Tablesaws

How To Add T-slots To An Existing Groove

Not all miter gauges are the same.

How do I make long angled cuts on duplicate pieces?

What’s a reliable, safe way to make a long, angled cut lengthwise on a panel for duplicate pieces?

This shiny tablesaw sled tip is easy on the eyes

When cutting box joints using my tablesaw sled, I like to keep eyes on the blade throughout the cut.

Zero-clearance solution for thin throat plates

The steel throat plate on my tablesaw is thin—so thin that wooden zero-clearance inserts sag and affect the accuracy of my cuts.

Get a perfect glued-up panel, even with imperfect tools

When ripping a glue-line joint on the tablesaw, the smallest deviation of the blade from 90° can result in unflat panels.

Shop-made zero-clearance insert gets a lift

When making replacement zero-clearance inserts for my tablesaw, I found that, when equipped with a standard 10" blade, my tablesaw couldn’t lower the blade far enough to make the initial cut in the inserts.

This miter-gauge extension support doesn’t accept tips

A long miter-gauge extension can be tippy, particularly when starting a cut on wide stock, when the head of the miter gauge isn’t supported by the tablesaw’s table.