On 2/12/2023 10:58 AM, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!

Jessica

Welcome!

BUT be advised that you are asking for a lot. I suggest you go to a
local power tool supply store like Rockler and or Woodcraft to take
classes on safety and how to handle these tools.

Maybe Youtube but beware that many are newbies themselves and are also clueless. There is a lot of bad advice.

You are asking for hours of explanations for each of the tools you have mentioned.

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.
Thank you!

Jessica

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On 2/12/2023 11:58 AM, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it.

Caution: I think you may be underestimating what you are up against with
the table saw. Kelly Mehler's, "The Table Saw Book" is very good. It
sounds like you will especially want to learn about "kickback" and a
"sled" for cross-cutiing a long shelf. If you want to get on with it,
let someone else cut it--or you could use a hand saw (powered or not)
for the cross cut. Good luck with your project(s)! Safety first! : )


Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the
other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek. Thank you!

Jessica

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:58:13 -0800 (PST), Jessica
<whimofthewind@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!

There is a lot to learn, and a table saw can really hurt you, so as
you say the safety lectures are essential.

Ripping a long board is a classic example, in particular if the board
is far too long to be supported by the table alone.

I've had very good experiences with woodworking books published by The
Taunton Press. Rockler stores usually have a bunch on display for
sale, so one can browse.

.<https://www.taunton.com/brands/#books>

Joe Gwinn

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

Jessica <whimofthewind@gmail.com> wrote in news:c748b06a-fecf-4236-8b92-a73cda208ca2n@googlegroups.com:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and
excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be
able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut
down to size) (2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller) (3) is there a pocket hole jig
to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we
have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone
has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as
am working a few nights during the workweek. Thank you!

Jessica

Welcome!

Safety is the result of getting into good habits and staying there. We probably can't teach you all you need to know from Usenet alone, but can
offer some tips along the way.

One thing I do after shutting off the table saw is just to stand there.
My hands don't move, I'm in a mostly safe location. Once the blade stops spinning, then I move. It's so easy to accidentally reach or knock
something over, it's best to just pause and wait.

Puckdropper

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:58:18 AM UTC-5, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!


Your last paragraph has me curious. It sounds like you already
have a bunch of equipment. Could you tell us what make and
model of table saw and miter saw you have ? Any other large
woodworking tools? Did you buy the equipment, inherited it,
etc.?

You mention “weekends” and “evenings”. Are you asking for
personal, on-site help? I assume that you know that you
posted on usenet and that members of this group may live
anyway on planet earth. If you are looking for personal
training, I suggest that you limit your search radius just a
bit. ;-)

Try your library, community center, adult learning offerings,
etc. Please be safe, not just with your tools but with how you
obtain help. Posting in an on-line news group, forum, etc. and
asking strangers to meet with you personally is fraught with
peril. Take precautions.

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On Mon, 13 Feb 2023 01:34:02 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
<teamarrows@eznet.net> wrote:

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:58:18 AM UTC-5, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!

Your last paragraph has me curious. It sounds like you already
have a bunch of equipment. Could you tell us what make and
model of table saw and miter saw you have ? Any other large
woodworking tools? Did you buy the equipment, inherited it,
etc.?

You mention �weekends� and �evenings�. Are you asking for
personal, on-site help? I assume that you know that you
posted on usenet and that members of this group may live
anyway on planet earth. If you are looking for personal
training, I suggest that you limit your search radius just a
bit. ;-)

Try your library, community center, adult learning offerings,
etc. Please be safe, not just with your tools but with how you
obtain help. Posting in an on-line news group, forum, etc. and
asking strangers to meet with you personally is fraught with
peril. Take precautions.

Ditto - about being careful in soliciting help from absolute
strangers - for a variety of reasons.
Many communities have " seniors centres " for crafts and such -
I know of 2 fully equiped ones - with wood-shops and more
within a 30 minute drive of me. If you aren't yet a senior it
might still be a source for the help you need.
John T.

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 10:58:18 AM UTC-6, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!

Jessica

For what you are doing, you might do a comparison between a table saw and a good track saw. If I had one tool to build a system of shelves, I would probably want a track saw because it breaks even large plywood sheets easily, safely, and accurately.

Best of luck.

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 10:58:18 AM UTC-6, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!

Jessica

Jessica, are you real?

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

Whoops thought this was the googlegroup for the woodshop group in the community I live in if that gives more context 😅. Appreciate the suggestions!

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5:34:36 PM UTC-5, Bob Davis wrote:

On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 10:58:18 AM UTC-6, Jessica wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm a neophyte when it comes to using powertools (beyond a drill) and excited to be a part of this group! Was wondering if someone might be able to assist with:

(1) learning how to use the table saw (have a large long shelf to cut down to size)
(2) learn to use a miter saw to build a shelf system (essentially cutting 2x4s or smaller)
(3) is there a pocket hole jig to use/borrow?

Want to make sure I know the basic ins and outs of the equipment we have and being safe using it. Happy to split projects up if someone has time to show one and not the other. Usually weekends are best as am working a few nights during the workweek.

Thank you!

Jessica

Jessica, are you real?

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:49:41 PM UTC-5, Jessica wrote:

Whoops thought this was the googlegroup for the woodshop group in the community I live in if that gives more context 😅. Appreciate the suggestions!

I thought something was a little off. 😅

That said, my "Be safe" suggestion still applies. If you don't know much about who you are
inviting over to your house, invite a friend also. Maybe one with big dog...the protective kind -
both the friend and the dog. ;-)

--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
* Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)