“Aligning Crosscuts Precisely and Easily”
www.shopsmithscademy.com presents: A super-easy way to align your cuts when using a crosscut sled or a miter gauge. Nick Engler shows how to “split the line” each and every time by using a small engineer’s square. FromShopsmith’s FREE “Hands Online!” series of video woodworking tips and tricks from Author/Craftsman Nick Engler to our fellow woodworkers throughout the world. Search: woodworking woodworker wood shopsmith handsonline hands online academy mark v table saw crosscut sliding miter gauge square precise precision accurate accuracy align alignment
Good tip, thanks! I really like your stuff!
I agree. It takes too long and involves additional tools. And you better remember to unplug the saw before you start placing your fingers close to the blade! An easy way is just transfer the pencil mark down the leading edge of the board to the face that is contacting the table saw surface. Now with the saw turned off, move your workpiece forward until it touches the cutting tooth of the blade. You may have to lean forward a bit but this is quick and simple.
True “knowing” your tool, whatever it is, is the best thing one can do to be a better craftsman. However to make good accurate cuts when you are getting to know your tool will make the process more enjoyable and not the tedious spirit killing task that has to be hurdled in order get an sense of accomplishment. Live~learn.
thats brutal.. takes way way to long.. just get to know your saw and u’ll find you can hit the line everytime
What a great idea! I can’t tell you how many pairs of shoes I’ve worn out walking to the other side of the saw to line up a cut from the far side. Never again thanks to Nick!!
good idea