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Another AMAZING video! Thank you for all the tips! 40 yrs of woodworking, and I still always learn something new on your channel!
Cheers for that John....really appreciate the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺
"Rotate the base plate" - Brilliant! Who knew that was a thing? Not me. Thanks Uncle K.
Too easy Rev! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
I love the 2 x 45degree cuts so you have offset your saw by 45 degrees in order to cut angles such as 65 degrees. That’s a new one for me! Total genius!! Great work as always and great tip Knackers!!!
👍😁....Cheers for that...glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
It also doubles the error.
All my tools are right handed and fixed together with glass screws . 30yr carpenter and I’m still learning from my elders nice video bro .
👍😁....Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Yep, a cold rainy day is always brightened up with a visit from Uncle Knackers,, 🤣☔
Glad to hear that John 😁 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Fantastic tips Uncle Knackers, extremely practical and most importantly saves hands and fingers from amputation and severe injury.😱 When you see folk with digits missing and mangled hands stomach turns and you know victim will wake up every day wishing if only he could turn the clock back! Personally use an Evolution chopsaw and bench table saw, for two reasons. 1. Blades can cut mild steel and soft metals too. Blades are excellent because they are slimmer than most with less agressive teeth, therefore result in substantially less kick back. Blades also remain sharp, even when a lot of mild steel box and tube has been cut. If you happen to try and cut welded joints though blade knackers straight away! The only downside is wood with thickness of up to 4 iches or 100mm can be cut. When first purchasing any of these tools, the golden rule is to spend time initially setting up for accuracy. This will save hours of time and frustration in the long run.
Cheers mate! Really appreciate the feedback and the extra tips....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
I've seen all your Miter Saw videos - I've seen all your videos - but this is the best and most awesome video you've ever done and I've ever seen! You made me wanna run out into the garage and start cutting wood like a maniac! A maniac with knowledge and safety thinking that is😋 Thank you for another awesome video! ❤
Really appreciate that Chris! Glad you found the vid useful mate and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
@@diyforknuckleheads Merry Christmas to you as well! 👍😁🇸🇪🎄 😂😋 ❤
Some EXCELLENT tips.. Thanks..
No worries mate.....thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you for great idea.❤
No worries Sonny 👍😁
Great spirit; excellent tips! Thank you.
👍😁....Thanks mate!
65° cut...BRILLIANT, such a simple solution, you are awesome. Thanks so much for the tip 👍
No worries at all! Glad you liked the vid 👍😁🇦🇺
Love it when you drop a new video. I always learn something new and as always, a highly enjoyable watch. Thanks Uncle Knackers!!! 👍👍
My pleasure Michael! Thanks for watching mate and Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
The extra degrees trick was awesome. "Thank you"
👍😁.....No worries mate! Thanks fir watching 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Your presentation always makes me laugh! I learn way more!! Thanks for your awesome diy videos!! Help save me MUNY!! LOL
👍😁....Cheers for that Todd...glad you like the vids mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Brilliant, will add all those tips to my skillset. A chartered Engineer, for 50 years (retired now) always willing to learn, you remind me of my Engineering Apprenticeship Tutors, skills I still retain.
Cheers mate! Glad you liked the vid and thanks for the positive feedback 👍😁🎄
Engineers never fail to find a way to mention how they are engineers.
Thanks for sharing! I needed a reminder on cutting greater than 60° angles 😊
👍😁....No worries at all Shannon 👍
Just discovered your channel and it’s paid off already. I built your jig for cutting small pieces except I’m cutting aluminium and well….what a gem of an idea. I’ve cut blocks of aluminium as small as 10mm x 10mm x5mm and I’ve measured the block but they were out of square….by 11 microns!!! Wow, who would have thought that a simple wood jig could provide such accuracy. Love the channel, love the ideas and laugh at the dad jokes. Keep up the wonderful work.
That's awesome mate! Glad you found the jig for cutting small pieces useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tips. The 45 degree fence and the miter joint for different width boards are particularly ingenious.
👍😁.....Thanks Charles! Glad you found them useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great stuff. I've been using a miter saw on the daily for a quarter of a century, and you still managed to teach me a couple of things.
No worries at all Spud! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
That it is not for you.
@@tonylawrence9157 you had a month, and that's the best you could come up with?
Hello mate! Just a quick comment to thank you for your videos (this one included) sa you are one of the main reasons I picked up woodwoorking as a hobby! Cheers!
Really appreciate that JB! I'm glad you're enjoying your woodworking 👍😁🎄🎄🎄
Great stuff Uncle Knackers! I'll probably end up using all of these. I'm planning on upgrading to a Diablo blade, I got one for the track saw and very happy with the results.
Cheers mate!.....yeah Diablo make a great blade for sure 👍😁🎄
Great ideas as usual. Love the humour. On getting the angles square, I find on thicker wood it helps to take a couple of shallow cuts first to prevent pressure from getting the blade out of alignment. Keep it coming.
👍😁....Thanks Darrell and good tip re the shallow first cuts. Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
Cheers Shane, it's wet cold and miserable here in the UK. Your video has brightened the start of the day up. Could do with 90 degrees in the shade here😂
Hahahaha....thanks Gareth 👍 It was a scorcher over here today mate so maybe l can send a few rays over your way 👍🇦🇺
How cool is metering different width boards perfectly? WAY COOL. Awesome. Thank you for another great video.
👍😁....No worries at all Dennis.....glad you found it handy mate 👍😁🇦🇺
The zero clearance and little gripper jig you made are great, I know what I'm doing this weekend!
Good stuff Eric...glad you found it useful, mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Genuinely helpful video, thank you.
No worriers at all mate....thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Poor smidge ... smiling right up until the end. Legend.
🤣....Poor little guy....brave right up to the end 🤣
That extra table was a big help. Thanks
👍😁.....No worries Kathy....glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you so much all the tips are so Useful. I have a small miter saw and occasionally I needed to go to a higher angle and now I know how to do it. That little tip is worth it’s weight in shrimp on the Barbie
Glad it was helpful mate! Thanks for the feedback. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Great video. Thanks. Having never owned a Compound Mitre Saw, and after watching one of your videos yesterday, I had go out and buy one. Now hooked on your videos. Love your sense of humour …. zero tolerance … the news. That was good!
😂.....Cheers mate....glad you got the sly joke 🤔😂 Good luck with the saw 👍😁🇦🇺
One of the best tips I've seen and one of your best vids! Thank you! Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!
Really appreciate that Tim!! Merry Christmas mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Thanks Shane, great tips, I particularly like the Zero clearance plate !
Thanks Andy! Yeah the Zero Clearance Plate works great 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
Whilst watching the sawdust and Wood KZhead channel, I watched the next video (yours). I am subscribing just from watching this video alone. Some of the coolest tips and ideas I’ve seen yet!! I sent your video to my son who also does his own carpentry.
Welcome aboard mate! Thanks for watching and for sharing it with your son....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Heck yeah, brother! Love it perfect when I cut love your channel. Best advice anywhere for my shop and the temporary assistants I run through.
Cheers mate! Glad you lied the vid and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
One of my favourite no-BS channels.
Thanks mate.....glad to have you on board! 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
Great Video Bruce!
Incredible timing, I just bought a miter saw this week! Thanks!
Awesome! Good luck with the new toy...you'll love it. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
The zero clearance plate is one I'll definitely use, thanks Uncle Knackers
Yeah mate.....it works a treat! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
love the zero clearance jig and especially that small piece holder! I've been living dangerous way too long.
Yeah mate.....it's a finger saver for sure 👍😁🇦🇺
Brilliant and funny! Subbed. I'd like tips on cutting wedges please.
Cheers John and welcome aboard mate 👍👍
tip at 4:17 is genius.. such a great finish with different width boards!
Thanks! Glad you liked it 😁🇦🇺👍
I like your tips, my kind honest woodworking magician! God bless your skill! Thanks!
You're welcome Alex! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you and the fam 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
I would use a combination square rather than the cheap Empire square. the trick for angles greater than 45˚ is great. I love your humor.
Glad you liked it mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Wow! Those were the BEST in the book! Thanks for this share! I LOVE #5, the Zero Clearance Jig! Will come in handy soon enough! All the best from Saskatchewan!
👍😁....Thanks Michael! Glad you liked the Tips mate and l appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Some fantastic tips and tricks in this one Shane. Awesome work as always! The > 45° idea is brilliant! Cheers and always great to see your videos. 🐨
Thanks Jamie! Hope you're well mate and Merry Christmas to you and the family 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Hey Jamie....l just noticed that you shared a story on Insta re The Circular Saw Guide. Really appreciate that mate....yours looks awesome by the way.....but since l was Ha$3%ed just recently l can't access my account so l can't respond. I did send you a message on Insta but not sure if it is going to get through 👍
I think I have a new favourite Aussie!!! Great video. Thanks for posting
No worries at all Neil and welcome aboard mate!! Merry Christmas 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
I was already using two now I'll use four Of those tricks Thanks Uncle knucle!!!!!
No worries mate! Thanks for watching! 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
I'll carry on... always good stuff! @@diyforknuckleheads
You sir, have the best wood working tips on KZhead . Thanks a bunch.
No worries at all mate....Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Bravo my friend. Well done!!
Thanks mate! 👍😁🇦🇺
Ok.....tip number 2 made me grin from ear to ear this is awesome... great video these tips are 👌🏾
Thanks Justin! Glad you liked it mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
Thanks for sharing. I never get board watching your videos.
👍😁....Appreciate that Tony 👍 Thanks for taking the time to watch mate! 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Great video! and I will be using them. Now I can get my Miter Saw in tip top shape.
Thanks mate! 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Though I rarely use power tools I still greatly enjoy your channel. Something your followers need to know is the more types of cuts a mitre saw makes the less accurate it's going to be.
Thanks for that Scott 👍
You Rock brother! Look forward to watching each video! Keep up the great content…and never stop telling the Dad jokes! Love the tips, tricks, and instructional videos!
👍😁.....Appreciate that Jeff and thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Definitely put some of those to use, I only knew the smidge trick. Thanks for the content
No worries at all mate....thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
An excellent informative AND entertaining presentation. Made for DIY TV.
👍😁.....Thanks mate! Appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
I needed all 5 tips!! priceless.. I needed that Zero Clearance Plate BIGTIME 👍 Best 9 minutes yet!! God Bless. New Sub & a new Saw & I am new at it so this was actually answered prayer! *Appreciate the video!!*
Awesome Glad you liked the vid mate and welcome aboard! Hope you can stick around for many more to come 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads 👍
I don't own a mitre saw but I sat and watched this great video! Good tips, man! 👍
🤣.....Thanks Andy! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate and Merry Christmas to you and the family 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Thanks for your helpful tips. I have come to rely on my miter saw way more than my table saw for accurate crosscuts.
No worries at all mate....l use mine all the time as well 👍😁🇦🇺
I especially like the miter on two different widths of stock, and the small parts holder.
Thanks Daniel! Glad you liked them mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
I really look forward to your videos...even the dad jokes. They are very informative and your Australian humour is awesome!
Glad you like the videos Norman! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Nifty lessons. Thank you. A question from Canada. It seems pain is a pine. But pine isn’t pain. All appreciated.
👍😁 Cheers James, glad you liked 'em mate 👍🇦🇺
That was very handy, cheers
No worries mate 👍 Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Such great info! Thank you so much for sharing! Awaiting more awesome tips
Cheers mate! Glad you found it useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Bloody BRILLIANT. Cheers Uncle Knackers.👍🇦🇺
Thanks mate! Appreciate the comment👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🎄🎄
OMG !!!! My cuts have a small taper front to back, didn't know I could rotate the base plate ?! THANK YOU !!!
No worries at all! Glad to help and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads I'm actually going to go out and fix it today ... I have so many orders to get done !!
@@lisastevens8688 Good luck with it 🤞🤞
Omg, thank you so very much, my miter saw only goes to 45 and l have been going nuts trying to get this right. X
No worries at all Lucy...glad l could help 👍😁
Great tips. Thank you so much. Very helpful as always.
Thank you! Glad you liked the vid 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
Veramente il migliore in assoluto, saluti dall'Italia!!! ;)
Grazie mille! Saluti dall'Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Very informative video
👍😁...Cheers Robert 👍😁🇦🇺
OMG! The 60+ angles, the matching angles on different widths, and the small cuts...Genius! I should've watched this before pulling half of my hair out! Thanks
👍😁....Cheers Michael.....glad you liked it mate 😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Very good tips.❤
Thanks mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tips. Single biggest improvement to my miter saw... a set of FastCap Zero Clearance Tape strips. Easy to put on & change when worn down and cheap... 5 for
Thanks mate and l'll have to check out those FastCap Strips 👍
Gonna pick up some magnets for all Uncle Knackers tips!
😁....Thanks Margaret!
Tip 3-5 are genius
Thanks mate 👍👍
Great stuff
Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺
I have that saw - love it
It's an awesome machine mate 👍😁
Wow! I am a member of a Wood guild and I have not seen anybody do any of these things! of course we have a number of really great tools, but I don’t have those great tools at my house. However, I do have a miter saw, just like his.
Cheers mate 👍
So good to have you back Uncle K. As ever, great tips and dreadful Dad jokes! Please keep it coming, , , safe & happy Christmas wishes to you and yours, and hopefully we get a larger helping in 2024 than 23 - stay safe 👍
Cheers John and all the best to you and yours over the Christmas / New Year break 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Thank you so very much. I was about to buy a new Dewalt. This is very useful.
No worries at all 👍 Good luck with the new DeWalt 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
I not only enjoyed that but learned something new too 🌞
Awesome! Glad to hear it Ray and thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
My Ryobi mitre saw doesn’t have holes for a sacrificial fence so I’ve stuck wood to it with tape. I will definitely try out your zero tolerance… I mean clearance fence/plate tip. Genius.
😂....It works really well Lawrence 👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Good stuff mate!! I'll use it!
👍😁....Thanks mate!
Thank you! I went out and made a zero clearance insert immediately.
No worries at all mate....glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tips! Thanks.
No worries mate! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks for the video. I’m saving it for future reference.
No worries at all Shayne....glad you found it useful 👍
Always great stuff. Thanks for all the tips.
👍😁....Thanks Jim! Merry Christmas mate 👍😁🎄🇦🇺🎄
You clever bugger. From a Scotsman living in Sydney.
Glad you liked it Ewen! Hope you're staying out of the heat mate 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄
You are never to old to learn new things, and I just did.! Thank you for sharing ♥️ Hello from the U.S.,Florida Merry Christmas brother
👍😁...Thanks mate! Glad you liked the vid and l wish you a very Merry Christmas from Down Under 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🎄🎄🎄
Another fabulous video. Thank you so much for the hidden gems. LOVE your presentations. Keep up the good work. Greetings form UK 😂❤
👍😁....Cheers for that mate, l really appreciate the feedback! Merry Christmas from Down Under 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Thanks Uncle Knackers. Good to see you. 👍
👍😁...Cheers mate! Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺🎄
I come from a long line of DIY inept males. Your videos are brilliant for people like myself.
😂....Welcome to the club Matt! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
Brilliant thank you
Thanks mate!.....glad you found it useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Dude mind blown thank you
👍😁....No worries at all! Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Very Nice
👍😁.....Thanks mate.....glad you found it useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks Uncle. Some great tips yet again champion
Cheers Peter! Glad you liked it mate 😁🇦🇺
Ok, I just paused the video so I could comment: Already 2 good tips! Thanks!
Thanks mate! Glad you liked it and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺🎄🎄
Thanx. I tried a project a couple of years ago that didn't work out on my miter saw. I never thought of a zero-clearance jig. Maybe I'll revive my project.
Fire the beast up again mate! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
תודה רבה !
בבקשה 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you very much.
No worries at all mate....thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺