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Taper Cuts on the Table Saw From "DIY Tools & Techniques" episode DIT-232

A tapering jig is used to create legs for chairs and tables. Here, host David Thiel creates a tapering jig, step-by-step.

The tapering jig sits between the fence and blade of your table saw. The jig has a hinge in the center (figure A) that adjusts the angle of the taper. A scale (figure B) shows you the degree of the angle. It doesn’t take much of an angle to make a good taper. In this example, the scale is set at two degrees.

The jig also has an angled bracket at the top (figure C) that keeps the leg in place while you’re making the cut.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

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	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G

1. To create your own, first cut two equal size pieces of wood for the legs of the jig.

   
   

2. Use a small hinge to connect the two pieces of wood. You will need a small drill bit to drill the pilot holes. (figure D)

   
   

3. Attach a wooden block at the end to make the stop on the jig.

   
   

4. Make the hinge using a bull-nose guide on a band saw. (figure E)

   
   

5. Place a bolt in each leg of the jig’s legs so you can attach the hinge. Make sure to recess the bolts. (figure F)

   
   

6. Attach the hinge to the legs. Make sure the hinge doesn’t hang over the edge of the leg so it won’t run into the fence. (figure G).

RESOURCES :

Delta X5 Tablesaw
Website: www.deltawoodworking.com

Hitachi Drill
For free catalog, call: 800-829-4752
Website: hitachipowertools.com