Synopses & Reviews
A table saw is the first stationary power tool purchased for many home workshops and is one of the most versatile tools for wood working. Table Saw Techniques is a comprehensive guide to choosing the right table saw and using it in a safe and professional manner. This book covers basic ripping and crosscutting techniques in addition to more advanced joinery cuts. In-depth explanations and hundreds of full color photos provide step-by-step instructions for purchasing a used saw, setting up the saw, changing blades, using safety equipment, and operating the saw like a seasoned carpenter. The book shows how to orient the table saw in a workshop for efficient workflow. Table Saw Techniques includes an introduction to table saws, safety precautions, tuning the saw, and the many uses of table saws. The entire family of table saws is featured, including benchtop saws, contractor's saws, cabinet saws, hybrid saws, and multipurpose machines. Traditional cuts are detailed in the book, as are dado and rabbet joint variations, tongue and groove joints, cutting coves and moldings, and kerf-cutting.
Synopsis
A comprehensive guide to choosing the right table saw and using it in a safe and professional manner.
About the Author
Creative Publishing international is a worldwide publisher of how-to books. The company's current retail offering includes over 300 titles on topics covering home improvement, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. Over the past 15 years, CPi has developed high-quality photography step-by-step books with nationally recognized brand partners like Black and Decker and Singer.