Adjusting My Table Saw
Jan 1, 2021 09:23:25 #
Most of my woodworking doesn't have to be precise down to a degree, but sometimes it does. One guy on YouTube recommended an "engineer's square," rather than the kind used by contractors because they are more accurate. As I said, absolute precision usually isn't usually a requirement for me, but I'm trying to decide which one of those magnetic cubes I should get. I'll have to do the double line test with all my squares to see how accurate they are.
Jan 1, 2021 13:54:59 #
I would contend that furniture and cabinet making goes much easier with precise cuts and Square cuts. Much like building the foundation to a building...if it’s right the rest goes easier.
When I need square cuts on my parts, especially sheet goods I go to my track saw and rails with a CNC or accurate pattern of holes. This can provide high accuracy that takes expensive machinery to duplicate in my opinion. Another option is to cut and then take to a precise shooting board and plane.
When I need square cuts on my parts, especially sheet goods I go to my track saw and rails with a CNC or accurate pattern of holes. This can provide high accuracy that takes expensive machinery to duplicate in my opinion. Another option is to cut and then take to a precise shooting board and plane.
jerryc41 wrote:
Most of my woodworking doesn't have to be precise down to a degree, but sometimes it does. One guy on YouTube recommended an "engineer's square," rather than the kind used by contractors because they are more accurate. As I said, absolute precision usually isn't usually a requirement for me, but I'm trying to decide which one of those magnetic cubes I should get. I'll have to do the double line test with all my squares to see how accurate they are.
Jan 2, 2021 09:46:33 #
TriX wrote:
Thank you! My Delta Bandsaw is 1-1/2 HP, but not really a great resaw machine. If I did a lot, I would probably get something bigger.
I have a Delta chop saw. I didn't know the company went through a change. I like the saw, but that folding stand drives me crazy every time I want to set it up or fold it.
Jan 2, 2021 10:10:43 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have a Delta chop saw. I didn't know the company went through a change. I like the saw, but that folding stand drives me crazy every time I want to set it up or fold it.
Yep, movable stands are convenient, but can be painful. If you have room, you might consider constructing something like this with a well which provides a long (and stable) indeed and outfeed surface level with the saw. Mine has threaded inset inserts on one side for hold down clamps and dust collection underneath since it’s too far from my larger dust collector.
BTW, Happy New Year - here’s hoping for a better 2021!
Jan 2, 2021 10:23:07 #
TriX wrote:
Yep, movable stands are convenient, but can be painful. If you have room, you might consider constructing something like this with a well which provides a long (and stable) indeed and outfeed surface level with the saw. Mine has threaded inset inserts on one side for hold down clamps and dust collection underneath since it’s too far from my larger dust collector.
BTW, Happy New Year - here’s hoping for a better 2021!
BTW, Happy New Year - here’s hoping for a better 2021!
That's beautiful. My problem is that garage is too small. It's only 25' X 30', and it's rather crowded.
I like having things on wheels so I can move them around - table saw, chop saw, jig saw, and drill press.
Jan 2, 2021 11:02:02 #
My main shop is 18’x24’. I have 2 shapers, Festool MFT table. 2 workbenches, 13” planer, 8” jointer, 15” floor drill press, 3 storage cabinets, 4x5 foot outfeed table with cabinet under, 14” bandsaw and 12” disk/6” belt sander, Unisaw with 52” fence, plus cyclone dust collector. It’s not roomy but I can make quite a lot there...
Shops are always an evolving thing in my view. I still have plans for a few more wall cabinets, one for shaper cutters, one for project parts and a large one for mostly hand tools and planes. And after 35 years I have decided to build a different main bench with storage underneath.
Shops are always an evolving thing in my view. I still have plans for a few more wall cabinets, one for shaper cutters, one for project parts and a large one for mostly hand tools and planes. And after 35 years I have decided to build a different main bench with storage underneath.
jerryc41 wrote:
That's beautiful. My problem is that garage is too small. It's only 25' X 30', and it's rather crowded.
I like having things on wheels so I can move them around - table saw, chop saw, jig saw, and drill press.
I like having things on wheels so I can move them around - table saw, chop saw, jig saw, and drill press.
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