Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic

Do more with your saw than you ever thought possible! The table saw is a magnificently simple machine capable of performing an incredible range of cutting tasks. In this revised and updated edition of his woodworking classic, Jim Tolpin shares his masterful techniques for using the table saw to achieve a variety of safe and accurate cuts, including ripping, crosscutting, miter cuts, grooves, dadoes, rabbets, curves, moulding, joinery and more. You'll find ample instruction for using a variety of table saws, plus information on choosing and using accessories, maintaining your saw, and working with jigs and fixtures. It's the most comprehensive guide available with more than 150 detailed illustrations and photos that show you how to build: Rip and crosscut sleds for high-precision cuts An adjustable dado-spacing fixture A miter jig with a sliding stop Hold-downs for the rip fence and saw table A circle-cutting fixture A raised panel jig with positive sliding action and integral hold-downs A carriage-type taper jig featuring a unique guidance system A vacuum-actuated fence for ripping thin slices With Jim Tolpin's Table Saw magic, 2nd Edition, you'll quickly see why the table saw isn't just for ripping and crosscutting anymore.

The table saw is a magnificently simple machine capable of performing an incredible range of cutting tasks. In this completely revised and updated edition of his woodworking classic, Jim Tolpin shares his masterful techniques for using the table saw to achieve a variety of safe and accurate cuts, including ripping, crosscutting, miter cuts, grooves, dadoes, rabbets, curves, molding, joinery and more.He provides ample instruction on how to use a variety of table saws, including invaluable information on accessories, maintenance and jigs and fixtures. Plus, Tolpin includes a quick-reference troubleshooting chart, so woodworkers can solve their table saw dilemmas at a glance.