Table saw technique

[George_N]

Noel,
that is brilliant! I had to raise my blade guard very high to get my push stick past the blade, when I cut the narrow strips next to the fence. I recently had to remove the guard all together to cut an already thin strip down to 6 mm, which I found quite scary. I will definitely be building your push block and a couple of feather boards.

I've just noticed, though, that although it's not necessary to move the fence between cuts, one would need to move the featherboard.

As the fence does not move the accuracy and repeatibility will not be compromised.

George

 

[Scrit]

I've just noticed, though, that although it's not necessary to move the fence between cuts, one would need to move the featherboard.

Magnetic featherboard with rare-earth magnets? John if you do this you'll need to make sure the handle is a lot further away from the blade guard (you know why)

Noel

Good example of what to do.

Scrit

 

[PowerTool]

Thanks Noel - definitely one for the "top tips" folder

Andrew

 

[Neil]

Great solution, Noel, thanks for posting it.

Cheers,
Neil

 

[Jarviser]

Great idea Noel - I see that Good Woodworking are asking for table saw tips to be sent in by email.

Can't help noticing the short grain in the feather board fingers and a few have broken off. I think I would have sawn fingers along the grain and cut the end off at an angle - just a thought. Still a brilliant jig!

 

[Alf]

Jarviser, that's exactly the two things I was thinking. It's a clever solution and deserves to get some reward as a tip, Noel; send it in.

Cheers, Alf

 

[Scrit]

Can't help noticing the short grain in the feather board fingers and a few have broken off. I think I would have sawn fingers along the grain and cut the end off at an angle - just a thought.

Or use plywood?

Scrit

 

[Noel]

Well, thankyou all for the kind comments. And Alf & Jarviser, point taken on the feather board grain issue. I think all my feather boards have the same problem. Everyday is a school day.
I'll think about the GWW suggestion.
And yes Scrit, they are magnetic.
And Neil (of the Newbie kind) the overhead guard is in the first picture. I can do a dado cut if you really want?

Rgds

Noel

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Noel

I can do a dado cut if you really want?

ROTFL. :lol:

But that would be a serious waste of wood. :wink:

Cheers
Neil

 

[Anonymous]

Late again, but fantastic tip Noel. (and I noticed the guard too :wink: )

 

[j]

EDIT: Never mind, they work now.




I remember reading this when it was posted, and thought it was very useful.

Last night I was thinking about how to cut thin strips on the TS and remembered there was a great thread on it on ukw.
(not sure why I was thinking about this last night, i've no immediate need for thin strips from the TS)

Anyway, the pictures don'w work any more, and now it's gonna bug me until I can figure out this push block stuff. Anyone have a copy of the picture/diagram?

Thanks
J

 

[George_N]

The pictures still work ok for me.

cheers

George

 

[nickson71]

Work for me too.......

 

[Trigger]

Excellent idea Noel 8)

As I've got to cut oak strips from reclaimed flooring for a coffee table top I'm definately going to make one.

Cheers,
Trig