Hello,I am just starting out in woodworking and have acquired all the majorhand and power tools for my workshop. Iam starting out with the basics and need to make some safety jigs.However, I didn't realize that even makinga basic cut is challenging.Let's say I want to ensure a square L-shaped cut, like the bottom of atable saw push shoe jig shown here: that I have access to all the hand and power tools available.What is the best method and set of tool(s) to use to make such asimple cut? I could only come up with two methods: one involvescutting the long portion using a table saw, up to about 1 inch awayfrom the corner of the next cut, then using a bandsaw or hand saw tocut the the rest. The second method would use a stacked dadoe bladeand doing multiple cuts perpendicular to the face of the board.Or maybe I can use a router but then how do I handle the corner?I am sure many of you have made this kind of cut before hundreds oftimes. What method do you use to guarantee that the end result is asquare and flat cut?I would appreciate any tips and advice on how to handle this basic cut.

On Aug 22, 1:03=A0pm, JMP Tech Guy wrote:

Thanks for everyone's input. I should have made it clear that I agreethat this is only a push stick and thecut does not need to be dead square, but I was also thinking aboutsimilar cuts found in other furniturepieces, which is why I wanted to ask about the best technique forobtaining good accuracy. Your advicewould help me with those future cuts.=============It's similar to a very long tenon, but too long to cut with a tenoning jig. The other options are to nibble it with the tablesaw, maybe with a stacked dado, or on the router. All said, the bandsaw is the best tool.Anyhow, I appreciate everyone's input on this matter. I'll stick tothe basic hand tools for now.========Yup. I'd reach for the ryoba and a paring chisel.

How to ensure a square L-shaped cut

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JMP Tech Guy 16 years ago

Thanks for everyone's input. I should have made it clear that I agree that this is only a push stick and the cut does not need to be dead square, but I was also thinking about similar cuts found in other furniture pieces, which is why I wanted to ask about the best technique for obtaining good accuracy. Your advice would help me with those future cuts.

Anyhow, I appreciate everyone's input on this matter. I'll stick to the basic hand tools for now.

Cheers.

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MikeWhy 16 years ago

Anyhow, I appreciate everyone's input on this matter. I'll stick to the basic hand tools for now. ======== Yup. I'd reach for the ryoba and a paring chisel.

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Gordon Shumway 16 years ago

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Thanks for the complement. I know a Steve Turner, actually two of them. Do you live in Illinois and did you recently retire? If yes to both questions I'm pretty sure you're one of the two I know.

Gordon Shumway

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Steve Turner 16 years ago

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>>>>> As you can see I had a little too much time on my hands that day.

I'm in Austin Texas (Pflugerville, actually) and I'm still workin' for the man...

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