How Do You Cut Angles On A Table Saw?
A table saw has many uses. Some of these uses are not as apparent as others. A great woodworking tool for cutting sheet goods and ripping lumber can also be used to cut angles. The top of a table saw has two grooves in it, one on either side of the blade. These grooves make it possible to create a jig that can be used to cut angles. Building the sled. Draw four lines on one side of the 3/4 inch plywood that match the two grooves on the tabletop of the table saw. Be certain that the width drawn on the plywood is exactly as the width on the table saw. The space between the grooves is as equally important. Rip the lattice to the exact width of the grooves in the table saw. Secure the lattice on the lines drawn in Step 1 with wood glue and brads. Next, cut the 2-by-6 inch lumber into two pieces; one that is 24 inches long and the other 48 inches long. Attach the 24 inch 2-by-6 lumber to the topside of the sled centering it over the blade. Place a bead of glue between the 2-by-6 and sled. S
