Use dado blades in the table saw to cut a 1/4-inch-wide x 1/2-inch-deep rabbet in the strip's edge. Crosscut the strip to make buttons using the table saw and miter gauge [18].

A crosscut sled will make table saw work easier and more accurate, and this type of jig is fairly easy to build. Follow these steps to make one of your own.

A Movable Feast: Building Your Own Picnic Table For the edging, rip 4⁄4 hardwood stock into 3⁄8-in. strips. Use a miter saw or handsaw to trim the pieces to size.

A solid table saw is an essential part of any power tool kit, whether you're a pro contractor or a DIY warrior. By Bob Beacham Updated Mar 25, 2024 3:07 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

The author gives advice on choosing a table saw. Here the author is using a DeWalt DW 744S. It has a 19-by-26-inch tabletop, and sells for about $500.

Table saws require a bit more setup and skill than a miter saw, but the reward is an incredibly versatile saw. It's difficult to list all the ways that you can cut wood on a table saw because it's ...