Dennis Bauman 
Band saws are some of the popular machines in the saw family and are used for cutting foam, wood, metal, and more. Most woodworkers use the band saw for getting zigzag cuts for unique designs rather than achieving a straight and even cut on their work piece. 1. Dull Blade Apart from selecting the right …
A woodwork professional is defined by how well they can perform different tasks with a table saw. Making notches is not easy, but over time, one masters the art using the wide range of tools available in the workshop. Learning to cut notches helps strengthen wooden structures as well as increase their longevity. Yet, you …
Burn marks are not very pleasant on wood, especially when they are unwanted. However, they cannot be entirely avoided in the course of working with a table saw. A woodworker needs to understand their causes, which will lay proper grounds for troubleshooting them. So, why does my table saw burn wood? Here’s a complete list …
Circular saws are very popular because they are handheld, portable, and easy to use. It’s a very efficient tool when used correctly. Like any other tool, it comes with its share of safety hazards, binding being one of them. A circular saw bind results in a kickback, so it is crucial to understand the causes …
A well-utilized table saw motor may develop some problems over time, for example, overheating or hard starting. That’s why it’s vital that you keenly monitor it to avoid motor damage that arises from overheating. So, why does a table saw motor get hot? A table saw motor will get hot due to a myriad of …
The rule of thumb is that your cutting position on a table saw depends on your handedness. You should place the fence on the side of the blade where your dominant hand is located. The cutting position is also determined by the tilt of the blade, i.e., whether the blade tilts to the left or …
A shop vac is a special type of vacuum often used in woodworking and construction. It consists of a high-powered motor and a suction system that sucks up dirt, debris, pieces of wood, and other materials from work sites. Though very popular, a shop vac is not often the best equipment that you can use …
If you are unable to cut straight using your circular saw, you first need to check the positioning of the workpiece. The problem could simply be that the workpiece in unstable and needs clamping. You should also check the saw to see whether it is okay. You also need to check whether you are holding …
A table saw crosscut sled is an important accessory for your table saw. The device makes it easier for you to make perfectly square and replicable crosscuts more consistently than when you use a miter gauge. Since every table saw comes with a miter gauge, it is a great idea to build your own table …
A table saw is made of sharp blades bulging out of the top of a table. The blades are sharp and rigid enough to help you make a variety of wood cuts. However, only a lubricated table saw will make your wood cutting job a lot easier. The paste wax will not only make your …
Table saws utilize a blade that spins at a high speed to cut through wood. Depending on the size and motor power of your table saw, the blade will have a different RPM. At What RPM Should a Table Saw Run At? The RPM (revolutions per minute) for a table saw determines how fast or …
Table saw kickback is a phenomenon that involves wood that is being worked on by a table saw suddenly being pushed back towards the machine’s operator at high speed. Kickback is when the wood that is being pushed across the blade of the table saw losses pressure against the machine’s fence and is therefore suddenly …