Skil Saw Pro Tips Part 2 + How to Make Perfect Cuts

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@sid32ful Жыл бұрын

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@somebody655 8 ай бұрын

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@donalsakran1971 2 жыл бұрын

I’m half way thru my apprenticeship and 5 years in construction. I learn more practical tips from this channel than trade school and work sites combined. Keep this up. You are a true master and an international treasure. God bless you.

@landonlandon5533 2 жыл бұрын

Intergalactic.

@donalsakran1971 2 жыл бұрын

@@EireFirst2024 thanks a lot I’ll check him out

@JustinVodden 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the videos with Larry Haun? Or his books!

@donalsakran1971 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustinVodden yes. Larry was a framing legend, RIP. I have seen his videos and read the Very Efficient Carpenter and highly recommend it. Haven’t read the rest of his books yet.

@NoobYuTuber 2 жыл бұрын

Word broo

@paddyboy12432 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned Larry Haun... I'm 52. I've seen much. I consider you & him of the same ilk. Cut from the same cloth. Two of the best carpenters/builders/teachers I've ever encountered. I wish I could shake your hand.

@livingtowork7297 2 жыл бұрын

This man still rips with an ancient saw. No battery power In sight. Just good ole fashioned knowledge!

@slpeteyAZ 2 жыл бұрын

Tricks that came from a lifetime of productivity. And here we are getting them for free.

@nickster0007 Жыл бұрын

As a 52 year old, with skills in everything from electrical, to plumbing, to general construction.... I just can't get enough of your channel. I always find some little extra-tidbit in your videos that I never thought about before. Thanks for sharing!

@BillyStanley Жыл бұрын

53, handyman, ditto.

@thebrad2138 Жыл бұрын

You have taught me so much and given me so much career advice. I have grown as a carpenter, a family man, and as a person from your channel. God bless you, Scott, you are truly a mentor and a father to the fatherless. Thank you for your legacy.

@ra4yu 2 жыл бұрын

My 2 tips. When using a rip fence, mark the material, cut in about half the blade length then install the rip fence and continue the cut. No dicking around trying to measure from the blade to the fence. When cutting 45 angles, if somebody gives you long to long or short to long and you would rather cut it differently you can change between these dimensions by adding or removing the material thickness to your measurement.

@christopherpavlicas Жыл бұрын

The "firm wrist" tip is the best skilsaw tip I've ever received. Thank you! It makes all the difference in the world. My cuts have greatly improved as a result of keeping my arm locked as much as possible throughout the cut.

@YankeeinSC1 Жыл бұрын

I have a dad that taught me most if not all of these things. If you weren't so lucky, this guy is a great stand in. As an old guy, I have watched most of his vids as a refresher during projects and still revisit some of them more than once.

@Twinhit 10 ай бұрын

Anyone else having fun watching the essential craftsman's videoes, like me?? Good, because I sure appreciate his time and knowledge. Thanks Mr. Craftsman!

@celbertbrown 2 жыл бұрын

It's a shame every man didn't have a dad like this! Wish I would've worked with and listened to my grandpa more when he was still here! I absolutely love the EC!

@SlappysAutoRepair 2 жыл бұрын

I remember back a while ago, you asked what type of content would we like to see. This video reminded me of that question. I think more videos like this would be wonderful. You have a wealth of knowledge. I love hearing your stories and hearing you explain things, like in this video. I have a feeling a lot of people look up to you (as I do) and would love to see more videos like this. You, sir, are a genius!! Keep em coming!

@RonaldDCass 2 жыл бұрын

My Dad always used about a two foot "loop" of cord at the position of the saw grip, so if the cord "snagged" on something it could slip & prevent twisting the saw (or belt sander) from kickback or missing the line, or possibly cutting or grinding the cord. He was a cabinet maker for over 75 years & never lost a digit, had a serious cut or broken a bone. He did some risky things, but always left "an out" by visualizing what COULD happen, & expecting to have to compensate. During his many years he also did rough carpentry. His motto was never allow yourself to be in line with the cutting blade if possible, & never EXPECT that a guard will ALWAYS work.

@JoshAllenberg 2 жыл бұрын

The thing about leaving yourself an out, that's the same thing I do. I constantly do sketchy things that will get me instantly banned from sites if osha/wcb show up, but I always make sure to do them in a way that minimizes my risk, while also skipping the bureaucratic safe steps. The way the world's moved away from personal responsibility is sad and wrong. If I die from something I do, its my fault and my fault alone.

@robbie6625 2 жыл бұрын

Just like my gunny always said: "If you're gonna be stupid, be smart about it."

@FunkFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Nate for all the extra sound editing he had to do on this video 😁

@vajoiner_2312 3 ай бұрын

OK that overlapping two sheets and partially tacking them popping a line and cutting right on the truss Just blew my mind. Yeah, all these tricks are going in my pocket lol thank u sir!!! Your videos are amazing!

@abnerbasurto4023 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried it yet and did it work?

@bboypanda7776 5 ай бұрын

I just found your channel and I'm subscribed right after the first video... :) You are like a wise father/grandfather that I never had, with such a delightful style of teaching! Thank you, sir!

@badlandskid 2 жыл бұрын

When using the instep method I place the board over my right foot, not my left. (I’m right handed) That puts the path of a potential kickback outside my body. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I try to do this whenever I cut if at all possible. It applies to chainsaws also.

@WayneWerner 2 жыл бұрын

Angle grinders, too

@micahbrandner6647 Жыл бұрын

Loved it as an experienced carpenter of nearly 30 year's I learn something from everyone of your videos this one didn't let me down the sheeting tricks will be practiced I have been cutting out circles with a skilsaw for years and on a few occasions even won some wagers doing so. The 2 sheets 1 cut with a bevel to hide the kerf is going to be my next free lunch ticket thanks for sharing all of the great stuff in all of your videos

@brianpriest3638 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again! Due to your channel and the old Larry Haun videos I now own a couple of these saws and use them much more often than all of my other saws (with the exception of my table saw).

@TysonSteele-Matanuki 2 жыл бұрын

Your first set of videos gave me the confidence to purchase and use a circular saw for hobby work. Great to see a follow up!

@garymclaren7185 2 жыл бұрын

A retired carpenter your videos are great wish 50 years ago they were around . Worked with some rough guys but my Dad was a self made boat builder best teacher ever

@justtisha 9 ай бұрын

That roof sheathing trick is awesome!!!!

@carlosgavino6874 2 жыл бұрын

" I ask for a skilsaw " spoken like a boss thank you for sharing this quality content for us to enjoy and learn from

@alanwilliamson2259 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I have used your advice and now cut without straight edges and many other things I used to do before sawing. Your videos are informative and confidence building and thankyou for sharing with us.

@peehandshihtzu 2 жыл бұрын

In this age of track saws it's a breath of fresh air to see someone cutting freehand in a video. Approved!!! :)

@tome.joyner887 2 жыл бұрын

Love you brother. I spent 40 years of my life as a cabinet and furniture maker.

@Baudesign 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best instructor out there. Thank you for making Essential Craftsman videos. Keep up the camera rolling. :-)

@krenwregget7667 2 жыл бұрын

as a cabinetmaker and furniture builder, I have a lot more hours on the table saw than the skill saw so I learned some neat new tricks. Thanks!

@Backstorm13 2 жыл бұрын

Haven't even started watching the video but I found myself instantly clicking the like button. I hope you and your family is well and healthy! Love from Europe.

@Wrightis 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@RedN3ctar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm an apprentice in construction and I'm trying to get more efficient. Stuff like this really help.

@stephenferguson6945 Жыл бұрын

Buy the Larry Haun book. It makes you money.

@MarkLeonTanner Жыл бұрын

You are a gem... I've been a stair builder for 25 years... I have the privilege of working on complicated projects for millionaires, and yet I use a skil saw every day, and I continue to learn more about it every day...

@scottstoker8613 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your content , and sharing your priceless wisdom .

@iasonas1284 2 жыл бұрын

You are the reason to buy a circular saw I have it for 4 years now and I made a lot of stuff 3 king beds with ruff lumber and many many things in ur home!! Soon we start renovating floors demolishing ECT... Thanks for the tips and safety!! Always loved your videos. And always you guys gives me a boost to do things even concrete!! Cheers from Greece!!!

@itsmejoe8731 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 19 doing drywall since like 15 now doing framing love it drywall measuring helped a lot going in to it but love these vids learn something new everyday 🙏🏽

@michaelandcolinspop 2 жыл бұрын

Of all of those amazing lessons, the one you seemed proudest of was the sawdust blower function of the saw. Brilliant!

@littleshopofsawdust1157 2 жыл бұрын

These are my favorites. I've gone back and watched the other ones dozens of times. I hope you do 100 more

@burntweeniesandwich64 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for keeping it real. if you pay attention to what you're doing with your SKIL saw all of your tips work and I actually learned some new ones.

@marissacorvin 2 жыл бұрын

I learned how to use a skillsaw with a sidewinder, and living on the east coast I honestly never saw a rear handle or worm drive in my life until around 2020. That's around a decade of using circular saws, but I saw a worm drive and knew I had to have it! These videos are great for helping me switch to a rear handle.

@justtisha 9 ай бұрын

I saw u cut in the first video and I've been trying to mimic it bc your cuts are so great. I live how you are going into the specifics of the technique.

@dusty7264 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 I bought my first 77 worm drive forty years ago it still works great, I had to quit framing when I was 60 I still do finish carpentry

@fsj197811 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for sharing! I'd have been measuring and trying to cut a piece to fit the original hole but what you did worked great and was so much faster.

@Alex-xh1zi 2 жыл бұрын

Some pure gold nuggets of wisdom right there. That 5 degree trick is crafty - going to file that away for sure.

@sammylacks4937 4 ай бұрын

I continue to see you do tasks that seem so simple i wonder why I never thought to do such that way. Thats experience and isnt it such a blessing to be capible of learning from you instead of trail and error or the same old difficult or mistake pron way Ive done. Thank you for all you have taught me.

@derweibhai 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing technique. Would have never known how to do this otherwise. Thanks!

@brianoliver3213 2 жыл бұрын

Have learned so much from the Skil saw series and this is a great addition.

@iaincorbett2420 2 жыл бұрын

This is my 4th year doing carpentry professionally and I I have never thought of a lot of those tricks, specifically the angled cut around the patch; blew my mind. I am working on building a shop in my basement, and it will feature plywood walls and I hadn't considered how effective I could patch the walls yet. That is an awesome trick

@Burritosarebetterthantacos 6 ай бұрын

Likely my favorite tool.Thanks for the masterclass.

@HoneyGlzedHam 2 жыл бұрын

I do love these shop videos. Keep em coming. And thanks for doing it.

@robertkerby2581 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, and Craftsmanship!

@DSH1LL Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos. They're interesting, helpful and entertaining.

@garycramer3768 Жыл бұрын

Good job, always a pleasure watching your vids !!

@MrNovascotia100 2 жыл бұрын

I have been building stuff for years and i defiantly learned some new techniques from this video. I cant wait to try some of these tips

@niallcosgrove5596 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, some great ideas and tips. I think a lot of it comes down to how confident you are using a skill saw and years of using one such as yourself.

@richh5392 5 ай бұрын

These are all very satisfying to watch. Its also comforting to know I figured a few of these out on my own. Great minds run in the same ditch as my mom said.

@larrybgordon 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for all of the time and effort.

@banjocinema1954 3 ай бұрын

so many great tips and tricks, expressed through experienced knowhow with care and a touch of humor. great video. thanks

@darrylrhodes1211 10 ай бұрын

I'm from the UK, and I have to say with my 40 plus years of experience ...... The is what is lost with "Health and Security" on site today, In my day you learned how to take care of yourself and your mates working around you. Great video. I went from working with a good team to working alone in later years, you just adapt. Thanks I enjoyed that.

@amycyclenut 2 жыл бұрын

Really great tips and reminders for shortcuts.

@davidflaugher7340 2 жыл бұрын

Fun to see you cut shims like that! I cut them the same way and I don't remember anyone showing me this method I just came up with it on my own!

@shftn2gear97 2 жыл бұрын

The original video is what brought me to this channel! Glad to see an addition

@nickpersenaire4443 2 жыл бұрын

As always Scott, awesome tips and tricks thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

@garylatture8948 2 жыл бұрын

The Skil saw and string videos are my favorites watched several times

@t00_eazy 9 ай бұрын

Massive thanks for sharing years worth of learning in a 30 minute video. Clever tricks, safety, and skillful techniques all explained artfully and expertly. Thanks for the knowledge. Stay well

@tlheingrunst 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! One tip I've done and was shown early on was to remove the 7 foot cord day one and wire in a 50 footer as to not be hung up by the plug when cutting 8 foot sheet goods or get hung up dragging cord through framing.

@Acknaar 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve started doing it to most of my most commonly used tools was great advice .

@RambozoClown 2 жыл бұрын

And by looping the cord through the top handle and hooking it over the bevel clamp, it acts as a strain relief and lets you lower your saw to the ground from a roof with no drama or damage.

@tlheingrunst 2 жыл бұрын

@@RambozoClown yeppers!

@dicktiionary 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that was on his first skill saw video iirc

@stevenvachon9745 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think people used corded skill saws any more. All I see on the jobsites are cordless.

@JeffMuzerolle 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video!!! Some great tips I would have never thought of. Thank you!!

@sd04dave1 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips guys, keep learning keep expanding.

@brandonleonard9135 Ай бұрын

You never cease to amaze. Keep those videos coming sir.

@richardgraham65 2 жыл бұрын

Some really useful tips here, I wished I had known that one for cutting the two sheets to make a tight joint a few days ago - It would have saved me some headaches, thanks!

@perryq1012 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Thanks for sharing!

@vitaliyvolokitkin1071 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the wisdom!

@lcook0825 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched all your videos. They are so informative and well thought out.

@avatarmong 2 жыл бұрын

A legend I learn so much from every time time I watch! Thank you!

@jim99ful 2 жыл бұрын

Tips from a pro are always a life bonus, wish I could go back in time ...well you know that story. thanks for the tips and keep planting replacement timber for our little upcoming woodworkers.

@jeffreyfaulkner2497 Жыл бұрын

I used the tip about leaving the start of a long cut intact today and coming back to cut it. Great tip. Thanks.

@luissantiago1832 Жыл бұрын

JUST AWESOME! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

@jonbradshaw3385 Жыл бұрын

This man definitely has the heart of a teacher. Great videos.

@judegraham463 2 жыл бұрын

hi. I've just found your site, and immediately you're making sense. Just to add to the point you made about visualising the 90 degree square/angle, it is a very good method, or technique in not only cutting but really , in everything we do. The point you made about finding a straighter line with the circular saw the faster you chase that line along the surface, well its the same with ridding a bike, the faster you go the straighter the line. And to add to that, I found the further I look out in front of me while ridding, the surer and straighter my ridding line will be. Which is very important when rider a fast motorcycle. So I feel the same applies to cutting a line with a circular saw, look out to the finish point and trust yourself. Try this for an experiment, draw a line on a board, start cutting on that line then look out and focus on that end point, then look back to see how accurately you cut on that line. I bet you you'll find it cut perfectly on the line. Great videos. Thanks so much for making them.

@rafaelfranklins 2 жыл бұрын

My friend, you are amazing! I love your videos and all the experience you have to share with us. Thank you for the beautiful work.

@lennydean8099 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tips on Skilsaw love it.Keep putting out these videos

@wyleeamme19 3 ай бұрын

Thank you please keep making videos! Love them

@ZamTheWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Scott, while all these might help someone who isn’t hip to all these tricks, I’ve never once thought to use my saw as a blower. That is such a good tip! Thank you sir!! Keep up the good work.

@codyolmstead4907 2 жыл бұрын

Even an impact can help blow out screw heads when you're stripping temp construction fasteners. I use the saw blower for years, abd never thought of using a drill until I w a coworker doing it.

@Allen-px6io Жыл бұрын

I saw a number of Old Dogs use that trick. Difference being that nuh nuh those sunsabiches taught a thing. They were tough for a reason. But if you watched closely enough they didn’t hide what they could do. They knew none could do it better

@rodpotts2666 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using a skill saw for 35 years and I always get something out of these.

@bourbz 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos since I’ve started to be a carpenter 4 years ago. Merci beaucoup ! 🛠

@ItreboR63I 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott and Nate.

@jeffslegacy Жыл бұрын

Impressive video. I stumbled across your channel preparing to install hardy siding on my house. You are a gifted teacher and a pleasure to watch. Thank you for this video! I will have to try the drop saw method. I am a steel stud & drywall union carpenter but have always been confident using wood.

@caryrabbit 2 жыл бұрын

Man. These are some excellent pro tips. Love these videos.

@kemicalx17 2 жыл бұрын

I learn something in every video. Thank you.

@brandonconst.4244 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great content! Definitely learned something new with your angling the saw for the botch repair. I really like working with cordless tools. I think I see a 40volt wormdrive style saw box in the background. I'd like to see a video with you giving your thoughts on that saw. 😃 Keep up the good work

@shimonnygaard2265 2 жыл бұрын

Scott’s my hero!!! Great tips!

@camishafi1 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, you are truly the daddy of them all. You talk so sweetly and intelligently as well and all the time ..thank you very much indeed.

@jeannemyers489 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely an Ace, you are. Kudos!

@kiwdwks 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all the awesome tips...thank you!

@rookiewoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, I’ve missed these tips videos. Thank you Scott.

@jdlives8992 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Sure wish we had KZfaq in the 80’s but I wouldn’t change having my dad and grandpa schoolin me on power tools when I was a kid.

@peterandkodiak9762 Жыл бұрын

Absolute "geniousity" and most eloquently stated with excellent content. Amazing stuff!!! A+

@jasonald71 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I learnt to frame with a skilsaw in California in my 20s. I moved back to the UK in my 30s and had to use sidewinders and then left bladed battery saws (closer to the skil ) your video has just made me realise how much you drop the saw and how much more effective it is as a result. For years I missed my mag 77. The track saw solved some sheet cutting issues but it's not quick to set up. Then I got a 36v makita rear handle and while it's not a worm drive it handles the drop like a skilsaw, it's like working with an old friend. My first fix work is so much easier with it. I still wish I could do the kind of work I did in the States. Keep up your great channel. 👍

@scotland2256 Жыл бұрын

Dewalt do a flexvolt worm drive saw available in the UK, not cheap but I have heard good things and plan on investing in one