Table saw recommendations?

[Dave McKibben]

Sarah:
If I understand your needs correctly, and I had a table saw, I would use a
dado blade set.
This is a multi-stack set of blades to make the proper width of the slot,
and the blade height for the depth.
Run the stock thru lengthwise using the table saw fence and a ' stock hold
down guide".
Possibly one pass, or possibly two passes.
For anyone who loves woodworking, and you can get a show on TV called " New
Yankee Workshop" with a person called Norm Abrams.........this guy is a
MASTER CRAFTSMAN and you can learn all kinds of tricks watching that show.


> [Original Message]
> From: Sarah Fox <sarah@graphic-fusion.com>
> To: <staff@smithpiano.com>; Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 6/23/2005 7:25:14 AM
> Subject: Re: Table saw recommendations?
>
> Hi Brad,
>
> 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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