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How to Soup Up Your Crosscut Sled
July 2, 2011

Fresh faces and smart stops make a big difference
Quick Tip: Throat plate repair
May 23, 2011

A zero-clearance tablesaw throat plate will wear through over time, widening the space next to the blade. Rather than making a new insert, just use an automotive body filler, like…
Use a Rigid-Foam Sled to Straighten a Board
January 26, 2011

I was working with some nice teak paneling and needed one more small piece to finish the job. But the only piece left was from the scrap pile and both…
Video: Clever Sled for Curved Bevels on the Tablesaw
December 22, 2010

Learn Geoffrey Carson's method for cutting curved wide bevels using a modified panel-raising fence on the tablesaw. Watch the short video...
Slot a Zero-Clearance Insert Safely
December 1, 2010

Here’s how to safely cut a blade slot in a new zero-clearance tablesaw insert. With the blade all the way down, lock the rip fence in place over the right…
Knee Paddle Cuts Power Safely
October 18, 2010

One day after having a board bind up in my tablesaw and almost kick back, I looked into installing a paddle-style shut-off switch, sometimes called a panic switch. A commercial…
Quick Tip: Make a New Zero-Clearance Table Saw Insert
October 18, 2010

It is common practice to make a new zero-clearance tablesaw insert from a factory insert with a pattern-following bit in a router. Most articles recommend joining the old insert to…
Dedicated Sled Delivers Perfect Finger Joints
May 25, 2010

Most tablesaw jigs for cutting finger joints (also called box joints) mount to the miter gauge and must be tweaked every time they are reattached to the miter gauge. I…
Tablesaw Tenoning Jig
March 30, 2010

Make your own tenoning jig for the tablesaw with some scrap plywood and quick-release clamps.
Change Machine Height to Improve Comfort
February 11, 2010

Q: I’m over 6 ft. tall and have a bad back. Bending over to use my tablesaw and jointer just isn’t comfortable anymore. What can I do to make them…

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