The Table Saw Book FROM THE PUBLISHER
The table saw is the cornerstone of the woodworker's shop. Kelly Mehler, who makes some of the most beautiful furniture in America, shows how to get the most out of this essential tool. Mehler explains what to look for in choosing a table saw and accessories (including sawblades). He gives valuable tips on setting up a table-saw work area in your shop, and shows how to tune and maintain the saw for smooth, accurate and safe operation.
By following Mehler's clear, step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to handle oversized and undersized stock, and produce precise, repeatable joints and parts. You'll also learn how to build practical jigs and fixtures to improve the safety of your work and get true and accurate cuts every time.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Mehler, a professional woodworker, contributes this well-paced, focused book on what is usually the central tool in most woodworking shops. Mehler comprehensively lays out the various choices available and details the advantages of the suggestions he makes, particularly in terms of the reader's level of woodworking skill. Much here will benefit the novice, and a fair amount of the material will serve as a reminder or means of improvement for the advanced woodworker. Illustrations are well placed and relevant to the text, while the drawings are clear. Many suggestions have a direct bearing on convenience and safety. This simple, direct, and thorough book is recommended for collections with extensive woodworking sections. A companion video is available from the publisher.-- Alex Hartmann, Bloomsburg Univ. Lib., Pa.
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