Cutting A 45 Degree Angle With A Table Saw

In this video i am cutting the pieces for my cedar boxes at 45 degrees on my table saw.

Cutting a 45 degree angle with a table saw.

With a right tilt saw this approach generally dictates working with the rip fence to the left of the blade which can feel a bit awkward at first but you get used to it. This will create miter joints for the boxes to fit together. Once the angle has been set you will need to lower the blade down till only about 25 of the blade stays above the level of the table. Knowing how to cut angles on a table saw will enhance your woodworking projects as will watching any and all of wwgoa s woodworking videos.

Make sure the saw cuts cleanly through each piece. Then make the fine cuts on your material. The real problem with beveling on a right tilt saw is that the fence typically only has about 12 of travel to the left of the blade. If they do not match up well you may need to calibrate your saw again or re square it.

Make the angled cut. Start by setting the miter gauge to 45 degrees photo 1. The saw blade will try to pull it off line. Mount an extension fence moving it toward the blade far enough to cut the end at a 45 degree angle photo 2.

If you re cutting a 45 degree angle cut 2 different pieces and try to fit them together. Since a table saw s blade can also be set for angles up to 45 degrees the miter gauge allows your saw to make many of the compound cuts that are normally reserved for a compound miter saw or radial arm saw. Set the piece of wood onto the scrap piece and adjust the table for the band saw to the angle measurement minus 45 to make the cut. Most table saws come with miter gauges but there are also specialized and highly precise after market miter gauges you can buy.

The cut quality made using the table saw and taper guide can t be beat. Choose a couple of pieces of scrap wood then cut them like you plan on cutting the wood for your project. Depending on your table saw you can adjust the angle of the blade in the range of 45 in either side of the table left or right. Hold your material very tight.

Saw a second piece of scrap wood and then compare how the edges fit together with the first sawed pieces. If the width of the wood is larger than the height of the saw blade you may want to use a band saw to cut the wood. Adjust the angle of the blade. Cut a scrap piece of wood to 45 degrees.