Q an upcoming job requires ripping a lot of bevels on the table saw a process i ve always found challenging what s the best approach to the operation.
Table saw 45 degree cut.
Trapping the piece you are cutting when making a bevel cut can result in a violent kickback and should be avoided by moving the fence to the other side of th.
It s true that ripping bevels can feel a bit dicey at times but there are things you can do to ensure safety success and ease.
Marty kinwood phoenix arizona.
Start by setting the miter gauge to 45 degrees photo 1.
For boards cut to something other than 45 degrees you won t be able to test them the same way.
Metabo hpt compound miter saw 10 inch single bevel 15 amp motor 0 52 miter angle range 0 45 bevel range large table 10 24t tct miter saw blade c10fcgs 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 640 129 00 129.
A senior editor paul anthony replies.
If you re cutting a 45 degree angle cut 2 different pieces and try to fit them together.
If the width of the wood is larger than the height of the saw blade you may want to use a band saw to cut the wood.
Mount an extension fence moving it toward the blade far enough to cut the end at a 45 degree angle photo 2.
Inspect the cuts to make sure they look smooth.
The saw blade will try to pull it off line.
Hold your material very tight.
Boards cut this way should fit together cleanly.
If they don t then your miter gauge isn t set precisely.
Cut a scrap piece of wood to 45 degrees.
Set the piece of wood onto the scrap piece and adjust the table for the band saw to the angle measurement minus 45 to make the cut.