I just finished building the outfeed table for my tablesaw and included 1x4
maple for the mitre slot extensions. I was thinking that I should finish
them so that they do not move around due to humidity changes. Is this
really necessary? Are there any issues with one finish versus another in
this application? I was thinking that this might be a chance for my first
foray into shellacland.
SteveP.
SteveP wrote: I just finished building the outfeed table for my
tablesaw and included 1x4
maple for the mitre slot extensions. I was thinking that I should
finish
them so that they do not move around due to humidity changes. Is this
really necessary? Are there any issues with one finish versus another
in
this application? I was thinking that this might be a chance for my
first
foray into shellacland.
Unless you're reversing the mitre gauge to crosscut wide
pieces(when you should be using a sled), the slots needn't be perfectly
tight. By the time most of the mitre gauge bar gets to the outfeed
table, you're already past the blade. But I'd wax the heck outta the
slots, anyhoo. Tom
"Highland Pairos" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I just finished building the outfeed table for my tablesaw and included 1x4
>maple for the mitre slot extensions. I was thinking that I should finish
>them so that they do not move around due to humidity changes. Is this
>really necessary? Are there any issues with one finish versus another in
>this application? I was thinking that this might be a chance for my first
>foray into shellacland.
>
> SteveP.
Seems like overkill to have inserts. All you need is some clearance, plenty
of clearance in fact. Finish if you'd like but not a requirement. Just
looks nicer. Good place to try shellac. I use it on jigs and fixtures just
to keep them clean.
Thanks and believe me if you want funky you should see these. I always try
something new on shop items and the trial and ERROR nature is usually
evident.
SteveP.
"Patriarch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Highland Pairos" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>> Everyone seemed to focus on how tight the slots were. So I am taking
>> that to mean that I should make the grooves loose enough that humidity
>> won't be a factor and therefore finishing is not necessary.
>>
>> Thanks for everyone's help.
>>
>
> Finishing them will help with keeping them clear of sawdust accumulation.
> The shellac is quick, easy and cheap, assuming you use the miracle potion
> already, and makes it easy to brush or blow the gunk out. That it helps
> some with humidity is also not a bad thing.
>
> Wipe some in there, wax the sawtable while it dries, and get on to the
> next
> project. ;-)
>
> Patriarch,
> who is glad there are no pictures of the funky slots in HIS outfeed
> table...
Everyone seemed to focus on how tight the slots were. So I am taking that
to mean that I should make the grooves loose enough that humidity won't be a
factor and therefore finishing is not necessary.
Thanks for everyone's help.
SteveP.
"Highland Pairos" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I just finished building the outfeed table for my tablesaw and included 1x4
>maple for the mitre slot extensions. I was thinking that I should finish
>them so that they do not move around due to humidity changes. Is this
>really necessary? Are there any issues with one finish versus another in
>this application? I was thinking that this might be a chance for my first
>foray into shellacland.
>
> SteveP.
>
I always cut mine a little wider and a hair deeper. I also drill a 3/4"
hole at the back of the slot so sawdust wont pack in. Really all I'm
looking for is a place the miter bar can go once it passes the blade.
Highland Pairos wrote:
> I just finished building the outfeed table for my tablesaw and included 1x4
> maple for the mitre slot extensions. I was thinking that I should finish
> them so that they do not move around due to humidity changes. Is this
> really necessary? Are there any issues with one finish versus another in
> this application? I was thinking that this might be a chance for my first
> foray into shellacland.
>
> SteveP.
>
>
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Seems like overkill to have inserts. All you need is some clearance,
> plenty of clearance in fact. Finish if you'd like but not a
> requirement. Just looks nicer. Good place to try shellac. I use it
> on jigs and fixtures just to keep them clean.
>
Isn't overkill one of the key themes of this group? ;-)
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in news:xdjje.3171$VS6.1458
@newssvr19.news.prodigy.com:
>
> "Patriarch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in
>> news:[email protected]:
>>
>>
>>> Seems like overkill to have inserts. All you need is some clearance,
>>> plenty of clearance in fact. Finish if you'd like but not a
>>> requirement. Just looks nicer. Good place to try shellac. I use it
>>> on jigs and fixtures just to keep them clean.
>>>
>>
>> Isn't overkill one of the key themes of this group? ;-)
>
> Six coats of shellac, hand rubbed, on a push stick is not overkill.
>
Don't forget the 0000 and wax, twice!
And that's just on the sacrificial push stick!
"Highland Pairos" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Everyone seemed to focus on how tight the slots were. So I am taking
> that to mean that I should make the grooves loose enough that humidity
> won't be a factor and therefore finishing is not necessary.
>
> Thanks for everyone's help.
>
Finishing them will help with keeping them clear of sawdust accumulation.
The shellac is quick, easy and cheap, assuming you use the miracle potion
already, and makes it easy to brush or blow the gunk out. That it helps
some with humidity is also not a bad thing.
Wipe some in there, wax the sawtable while it dries, and get on to the next
project. ;-)
Patriarch,
who is glad there are no pictures of the funky slots in HIS outfeed
table...
"Highland Pairos" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> Thanks and believe me if you want funky you should see these. I
> always try something new on shop items and the trial and ERROR nature
> is usually evident.
>
> SteveP.
>
It's supposed to be a learning experience.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Patriarch
The only reason that you should have those slots is to make way for the bar
when it exits the back side of the TS table top. The slot has NO VALUE in
guiding the bar and to prevent future binding should be made OVERSIZED.
"Highland Pairos" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I just finished building the outfeed table for my tablesaw and included 1x4
>maple for the mitre slot extensions. I was thinking that I should finish
>them so that they do not move around due to humidity changes. Is this
>really necessary? Are there any issues with one finish versus another in
>this application? I was thinking that this might be a chance for my first
>foray into shellacland.
>
> SteveP.
>
"Patriarch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>
>> Seems like overkill to have inserts. All you need is some clearance,
>> plenty of clearance in fact. Finish if you'd like but not a
>> requirement. Just looks nicer. Good place to try shellac. I use it
>> on jigs and fixtures just to keep them clean.
>>
>
> Isn't overkill one of the key themes of this group? ;-)
Six coats of shellac, hand rubbed, on a push stick is not overkill.