Essential Box Joint Jig
Home in on precise finger joints with this table saw sled. The box (or finger) joint is a remarkably strong, interlocking corner joint that can be quickly made on the table saw. The only catch is that you need a jig to help you hold and position your workpieces as you make the cuts.
Staying Safe at the Tablesaw
The tablesaw doesn’t enjoy a reputation as the safest tool in the shop. Truth is, it sends plenty of woodworkers to the emergency room every year. But don’t let that scare you away from one of the most useful machines in your arsenal. Staying off its casualty list is neither complicated nor expensive. It’s just a matter of understanding the potential dangers that lurk at the saw and taking the necessary precautions to guard against them.
Simple Wall Shelf
Shaker storage with modern style! We humans have a knack for collecting knickknacks and bric-a-brac as we travel through life. Some of these curios need to be protected behind glass or closed in a box for only occasional viewing, while others beg for your eyes full-time. That’s where this small wall shelf comes in.
Resawing at the Tablesaw
The technique of resawing refers to slicing wood across its widest dimension. It’s done to make thin stock from thick stock. Resawing is usually done on the bandsaw, but bandsaws can be fussy. Resawing on a table saw on the other hand can be more straightforward. Resawing at the tablesaw the first time can seem scary, given that you’re feeding a board on edge into perhaps a fully raised blade. But there’s no need to be nervous with the proper setup:
Tablesaw Tune-up
You only think your saw is working great. Tuning up your table saw is one of the best steps you can take to becoming a better woodworker. You may think your saw is working just fine, but chances are it just isn’t performing as well as it could. Whether it’s an old saw or a new model fresh off the line, it probably has never been tuned up for premium performance. And tiny adjustments matter a lot when it comes to precision work.
The No. 4, a smoothing plane, takes the thinnest shavings for an exceptional finish to your woodworking. Slightly longer than a block plane, the tote makes it more comfortable for extended use. Used skillfully, it can be the final step before finishing. It also makes an excellent general-purpose plane or first plane for your collection.
Woodsense: Spotlight on Padauk
Add flavor to your next project with this rich and rare wood. Ironically, the chemical cocktail that makes African Padauk distasteful to insects and fungi contributes to the color that makes it practically irresistible to woodworkers. Centuries ago, padauk was reserved for royalty, but today hobby and commercial shops regularly employ it as an accent wood or as a primary wood for small projects.
Two Dozen Table Saw Safety Tips
Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. 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 damage is possible. Here are some easy to implement tips at the table saw.
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