New toy for the workshop!!

[colt zantop]

Ive waited a long time for one of these for the simple fact that they scare the hell out of me but the time has come to get over my fear... LOL

Ive already used it and love it... how did I go so long without one?

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Nice!

Don't fear it but have a healthy respect for it.

 

[Outlander]

I will scare you less if you put a guard over the blade!

 

[bcradio]

Yes please be careful with it and use the guard any time you can.

I have that exact saw and man is it a beast.

 

[never enuf time]

Thats a great saw, I have an older version. The fence adjustment is the best you will find.

I grew up a carpenter, so I am used to no guard. Never use a dull blade, adjust blade only a little higher than the material, use a push stick, have a outfeed table for long materials,never grab a piece by the blade.

Just use common sense, look at the board you are cutting before you turn on saw.
That off switch is made to used with your knee if the situation arises.

 

[r22yu]

adjust blade only a little higher than the material.

I tried to follow this piece of advice but found that I need to raise my blade so that it sticks out 3/4" above whatever I am cutting otherwise the wood chips don't get cleared and no have to push very hard to get to through wood through the saw. So I guess you have to pay attention to how your saw blade is designed too. Mine is a Freud diablo d1050x combo blade.

Another good tip, do not stand directly behind the saw blade in case something catches and the saw throws a piece of wood

 

[justme-]

Also use push sticks and feather boards whenever possible - keep fingers away from the blade at all times. No reason to fear a table saw, but you should respect it just as any other power tool. A router is far more dangerous IMHO (as is a chain saw).
If you don't feel comfortable performing the operation you're about to (or are doing) stop. simple as that.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Ive waited a long time for one of these for the simple fact that they scare the hell out of me ...

GOOD ! Stay that way !! Turn your fear into respect.

I have a very cheap Delta contractors saw, that I use (abuse) from time to time. I was ripping a few boards the other day and realized that my that standing position was wrong and my fingers were getting entirely too close to the blade.

Complacency leads to injury !

 

[oldldh]

Engage brain...

Before turning on the power...

Works for me...

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

Never get too comfortable with it. i also have that same exact saw and because i was less than smart at times, i had some near misses. not having an infeed/outfeed table and still trying to cross cut the bottom half of an exterior door...yup down went the tablesaw. luckily i had my 4 year old trained to hit the reset switch on the power strip in the case something went wrong. lol. he loves working with me he had that thing off before i could even yell! (no worries my son was safe atleast 10ft away from me and the saw, safety goggles and ear muffs on!)

 

[jakemac]

Always keep your feet firmly planted, stay balanced, and KNOW WHERE YOUR FINGERS ARE AND WHERE THEY'RE GOING. You'll be fine.

 

[dewalt378g]

Congrats on the new tool! You'll love that saw. I believe the newer saws come with a riving knife so there's less chance of kickback. Doesn't mean you shouldn't be careful though. They also make an access plate with a wider opening for a dado blade (at least they did for mine, older 744), but dado blades are a little scary on small saws. Stick with your router for that stuff. If you plan to move it around much, then get the wheel stand or some other aftermarket kit....so worth it.

 

[MFolks]

Never use any power tool if you don't feel well, had a fight with the wife or girlfriend, & experienced "Road Rage" on the way home from work. Always respect the little "Voice", that says "It looks too dangerous to do".

 

[colt zantop]

Thanks for all the tips and tricks! Ive gained a lot of respect just in the last 24 hours of using it a bit. I also will put the guard on.

 

[Askme42]

Anyone know what ever happened to the invention that's a sensor that drops the blade if it hits skin?

 

[lotsoftools]

Anyone know what ever happened to the invention that's a sensor that drops the blade if it hits skin?

This??

http://www.sawstop.com/

 

[Askme42]

This??

http://www.sawstop.com/

Wow I think that was a terrible marketing move. I assumed they would sell the patent and take royalties off of it to one of the known saw makers.

 

[Jim C.]

That's a nice saw and a must have for any serious DIYer or woodworker. If you ever feel uncomfortable or unsure about a cut, trust your instincts. Find a better way or ask someone with some experience. There are several good jigs and safety devices designed for use with table saws.... Push sticks, feather boards, blade guards, etc. Use them!!! Good luck with your new table saw.

Jim C.

 

[Just_George]

Anyone know what ever happened to the invention that's a sensor that drops the blade if it hits skin?

They tried to force it down every mfr's throats (the inventor is a lawyer...'nuff said) When that didn't work, they designed and now sell their own saws under the Sawstop name. Nice idea, but his attempts to force everybody into adopting it have made many, many enemies...I won't buy one for that reason.

OP, if you're close to Ann Arbor/Ypsi, come to one of our woodworking club meetings and we'll show you anything you want to see on the tablesaw.

 

[wildbill23c]

I don't have that saw, but with proper techniques and safety measures in place table saws are one of the most used tools in a wood working shop. I have my large contractor's saw, a small cheap portable one, as well as a Dremel 580 4", and the latest is the Mighty Mite 4". All of them work great for their designed purpose, but start doing things that they weren't meant for and not using push sticks or push blocks you are bound to have a serious problem. I also use a zero clearance insert whenever possible, it makes it less likely a thin piece you are cutting to fall between the blade and into the saw to possibly get caught and thrown back at you.