Every once in a while I find the need to make a cross cut that is
greater than 45 degrees. The only way that I have felt safe doing
this is by making a jig, which can be time consuming for maybe just
one cut. I was wondering what techniques can be used to make say a 55
or 60 degree cut on the table saw.
George
Complimentary angles. Aids to holding include longer fence on miter gage,
sandpaper on fence, or holddowns.
http://camillasenior2.homestead.com/geometry.html
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Every once in a while I find the need to make a cross cut that is
> greater than 45 degrees. The only way that I have felt safe doing
> this is by making a jig, which can be time consuming for maybe just
> one cut. I was wondering what techniques can be used to make say a 55
> or 60 degree cut on the table saw.
> George
Just remember that if you want a 60 degree cut relative to one edge you get
a 30 degree cut relative to the other edge (assuming a square board). In
many situations it is possible to make the cut relative to that other
surface and use a 30 degree angle instead of a 60 degree one. When the
dimensions of the board make it difficult, I often scribe the line with a
protractor and then cut carefully at the bandsaw or even with a jig saw. If
I had to make 100 parts like that then making a jig, as you mentioned, is
definitely the best and easiest way to go.
Mike
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Every once in a while I find the need to make a cross cut that is
> greater than 45 degrees. The only way that I have felt safe doing
> this is by making a jig, which can be time consuming for maybe just
> one cut. I was wondering what techniques can be used to make say a 55
> or 60 degree cut on the table saw.
> George
I have a removable swinging fence for my table saw sled which makes accurate
cuts at about any angle easy. Drop me an email if you would like to see
picture.
Earl Creel
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Every once in a while I find the need to make a cross cut that is
> greater than 45 degrees. The only way that I have felt safe doing
> this is by making a jig, which can be time consuming for maybe just
> one cut. I was wondering what techniques can be used to make say a 55
> or 60 degree cut on the table saw.
> George
On 9 Aug 2004 05:10:07 -0700, [email protected] (George)
wrote:
>Every once in a while I find the need to make a cross cut that is
>greater than 45 degrees. The only way that I have felt safe doing
>this is by making a jig, which can be time consuming for maybe just
>one cut. I was wondering what techniques can be used to make say a 55
>or 60 degree cut on the table saw.
>George
add a 55 or 60 degree wedge to your sled.