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@Droogs Both pictures are of the same blade :) The DeWalt I am using now has only 24 teeth - I still haven't read @Trevanion guide (thanks!) - it's a DT1158 what would that be for? Indeed I started with some 1" MDF but I then tested it with a mitre cut of a 2x4 birch stud and it really...

Hi all, I have recently purchased a second hand DeWalt 745 and after spending a few days educating myself on what to do (and what NOT to do) with a table saw, I have today attempted my first cut. I made a couple and something didn't feel right: I had to push the wood quite a lot through the...

Ah, thanks. I thought the feather board was attached to the ripping fence. That makes sense. I'll get one, thanks for the tip. Great advice, many many thanks! I was indeed thinking of making a nice sliding table - one that allows for the blade guard stays in place too, thanks for confirming...

Oh right - then I imagine there must be a different type that is compatible with the 745. Totally agree with that.

interesting! I don't think the 745 has slots to fix them though... But I'll investigate!

@sunnybob I can understand why the microjig is useful but my concern is mostly about safety. Again, the issue is always in the "what if" situations. But yes I can see how useful that can be with small pieces. To be honest I am with @Rorschach and others on the sticks: one to push the piece...

@transatlantic Yes, that's one of the videos I watched which showed very well why hands and body don't want to be close to the blade at any time and hence my concerns about the gripper. @Trevanion ahah, that's exactly what I was expecting, a heated and long thread on pros and cons of the...

Mike Indeed, that's another one. You'll have to remove your guard to use them. Another thing that made me think a bit.

Thanks Tom I have the stock DeWalt push stick that came with the saw and indeed I thought a longer one may be a better choice. I can indeed make some. In fact the previous owner gave me his home made push stick but it's one of those which pushes the wood from the back - so your hand ends up...

Greetings all My DeWalt 745 table saw is still sitting on the floor in my workshop while I educate myself before I attempt my first cut. I stumbled into the MicroJig "Gripper" tool and many people seem to suggest they are a much safer tool than push sticks. So I came here hoping to find a long...

I've found a local good deal for a DeWalt 745 - came with a Makita VC2012L dust collection hoover, a not-so-good-but-good-enough table for the saw and all the pipes and adaptors to plug the 745 and another tool to the Makita. Also, a cyclonic bucket to get most of the dust. Price was right so I...

Thank you - noise is not a concern as I’m not using it very often and I’m happy to wear ear defenders when using it. Totally understand the importance of the fence but for my needs - correct me if I’m mistaken- the mitre tool is also important and I’ve read bad things on the 745’s - maybe...

Well I guess that DeWalt speaks by itself. Maybe a used 745 is what I need? Considering I would sell the Evolution mitre saw, maybe not too expensive either. I'll check that out, thanks. Droogs, Thanks. I'll bear that in mind.

Thanks Steliz, I have to admit I had to google what a "shooting board" is. Interesting tool. However, that would take quite a lot of space to set up and I guess I would need some kind of woodworking vice too? But I see your point: instead of looking for perfection on a budget - which is...

Hi all I thought I would add my question on this thread, I hope it's fine. I am looking for some advice. I am a hobbyist, my main hobby is more electronics than woodworking. Some time ago I bought an Evolution mitre saw as I hoped it would help with the small wood projects I sometimes start. I...

I may have found a place where I can have them cut - in the end that blade is £40 so I'd be happy to pay that money to someone who can provide me a clean cut :) Thanks for all the advice, I'll experiment a bit more with my jigsaw!

Thanks all for all your advice. Trevanion - and all: would this work for melamine? Did you mean Triple Chip GRIND tooth? :) https://www.makitauk.com/product/b-29430.html Sunnybob I am aware of that level and if memory serves it stops the blade from pushing back and forth - should speed up cuts...

Thanks! Disappointing but it's the answer I was looking for. I do have a (Makita) circular saw and I made a DIY track some time ago. Do you think I could use it for my needs? Is there a specific blade you would recommend for my purpose?

Hello all I have a Makita jigsaw and I was trying to cut a panel of laminated chipboard as straight as possible the other day. To do so, I temporarily fixed a wooden guide on the panel so the tool would always follow it. With my disappointment I found that the blade would not go in a straight...

Eric, You are totally right but I never said this is going to be a professional setup! It's just my PC in my living room! The proper setup is in another room ;) I will end up about 40cm from the speakers, so absolutely no point in getting fussy here. It's just for listening to some music! I was...