Raised panels on the Shopsmith?

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:38 pm

I am interested is making a few raised panel closet doors on the Shopsmith using the table saw function to make the panels. I was wondering if anyone has done this and has any advice. I intend to make a tall fence extension and make a jig to hold the panel tight to the fence when cutting. I really don't anticipate that the tilting table is going to be an impediment, but I am hoping to hear from someone who has some actual experience doing this to be sure. Thanks and God bless - Alec

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 9:46 pm

I've had good luck using a wood "h" jig. I'll post a picture later (I hope). The bottom of the "h" is a tight fit over the fence. The tall leg of the fence is about 10" or 12" high.

Method: Set the saw at a height of 1/8" approximately. Saw four kerfs around the panel about an 1 1/2" or so from the edges. Now using the "h"on the fence, tilt the table enough to leave about 1/4" on the bottom edge of the panel and just barely saw into the outside of the kerf. Repeat this angle cut on all sides of the panel.

You will want to clamp the panel to the tall leg of the "h".

You will want to make a couple of samples.

reible · Post by **reible** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:16 am

See:
http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/tblsaw_spops/index.htm

You will see the jig that Chuck mentions... I too have done this and it is certainly a viability solution.

You might also what to check:
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3112

Ed

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:58 pm

As always, thanks fellas. Alec

bobgroh · Post by **bobgroh** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:22 pm

easterngray wrote:I am interested is making a few raised panel closet doors on the Shopsmith using the table saw function to make the panels. I was wondering if anyone has done this and has any advice. I intend to make a tall fence extension and make a jig to hold the panel tight to the fence when cutting. I really don't anticipate that the tilting table is going to be an impediment, but I am hoping to hear from someone who has some actual experience doing this to be sure. Thanks and God bless - Alec

I was reading my copy of "Power Tool Woodworking for Everyone" - the bible for SS owners - yesterday while brushing up on how to use a lathe and there, on page 62 (4th edition, Chapter 4 "Table Saw: Special Operations"), was a bit on cutting raised panels using the SS. I remember thinking 'there is place where having the tilting table is an advantage' Anyways there is one place to find it.