40 thoughts on “This Tiny Saw Changed the Way I Work”
09:00 and when it comes to bandsaws. You need to master the saw adjustments and swapping. And there is no other method (NO OTHER METHOD, you understand?!) than do what Alex Snodgrass teaches it to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbZqWac0jU
You are welcome….
It is simple as that…. It is the only correct way to use bandsaw!
Been mulling over a new 18v circular saw. Watched this video a few months ago and couldn’t get it out of my head. Just lashed out on eBay and purchased the 18v version. Thanks for your videos! Love watching them!!
Some tools and blades which revolutionized the way I build things as a do-it-yourselfer:
Cordless Impact Driver + GRK Fasteners' RSS screws and cabinet screws — versatile and rapid wood fastening (and unfastening). 4.5" Angle Grinder + cut-off disc and flap disc — so versatile for cutting and cleaning steel. Will hurt you effortlessly if you're not paying full attention. 10" Miter Saw — precise cross-cuts of trim and 2x4s. Oscillating tool – cuts where no other saw can reach Irwin Quick-Grip bar clamps – so easy for temporary placements. Can also be reversed and act as a spreader. Their quality is better than HF. DeWalt corded 3/8" VSR drill — I had owned many such drills, but the DeWalt has an 8 amp motor that stands up to heavy-duty tasks. DeWalt SDS Plus corded hammer drill — makes drilling in concrete fast and easy. Finally. DeWalt 60 volt cordless chainsaw — Plenty of power. Stops almost instantly. Goes where you need. No exhaust. Corona Razorback pruning saws — At least 4X faster and easier than a conventional hand saw or standard pruning saw. Diablo "Demo Demon" 7.25 inch carbide tipped circular saw blades — with these narrow-kerf blades I can cut nail-embedded wood without worry. Milwaukee bi-metal hole saws — cut clean in both wood and steel. High quality twist drill bits, e.g. KnKut or similar, along with cutting tool lubricant — these bits are far better than HSS, titanium coated, or even most cobalt drill bits when drilling steel.
Now that is surprisingly useful! I'm just online researching a replacement as I find them generally too big, too heavy and with too many safety features that make them virtually inoperable unless you're in workshop environments. The size of this caught my attention and now the features have sold me on it.
“most houses are built better than this” 😂. I was looking for a video on how to effectively use a baby circular saw what I found was gold and also makes me wish my family bought makita instead of standard homeowner green power tools.
for me: the Track Saw changed the game. Cleanest squarest cuts that are controlled and easy to achieve, giving me confidence to make custom cabinet parts. It makes clean scoring of laminated wood like melamine or countertops possible.
You can do very accurate measurements with a tape measure, you just position the tip at a 20 degree angle left or right and one edge of the tape measure will be running flat on the surface. Thinner than your short ruler there.
Makita top handle electric chainsaw was something I bought because we needed a second saw to my Stihl petrol for cutting up branches I was dropping from a cherry picker and I thought it was just a cheap option but now I use it more than the Stihl because it's so quick and easy to get going with and I can use it one-handed. Of course cutting logs is still a job for the Stihl
Just being a weekend warrior I have found on many occasions that having the right tool makes projects much easier, quicker and overall less daunting. Meaning I actually complete those projects. Every time I hedge about buying a specialized tool that I think I may only use once I think back to all the times I have thought that in the past and was wrong. Buy the tool. Once you have it you will be much more likely to find other uses for it.
Bought the HS05 off ebay from a seller in Japan . Best money I’ve spent on a tool. I use it all the time as it cuts most construction material with ease.
I love my tiny saw for cutting panels along a straight edge because there's zero blade walk and so much more control. I'm glad I never bought a track saw at ridiculous track saw prices, because I don't need one now.
About 25 yrs ago i bought a makita 4200 corded circular saw. 4-3/8” blade, about 110 mm. Made in Brazil, spins very fast. Excellent for plywood and close cutting. I don’t use it much, but it’s invaluable when i need it.
I have a 6” metal rule that i use all the time, like you i have trouble picking it up some times. After seeing your rule, i bent the end of mine just a tad, and now it’s easy to grab.
A tool which I guarantee, personal guarantee, that will be a daily driver for measuring device is a talmeter from hultafors. That measuring tape is insanely acurate, you dont need a pencil to mark cuts. Transfering measurements is as simple as take the measurement, move to the subject you want to cut and mark it with the measure tape!
thanks Scott, you made me buy the saw, haha. You don't know what you're missing, until someone sells it to you, right? I don't work as much with the tools as you do, but i really do enjoy them so much. And you taught me that I can buy stuff directly from Japan! How cool is that 😁
09:00 and when it comes to bandsaws. You need to master the saw adjustments and swapping.
And there is no other method (NO OTHER METHOD, you understand?!) than do what Alex Snodgrass teaches it to you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGbZqWac0jU
You are welcome….
It is simple as that….
It is the only correct way to use bandsaw!
Sounds odd that one can't get 125 mm blades… As that is one of the most common ones in Europe.
Been mulling over a new 18v circular saw. Watched this video a few months ago and couldn’t get it out of my head. Just lashed out on eBay and purchased the 18v version. Thanks for your videos! Love watching them!!
Some tools and blades which revolutionized the way I build things as a do-it-yourselfer:
Cordless Impact Driver + GRK Fasteners' RSS screws and cabinet screws — versatile and rapid wood fastening (and unfastening).
4.5" Angle Grinder + cut-off disc and flap disc — so versatile for cutting and cleaning steel. Will hurt you effortlessly if you're not paying full attention.
10" Miter Saw — precise cross-cuts of trim and 2x4s.
Oscillating tool – cuts where no other saw can reach
Irwin Quick-Grip bar clamps – so easy for temporary placements. Can also be reversed and act as a spreader. Their quality is better than HF.
DeWalt corded 3/8" VSR drill — I had owned many such drills, but the DeWalt has an 8 amp motor that stands up to heavy-duty tasks.
DeWalt SDS Plus corded hammer drill — makes drilling in concrete fast and easy. Finally.
DeWalt 60 volt cordless chainsaw — Plenty of power. Stops almost instantly. Goes where you need. No exhaust.
Corona Razorback pruning saws — At least 4X faster and easier than a conventional hand saw or standard pruning saw.
Diablo "Demo Demon" 7.25 inch carbide tipped circular saw blades — with these narrow-kerf blades I can cut nail-embedded wood without worry.
Milwaukee bi-metal hole saws — cut clean in both wood and steel.
High quality twist drill bits, e.g. KnKut or similar, along with cutting tool lubricant — these bits are far better than HSS, titanium coated, or even most cobalt drill bits when drilling steel.
Now that is surprisingly useful! I'm just online researching a replacement as I find them generally too big, too heavy and with too many safety features that make them virtually inoperable unless you're in workshop environments. The size of this caught my attention and now the features have sold me on it.
I like the wall fell, Haha. Sorry!
I can probably send those blades to you. I sent you an email if you are in need. Im living in Nagano, Japan.
“Most houses are built better than this” 😂 Very interesting tool though!
That is one of best things Ive seen in a long while, sadly i am out of construction now could used one them loads of times
consider the mafell duo doweller over the domino. Domino is great don't get me wrong, but the mafell is more versatile and fixings are much cheaper.
Laguna bandsaw, I can only dream.. wowowow
Bum Divot translates to Butt Hole in my country. 😂
“most houses are built better than this” 😂. I was looking for a video on how to effectively use a baby circular saw what I found was gold and also makes me wish my family bought makita instead of standard homeowner green power tools.
for me: the Track Saw changed the game. Cleanest squarest cuts that are controlled and easy to achieve, giving me confidence to make custom cabinet parts. It makes clean scoring of laminated wood like melamine or countertops possible.
For me a Hammer changed the way I work. Got tired of forever having sore palms from driving nails.
You can do very accurate measurements with a tape measure, you just position the tip at a 20 degree angle left or right and one edge of the tape measure will be running flat on the surface. Thinner than your short ruler there.
Best tool I have seen for a while
Makita top handle electric chainsaw was something I bought because we needed a second saw to my Stihl petrol for cutting up branches I was dropping from a cherry picker and I thought it was just a cheap option but now I use it more than the Stihl because it's so quick and easy to get going with and I can use it one-handed. Of course cutting logs is still a job for the Stihl
I keep 2 150mm steel rulers with me at all times when I'm working.
Why 2? Because I leave them on the floor all the time so I spent less time looking for it.
Same reason I keep 2 pencils on me.
Anyone know if makita or someone else make a left hand handle for this? Don’t like it not having that. Other than that, amazing.
2 minutes in & I lost 360€ cheers!
Just being a weekend warrior I have found on many occasions that having the right tool makes projects much easier, quicker and overall less daunting. Meaning I actually complete those projects. Every time I hedge about buying a specialized tool that I think I may only use once I think back to all the times I have thought that in the past and was wrong. Buy the tool. Once you have it you will be much more likely to find other uses for it.
What you think of dewalt? Like 6 1/2 circular saw? Looks like its lighter than comparable makita?
I think double d makes similar saws
Bought the HS05 off ebay from a seller in Japan . Best money I’ve spent on a tool. I use it all the time as it cuts most construction material with ease.
Wait ive had that ruler for years and i didnt know that
I love my tiny saw for cutting panels along a straight edge because there's zero blade walk and so much more control. I'm glad I never bought a track saw at ridiculous track saw prices, because I don't need one now.
Buyee – allows you to buy japanese kit as though you were in japan…..
Spare blades.
At least it seems like 5inch (125mm) saw blades can readily be found on eBay?
I have the Porter Cable Saw Boss. 5" blade. That's all I use these days. When that dies I'll be looking at that Makita…
So fans of this channel who visit NZ- stick some 5” Sawblades in your suitcase…
About 25 yrs ago i bought a makita 4200 corded circular saw. 4-3/8” blade, about 110 mm. Made in Brazil, spins very fast. Excellent for plywood and close cutting. I don’t use it much, but it’s invaluable when i need it.
I have a 6” metal rule that i use all the time, like you i have trouble picking it up some times. After seeing your rule, i bent the end of mine just a tad, and now it’s easy to grab.
Sped up footage of people using a bandsaw in carpentry YouTube videos is like a constant source of anxiety 🤣
A tool which I guarantee, personal guarantee, that will be a daily driver for measuring device is a talmeter from hultafors. That measuring tape is insanely acurate, you dont need a pencil to mark cuts. Transfering measurements is as simple as take the measurement, move to the subject you want to cut and mark it with the measure tape!
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I’m buying one
Glad I found your channel! PS. Why the wire on the celling?
Sold!! Wow, need that thing.
Guess I am buying 3 more tools
thanks Scott, you made me buy the saw, haha. You don't know what you're missing, until someone sells it to you, right? I don't work as much with the tools as you do, but i really do enjoy them so much. And you taught me that I can buy stuff directly from Japan! How cool is that 😁