WOOD Magazine – October 01, 2019

50 WOOD magazine October 2019

First, bevel a big blank

By cutting all of the exterior-facing parts

from one glued-up blank, and maintaining

the parts’ orientation from the blank to the

assembly, the grain “f lows” in a continuous

and pleasing manner at adjoining corners.

1

For the large table glue up a^3 ∕ 4 ×22^1 ∕ 4 ×85"

blank [Drawing 1]. For each small table glue

up a^3 ∕ 4 ×22^1 ∕ 4 ×53" blank [Drawing 2].

2

Bevel-rip 2"-wide blanks for the horizon-

tal and vertical trim (A, B) from each

edge of each blank [Drawings 1, 2, Exploded

Views]. Then bevel-rip the remaining center

of the blank to form the edges of the top and

sides (C, D).

Again use a birdsmouth caul when attaching the vertical trim (B) to one edge of

both sides (D).

Braces help square the pieces. A birdsmouth caul provides a clamping surface
and protects the mitered end of the top.

A B

2 SMALL TABLE BLANK BEVEL CUTS

C

D

B

D

C

Birdsmouth cut

in caul

Caul

Squaring braces

Birdsmouth caul

Tip! For best results^1 LARGE TABLE BLANK BEVEL CUTS

adjust your tablesaw

for spot-on 45° bevel

and miter cuts. Use a

sharp, 40- to 50-tooth

combination blade.

Feed the workpieces

steadily for smooth,

glue-ready cuts, but

fast enough to avoid

burning. To learn how

to tune your tablesaw

to perfection, point

your smartphone’s

camera at this code,

or visit woodmagazine

.com/tuneuptips

Tip! For the best

grain match, remove

as little width and

length as possible

when cutting the

bevels and miters.