watch that video but I just don't know where I will find the 42 minutes to watch it! Thanks for the share!

[@Derbaum2]

Thank you very much!

[@ourcommonancestry6025]

Also, my table saw sits flat at 4' 6" foot... ITS HARD to to do anything but square and push the product through. I can't lean into it, reach across, and i'm pretty clear of kick-back

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

And when you get to 100,000 subscribers, see if SawStop will send you one of their saws - oh, no, probably just started a long Sawstop vs Non-Sawstop religious debate. I for one am glad I spent the money for mine being the inexperienced rookie that I am.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Ha! There is some debate there for certain. I would have to take a loan out to buy one at this point!

[@ReferenceFidelityComponents]

The USA for some weird reason lags way behind the rest of the world on table saw safety. It’s very very simple. Unless needing to make rebates, keep the blade guard on at all times. Ensure you use a writhing knife at all times. It’s safer than a splitter which can still result in kick back. The blade guard also helps with dust extraction. It’s all basic woodwork 101 safety but for all that a majority of Stateside woodworkers and their you tube vids feature cabinet saws with no guides and no writhing knife. Some even argue its a matter of set up and experience which is BS. Anyone starting out is influenced by these things. You don’t start out doing things properly then years later say suddenly “ I know, i’ll rip off the blade guard and writhing knife”. That would be stupid and anyone advocating such things are making irresponsible and incredibly dumb statements. Am I qualified to make these statements? Yes. I do this for a living and once had to rush someone to hospital after he lost two fingers using an unguarded bench saw . A somone blade guard would have prevented that. The gripper is the single best safety gadget money can buy. Just buy one. Now.

[@chuckgrumble5440]

you should get some foot long earrings

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Handymanbill

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Excellent video!

[@josephromero1596]

I don't understand what u did wrong in the intro when u had kickback at age 20?? u demonstrated it but I missed what was "cringe worthy"???

[@shinji391]

I don't need 40 minutes or any amount of time to tell me not to stick my hand into a spinning blade. If you're THAT comfortable around machines that can EASILY kill your ability to use them, you need to leave the shop. When I was 13, I would always shut the machine off before getting my hands in there.

[@artyfhartie2269]

Riving knife and guard not installed. I can only give you a zero

[@BossFrederik]

Those ear protectors are useless. you should buy some proper ear defenders

[@InspireWoodcraft]

They work great for keeping noise out, so they aren't useless at all. My only issue is that the blue part that connects them is noisy when it rubs on my dust mask. Send me the ones that you think I should use and I'll gladly wear them instead.

[@BossFrederik]

@@InspireWoodcraft they are literally useless there have been done multiple studies on those in-ear protectors vs. ear defender muffs. in-ears doesn't secure the ear good enough. you can look it up

[@CementRoots]

Jodee come on man this is a direstia move right here, look up what other content providers are doing then make your own on the same topic... in the past month Nubs and Gosforth both have done table saw safety videos... tisk tisk

[@andyboybennett]

Well, not everyone who watches Jody necessarily watches Stumpy Nubs or Gosforth. I don't even know who Goshorth is. So Jody will reach lots of people with information that they may not get anywhere else. And besides, Jody may cover something that others don'e or vice versa. And if he duplicates some things, that may be a good thing. Some of us need to hear something 2 or 3 times for it to sink in well. Thanks, Jody! Great job on this vid, and on the channel overall.

[@CementRoots]

the main point was that its a saturated topic... to the point three people have covered it in one months time... also the way youtube works is if you watched stubs or any of the other people that have recently done a table saw safety video, youtube will "recommend" all the other safety videos.... same as if you watched a crosscut sled video they would recommend everyone and their brothers crosscut sled video... I demand fresh content god damn it!!.... ;)

[@CementRoots]

@@rooikatza that made my whole weekend, thank you... I will let my cousin know you were thinking of her, or him or something...

[@CementRoots]

@@rooikatza what revealed my stupidity?... I must learn to hide it better... so any suggestions from a scholar like yourself would be most helpful... oh and I'm more of an expanding earth kinda guy... anyway your schtick is very stale my friend.... please come back with a better bit then this... its pitiful

[@rickgilbert7494]

Diresta there is a blast from the past he doesn't even drive in F1 anymore 🤣, Jody keep up the fab work 😎

[@llcoolg7028]

I'm 47 and not once have I experienced any trouble with the table saw. After watching this video I don't know how I've been so lucky and ignorant at the same time. You, truly are my hero because you've opened my eyes to the potential injuries and/or death that would have been unavoidable if I hadn't watched this video. Thank you for doing this video.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I honestly didn't see a comment like this coming, but I'm very appreciative. Thank you for taking the time to watch and being open minded about a different way of doing things. I'm happy to hear that you haven't been hurt! Stay safe my friend!

[@baldwelder8775]

I`m just the right side of sixty, worked with dangerous machinery all of my life and have NEVER hurt myself - Mentally PRE-PLAN and risk assess everything you do that could reduce the number of fingers you have.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Ian McHunt better go knock on wood 😝

[@davearonow65]

"I don't use feather boards because I don't have any." This comment indicates you Would use feather boards if you had them. It takes 5 minutes or less to make a simple clamp down feather board out of any piece of scrap wood you have laying around. How can a woodworker who uses a table saw enough to be qualified to give safety lectures on proper use not have any feather boards? The video is great aside from that. Tons of great points throughout. Understanding the how's and why's and forces at play that cause accidents is very valuable in understanding how to avoid accidents. Nice video.

[@jamesgaetz]

You're a good Man. This is helpful for my son and I as we set up our home shop. Thanks from 🇨🇦

[@kimboykin3453]

I’ve been using the same 10” Craftsman table saw since 1986. I still watch safety videos like this one. This was a good one . One note worth mentioning is using a feather board. I highly recommend one. You’ll be glad you did.

[@janiefuller5638]

I started doing carpentry with my dad as a young girl (that was MANY years ago) . Safety around the saw was paramount! Safety has advanced and i appreciate the new info- thank you!

[@mikemontgomery6732]

Thanks for the good video. I have been woodworking a while now, but your video is a good refresher and points out some areas where I have gotten lazy on safety. Your narrative style is really good and straightforward. I appreciate your emphasis on respect and that we can have different views and opinions, thanks.

[@rrmerlin3402]

Yep, had my first serious tablesaw kickback last week, I started using that tool 45 years ago at age 15........all my fault, got lazy and real lucky

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

I simply quickly delete comments that are argumentative - as does Bob Clagett of “I Like To Make Stuff”. I particularly hate and quickly delete any comments where one commenter gets nasty with another - life is too short for such nasty stuff.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Yeah it can get pretty ridiculous. I have a hard enough time just trying to reply back to people who spend their time to make positive comments, much less the negative ones!

[@rwe2156]

You’re bringing up excellent points about fatigue and repetitive tasks. I e been doing this 40 years almost every close call I’ve had are related to production tasks. Good job, I’ve watched your box joint jig and really like it.

[@chrismcandrew1041]

Great video. Another comparable video on safe use of the TS has been made by 'The Gosforth Handyman' - just saying. By chance, it even has a sequence showing an actual kickback! I'm a newbie woodworker, learning late in my early seventies, having fun. Managed to cut my thumb on the blade recently [ouch] which woke me up and caused me to watch videos like yours. Some great info you've given there Jodee. Thanks. Chris

[@johnthompson286]

I like to do practice long rip cut cuts with the blade down, check out feed rollers, check my body, check this check that, before I make my cut.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

That’s actually a really good idea. Never hurts to do a “dry run” prior to actually cutting. Thanks for adding this.

[@stevelangworthy1475]

Good job...solid reminder about shop safety, especially the repetitive milling work...true! I'm a lefty and you're right. You need to be comfortable and in control.

[@fromthistexasbreath]

Protip: watch this at 1.25 speed to save 8 minutes of time.

[@baxterpickle]

Great Job! I am very impressed. Thanks for taking the time to do this, it is much appreciated. I am glad you are ignoring the trolls. Keep up the good work!

[@d.a.tsun5104]

It's been like 10 years ago or more since I used a table saw and that was also my first time - sort of had to to install floor. I hated it. Not only the saw was the cheap Delta we could get at the time, the compressed bamboo fiber flooring was very hard. And I have heard so many warning and horror stories about table saw. Once the floor installation was completed, I never touched that saw anymore. Tile/wet saw was safer to me.

[@kenmcf]

I was recently cutting some small items, using a push stick and standing to the side. I left on the riving knife and anti-kickback assembly, but remove the blade guard as I just cannot see with that thing on. I did not get any kickbacks, but i was a bit anxious with each cut because I did get hit by a kickback years ago, but I think i had those safety pieces off. I also recently bought a gripper, but have not assembled it yet. I will do so today. What is your opinion on the blade guard, and is there anything more i can do? Especially for small pieces. Also, I was cutting some half-laps with the table saw, as it is a compact and there is no dado set for it. Any chance of a kickback doing half-laps? I kept trying to picture in my mind how it could happen but could not visualize anything. But of course, with a table saw, thats the issue. They seemed to go ok.

[@backthebadge4009]

Always use the riving knife. It is the best aid to prevent kick back

[@joeysublett4497]

Wow...just WOW!!!! I know this is an old video, but I just watched it. That was a TON AND A HALF of SOLID GOLD info crammed into just 40 minutes!! Thank you! Thank you sincerely for this video! I wish I had seen it before I had my table saw accident. It would have helped me avoid the ER lol.

[@martinmorgan9]

I'd like to echo R Garcia's comment. I'm a newly-retired novice woodworker and had limited experience of kickback and other hazards. Having 'tangled' once with my table saw im keen to avoid a repeat, so your video is time well spent. Thank you.

[@bethmurrow5626]

I actually was wanting info on riving knives and splitters only.....but all this is great. Thanks so much

[@eladnonnac7529]

My dad had been around table saws all his life. Even had two in his shop. He let his guard down a split second and touched his palm into the blade when reaching over for the trim. Mom rushed him to the local hospital and after a week, endded up loosing the little finger and half the palm. He had all the fancy push tools and microjig tools, but a laps in concentration is what got him. I am constantly thinging while pushing thru "what if it jams or kicks back" where will my push force leave my hand if the piece and push stick take a sudden dive.

[@222aint]

thank you for the safety idea. Plan the operation first.

[@sheldondrake8935]

accidents happen to beginners and experts.

[@austinsteele7513]

Lots of good info in here, this should help a lot of people. I am very thankful for people like yourself that share these things. Safety is key😎

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Thanks a ton for taking the time to watch, Austin! I know this was a long one.

[@vinzenzmann7591]

Good video. I am from germany and I am doing an apprenticeship as a carpenter right now. It takes 3 years to do it and during the first year you're only in school where you do a machine course. without this you aren't allowd to use machines at work. The course consist of three parts, one in each year. After the first one your allowed to use nearly all machines except for the jointer and the spindle moulder, and after the other two your allowed to use these too. I think this is a really good thing, because in these courses you dive really deep into the matter of safety and how to use these machines correctly.

[@leehaelters6182]

Wish I could get a look at the syllabus of such courses, Mr. Mann. Any ideas?

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I LOVE this! I really wish there was program like that here in the states. There might be, just not that I'm aware of. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@mattlewandowski73]

Excellent video. As for your fish stick commentary about having to push closer to the blade. long ago, I was taught to always use two of them at a time. one further forward to guide and hold the work piece down. this was admittedly in the late 80s and early 90s. I am no longer fond of the fish stick, except on occasion as a secondary guide. I much prefer a pistol grip push block, though since I do not have one of those adjustable blocks, I have one with a sacrificial section in the middle. It is the same general size as the commercial version but from about 1/8" of one side is basically just a 2x4 that I run through the planer and glue in using white glue the top section is a part of the main wood block and I glued a d handle to that. I have often considered, but never got around to making a loinger version with wood plane style front and rear handles to give longer cutting areas where the stock is held in position. it should be noted that those blocks do not have precut gaps unless I route a section out, which I often do, but the block itself can and does come in contact with the blade as well, thus needs to be properly supported. (I only tend to use this got cutting small pieces, and do not consider it completely safe, but I also do not consider any other push block, including the commercial ones to be completely safe.) I also make my own feather boards. when setting up my saw I will typically use 3 feather boards. 2 attached to the fence to prevent kickback, and one attached tot he miter channel to keep the board against the fence. I like your double stick tape approach to dealing with non straight boards. I built a clamping jig to do the same. I really should set up a jig to make feather boards quicker and easier. there are occasions where I wish I had more than 3.

[@gregghernandez2714]

I have posted before that I took one woodworking class in college, and it did not go well. There were all these really expensive, industrial machines around, and I guess you were expected to know how to use them. The teacher did not take everyone around and show us what the function was of each tool, and how to use it. Of course I was very intimidated by them, and very discouraged with the whole experience. One thing I do remember is there was this very quiet Asian guy there who did these amazing pieces of furniture that looked like the belonged in a museum. The polish, finish and details like the dovetails done by hand were pure art. One thing I do remember about him, is that he had part of one of his fingers missing due to a woodworking accident. I thought to myself: "Well if this guy with all his experience and level of expertise can loose part of a finger, chances are if I don't know what I am doing, I could lose a whole hand!" So these types of safety videos never get old, and it is good to hear from experts who really know what they are doing around these potentially dangerous machines. Like someone said, learn to respect them, and not fear them. This comes with proper use and practice of safety measures.

[@jaggers6387]

Wish I found this a few weeks ago before the bruise across my stomach. Cutting 3/4" plywood and I accidentally twisted the board which in turn caused kickback and a bruised stomach and ego.

[@ranmac54]

Very much appreciated! Thanks. Without knowing it you may be saving lives if not fingers. I’m fairly new to it and need good advice.

[@squarelevelplumb]

Fantastic. Who would want to fight over woodworking ? Stay the course.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

I know, right. We are coming to the conclusion that some people can fight about anything. Par for the course, I guess!

[@bobd5119]

For ripping boards more than a few inches wide, I use the Yellow Wheels that WoodRiver sells. Angling them a little bit makes them pull the board into the fence. The only problem is that they block an over-the-board push stick or a Gripper. You have to slide a push board behind your work piece. I'm accustomed to doing that from pushing boards in rip mode through my radial arm saw.

[@maoscott]

Thanks for this! Great tips!

[@bacanaxy]

Excellent presentation. New saw, new hobby. I'm sure you saved me injuries.

[@davidgagnon2849]

Another excellent video Jody! One thing I may add, and it's not just pertaining to table saws. A good, stable footing, without stuff on the floor near or under your feet. This can be round extension cords that can roll, causing your foot to slip, or even something as common as sawdust, especially if the floor is smooth or has a nice painted epoxy finish on it. A fall onto a table saw with the blade running would not be pretty. Thank you for sharing these tips and reminders with us. Keep up the great work!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Extension cords are killers and I think that's a great point to add. I can't tell you how many times I've stumbled on an extension cord, or in my case a mice cable or something that was either flat on the ground or had a slight coil to it and I didn't see it. Great add and thanks for taking the time to watch this!

[@jimgeelan5949]

Guy from Germany worked in a workshop I worked in, he lost 3/4 of his indexed finger and half of his thumb because he didn’t use a push stick, he had been doing woodwork for 25 years and had no problems, I had to pick up the bits and give them to the ambulance crew, it wasn’t nice and I still get flashbacks, hospital did a four opp but couldn’t save them, for your own sake do the safety thinks and you will carry on enjoying woodworking. Thanks a million for doing this vid hopefully people will take notice 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍👎👈👉✋🤟🤙👆✊

[@InspireWoodcraft]

OH MY! That's horrible and unfortunately way too common I'm afraid. Thank you for sharing and for taking the time to watch. Stay safe my friend!

[@rwe2156]

Very good I hope a lot of newbies watch this. 40 years experience every close call I can think if was mental fatique. Good presentation love your box joint and kerf shim !

[@glennfelpel9785]

Very well done! I have been working a long time but everything you bring up is still worth thinking through. And you had some things in the video that I had not thought of as safety issues like the production fatigue or having thoughts of other things while sawing. It was all good. Thank you.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

Great comment! Much appreciated my friend and thank for taking the time to watch!

[@bobd5119]

Excellent video! As of today, you have saved 19,021 people a lot of grief.

[@simonbrady5904]

Superb tutorial. I really appreciate this as I have a table saw that was given to me some months ago and I am still apprehensive about using it. Had I not researched and subscribed to your channel I would have been an accident waiting to happen. Feel so much more informed and confident to get started safely.

[@LeeHoyt]

Good stuff! I treat shop safety with the same serious mindset as I do gun safety in my home - and trust me it is very serious. But I have never used the over-head guard on mine. Ha!

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

KZbin inspiring droves of home woodshop channels by younger people who didn’t grow up around tools has flooded the internet with reasonably dangerous advice. Thankfully videos like this exist, and thankfully I had a builder for a father.