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How to Cut a Circle on a Table Saw
While many would not think of using a table saw to cut a circle, opting for a scroll saw or jig saw, Master craftsman George Berry, shows how to quickly and easily cut a circle on a table saw. Copyright © 2008 This feed is for personal, non-com...
Cabinet Building Basics
Extreme How To – Cabinet Building Basics cover the following: • Basic cabinet construction • Simple case finishes • Exposed verses concealed sides • Joining smaller units together • Beginning construction • ¼” x ¼” rabbet • Fron...
Table Saw Safety Tips
Table saw safety is extremely important to woodworkers because most woodworkers who use power tools use table saws as their main shop tool. Add to that the power of the saws and the dangers it presents, and we quickly understand that lots of personal...
Squaring-up Stock
Some woodworking plans call for lengthy pieces of stock with four square edges. Let's assume, for a moment, that your current woodworking project requires four 36-inch table legs made out of two-inch square stock. You glue up three pieces of 3/4-inch...
Table Saw Tip
Every time I crosscut a wide work piece, the head of my miter gauge "clunks" against the front edge of the table saw. Over time, this knocks the miter gauge out of alignment. So I filed a bevel in the table that allows the miter gauge to ride smoothl...
Table Saw Safety Tips
By Chris Baylor, About.com The table saw is probably the most widely-used woodworking machine in the woodshop. Statistically, it is also likely the most dangerous, as more debilitating injuries seem to be a result of using the table saw than any othe...
10 of Our All-Time Favorite Woodworking Tips
Woodsmith magazine has been around since 1979 and ShopNotes since the early 90’s. When you factor in Workbench (which is celebrating its 50th year in 2007), that means there are literally hundreds of tips to choose from for this seminar. We left it...
Table Saw Tune Up
Our tools are no good to us if they aren't tuned up properly. As the "heart" of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guid...
Cutting Wide Boards on a Table Saw
Crosscutting wide boards on a table saw has always been a challenge. The pieces are awkward to handle, and it's hard to control the miter gauge when its head is off the table. Some saws have a T-slot in the table and a miter gauge bar with a plate th...
Choosing the Right Power Saw Blade
Choose the circular saw blade that's right for the job When you are cutting wood, one of the first decisions to make is what type of blade will give you the results you need. There are several saw blades to choose from. Each of them is designed for a...
How to Avoid Splintering When Sawing
A portable circular saw is the tool to use when you need to shorten a door to fit an existing opening or to accommodate a new layer of thick carpeting. But, even the newest, sharpest blade will tend to splinter the top surface, especially if it's a v...
