Learning the techniques used in woodworking on the table saw will increase your quality output, and reduce your scrap wood.  Each different cut on the table saw uses slightly different techniques, learn them all to get the most out of your table saw.

Cutting Centered Grooves on the Table Saw

Cutting small grooves that hold flat panels doors or bottoms in smaller projects is a common task that can be done on a table saw equipped with a standard blade. Often, these grooves are centered on the thickness of the stock, a task that is very easily done on the table saw. When done correctly, cutting these grooves is also very safe.

Troubleshooting Table-Saw Tear-out

Blade sharpness is a bigger factor than you might think.  I am using a Powermatic 66 to cut plywood and am getting more tear out than I would using a zero clearance insert and a Forrest Duraline HI-A/T blade. I am considering getting a Modulus scoring attachment. Can anyone advise how good or bad this attachment is? I do know that a slider would be a better choice, but I do not have the room or the budget for a slider at this time.

Using a Table Saw to Cut Angles

A table saw is a useful tool to have in your workshop. It can perform a variety of cuts and be adjusted to complete just about any type of wood working project. Its versatility extends to making angles by making some adjustments to the blade and table to ensure that the proper angle cut is achieved.

Table Saw Tips for Woodworking Beginners

A table saw is an invaluable tool for DIY home improvement. A table saw has the ability to easily do jobs that other types of saws can not. They are ideal for cutting wood that comes in sheets, like plywood or OSB.  It is also good for shaving width off of long pieces of wood, like two by fours and trim. Like any other power tool, using a table saw requires some safety precautions for proper use.

Table Saw Tips and Techniques

Table saw tips and techniques are a valuable resource for novice woodworkers looking to expand their knowledge of this workshop centerpiece. Your basic table saw is designed to perform three basic operations; crosscutting (cutting to length), ripping (cutting to width), and bevel cutting ( cutting at an angle). In the hands of an experienced woodworker though, the table saw is capable of much more.

Table Saw Terminology

All table saws share the same basic anatomy: They all have a base, a table and extension wings, rails and a rip fence, a motor, trunnions, gearing to raise and tilt the blade, and an arbor and arbor assembly. But the huskiness and durability of these components vary depending on the quality of the saw in general, and on the intended use of the saw. In this article, we'll cover the basics of table saw terminology, and help you understand the features that really matter when you're shopping for a new saw.