Mastering Table Saw Basics

Because so much table saw run-time is spent ripping and crosscutting, it’s especially important to have good work habits while making these two fundamental cuts. In this video, Kelly Mehler, furniture maker, writer, and teacher in Berea, Kentucky, demonstrates some safe techniques for getting smooth cuts on the table saw.

For more on safe table saw use:

• How to Set Up Your Table Saw for Success
• Understanding Table Saw Safety Systems
• Staying Safe on the Table Saw