Table Saw Jig To Cut Angles

Learn how to make and use a table saw jig to cut tapers on wood.

Table saw jig to cut angles.

How to cut angles on a table saw. Three holes are drilled one for each step. You can attach a jig assembly with the table saw that would allow you to reference angles when pushing the wood against the blade. Open the taper jig to set the wood at the correct angle.

This instructable shows you how to make a sled to make specific angled cuts on your table saw more precise than anything you can buy for us 300. I cut the triangle with my miter saw by lining up the laser with my layout lines the angles are all point something so this is the most accurate. The tapering jig is held at the appropriate angle with a spreader bracket. To begin building this spreader bracket cut a piece of 1x3 or 1x4 to 2 wide x 8 in length.

I made this jig out of scrap white board and some strips of wood. But occasionally you need to make a precise angled cut as is required if you are doing segmented wood turning on a lathe. There s a jig for that. Always clamp your workpiece do.

Keep the wood pressed firmly against the edge of the jig while you do this. Make a simple jig. Using a jig assembly to create and cut angles another common method that is used by professionals is to use a jig assembly with the table saw. This jig is great for making table legs or for tapering other small work pieces.

Use a tape measure to measure from the jig to the ends of the cut you wish to make. The table saw is set to clip the tips off giving the thee lengths. A sled is an excellent addition to your table saw and is usually intended to make precise 90 degree cuts. After you ve learned the basics of how to use a table saw you ll want to take advantage of useful jigs that make your table saw even more versatile for example have you wondered how to cut angles on a table saw.

Make sure both points are the same distance from the jig.