Summary:
The video talks about 13 common mistakes that people make when using a table saw and how to avoid them.
Here are the 13 mistakes and how to avoid them according to the video:
Reaching over the blade: the video says it is never safe to cut freehand and to always use a push stick.
Not using a fence or straight line rip jig: the video says that if a board is not straight, it can catch on the blade and cause a kickback.
Removing the riving knife: the riving knife is a safety feature that helps to prevent kickback.
Not using a guard: the guard helps to protect your hands from the blade.
Using a blade that is too big or too small for the cut: the video says that the blade should be the right size for the thickness of the material you are cutting.
Not standing in the correct position: the video says that you should stand to the side of the blade, not in front of it.
Using dull blades: dull blades are more likely to bind and cause a kickback.
Not using push sticks or featherboards: push sticks and featherboards help to keep your hands away from the blade and to control the material you are cutting.
Not clearing the saw dust: sawdust can build up and clog the blade, which can cause a kickback.
Not being aware of your surroundings: make sure there are no people or pets in the way when you are using the table saw.
Not wearing safety glasses: safety glasses help to protect your eyes from flying debris.
Not using a dust mask: a dust mask helps to protect you from inhaling sawdust.
Not being focused: it is important to focus on what you are doing when you are using the table saw and not to be distracted.
The video also mentions that the table saw is the most dangerous tool in the shop and that it is important to take safety precautions to avoid injury.
