<!doctype html public "-//W3C//DTD W3 HTML//EN"> <html><head><style type="text/css"></style><title>Hammer tapering jig</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Arial" size="-4" color="#000000">W</font><font face="Arial" color="#000000">ould someone kindly post a picture or photo of a hammer tapering jig for the tablesaw that will allow one to taper hammers with the shanks attached?</font></blockquote> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div>This is made from scrap pin block stock. The setup is for the blade at 90 degrees.</div> <div>The shank acts as a handle to secure the hammer.</div> <div><br></div> <div>The screw at the tail adjusts for the taper. To taper the other side, move the fence to the other side of the blade and turn the jig around. The center slat slides for tail support.</div> <div><br></div> <div>I've modified it a little since this picture was taken. On the bottom platform where the</div> <div>hammer rests, I installed a small riser on each end so the hammer can be tipped</div> <div>(tail lowered) as the blade approaches the shank so as not to nick the shank.</div> <div><br></div> <div>I doubt that a jigsaw or bandsaw would work due to blade drift on minimal kerfs.</div> <div><br> Regards,<br> <br> Jon Page</div> </body> </html>