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pretty handy jig , have you thought about using one like it with t-track?

Band saw, jig saw, scroll saw ? freehand with a router and a jig or hand saw sounds like a good option , will the joints be loose enough to keep the boards from swelling up ?

JMO

hang in there,,,, some will be around who can help you , sorry I am of no help.

I am not sure the table saw with out a sled is the ideal tool for the job. JMO

I have a small electric miter box ,,,,and still prefer a hand miter box or band saw like mentioned for some stock , then touch it up on the disc sander,,,, or belt sander .

Those are nice . If you can find some sort of tree that has fallen and the limbs are dead , check them for moisture content and use them , it will save you a lot of cash and you will learn more about the wood working hobby at the same time. I have seen pieces made from every thing from lilac to hedg...

when taking on a task of this size, load securement means every thing. don't load something that is too heavy for one person to unload just in case you get stuck unloading it your self.
Other then that best of luck and enjoy the new shop.

Not sure if I am out of place here,,,,, however,,,, there is a SS hands on video on youtube that says the arbor on a MKV can wobble .005 " could that be the issue? Another thing could be ,,,depending on the depth of the drill cut ,,the bit may be following the grain ,,,,.what happens if you slo...

Pretty grain!!

LIKE!!

glue joints looked tight , edges looked square ,nice job !!

Old eyes and fat fingers .. old age aint for sissies!!

I did mean 2 " not 2'

I don't think we had as much as predicted , the storm seems now to be holding to the west of us .

,our 375 gallon rain barrel for the garden is full , too bad I don't have a couple more .