Benefits of a Sliding Table Saw

Posted on by Chris Wong

In Session 6 of the ongoing Maple Trestle Table build, I needed to cut two stretchers from a slab of maple and my sliding table saw was the best tool for the job.  Note that I used a riving knife for every cut. Crosscut Fence I first crosscut the slab to length using the crosscut fence … Continue reading Benefits of a Sliding Table Saw

Why a Sliding Table Saw with Scoring Blade?

Posted on by Chris Wong

Most hobbyist woodworkers are impressed when they see my saw.  It's a big piece of machinery, especially with the 5' sliding table and outrigger.  And for many of them, it's something they've never seen, or even imagined before. When I tell someone who has seen this type of machine before, they nod in approval and … Continue reading Why a Sliding Table Saw with Scoring Blade?