I was not sure if I should even share this video? Check out the cuts this man has on his hands! Anyway, he has some great ideas and I got a kick out of listening to him. I learned something too. Always a good thing!
This video is part of a series by Ronald James @ Ron's Dollhouses on YouTube. Go see his amazing dollhouses!
Here is another video that addresses the issue I am having with the width of my blade cut. One of these days I will invest in a bigger, better saw.
I would REALLY love to meet Ron someday. No nonsense. Great carpenter!
Thank YOU for your helpful comments and suggestions last post. Always appreciated and taken to ❤.
Showing posts with label mini table saw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mini table saw. Show all posts
Thursday, July 26
First Cut
I made my first cut with my new little saw this morning. I have never used a table saw before. :D
I bought this saw at Harbor Freight for about $35. I can't invest in any expensive power tools right now. This saw looked like it would be great for small cuts and it is.
It cut this piece of scrap 1/4" plywood nicely. It was fun to hear the quiet hum of the saw and smell the sawdust. :D
The problem is that the cut is too wide (1/4") and it would only cut a 4 inch length. The saw base is too small for larger pieces of wood and there is no fence to guide you.
The saw came with a diamond blade that is more narrow. I thought I would try to change the blade and see if that one made a smaller cut. I read the instructions. Really. Then I gathered up all of the wrenches I have and found two that fit the nuts on either side of the blade.
I'm not sure about you, but my hands are not as strong as they need to be. I twisted, re-positioned my wrenches and twisted again. Righty tighty, lefty loosey. That bolt is on tight!
Then there is this scary, sharp blade staring me right in the face and VERY close to my not so strong hands!
Don't worry. I still have all of my fingers intact. No cuts on my hands or arms.
No new blade in my saw.
Not yet anyway...
I may take the saw back to Harbor Freight later today and see if someone can help me? There is no shame in asking for help. Especially if it means saving your skin!
I'm going to work now. It is much safer there. Hope you have a great day!
I bought this saw at Harbor Freight for about $35. I can't invest in any expensive power tools right now. This saw looked like it would be great for small cuts and it is.
It cut this piece of scrap 1/4" plywood nicely. It was fun to hear the quiet hum of the saw and smell the sawdust. :D
The problem is that the cut is too wide (1/4") and it would only cut a 4 inch length. The saw base is too small for larger pieces of wood and there is no fence to guide you.
The saw came with a diamond blade that is more narrow. I thought I would try to change the blade and see if that one made a smaller cut. I read the instructions. Really. Then I gathered up all of the wrenches I have and found two that fit the nuts on either side of the blade.
I'm not sure about you, but my hands are not as strong as they need to be. I twisted, re-positioned my wrenches and twisted again. Righty tighty, lefty loosey. That bolt is on tight!
Then there is this scary, sharp blade staring me right in the face and VERY close to my not so strong hands!
Don't worry. I still have all of my fingers intact. No cuts on my hands or arms.
No new blade in my saw.
Not yet anyway...
I may take the saw back to Harbor Freight later today and see if someone can help me? There is no shame in asking for help. Especially if it means saving your skin!
I'm going to work now. It is much safer there. Hope you have a great day!
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