Best way to cut 22 1/2 degree angle on Shopsmith table saw

reluctant43 · Post by **reluctant43** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:38 pm

The question is in the title I guess. I need some advice on the best and safest way to cut the 22 1/2 degree angles I need for a shadowbox style flag case on a shopsmith table saw -- or a better idea for a flag case...

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:48 pm

I made a sliding fixture like this one.

The flag case looks like this.

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These fixtures are sometimes referred to as saddle fixtures because of the way they fit like a saddle over the rip fence. Build it to fit whatever fence you have. You do not have to use a toggle clamp, any clamp will do so that it holds the stock securely.
Bill V

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:50 pm

OK I don't know why the first pic did not post but here it is again.
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Bill V

reluctant43 · Post by **reluctant43** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 1:59 pm

wa2crk wrote:OK I don't know why the first pic did not post but here it is again.
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Bill V

OK - looks like a zero clearance insert and then I guess you tilted table 22 1/2?

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:40 pm

Correct but I don't think that I used the zero clearance insert for the cut although that can be done.
The table was tilted to the 22.5 deg angle and was set using a wixie angle gauge. When the jig is used I set the blade to just barely touch the jig at the table slot. The nice thing about the SS when doing this type of cut is that the blade stays in line with the cut when the table is moved up and down. I made the cut in three passes.
Bill V

oscarthefuzz · Post by **oscarthefuzz** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:50 pm

I had no idea what a flag box was....