Table saw recommendations?

[hubert liverman]

Sarah,

Kickback can be problematic, a jig with angled feather strips, push sticks
and  a good dado blade are essential. Two people, a pusher and a puller to
control the down force, feed and linear speed.
Buy long lenghts of wood, measure the set up twice, then cut slot. Think
production slotting, save the sawdust to    use as filler, then cut to
required length.

Hope this helps, terse as is.

Hubert Liverman


> Excellent advice!  Too bad I can't even begin to afford the saws you've
> suggested.  :-(  I might upgrade with aftermarket add-ons later, if needs
> arise.
>
> Your emphasis on jigs leads me to post a question to you (or to anyone
else
> who cares to comment):  I have in mind a jig for cutting a 5/16" wide x
> ~3/8" deep rectangular slot through the length of a 1x2 piece of poplar
> stock.  I have a choice of doing it with a jig on a router (slowly, with
> lots of heat and noise) or doing three passes through a jig on the table
> saw.  I've never used a table saw to cut grooves.  Am I asking for trouble
> with regard to kickback?  I'm thinking that I'll avoid trouble by having a
> simple jig that holds the workpiece securely against the table and fence
> (while also covering the blade).  However I do this, I want to do it the
> best way, because I'll (hopefully) be cutting LOTS of stock this way.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Peace,
> Sarah
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brad Smith" <staff@smithpiano.com>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 2:19 AM
> Subject: RE: Table saw recommendations?
>
>
> > Hi Sarah,
> > My two cents...  or, my $1400...
> > I went through the process a few months back after having destroyed
> > my direct-drive table saw.
> > I chose Delta Unisaw, with extension table and mobile base for same.
> > The mobile base was 'free' with a coupon included in the purchase.
> > http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=4737
> > Delta has deals like this currently for all the X5 tools. It is 3HP,
cuts
> > thru the maple like butter. You can go to 5HP, if your needs require.
> > Researching, I found so much good news about the Biesmeyer fence,
> > that I added it to my 'must have' criteria.
> > http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=139&p=801
> > The fence makes the cuts jointer quality, EXACTLY where you want
> > them. The blade tilts to the left. I think it would accomodate a 12"
> > blade, not sure, check first.
> > Had to rewire the shop for 220V, but once you get to the larger saws,
> > most require it. I just got a nice dado set from Home Depot.
> > Diablo Stack Dado Saw Blade Set Model DD208
> >
> > It's more saw than I currently need, but I plan to move into more
> > woodworking stuff as I gracefully age.
> > My new motto is: "Buy it right, and buy it once".
> > Great tools pay for themselves, and you'll rarely regret getting the
> > 'good stuff'.
> >
> >>From the videos below, I learned about making customized throat
> > plates for the various dado cuts; general woodworking and machine
safety.
> > It's amazing what can be done with home made jigs and post-it note
> > shims. Mastering Woodworking Machines (Taunton Press) Mark
> > Duginske, Andrew Schultz
> > http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/woodworking_machines/0-942391-98-5/
> > Mark Duginske has some good stuff on using the bandsaw for tenons,
> > with homemade fence, and paper shims to 'dial in' the thickness. He
> > does some dovetail joinery this way, that is really excellent.
> > DVD Mastering Your Table Saw (Taunton Press) Kelly Mehler
> > http://www.cambiumbooks.com/books/video-and-dvd/B0001KNH4K/
> > Great stuff on jigs, sliding miter box, cross cutting, safety, large
piece
> > work, odd shape work in sliding jigs, etc. He makes some jigs using
> > plexiglass, which function as miter box, and blade guard.
> > After viewing these, I'm more skeptical about buying expensive add-on
> > gadgets. (That's saying a lot, since I am a serious tool junkie). To
take
> > advantage of a full size cabinet saw and extension table, you definitely
> > need shop space. I'm using an old lightweight door as a table top for
> > the saw, when not in use. Then, I have positions and wall jigs to move
> > the table top for use as outfeed support. I actually enjoy the challenge
> > of making a small shop space function.
> > Dust collection gets most of it conveniently through the port in back of
> > the
> > saw. Adding dust collection above the blade is my next step. In the
Kelly
> > Mehler video, he uses a blade guard that extends out over the blade, for
> > cuts that require removal of the original guard.
> > Just for fun, you might also check out: http://www.sawstop.com/
> > They have an ingenius system that would save your fingers, should you
> > momentarily lose focus while cutting.
> > Another good motto:
> > "NEVER TAKE YOUR EYES OFF A MOVING BLADE"
> > Good luck with your purchase!
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Brad Smith, RPT
> > www.smithpiano.com
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sarah Fox [mailto:sarah@graphic-fusion.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 2:38 PM
> > To: Pianotech
> > Subject: Table saw recommendations?
> >
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