The Dude Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have to cut about 8 panels, 4 sets of each size. I have to rip the sides with different angles. Is there a easy way of doing this, I have seen a jig made but it seems like a lot of work. Any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 If you are cutting a bevel, just tilt the blade. If you are cross cutting at an angle, you may want to make a Jig. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I know jigs can be a pain to make sometimes, but they are worth it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 From the title I almost thought I was running into a Faulkner inspired thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Is there a cabinet shop nearby you could pay to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Maybe some more info, my table saw is a left tilt saw, so it tilts away from the fence. My piece is 37.5" long, on the left side it needs to be 59 degrees and the right side it needs to be 31 degrees. Kind of like a miter cut just not 45 degrees. Is there a cabinet shop nearby you could pay to do it? I have a couple of buddies who could and would probably help me, which I will use in last resort. If you are cutting a bevel, just tilt the blade. If you are cross cutting at an angle, you may want to make a Jig. Dave When I tilt the blade and it tilts away, do I need to cut on the left side of the blade as opposed to cutting on the right side how I normally do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Id let your Bud's in the cabinet shop do it this time around, buy them some beer and watch them cut it, watch everything they do. IMHO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) If you have friends with more experience with a table saw I would strongly suggest using them, Bevel cuts on a table saw tend to bind easily making kickback an issue and you could easily get hurt Go ahead ask me how I Know Edited March 28, 2014 by joessportster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 easiest way is to use a sliding miter saw that has the feature for bevel cuts...perhaps you could rent one at local homedepot tool rental another easy way to cut as normal and then run the sections thru a router table equipped with the correct bevel angle harder but not impossible is to hand router the bevel onto the wood edge harder yet but still not impossible is to attempt this on a table saw with no jig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 To make it easy on yourself buy, rent or borrow a circular saw that can cut your angle, they are out there or will get close enough to get you through, 1 or 2 degrees can be filled with PL and never be noticed, Clamp a factory plywood edge on your panel to use as a straightedge & guide. If i was cutting only a few panels this is what i would do instead of making a jig or whatever. Something like this will get you by safely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 You could set your blade at 31 degrees and use the miter gauge for your cut on the left. Then use the fence side for the other edge. Is this bad advice? I certainly don't want to get anybody hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The problem is the 59 degree cut, most saws only cut 45's. I would cut the 59 first, more chance to make a mistake, leave your panel wide in case you mess up so you're not wasting stock. The 31 degree cut is an easy one. There are saws that cut steeper angles but they may be more expensive. These worm drives last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) The problem is the 59 degree cut, most saws only cut 45's. I would cut the 59 first, more chance to make a mistake, leave your panel wide in case you mess up so you're not wasting stock. The 31 degree cut is an easy one. There are saws that cut steeper angles but they may be more expensive. These worm drives last forever. If you cut 31 on the left side with a miter gauge, you get the 59 degree cut. Edited March 28, 2014 by mustang guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Wait a second. Just cut your 31 degree cut, and flip the board over and cut another 31 degree cut. You can use the fence for both cuts. LOL hey, check out my new table saw. 54" fence: Edited March 28, 2014 by mustang guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The problem is the 59 degree cut, most saws only cut 45's. I would cut the 59 first, more chance to make a mistake, leave your panel wide in case you mess up so you're not wasting stock. The 31 degree cut is an easy one. There are saws that cut steeper angles but they may be more expensive. These worm drives last forever. If you cut 31 on the left side with a miter gauge, you get the 59 degree cut. Explain, I'm not following you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) I made a jig for mine inspired by Norm (God of all Wood) Abram to keep the panel squared to the blade. Close to this one. http://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/OCT07PW_28-29_jig-journal.pdf Edited March 28, 2014 by Mighty Favog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm84 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 The problem is the 59 degree cut, most saws only cut 45's. I would cut the 59 first, more chance to make a mistake, leave your panel wide in case you mess up so you're not wasting stock. The 31 degree cut is an easy one. There are saws that cut steeper angles but they may be more expensive. These worm drives last forever. If you cut 31 on the left side with a miter gauge, you get the 59 degree cut. Explain, I'm not following you here. I think what he means is if you flip the stock over so the back is up and run a 31 degree cut, when you flip it over you have a 59. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) If the blade tilts to the left, then I think of that side of the table as 0 degrees. From there to the blade I could do anything above 45 degrees. I will add a pick of the panel I am trying to cut to the Jamboree build in my sig, in a min. Edited March 29, 2014 by duder1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Ok I can cut anything between 45 degrees and 90 degrees on the left side, just need to figure out a jig, the table on the left would be my 0 degree then to the blade up to 90 degree. As for the smaller degree, actually 31 not 39. I would have to run it on its side and look at the blade as 0 degree to 90 degree from right to left. Edited March 29, 2014 by duder1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The problem is the 59 degree cut, most saws only cut 45's. I would cut the 59 first, more chance to make a mistake, leave your panel wide in case you mess up so you're not wasting stock. The 31 degree cut is an easy one. There are saws that cut steeper angles but they may be more expensive. These worm drives last forever. If you cut 31 on the left side with a miter gauge, you get the 59 degree cut. Explain, I'm not following you here. I think what he means is if you flip the stock over so the back is up and run a 31 degree cut, when you flip it over you have a 59. OK i get it, running a cut like that freehand is asking for binding & kickback unless you make a jig for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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