Using a Sliding Tablesaw

Australian Wood Review Issue 114, March 2022 A follow-up article on calibrating a sliding tablesaw, exploring methods of work on a slider. Includes a comprehensive albeit brief introduction to ripping (conventional, straight line, and with a parallel fence), how to break down sheet goods, accurate and repeatable crosscuts, and the desirability of clamps, jigs, dados and a zero clearance insert (ZCI). Read Article

Euro Saw Horses

I’ve wanted saw horses for years. Years! I tried the American style “A-frame” variety. You can buy cheap and nasty ones at the local hardware store. They take a lot of weight, but they’re a cow to stack, and a bear to store. Then one day a good friend and colleague heard my laments and promptly showed me a picture of European-styled saw horses (or “horses” for short). Even better, he texted me a sketch of his horses, including dimensions. Thanks to John Ferandin (H&H Woodworking), my shop space is transformed! John Ferandin's sketch of typical dimensions. What’s to like about these horses? They’re simple and quick to build. They can be moved around easily because [...]

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