Skil Saw Pro Tips

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A Skil Saw is a wonderfully versatile and useful tool. Little Shed: • HOA Approved Garden Shed .
This saw has nearly single-handedly reshaped construction, especially framing and forming processes. Here are some tips I have picked up over the last 40 years. I do not recommend you try these, I'm simply sharing for informational and entertainment purposes.
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@I_leave_mean_comments 4 года назад

This guy is giving away YEARS of hard won work tips for free. Amazing. I don't even want to call these "tips" because it makes them sound trivial. This stuff is solid gold for working men. I'm a millwright and I even picked up a ton of useful things. Best channel on youtube. Period.

@christopherjuarez7039 4 года назад

I agree with you on that one. These are tricks of the trade that take a man 30 to 40 years to aquire. If you're in the field or just need to not look like an idiot holding a tool, I suggest you watch all the videos that this man offers. I'm a mechanic by trade but his videos are a must watch.

@splicezone 4 года назад

I agree, I also have 30yrs experience and wish I had access to these techniques at my beginning. Many today don’t share or pass them down.

@goosecouple 4 года назад

Caution. Don't try at home.

@nduarte9577 4 года назад

Great points. One problem with getting the advanced class up front is that the years it took you to learn handling the saw to begin with, is what gave you the experience to make the plunge cuts, polish planes, miter-less rips etc. So learn these pure gold saw techniques, however give yourself the time to learn the saw before attempting them.

@migue5955 4 года назад

Amen

@Gabson9 3 года назад

How i cut wood. Measure 3 times, mark my cutting lane, then measure 2 times more, then cut, realize i made a mistake and start all over again.

@ace559one 3 года назад

me too

@chuckwalla325 3 года назад

Same

@FortressOfTheWolfMoon 3 года назад

That’s when I walk away for a few days. I have these huge French doors I need to hang and tried twice. That was about a month ago. I don’t even want to look at them. Time to call a real carpenter.

@viewer-of-content 3 года назад

Draw two lines for the width of the blade's carbide teeth. Either buy have a calipers to measure the teeth width or look up the blade manufacturer carbide teeth width. Add the width of the carbide teeth onto the end of the cut for the second line and cut inside the two lines. If you only have one line and are freehanding it it's easy to stray two millimeters either side of the line (thats a 1/4 in variable line.) A good way to know if you're straying is feeling the blade binding and wearing down the sides of your circular saw blade. The only way I figured this out was screwing up my own projects 😅

@Gabson9 3 года назад

@@viewer-of-content but i already did my choice, this is my routine and im not changing it! :D

@JulianIrwinX 3 года назад

He probably shaves in the morning with "The polish plane"

@thomasauger6777 3 года назад

Most definitely

@danialm8122 3 года назад

Sure, make sure you are willing to be the rat of his lab.

@nickkettering6093 3 года назад

He says with the Polish plan it'll be a better finish than you could ever do

@abe34fizzy 3 года назад

Id just slam the residue with a hammer anyone else??

@iksaxophone 3 года назад

"the Polish plane...it's somewhat dangerous" POLSKA!!! He may shave with it, but can he squat with it?

@benblackburn2693 2 года назад

As a carpenter of 10 years now I can say without hesitation that a lot of these things will not be directly taught. Most of the learning I've experienced has always been watching someone do something and then being expected to just figure it out. To have a channel like this that takes time to teach skilled trade practices and tips is really amazing.

@bladeoflucatiel Год назад

That freehand skills alone take years and years of practice

@Drumming_Carp 4 месяца назад

I've seen guys carpenter before, this guy carpens at another level

@infraprods 4 года назад

Once upon a time the zen master of carpentry looked at his skillsaw and told it, "You're a planer" The skillsaw argued, NOOO I'm a saw. The zen master then took the saw, planed a surface with it, drilled a hole with it, demo'd with it, mitred with it, cut an 8x8, then a notch then a rabbet. Then he carved Michelangelo's David 23 times in the rafters freehand, each one exactly the same as the last. Finally he patted the saw affectionately and had it do a dance suspended in mid air on its cord. The saw smiled and knew it was the luckiest tool on earth.

@CC-jy4gr 4 года назад

haha thats fucking hilarious man !!!

@amtproductions3350 4 года назад

Love it, You're text gave me a giggle. Yes he is a master of carpentry, definitely will try some of his skills.

@seamushealy1535 4 года назад

. . . then the foreman fired him for screwing around on the job!

@priyamd4759 4 года назад

You are zen master of writing. Wonderful.

@paulo9670 4 года назад

That was beautiful

@rightcoast7049 3 года назад

*Cuts through nails* "See, didn't hurt the saw at all. Tough on the nails though." Lol as a carpenter myself I have nothing but respect for this guy.

@markprange2430 Год назад

Even a special nail-cutting carbide tipped blade will be quickly ruined going against cut nails. Old flooring has them.

@Ronsonic 3 года назад

"You can also rip like this..." No. No, sir, I cannot. YOU can rip like that. I learned a lot watching this that I will definitely use in the future. But, like my very smart brother once said "knowing how a thing is done is not the same as knowing how to do it. If it were we'd all be journeyman bricklayers." Thanks again for these great, direct and down to earth lessons.

@leemortimer1740 4 года назад

This guy has a massive amount of knowledge and experience and he delivers it with such a great manner that makes you want to listen to him all day

@robberbobbert888 4 года назад

Irony: He's wearing a soft cast on his foot. No injuries from wild saw maneuvers, but did step on grandson's LEGOs

@FirstSynapse 3 года назад

Probably lost his foot then

@karenswank1865 9 месяцев назад

Perfect for small projects. Not got a lot of power so if the wood starts to flex it stops the saw pretty easy. Use it for small tasks and you will be happy. Safety system Works great ru-vid.comUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c .lose your grip on the saw it shuts off and the sheath closes over exposed saw.

@tomgaffney740 4 года назад

This guy looks like a rocket scientist but instead he's one of the best carpenters I've ever seen. Respect!!

@evanc5119 4 года назад

If no one has said so, your cameraman is getting the necessary shots. Mad props cameraman Joe!

@Dave-oh2sv 3 года назад

Indeed

@henokB 5 лет назад

"Good fast professional work is beautiful and people can afford it." Great wisdom.

@davidmuresan628 4 года назад

do you wish to manufacture my saw? I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" which can be seen on you tube and can carry any saw on the market and can cut lumber and boards. 4 ft is for jobs away from home. 8 ft is a little heavier and 18 ft is just for shop. to transport you can disassembly into pieces. It has 3 parts: Saw unit, Guide unit, and table, I invented it in 2012 and all the USA companies and Bosch company declined to license from me my say. Bosch wrote that my saw is not good for the market. By contrary is the best because everybody would like to buy my saw, but those companies shall retire almost all of their tools such as sliding saw, table saw, drill press, router table. Bosch did a wonderful design for their sliding saw but kept an old feature of 12 inch cut length. How can they not to see that the length of cut is the most important. The precision of my saw is great and moves very easily on the guide and carry also the heavy dust collector. I need somebody to manufacture with me my saw.

@jahnkaplank8626 4 года назад

charge just as much as you think they can afford, then add 10%

@sandmankiter 4 года назад

Wow, a youtube video with actual information, delivered quickly with zero waffle! I think I could cry tears of joy.

@nayosilver1180 4 года назад

Yeah....usually all pussies do.

@tommyroberts867 4 года назад

I'm sure it will be removed.

@janevcullen 4 года назад

I am a trim carpenter who on occasionally needs to frame. My latest project was a 2 story cape. It took my 2 days to frame the ground floor deck. After I found this channel it took me 4 hours to frame the second floor deck. Thank you Essential Crafstman!!

@robm1140 3 года назад

I did some construction work 30 years ago and there were a few greats like this I knew. There are quite a lot less of these older professionals left. “This isn’t a hobby folks”. He is good. We should all endeavor to be this good in our own professions.

@gellotion 6 лет назад

I'm done... 45° rip free-hand??? Jeez. I'm still happy when my lines are straight

@chavoskivinski5294 6 лет назад

shit who you telling

@Sharps_and_i_edc 5 лет назад

dude is a monster

@KnightsWithoutATable 5 лет назад

A great example of a "DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME" moment. I was very impressed by that one and wouldn't try even with enough experience.

@gentbar7296 5 лет назад

@@KnightsWithoutATable no x ams

@hammerboy7777 5 лет назад

See, it's that easy. Wtf

@michaeltupper4999 4 года назад

Scott, your wielding of that Skil Saw is both terrifying and awe-inspiring. If it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become a master, I'm guessing you've used a Skil Saw for at least 20,000 hours!

@RagunatorX 2 года назад

Props to all the fellow tradesmen out here trying to learn as much as possible to be the best you can be in your trade!

@GlueTubber 3 года назад

My dad and his two brothers were carpenters from about the age of 13 until they died. My dad was the only one of the three NOT missing a finger joint. It was an important lesson for me.

@jimlauhon6342 7 лет назад

Can you imagine showing this video at an insurance company event? Or to a bunch of bureaucrats? There wouldn't be enough smelling salts to wake all of them after they passed out...lol. Great skills my friend. Nice shop too.

@nickpelov 7 лет назад

I don't know about the insurance company but it'll literally kill the competition :)

@markdaniel8740 7 лет назад

jim lauhon the United states has 320 million, add Canada and Mexico population to that number.

@HighlanderGeoff 7 лет назад

Nickolay Pelov How can these techniques "literally" kill unless you actually slice someone up with the saw. Please explain why Americans misuse the word 'literally'.

@peteorfanella830 7 лет назад

Mark Daniel gluing

@onpsxmember 6 лет назад

some literally iliterates?

@outoftheirskulls5676 5 лет назад

I measure with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut it with a chainsaw :)

@hartonoX69 5 лет назад

🤣🙃😂😁😀

@freshstartfitness8875 5 лет назад

From perfect to shit in three steps😂

@jackhamrick4483 5 лет назад

Cut the dang thing twice and it's still too short

@dback4430 5 лет назад

Thats how the carpenters here do it . Lots of DIY has popped up out of necessity .

@TheFeralEngineer 5 лет назад

That's the stereotypical definition of an engineer 🤣

@michael-xe7rz 3 года назад

Wow!!! 25 Videos in 1... I am exhausted 😴! Incredible amount of information & Decades of Experience found here! Thank You for the Education!!

@charliepatterson9321 2 года назад

I have never heard of the term polish plane . I always called it dragging the saw . I was called into look at some lower cabinets built off site that were 1/4 " too big . Nobody knew what to do including myself. Taking the cabinet apart would be a HUGE loss . I came up with the idea to " polish plane " 1/4" off of one end entirely . Everyone started laughing at me and the boss didn't find it humorous . He asked if anyone had a better idea ? The answer was no . It took me about an hour and the cabinet was in . You would be so AWESOME to work with . I've been binge watching your videos . Thank You for sharing your passion and knowledge .

@arctodussimus6198 4 года назад

Back in the early 1980’s, my buddy and I ran a crew of carpenters. The six of us framed over 200 houses in about a year and a half. Absolutely the best time of my life in my 20’s. This video brought back all those good memories and great feelings from that time. Thank you.

@wojak91 4 года назад

While listening to Michael Jackson? Hee hee

@dp9rr 4 года назад

Me too, and we used every one of these methods, I don't want to call them tricks, it was just the way you did them, fast and good!

@ironworkerfxr7105 4 года назад

Ya,, them days are over for me,,,20... was 40 years ago... can we find anybody to work half as fast and good ...............

@smashogre4766 4 года назад

5:05 freehand bevel rip cut - REEESPECT!

@77thTrombone 4 года назад

Smash Ogre - true that! I'm thinking Id tell the guy, "let me hold your beer," but this guy would embarrass me further by already having a mini beer shelf tacked up & in reach.

@kainfowler3686 4 года назад

77thTrombone he definitely does the work with the beer in hand

@RocketDog0066 3 года назад

Totally awesome at what he does..check that ripp angle.. nice

@mattg6262 3 года назад

Yeah that was friggin bad ass

@timm7071 3 года назад

Added bonus to ripping the bevel cut, creates a cantstrip out of it, had to do that more times than I can count!

@christsciple 10 месяцев назад

These are great tips! I learned these by the 8th grade working in my families construction business. My dad is a home builder and architect and taught me everything I know from excavation, surveying, concrete, rough and finish carpentry you name it! Now in my 30s and still using them regularly!

@michaelandcolinspop 3 года назад

I’ve watched this a few times to refresh my understanding of some of these advanced skills and I am always amazed. My brother is a master carpenter, but it wasn’t until recently that I truly understood and appreciated the complexity and sheer guts it takes to do this job.

@renegadewa4183 7 лет назад

I've been a carpenter for 35 years and it is very obvious that this man knows what he is doing and is well practiced in his craft. Most of the cuts and techniques he used should not be attempted unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing. He is definitely right about one thing...............a circular saw demands respect because if you don't respect it it will bite the hell out of you with no conscience whatsoever!! Awesome demonstration though!!!

@theshacall 7 лет назад

Renegade Wa some of these tricks we learn it in Romania in the trade school,about 20 something years ago,when we were about 14 years old. The teacher was an old fella with a very old Bosch skill saw in his set. Nowdays,the idiots chop their fingers even with a rail plunge saw.. which,should be 100% safe with the hands above the work surface

@chemech 7 лет назад

You've got that right... I could spend a few hours on most power and machine tools - that's hours per tool / machine - going over the dangers. Basically, it comes down to knowing you tools, planning your work, then working your plan... And, knowing when to *not* try something, even when you think that it should work... the benefits just aren't worth taking unnecessary risks...

@onpsxmember 6 лет назад

know your tools, plan your work, work your plan. I like that.

@barnyjessie 6 лет назад

Renegade Wa n

@onthedry8386 6 лет назад

d.i.y people stay away from doing this work you will end up in A and E THIS MAN MAKES IT LOOK EASY he is a pro.... good advice stick to painting etc

@charlesf9065 4 года назад

I've seen a lot of pro tips on internet that aren't pro. As a carpenter for 20 years, this is real pro - I wouldn't do half this stuff. Guy is amazing

@waylonwaite8540 2 года назад

I first watched this video 5 years ago, just to pick up some extra skills before a project. This was the first Essential Craftsman video I had ever seen, and I've never stopped watching since. The amount of things I've learned, both from watching these video, and from my own experience, in those 5 years is astounding. I can honestly say that I wouldn't be the person I am today, if I had never decided to watch this single video. Thank you for everything.

@josepheller8395 3 года назад

I watched my father who was a carpenter do just about all these techniques over the years. It's great to see this information passed on to others. Thank you sir!

@hoilst 7 лет назад

"Now, that's ugly, but there are a lot of applications." Story of my life.

@CafeenMan 7 лет назад

Funny. :)

@dwightalewine5630 7 лет назад

hoilst &

@bobv8219 7 лет назад

now thats funny

@JewShady 7 лет назад

hoilst life or wife? lol

@brucemackinnon7623 7 лет назад

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@Sydney1979 4 года назад

The "polish plane" 😂😂 My workmate calls his hammer the "irish screwdriver"

@cedricgist7614 4 года назад

Was looking for comment on "Polish plane," and saw you added term "Irish screwdriver." "Politically correct" is not a term I embrace; however, I am sensitive to expressions that, though innocent, may be offensive to others in some way. I know we live in a different time and most of us have a chip on our shoulder, just waiting for someone to "diss" us. Maybe Stan Musial wouldn't have been offended by the term, and since I'm not Polish, I guess I shouldn't be disturbed. I know there was no intent to hurt anyone, no inside joke meant to get others snickering. I don't know - I guess I just don't like to see anyone disrespected even in a carefree ( vice careless) way. Just me.

@Spllinta 4 года назад

scarfing is the term bra

@Brennan009 3 года назад

@@cedricgist7614 lol man grow a pair.

@cedricgist7614 3 года назад

@@Brennan009 - Yeah, I remember when our cadre sergeants used to bark at us while marching, "Sound off like you got a pair!" But I learned a long time ago that having testicles doesn't make you a man. A lot of so-called "men" don't have a problem hitting women and I don't have much respect for them. I hope you're not one of 'em.

@RazorRaiser 3 года назад

My foreman calls his hammer's claw his "scaffold saw"

@lequsejones5384 2 года назад

This video made my "workshop" possible. I acquired a circular saw on a whim and then watched this video to learn how to use it. Most of what the video contains does not apply to me, but the techniques on notching and the polish plane have become the single most used method in my shop. We've combined this with a circular saw crosscut jig and made hundreds of tables, stools, shelves, and several Giant Chess Sets using the notching and planing techniques learned here. Thank you Sir!

@dilldowschwagginz2674 3 года назад

Have to say... That free hand bevel rip was mighty impressive

@qvo3426 3 года назад

As is your username. Well done.

@mannysabir1339 4 года назад

I'd love to work with this guy. Imagine the knowledge and experience he has.

@gschady 5 лет назад

HEY! .. I'm Polish ................. and I APPROVE of that planer !!!

@FunDumb 4 года назад

I can't wait to teach the Polish Plane at my next community workshop!

@simonh5110 2 года назад

This guys so great. He doesn’t just say or only mention tips or techniques. He shows each and every bit of it. Wish more guys were like him.

@lilcreaper007 Год назад

This is how maestros and teachers grandmasters should teach not get mad you don't know.

@heleadstheway 4 года назад

6:33 Holy cow, only thing left is to see how he uses the saw to shave

@manoahouse 4 года назад

He calls that one the Samoan Knife.

@jameshamilton5849 3 года назад

haha- I saw this comment because I paused at exactly 6:33 to see what people had to say.

@jasondoust4935 3 года назад

Efficiently, that's how. Now get back to work!

@indycustommade3568 4 года назад

I've done almost everything you can do with wood for the last 30 years. I sat through this and kept saying "wow that was cool". Never think you're old enough not to learn something new. I did. Well done straight to the point and kept it moving. Loved it.

@thetruth1862 3 года назад

He has completely mastered that skill saw.

@ERBarratt 3 года назад

I appreciate that he addresses the "ugliness" and that some home owners wouldn't want some of the techniques doing. There's a lot of people who are worried / even frightened by tradesmen - I think having them watch this would put a lot of people at ease.

@AM-bk9ei 4 года назад

I have no immediate application for these skills but I felt if I didn’t watch this all the way through that I would no longer be able to call myself a man.

@tarektiberius7833 3 года назад

@J Hemphill man you're killing me with kindness.

@thomastrumigneault8918 3 года назад

Lol

@thomastrumigneault8918 3 года назад

Love the honesty i came here to call out the bullshit if i see it.

@JoseRodriguez-sw6mo 2 года назад

😂😂😂 Good one

@TheBruunz 2 года назад

lol

@andyc1955 7 лет назад

Excellent instruction video Scott! Its apparent that you know how to use a skillsaw, but you also know how to put together the lesson in a logical progression. I appreciate that you dont make it about you, you're not on a soapbox, no big ego here having a good time telling everyone how your way is the best and putting down others in the process. These videos are refreshing in their simple straight forward style of showing and explaining a new subject to many, in a manner that teaches the viewer. Well done, i look forward to more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Andy

@onpsxmember 6 лет назад

Jep, not everyone with skills is a good teacher. One of the reasons i enjoy those videos so much.

@Mainbusfail Год назад

I wish I could go back to my teens with this wisdom and practices.

@jeffpierce6159 4 года назад

probably the best 19 minutes and 1 second on you tube.

@badalice07 5 лет назад

That's why it's called a "Skill Saw." Great video. Well done.

@cjharris5231 4 года назад

FACTS!!

@skriisi 4 года назад

I have used a polish plane before, guiltily, thinking it's propably something that's terrible for the machine and the blade and should never be done. Tickled to know it's actually a pro tip (and I still propably shouldn't do it yet on my skill level...) I appreciate this channel so much for little details like this. Handtools get romanticized enough that theres all kinds of hobbyists documenting and sharing information, but not a lot of people are on this level of practical mastery with power tools and willing & able to share online.

@andre1987eph 7 месяцев назад

Grab your cordledd multitool. Cleaner. Quicker. Safer.

@Torontokid Год назад

I started a trades apprenticeship after covid wiped my industry. At the ripe old age of 35. This channel along with my work crew has been a absolute boon of excellent information. I am incredibly grateful to all who make this channel happen.

@bobainsworth 5 лет назад

OSHA just felt a disturbance in the force.

@Guywithair2 5 лет назад

lmao

@rilianriggs4620 5 лет назад

They certainly do when I pin back my guard with a 16 sinker...

@nickslingerland4155 5 лет назад

....Before they get there, gone he will be.

@jeffreylonigro1382 5 лет назад

And that, my friend, is why we earn $54,000 average household income per year instead of 330k per year per household: govt regulation is killing us. It’s not up to the government to be my safety nanny. The costs of regulation are ridiculous. Google John J. Seater Effects of Government Regulation. If government were run constitutionally, average household income in 2009 dollars would be 330k. That’s $330,000.00.

@dougrobison1156 4 года назад

I worked at NASA in my 20s, 40+ years ago. Hanging in most every shop was a cartoon showing "The cowboy after OSHA" it was hilarious. A 360 hoop net around the horse in case the rider fell off! Plus numerous other "safety" devices that made the work of a cowboy impossible. Now I'm not 100% guard averse, just use common sense and if the presence of the safety feature makes the work difficult, impossible or unsafe, remove the damn thing!

@hispeed69 7 лет назад

I like how you're teaching the novice some advanced skills while still giving the warning to be careful. I hate it when skilled workers bust guys chops because they don't 'know' what they're doing! They seem to forget they once were 'dumbasses' as well. I always try to pass on experiences and have patience with someone who doesn't know. I subscribed after watching only 2 vids so I can get better! Thanks

@badlandskid 7 лет назад

hispeed69 Idk about you, but I found the hardest thing to teach about a circular saw was how to keep from binding the blade. or how to recognize when the blade was starting to bind. In all the years of training young would be carpenters I never found a good way to explain that.

@hathair2215 9 месяцев назад

When I first learnt to use a skill saw as a boy, my great grandfather had me build a shed with him using his personal saw. He was an old timer who didn’t believe in the guard & as I grew older I started buying tools & I to removed my guard just because that’s how I learnt. I was building a deck the other month & someone borrowed my saw & I warned them about the guard & I see them make the cut & everything is normal until I hear the noise which sends shivers down my spine, the sound of a skill saw skidding across the deck & ruining all the boards. I did it as a boy & never did it again & I don’t think that this man will ever do it again either. I’m always thankful for my grandfather for teaching me how to build things. He was a good man, you remind me a lot of him & I believe that is why I love your videos. Thank you

@t00_eazy 9 месяцев назад

Many thanks to a man seasoned enough to know how, and young enough to put it on youtube. Tips like these get lost if not recorded. He deserves all the best for passing on his knowledge to those willing to learn.

@Sgt.Hairclub 7 лет назад

Love this guy, he doesn't spend half the video telling us to wear eye protection and generally treats his viewers like adults who can make those decisions on our own.

@lilbutts5107 5 лет назад

AwaitingTheMeteorOfDoom I know right

@SirKks1 5 лет назад

@James Mara no need to be coarse

@stephanstys8881 5 лет назад

I've been using a circular saw since I was a kid, an I've never had too much of an issue. Wind and working over your head. I might agree. If I do get something in my eye, its at the end of the day when I take my shirt off.. I'm always a lot more worries about not being able to see what I'm doing because my glasses are fogging up @James Mara

@stephanstys8881 5 лет назад

@James Mara What your problem?

@TracyIce 4 года назад

I love how you admit the chain stitch is actually a crochet stitch! You are an awesome sawman.

@nayosilver1180 4 года назад

Chill out lady!!....this is not Tinder ok. This is a man's video!!

@LP-MeAndMyShadow 4 года назад

Do you think you could belittle a little better?

@stephanstrickland6373 3 года назад

@@nayosilver1180 well considering a girl on my crew watches his videos I don't think it's for men only mate. Unless your saying women can't be in the trades or use tools

@chriswhalen8684 2 года назад

Gosh, now I have to watch this great video for a third time…I got caught up in the anvils, post vise, hand crank forge blower, etc.what a wealth of information here.

@AstroDork 2 года назад

I could just watch this guy all day long. Not only is it really useful information but he's so calm and pragmatic...quietly confident too. I wish he could be my Grandad (Y)

@MrEwny 5 лет назад

He can be trusted, he still has 10 fingers...

@caesarsandoval3043 5 лет назад

MrEwny lol true that

@RH-vu4jn 5 лет назад

i was looking too! haha

@adriennecarrasco37 5 лет назад

Did you see his foot?

@Colaaah 5 лет назад

I'm a Builder by Trade and I don't have a complete 10 fingers, so would that mean you wouldn't trust my advise in the building field?

@johngosnell8981 5 лет назад

what was up with his foot i didnt catch that

@MrTyler2121 6 лет назад

1.This dudes a beast! 2.This dudes an osha nightmare.!! 3.This dudes how middle AMERICA was built!!!

@ryann5247 5 лет назад

in my experience, and mind you thats only with millwrights and industrial contractors, there are the groups that work as safely as possible, and there are groups that work reasonably safe. the outfits that stand around and worry about safety all day are still in their hourly safety meeting while the outfits that get it are packing up. and the ones that get it usually do a much nicer job, because they dont let some far fetched safety hazard scenario get in the way of getting a job done the right way.

@gentbar7296 5 лет назад

@@ryann5247 read my mind the tradesman/ the individual is key .... some people are not meant x this specially self appointed-"entitled" beurocrats backpedaling

@dnickelson 5 лет назад

@onelove well, safety is up there, but no one treats it as 'first', no matter how far up the corporate chain you are. In the vast majority of cases, safety 'first' would mean not doing the job at all, even if it's shuffling papers.

@TheWormzerjr 5 лет назад

If anyone see this. click my name to watch son of perdition. this is thousands of years in the making and most were deceived. I wasnt

@albinsalguero6300 5 лет назад

osha nightmare lol

@DerekO1966 3 года назад

I have used a sidewinder for years. Its what I learned on. After watching this guy I went out and bought a skilsaw worm drive. My cuts have been quicker, cleaner and more accurate than ever before. I don't think I will ever go back.

@jennifercapps105 3 года назад

@Hello Derek how are you doing

@pathogan9397 Год назад

Plenty of guys out there with decades of experience - but not everyone can provide quality instruction. This gentleman is a top level teacher. Thank you sir for your willingness to pass on these skills.

@seal869 4 года назад

14:50 I am a surgeon and frankly the principle of tolerances is the same. Not that we measure tolerances in tissue, but basically fast surgeons are the ones who know where they can move quickly without risk and where they need to slow down and look for important landmarks and structures. Surgeons who always dissect as carefully as if they're on a critical structure are safe, but they're no safer (and much slower) than those who know when to tighten their tolerances.

@RodneyFisk 4 года назад

That's a great perspective. The slower the surgeon is, the longer the patient is subjected to anesthesia, which also seems to add more risk.

@goosecouple 4 года назад

Ever heard of the story Cook Ding cuts up an Ox ?

@gregorybayles7082 4 года назад

I was a clinical dentist for nearly 40 years; that same holds true there. You spend the time on the important tolerances, and trust that Nature will not be offended if you're off 0.01 mm. It used to amaze me when people would complain that I'd finished in too little time. . . I guess they didn't want to pay top dollar and not feel like they'd gotten quite enough attention. Great video! BTW, love my SkilSaw!

@seal869 4 года назад

@@gregorybayles7082 TBH I think a lot of dentistry is less forgiving than many surgeries, at least with respect to measurement. Soft tissue is quite forgiving because it stretches, is easily mobilized, etc., so getting "fit up" is not usually a problem as it might be in woodworking, machining, or probably dentistry. But it's obviously very bad form to sever a nerve or a vessel that could have been avoided, so you still have to know when to move quickly and when to move carefully.

@paulietwantwan3408 4 года назад

I wish I could learn under his hand as an apprentice .

@stephanholland6181 4 года назад

You are.

@desertmulehunter 4 года назад

Estabien

@neilquechon8716 4 года назад

Yeah... but you must not do any mistake... or else.... nobody know what he could do to you with his saw 😂 Maybe a new haircut

@nayosilver1180 4 года назад

Looks like somebody has a crush on this old dude!!! Hahahsa

@petermacander5039 4 года назад

You'd probably leave all 10 fingers behind at the shop!

@timdouglass4934 3 года назад

71 year young carpenter likes your well made straight to the point video. Nice shop and I would love to have that anvil. If you haven't already done it I would like to see the tour of your shop.

@AncoraImparoPiper 11 месяцев назад

A master of his tools at work right here.

@MeerkatMotorBoards 4 года назад

I really enjoy your teaching style, word choice and use of language.

@andyspolsky217 5 лет назад

I'm a 3rd generation Detroit Carpenter. You sir are an absolute BEAST with a circular saw, thanks for the tips.

@nayosilver1180 4 года назад

There are no carpenters in Detroit man.

@jasonheavyrunner6080 3 года назад

Scott you are a real educator! Your teaching skills are equal to your carpentry, blacksmithing and welding skills!! Keep posting, i'll keep watching.

@stylejam720 2 года назад

Every single cut you make in this video is the perfect 'Oddly satisfying' scene.

@jamman012 4 года назад

Hi I'm 78 years old and thought I knew most of the tricks and short cuts but you just showed me a few and woke up my memory on some . Thanks George

@wilburfinnigan2142 4 года назад

Jamman Where the hell you been all your life old man ??? Under a rock ???

@TRAC4US 5 лет назад

I would hire this man with 100% confidence that he’s doing a true professional job!

@romeotango5597 3 года назад

I finally figured out why I love your channel: I grew up with a grandfather and father who were tradesmen. My father and I fell out when I was younger, but as a kid I spent plenty of time helping them out with various tasks, learning from them. I didn’t get as much time as I’d have liked doing that with either of them, and my grandfather’s health was such that I didn’t get as many opportunities as I’d have liked, especially when, as a man, I realized the value of those lessons and the time spent with him. Now that my grandfather has passed on, I can continue my education and be able to put skills to practice and pass on these lessons to my children. Thanks again!

@brutoosXJ 3 года назад

This is the first video, that introduced me to this channel. Keep on doing great work EC, thank you.

@mixtermuxter8602 7 лет назад

beautiful channel you have here- also no bullshitting, which is rare these days

@martinblouin3639 7 лет назад

so true

@robmeaney1757 4 года назад

I've watched this video so many times. It makes me grin from ear to ear every time. I'm blown away by Scott Wadsworth's skills.

@LachanceM 3 года назад

I'm 33 and can't wait to show people how we should do 'things' correctly because some top notch videos of a guy on RU-vid. Already feel the judgement.

@Rabbi393 2 года назад

Been a Carpenter 51 years 69 years old. I love your videos. Just yesterday I used a Skillsaw with a sweet blade and cut a tabletop I had glued up with the underside up with a straight edge clamped. Makes a beautiful cut. In this case you go slow and start flat, not tilted with guard shimmed. Skillsaws do come in handy for finish work too.

@nmatthew7469 2 года назад

Not a carpenter, just a homeowner hack but it's fun work and it's fun getting better, faster and more adept. It comes to you after a bit I feel like.

@Mewtal8 4 года назад

I'm surprised this guy needs a hammer, I would not have been surprised if he showed us how to drive a nail with the saw.

@MookieMan1 4 года назад

Mewtal8 every tool has a hammer end

@TurtleRocker12 4 года назад

Have you seen how quick and effortlessly he cuts and breaks certain things with his hands? He reminds me of an old builder mentor I had who all my friends believed was just beyond human with how strong he was

@Duraltia 4 года назад

I could see Ivan Miranda do that... He has a knack of using Screwdrivers as Hammer substitutes... He does it so much he's started censoring his own footage when using an actual hammer because of necessity.

@jahnkaplank8626 4 года назад

"now this is dangerous, but you gotta hold the guard back and tap the head with the teeth real slow"

@edwardfarmer4230 4 года назад

Good one, he probably can, just doesn't want a viewer to get hurt.

@ChrisGrazioli 4 года назад

Hell yeah! the skilsaw being used as the lawyers intended it!

@Sunnbuzz 3 года назад

That was definitely a lol comment !!

@chancecarlton8403 Месяц назад

The allowable tolerances is key to the different materials. Solid skills here, truly impressive.

@Whoisddepew 2 года назад

The amount of knowledge this guy forgets on a daily basis is more knowledge than 98% of the Carpenters I have worked with throughout my life have. Not only does he have the knowledge he is a tremendous Craftsman. You should extend further from RU-vid videos and if any network sees this video give you a show. Honestly everything from the production of the video to the content is 100% professional and probably the best RU-vid channel I've come across. I am a finish Carpenter by trade and I could watch these videos for the rest of my life. From one Craftsman to another great job and keep up the good work. This helps more people than you would ever know.

@PeterPan-kz2si 7 лет назад

This guy's a skill saw Ninja! 👏🏼

@poker4080 6 лет назад

u should ck out larry haun!!! hes sick!

@skit5782 5 лет назад

Larry Haun, much as I respect him, figured that cutting within a quarter inch was fine for framing. As a predominately finish carpenter, I wish to follow framers that hold a closer tolerance. Makes my life so much easier.

@alexnewman6508 5 лет назад

It’s so nice having a video of tips being call tips and not hacks. Also this guy is a stud

@diegus012 3 года назад

This video is exactly what I was looking for. A breakdown of circular saw skills to extract maximum bang/buck ratio. Not only are you an excellent teacher, but you are also clearly the master of the circular saw. This most certainly earned you another sub! Thank you!

@tommooe4524 2 года назад

I own and run a mill work business and believe me this gentleman has more tricks by hand than I can do with a shop full of moulders and shapers. Great work Sir.

@tribalm0nkey 4 года назад

I’ve never seen anyone move a circular saw like that I often have to use a guide to get a square straight line lol. They don’t teach us like these old boys anymore loved this video thanks for taking the time to make it and share your secrets. God bless

@wookshit4030 4 года назад

Thank you I’ve been a carpenter for 2 years now going on 20 and there’s a few tricks I was really impressed by gonna save me time on Monday

@fredberger3155 2 года назад

Retired journeyman carpenter here. After all these years, I still enjoy watching a good man saw wood. I'm from the east coast and made most of my living using a cast iron 9 1/4" B&D Super Sawcat; I'll bet it weighed 20 lbs. Was nice when they finally went to the plastic double insulated models. The sidewinders were balanced and that's why I could never quite get into the worm drives, although I know it's more about technique. Either way you had to make sure to eat your Wheaties every morning . . .

@Capmybets 4 года назад

You should get paid for all the knowledge you drop on us. God bless you EC.

@chipshot442 6 лет назад

Fantastic video for skilled veterans like myself. I learned my trade from two old school Virginia carpenters and they were as fast and accurate as you say. You have to know when you can take a short cut whether it is over cutting birds mouths or stair carriages. The older I get the more perfect I want everything.I tend to frame like I am cutting trim. Good news my work is perfect, bad news not making much money because it takes too long. Love your videos Essential Craftsman, keep them coming.

@davidschwartz5127 5 лет назад

It must be a common trait among tradesmen, I have the very same problem.

@danielscott4514 2 месяца назад

@@davidschwartz5127 I think it's a common trait among "craftsmen" - so if you have that problem, congrats! you should probably consider calling yourself a "craftsman", because (in my opinion) there are way too many cowboys out there with no pride in their work giving the title "tradesman" a bad name. I like to think of myself as a craftsman (even though I'm only a hobbyist). I don't think I could ever make a decent living as a tradie: at least not without seriously re-wiring my brain to make productivity, rather than millimetre-perfection, the thing I aim for instinctively. Being fast/productive and precise enough for the intended purpose is definitely the sign of a true *professional* craftsman - instead of some weekend amateur like me who can turn out some very nice work given laughably large amounts of time.

@rachelw.7398 6 лет назад

Love the Chain Stitch on the cord! My Dad was a builder all his life, he passed away last yr, I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how he did that! Thank You So Very Much! Love your videos! You are a truly an efficient craftsman. Thanks for sharing all your wisdom. He was all about his skilsaw, just like you. He didn't take time to change saws, he could frame and build most anything with his skilsaw, hammer and nails...

@Daviddickson 5 лет назад

Yes, me too. About 12.50

@Chipwhitley274 5 лет назад

@@Daviddickson, "... I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how he did that!" It never occurred to you to ask?

@zeez9053 2 года назад

It’ll be in sewing book same method

@Polish2317 2 года назад

Roofers are unparalleled in skillsaw use, working on a roof standing on beams and making cuts takes skill and roofers are the best. We are so lucky to have a man with this kind of skill sharing his wisdom.

@raindropsrising7662 4 года назад

Thank you. Watched this more than 10 times since few years back. I bought a circular saw because of this video and started doing a lot of work for my own business. There are joy listening to you and watching the spec house coming along.

@howardw2 5 лет назад

A wise old man once asked me; "what is profit", I of course responded with some technical financial response, but he quickly responded with what I found to be a pretty profound statement. He said: "Profit is your reward for taking risk". These techniques reminded me of this lesson I had learned so long ago, and while too much risk, can be dangerous, taking risks while carefully understanding what the risk is, can prove quite profitable. great video!

@kennethshook2564 6 лет назад

This dude puts the skill in skilsaw😳

@mitchellr.edwards381 5 лет назад

Thank you sir for your teachings to others about the many techniques used to make work go the way of the man.And that worm gear is my favorite of all saws made.You do an amazing job with this video.

@WCBigBank 5 лет назад

Skill saw was named after his technique

@billmorris8524 3 года назад

Great tutorials, I learned a lot from my Dad in regards to general contracting, this shows great basic skills. Thank you

@HLBNZ Год назад

Every single person new to construction should absolutely watch this guy's vids! He is among the best of the best of teachers for one thing. He is very highly skilled and very intelligent. Lastly,his ease of operation makes it fun to watch! I really hope people new to construction watch these vids!