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Raised Panels on the Table Saw
… on the router table. But you can get this same custom look, without an expensive router bit, by using your table saw. All you’ll need is a simple shopmade, table saw jig and a few …. Now lay the jig over the saw blade and line up the arms with the tape (right drawing on the opposite page). Finally, mark a line on your table saw along the inside …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 187
February 2010
Top Picks in Table Saw Accessories
…is a table saw. And for good reason. A table saw is responsible for the basics — cutting the stock that goes into a project. A lot of the projects I build start and end at the table saw.… can adjust the pressure applied. Smooth, burn-free cuts are the result. W Drilling jig used to install splitter Splitter can be removed with the push of a button…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 156
December 2004
Table Saw Miter Sleds
jigs & fixtures table saw Miter Sleds After trying one of these miter sleds, the miter gauge that came with your table saw may end up just gathering dust. Open any woodworking catalog and you’ll find all sorts of gadgets and devices that promise to improve the accuracy of your table saw…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 160
August 2005
Tenons on the Table Saw
…our shop time-tested techniques for Table Saw Tenons When it comes to cutting clean, accurate tenons, the table saw is the tool of choice. The bonus is there are…tenon fine-tuning tips. W 1 Clamp workpiece securely and squarely a. END VIEW Workpiece Rip fence Jig Cut off waste to outside Adjust blade to intersect shoulder line Cheek Cuts.…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 173
October 2007
Incra Table Saw Fence
jigs & fixtures Incra Table Saw Fence This table saw fence and precision positioning system can help take the accuracy of your woodworking to a …built their reputation on a line of router jigs and measuring tools. The TS-III Precision Table Saw Fence System continues that tradition. The TS-III uses microadjustable, saw-tooth gears to dial in a …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 174
December 2007
Table Saw Storage Cart
… table saw Storage Cart A storage cart that tucks away under the extension wing of a table saw isn’t exactly a new idea. But this one adds a unique twist. It seems like whenever I … to clear off all the stuff piled on top of my table saw. Push blocks, featherboards, saw blades, and even jigs all seem to take up residence on the nonworking side of…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 233
October 2017
Table Saw Sleds
…saw sled is the perfect way to ensure precise and safe crosscuts when working at the table saw, and the pair you see here can do all that and more. Although the table saw… routed a the table saw and sanded radii see the layout I used below. slight chamfer along the inner onto the opposite corners at the The jig saw or the band saw edge for dust…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 278
April 2025
Vertical Cuts on the Table Saw
…’ll find that making a sliding jig for cutting tenons and splined miters is also a great addition to your table saw. REVERSIBLE JIG. The sliding jig shown in the illustration at right is similar to the tall fence you made earlier. But in this case, the jig slides on…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 184
August 2009
Table Saw Extension Wing
…JIG TABLE SAW EXTENSION WING A { A chain fastened to the inside of the box prevents the lid from falling back when you open it. dding an extension wing to the side of a table saw…of the table for working with wide boards or panels. But an idea sent in by Bill Palmer, of Downers Grove, Illinois, goes one step further. Bill’s jig is a table saw …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 125
October 1999
Table Saw Tenoning Jigs
jigs & fixtures table saw Tenoning Jigs Commercially made tenoning jigs offer speed, precision, and versatility — without breaking the bank. …saw, router table, even hand tools. But for speed and accuracy, nothing beats a table saw and a tenoning jig. WHY A TENONING JIG? Of course, you don’t have to have a tenoning jig to cut tenons on a table saw…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 165
June 2006
Rabbets on the Table Saw
…the table saw Cutting this versatile joint on the table saw allows you to dial in perfect results quickly and easily every time. To view a video demonstration of cutting rabbets on the table saw… remaining waste, stand the workpiece on end for the second pass. A simple, T-shaped jig is used to support the workpiece and back up the cut. Again, make …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 176
April 2008
Table Saw Storage Center
…Table Saw Cabinet Providing a home for blades, inserts, and more, this cabinet is the perfect companion for your time at the table saw. { The back side of the outer door … are easy to make ¼ 1⁄16 SIDE SECTION VIEW MAKING STOPPED DADOES 1 b. Straight-edge jig A ¼ SIDE SECTION VIEW NOTE: Square up corners with chisel with a straight bit (matching…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 264
December 2022
Top 10 Table Saw Upgrades
…table saw. It’s fast and accurate. And this tenon jig makes it easy. Cross pieces As you can see in the same width drawings below and on the as rip right, I made the jig… slots on the outfeed support should line up with those on your saw. Surface is flush with table saw Folding shelf brackets Wood mounting blocks Bolts, washers, and nuts used to …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 164
April 2006
Table Saw Techniques
Table Saw Techniques MAKING A BOX JOINT Have you ever pulled out a drawer in an old cabinet and … set-up. To make perfect box joints use the jig shown at right (along with a good measure of patience and care). The jig is just an auxiliary fence (a straight 1x2 will work…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 2
March 1979
Patio Table
… table is similar to what you'd find in an indoor table. Yet all the joints are made with just a table saw and a router. This Patio Table isn't shaped like a standard picnic table, …the frame sections, see Fig. la. I cut these kerfs on the table saw using a dado blade and a special jig, see Shop Notes, page 16. Next, make the splines by resawing …Read More
Woodsmith Issue 75
June 1991
Perfect Pieces on the Table Saw
… you. So now I have a simple routine that I follow when cutting stock to size on the table saw. And for the most part, it limits the amount of wood that ends up in… straight and square edge. This edge will guide your first rip cut. A straightline rip jig on the table saw, a handplane or a pass over the jointer will do the job. Before moving on, make…Read More
Woodsmith Issue 154
August 2004
New Table Saw & Router Tools
…corners, a Kreg router jig closes up the rear, offering a convenient way to rout corners with a flush trim or pattern bit, whether you’re working on a router table or routing by… right photo). This is a colored, transparent sticker that goes over the ruler on your table saw. The colors on the index coordinate with the colors on the front and back…Read More
