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Shop-Built Panel Saw

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FTER WRESTLING 4 X 8 PLYWOODpanels around my shop for
45 years, I finally decided to build a panel saw. The design I used
is simple and inexpensive; the fixture’s components and construction
details are shown in the sketch above. The only tricky part is the
carriage.
For the carriage sliders, split two pieces of^5 ⁄ 8 -in. EMT pipe (electri-
cal conduit) end to end. Spread the cut, or squeeze until the sliders
have a nice sliding fit on the^1 ⁄ 2 -in. rails. Bend the ends of the cross-
pieces up to conform to the radius of the tubing. With the sliders
and crosspieces clamped in place on the rails, tack-weld the pieces
together. Check the carriage to make sure it is square and slides

CHAPTER FIVE

Carriage made from

strap iron and 5

⁄ 8 -in. EMT pipe

(electrical conduit).

Front

Prop

Pulley

Circular saw,

71 ⁄ 2 in.

Lead weight

slides in track.

Rails are^1 ⁄ 2 -in.

EMT pipe.

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