Table Saw Essentials

Whether you’re rough-cutting stock to size, taking it to its final dimensions or doing the joinery required for your woodworking project, a table saw has you covered. This class provides you with must-have information for setting up and safely using your table saw.

Instructor George Vondriska will begin by showing you how to set up your saw correctly. You’ve got to check the alignment of the blade to the miter gauge slot and the rip fence, and make sure the saw is cutting at 90 degrees. We’ll show you high- and low-tech methods for doing this setup, so you can choose the approach that works best for you.

Next, get a handle on table saw blades. Alternate top bevel, triple chip grind, flat top grind, hook angle, tooth count….what does it all mean? What differentiates a rip blade from a crosscut blade? You’ll learn exactly what you need to know to make certain you’re always putting the right blade on the saw.

When ripping, crosscutting, or cutting dadoes, you need to make sure you’re safe. This class provides you with safety rules for the table saw, and shows you where to stand, how to position your hands and how to stay out of harm’s way.

With the saw properly set up and safety techniques at your fingertips, you’re ready to get to work. We’ll teach you how to rip and crosscut, set up a stackable dado head, cut rabbets, and even how to cut non-ferrous metal; essential techniques for getting the most out of your saw.

In addition to the detailed video instruction you’ll receive, this online class provides you with some downloadable resources and helpful information to print and keep, including a detailed class guide you can use as a reminder for the key points of the class instruction; and a list of resources that will help you find the products and elements you’ll see in the class.