There are a lot of different kinds of power saws out there, and each of them has specific kinds of cutting tasks that they're best suited for. Miter saws are best for narrow cross-cuts across boards, ...

A table saw is an indispensable tool when doing most home improvement projects with lumber, but it is also one of the most dangerous power tools.(Mladen_Kostic / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Q: I try to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A table saw is one of the most useful and versatile tools in any ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A table saw is the cornerstone of most woodworking shops, and it’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Power tool users of all varieties will know and likely love the table saw. This versatile cutting option makes ripping boards lengthwise a ...

One day about 20 years ago, Tom Noffsinger experienced every woodworker's worst nightmare: One final cut on his table saw before knocking off for the day turned into a trip to the emergency room. It ...

A carpenter using a table saw recently without numerous safety and hazard abatement features, such as a blade guard, a splitter or a riving knife. The CSPC rules would have required blade-sensing ...

What is table saw kickback? Kickback is a situation when wood gets picked up by the blade and violently thrown at you, which happens way faster than you can react. This usually occurs when the ...

It was my first time using a miter saw—or any other power tool, for that matter—and I had just finished meticulously crosscutting four 7-inch faces for a plain wooden box. Despite being a novice ...

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