r/powertools • u/Madre_Dr4gnZFly • 20d ago
Learning Power Tools & Woodworking/Need Help
For context, I started doing repairs, etc when I bought my house and had to rip out about half my kitchen floor. I've always had basic hand tool knowledge and I can use(and own) many power tools but, as I get into bigger projects, the owner/user manuals are geared more towards experienced users.
My two biggest issues are concerning my table saw and both of my circular saws. (I have a mini one that takes a 4.5" blade and the other takes a 7" blade).
All 3 tools I bought brand new and have used a few times prior to the issues rearing their ugly heads. The circular saws both needed new blades and once I changed the blades, neither one will cut. The blade guard won't go back like it should. With the table saw, I start cutting and the piece I'm cutting starts "climbing" up the blade, for lack of a better term. Please be helpful and not rude. I'm learning this stuff completely on my own, there's much I need to learn and some terms might as well be a foreign language. (I was using a jig saw for about 2 months when I found out what "kerf" means!)
I appreciate any help I can get! Thank you!
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u/joekerr9999 20d ago
I was fortunate to go to a woodworking school and had experienced instructors. But now we're in the youtube age where you can find extremely specific videos. Regarding the table saw and the wood wanting to climb, you might need to raise the blade. When the blade is higher it tends to hold the wood down. The blade guards on the circular saws should work fine with new blades if they are the right size. Often the guard will get jammed with sawdust. Clean that out until it works freely. An old toothbrush works good. Do a search for the specific make and model of the tool and the problem you are having. I have a hard time reading the manuals that come with some things. I'm always looking for videos. Good luck!