John Heisz Videos...

[Nickp]

I like this guy because he makes almost all his tools, tool boxes, router tables, shop layout, etc...he offers plans also...

You might enjoy his videos...FOREWARNED...NOT EVERY TECHNIQUE HE USES IS COMPLETELY SAFE (TABLE SAW)...

Maybe we can use this thread to pick out some of those techniques...

[Warped and Twisted]

FOREWARNED...NOT EVERY TECHNIQUE HE USES IS COMPLETELY SAFE (TABLE SAW)...

Lol, I bet that describes many woodworkers.

[Nickp]

FOREWARNED...NOT EVERY TECHNIQUE HE USES IS COMPLETELY SAFE (TABLE SAW)...

Lol, I bet that describes many woodworkers.

No doubt...!

[DaninVan]

Safety issue aside (I've still got the heebie jeebies watching him reaching over and around that TS blade), he's good!
What on earth is that paddle thing with the meshed gears, sitting on top of his rip fence?

[Nickp]

Safety issue aside (I've still got the heebie jeebies watching him reaching over and around that TS blade), he's good!
What on earth is that paddle thing with the meshed gears, sitting on top of his rip fence?

Wondered that myself...I'm guessing it's to loosen/tighten for blade replacement...?

[Cherryville Chuck]

As for safety, I can't say anything. When you've been using the same machine for years you learn what you can get away with. Someone else's mileage may vary. If you ever saw a video of Sam Maloof using a bandsaw you know what I mean.

Regarding his initial cuts with the circ saw I recommend using a home made cutting guide. I've cut cabinet pieces to finished size with mine and they were very close to as a good as I can cut on my Unisaw. Just put a good high tooth count blade on the circ saw.

As for making most of your own tools- it is very satisfying to do that but it's a good idea to look at the cost of materials and the time required to make each one and see how that balances out against the cost of a purchased tool and usability as well as durability and see just whether you are really gaining or not. He is certainly talented and the home made tools make his presentations more interesting.

[Herb Stoops]

Safety issue aside (I've still got the heebie jeebies watching him reaching over and around that TS blade), he's good!
What on earth is that paddle thing with the meshed gears, sitting on top of his rip fence?

Wondered that myself...I'm guessing it's to loosen/tighten for blade replacement...?

You are right Nick,


HErb

[jj7777]

I saw J.H use that device one time & thought "what a great idea,especially for people with big hands". So I don't think it was a waste of time to make. James.

[DaninVan]

Fertile mind. Pretty clever!

[Nickp]

I bet it saves on scratches, too...

[Herb Stoops]

I bet it saves on scratches, too...

Especially when you have a Dust collection box under the saw and you can't reach into it any other way than from the top to find the nut/washer if you drop it. Dado sets are the ones hard for me to get the nut on as I run out of width in the opening for my hand. I do have a telescoping magnet I bought at HF that I use to dig around in the sawdust and pick up the nut. But that doesn't help putting the nut back on.
HErb

[Nickp]

I bet it saves on scratches, too...

Especially when you have a Dust collection box under the saw and you can't reach into it any other way than from the top to find the nut/washer if you drop it. Dado sets are the ones hard for me to get the nut on as I run out of width in the opening for my hand. I do have a telescoping magnet I bought at HF that I use to dig around in the sawdust and pick up the nut. But that doesn't help putting the nut back on.
HErb

Agree with that...! And if the nut falls into the DC piping, then it's disassembly time...

I may need to look into making something like this...haven't had any problems yet with dropped nut but you know what happens as soon as it's discussed...?

[DaninVan]

Glad I'm not the only one!
The DIMAR dado shims (5/8" hole) are so precisely stamped that getting them on and off almost always leads to profanity, and hand scratches.
I've considered cutting a single radius cut into each one to make life simpler; anyone else tried that?

[Herb Stoops]

Glad I'm not the only one!
The DIMAR dado shims (5/8" hole) are so precisely stamped that getting them on and off almost always leads to profanity, and hand scratches.
I've considered cutting a single radius cut into each one to make life simpler; anyone else tried that?

Yup, I have that experience too.along with them unknowingly falling into the thread of the armature causing a misplacing of the blades. Mine are OM brass shim stock, otherwise I might figure out how to use a magnet.
HErb

[DaninVan]

Mine are plastic...magnets not going to work...

[Herb Stoops]

Mine are plastic...magnets not going to work...

How about static Elec. to hold them on. Rub them on your appron then slap them on.
HErb

[Cherryville Chuck]

After dropping the nut for my Unisaw down into the cabinet a few times I got into the habit of raising the blade up a ways and I stick one of my middle two fingers over the end of the shaft and use the outer ones to screw the nut onto the end of my finger. I put it back on the same way. I rarely have a problem doing it that way.

I have the long telescoping magnet like Herb described too plus one of the 2" round ones on a telescoping rod.It is quite a bit more powerful. They are very handy for retrieving those dropped nuts as well as screws, nails, and any thing ferrous off the shop floor. They are worth the few dollars they cost.

[kmealy]

FOREWARNED...NOT EVERY TECHNIQUE HE USES IS COMPLETELY SAFE (TABLE SAW)...

Lol, I bet that describes many woodworkers.

"Blade guards removed for photographic clarity, use yours."


"And remember, there is no more important safety rule than to wear these... safety glasses."