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   mike4244 | Mar 12, 2005 05:30pm | #1

   Heres how I make a raised panel on a tablesaw. First make sure the stock is square, if the panel is any amount out of square the miter at each corner will be off.

   Set the blade height 1/8". Set fence at 1 5/8" from blade.Run end grain first, then with the grain, repeat .This takes care of any tearout at the endgrain ,the latter cut of with the grain cleans it up. Now bevel the blade 9° (arbitrary , but is what I generally use).Set height to 1 9/16". Then continue the way you started.

   I believe that your panel was not perfectly square to begin with.

   mike

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   BOBKAT | Mar 12, 2005 10:18pm | #3

   Thanks for your reply.  The first panel was a bit out of square.  The second panel was square and I used a taller fence and the corners came out on the money.  As for sanding end grain, my quess is to use progressively finer grits till the scratches go away.  Thanks again.

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   mike4244 | Mar 13, 2005 11:10pm | #5

   Bob, you got the right idea about the sanding. The endgrain is the toughest. I use either steel wool or the abrasive pads for the final sanding. Either one will not leave scratches. It helps to wipe the panel down with paint thinner, when wet you can see if their is any scratches left. It will raise the grain very slightly, steel wool off.

   Start with 180 grit ,work up to 320 or higher. On endgrain if 180 grit is too fine go with 150 grit but no less than 150.

   mike

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   BOBKAT | Mar 23, 2005 02:18am | #6

   Hi Mike, thanks for the info.  I sanded up to the 320 grit and the wood was getting polished and I know finish doesn't penetrate well so I stopped.  The panels look pretty good, glued the frame around them and continue to work toward completion.  Thanks again.

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   mike4244 | Mar 23, 2005 02:32am | #7

   Glad to hear the panels came great. Actually polishing the endgrain with 320 paper will keep the finish on endgrain from turning darker than the field. Experimemt a little on scrap.

   mike

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   BG | Mar 12, 2005 07:19pm | #2

   Bob,

   I agree with Mike, there are lots of variables that will impact the outcome...sharp blade, speed, etc.  I have had a bit more luck controlling some of those issues using my tennon jig...holds the stock secure and perpendicular to the table saw top. 

    

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   BOBKAT | Mar 12, 2005 10:21pm | #4

   I got the second panel sawn right on the money. One more to go and my daughter will have a nice wine cabinet.  Thanks for your response. Make lots of sawdust and let the finish fly!!!