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Cutting-Edge Table Saw Tips & Tricks. Copyright 2003 by Kenneth Burton. Printed and bound in China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Published by Popular Woodworking Books, an imprint of F&W Publications, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236. (800) 289-0963. First edition.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Burton, Kenneth S.
Cutting-edge table saw tips & tricks / by Kenneth Burton. 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 1-55870-688-7 (paperback)
eISBN 13: 978-1-4403-1624-1
1. Circular saws. 2. Woodwork. I. Title.
TT186 .B85 2003
684'.083 dc21
2002012894
Editor: Jim Stack
Associate Editor: Jennifer Ziegler
Designer: Brian Roeth
Layout Artist: Kathy Gardner
Project Opener Photos: Mitch Mandel
Step-by-step photos: Kenneth Burton
Technical Illustrations: Kenneth Burton & Jim Stack
Production coordinated by Mark Griffin
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
to convert | to | multiply by |
Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
Centimeters | Inches | 0.4 |
Feet | Centimeters | 30.5 |
Centimeters | Feet | 0.03 |
Yards | Meters | 0.9 |
Meters | Yards | 1.1 |
Sq. Inches | Sq. Centimeters | 6.45 |
Sq. Centimeters | Sq. Inches | 0.16 |
Sq. Feet | Sq. Meters | 0.09 |
Sq. Meters | Sq. Feet | 10.8 |
Sq. Yards | Sq. Meters | 0.8 |
Sq. Meters | Sq. Yards | 1.2 |
Pounds | Kilograms | 0.45 |
Kilograms | Pounds | 2.2 |
Ounces | Grams | 28.4 |
Grams | Ounces | 0.035 |
READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
To prevent accidents, keep safety in mind while you work. Use the safety guards installed on power equipment; they are for your protection. When working on power equipment, keep fingers away from saw blades, wear safety goggles to prevent injuries from flying wood chips and sawdust, wear headphones to protect your hearing, and consider installing a dust vacuum to reduce the amount of airborne sawdust in your woodshop. Don't wear loose clothing, such as neckties or shirts with loose sleeves, or jewelry, such as rings, necklaces or bracelets, when working on power equipment. Tie back long hair to prevent it from getting caught in your equipment. People who are sensitive to certain chemicals should check the chemical content of any product before using it. The authors and editors who compiled this book have tried to make the contents as accurate and correct as possible. Plans, illustrations, photographs and text have been carefully checked. All instructions, plans and projects should be carefully read, studied and understood before beginning construction. Due to the variability of local conditions, construction materials, skill levels, etc., neither the author nor Popular Woodworking Books assumes any responsibility for any accidents, injuries, damages or other losses incurred resulting from the material presented in this book. Prices listed for supplies and equipment were current at the time of publication and are subject to change. Glass shelving should have all edges polished and must be tempered. Untempered glass shelves may shatter and can cause serious bodily injury. Tempered shelves are very strong and if they break will just crumble, minimizing personal injury.
For my wife Susan, who has put up with more than her share of sawdust and unfinished cabinets.
About the Author
Ken Burton has been working with wood professionally for the past 20 years and writing about it for the past 12. He holds an MFA degree from the School for American Crafts at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Currently, Burton operates Windy Ridge Woodworks in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, where he designs and builds studio furniture, custom cabinetry and teaches woodworking workshops. He also teaches at the Yestermorrow School in Warren, Vermont.
During the school year, Burton is department leader for the MST program at Boyertown Area Senior High. MST is a unique program that combines the disciplines of math, science and technology.
Husband of Susan and father of Sarah, Burton has a to-do list about 4 miles long. You can contact him at ksburton@fast.net.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to all those who helped make this book a reality. To Susan, who put up with me while I was writing, and to Sarah, who graciously waited until later to play Neopets on our computer. To Jared Haas (Mr. Hands in many of the photos), who stood by patiently for many hours waiting for me to get the lighting right. To Jeff Day, my best friend and partner in many ventures, and Paul Anthony, a good friend and conspirator, who both generously gave of their time and expertise to help out. To my father, Ken Burton, Sr., who loaned me his table saw, and Bill Ash, who lent me his.
Thanks, also, to the many people who sent various tools and toys for me to try out, including Nita Miller at Biesemeyer Manufacturing, Charles Bazikian at Forrest Manufacturing, Karen Powers at Freud Tools, Norm Hubert at LRH Enterprises, Don Guillard at Woodcraft Supply and Cliff Paddock at CMT USA, Inc.
And finally to the crew at Popular Woodworking Books, including my editor, Jim Stack, Jenny Ziegler, Brian Roeth and Mark Griffin: Thanks for taking on this project and turning out such a greatlooking book.