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Locating Your Table Saw
…its physical footprint. You need space in front and behind the saw to accommodate moving a workpiece through the saw. In addition, some free space to the sides is required for… No. 135 need by turning to other tools. A circular saw can be used to break down sheet stock. And a miter saw makes quick work of crosscutting long boards. Play the Angles.…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 135
May 2014
Table Saw Cabinet
…doubles the storage space — allowing you to store the arbor wrench, saw blades, and other accessories inside. The miter gauge hangs in a quick-access holder on the door. And there's a…with a sabre saw or on a band saw. Also, drill two countersunk shank holes. When mounting the holder to the door, tilt it at a slight angle to keep the miter gauge …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 1
January 1992
Radial Arm Saw Fence
… miters, and 45° bevels. To do this, lower the blade so it scores the table, and make cuts. OPTIONAL INSERTS. Depending on the type of cuts you make with your saw, you may want to keep a "library" of inserts. I use a separate insert for cutting dadoes and odd-angled miters. And to ensure smooth ripping, I save…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 2
March 1992
Cutting Tenons on a Band Saw
… shoulders of the tenon, crosscut all four sides- A fence acts as a stop. And a miter gauge squares the workpiece to the blade. Cheeks. A rip cut forms the cheeks …miter gauge to the miter gauge slot • Move the guide blocks as close to the blade as possible. • Position the thrust bearings lust slightly behind the blade. TENON ANATOMY BAND SAW…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 20
March 1995
Table Saw Tune-up
…work to help break up pitch and resin build-up. Saw t.cancr [ Amount I ft* mover ■ Paint Thinner Clean Saw. To clean a table saw, the first step is to blow away any trapped …and adjust the fence for about a V32" gap. Miter Gauge With use, the bar on your miter gauge can rattle around in the miter gauge slot, To take up the slack, all you…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 25
January 1996
Miter Gauge Tips
…miter gauge head. Miter Gauge Tips Here are a few of'ourfavorite tips to help you add precision to your miter gauge cuts. Squaring a Miter…end using the miter gauge, see Fig. 1. Once you've made the cut, turn off the saw and unfold the top piece from the bottom piece like you'd turn a page in a book, see Fig. 2. To check the miter…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 26
March 1996
Splined Miters
… em\ grain to end grain produces a weak joint. SPUNE. Fortunately, all that's needed to strengthen a miter joint is a simple spline. This is j uxt a strip of wood that's glued into a groove cut… use a scrap from the project you're working on and cut it on the table saw. Start by setting the rip fence to the desired thickness of the spline, see Fig…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 27
May 1996
Table Saw Insert
…. This makes it ideal for the base of a tool (like a router), a miter gauge runner, or the facing on a fence. STABILITY. Another thing I like … P P R O J E C T The Splitter ———————————————————————————————— Now you can turn your attention to the splitter. It prevents the saw kerf from closing and pinching the blade which can cause kickback. …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 34
July 1997
Miter Trimmer
…nice, tight-fitting miter joint and one that has a slight gap where the mitered ends meet. Sure, you can readjust the angle of the miter gauge on the table saw and trim …thick blank and then mitered to length. Note: To avoid having to miter a short piece on the table saw, I glued up an extra-long blank. { The accuracy of the miter trimmer is “built…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 36
November 1997
Strengthening Miter Joints
… a picture frame. But for large wood frames, it’s a good idea to reinforce the miter joint. Here’s how. Wood Plug —————————————————————————————————— same material as the frame, see detail. Then …open spline. This is just a thin piece of wood that’s glued into a saw kerf in the mitered corner of the frame. What I like about an open spline is you …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 36
November 1997
Adjustable Miter Jig
…Saw Miter Jig It’s easy to cut perfect 45° miter joints on a radial arm saw. All you need is a simple jig. T rying to cut a miter joint on a radial arm saw can be a …BASE GUIDE T-SLOT (RIGHT SIDE) SAW TABLE STOP BLOCK FENCE a. FENCE b. F G NOTE: FENCES SHOWN BASE GUIDE SAW TABLE ARE 24" LONG. THIS ALLOWS YOU TO MITER PIECES UP TO 22" LONG…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 52
July 2000
Radial Arm Saw Tune-Up
…everything from crosscutting or ripping a board to cutting miters and bevels. But there’s a trade-off for this versatility. If the saw isn’t adjusted properly, the result is a … BLADE a. BEVEL LOCK FRONT VIEW SQUARE a. LOOSEN BOLTS FIRST: MOTOR SAW BLADE BEVEL SCALE SAW TABLE FRAMING SQUARE bevel lock, grasp the motor, and wiggle it …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 52
July 2000
Miter Gauge Fence
… miter gauge. O ne of the simplest accessories you can add to the miter gauge on your table saw is an auxiliary fence. It provides more support for a workpiece than the miter … first step is to install a measuring tape. Since I usually place the miter gauge to the left of the saw blade, I used an adhesivebacked measuring tape that reads from right…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 53
September 2000
5 Quick Circular Saw Jigs
…below. It provides a quick, accurate way to make a 45° miter or 90° crosscut — without any guesswork. Just mark the …are used to guide the saw, one for 90° crosscuts and the other for 45° miters. After trimming the ends …Miters. To make precision 45° miters, align the angled end of the crosscut guide with the layout mark. Then run the base of the saw…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 54
November 2000
Circular Saw Miter Station
Miter Station Get precise miters and crosscuts from your circular saw every time! Circular Saw W hen was the last time you used a portable circular saw to cut a perfect miter… x 40 - 1/4 Hdbd. Saw Tune-up Building this miter station does wonders for improving the accuracy of the crosscuts and miters you can make with your circular saw. But there…Read More
ShopNotes Issue 56
March 2001
Two Favorite Pull Saws
… And when it comes to cutting small workpieces, the combination of a dozuki and the Pull Saw Miter Box (page 18) can’t be beat. Note: Dozukis range widely in price, but a good …is the Vaughan Perfect Free Angle Saw Guide and Bear Saw shown below. The unique thing about this guide is you can adjust it to cut miters, bevels, and compound cuts. The …Read More
ShopNotes Issue 59
September 2001
Table Saw Accessory Shelf
…Storage. > Keep accessories in reach with a handy storage drawer and miter gauge shelf. Table Saw Make your table saw work harder — in an afternoon. All it takes is …miter gauge cover to the left side. Besides acting as a stop to keep the miter gauge in place, it also makes a convenient TABLE SAW MOUNTING BOLT storage area for larger table saw…Read More
