Table Saw Jig To Cut Angles

How to cut angles on a table saw.

Table saw jig to cut angles.

Make a simple jig. But occasionally you need to make a precise angled cut as is required if you are doing segmented wood turning on a lathe. A taper guide may look tricky to set up but with the technique shown here setup is not difficult and the resulting cut quality is impressive. Keep the wood pressed firmly against the edge of the jig while you do this.

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. Use a tape measure to measure from the jig to the ends of the cut you wish to make. 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. There are plenty of table saw sled designs here and elsewhere on the internet.

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. Open the taper jig to set the wood at the correct angle. Always clamp your workpiece do. There s a jig for that.

A sled is an excellent addition to your table saw and is usually intended to make precise 90 degree cuts. I made this jig out of scrap white board and some strips of wood. Make sure both points are the same distance from the jig. The table saw is set to clip the tips off giving the thee lengths.

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. 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.

Round over the edges with your jigsaw as shown in the image above.