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The table saw is the cornerstone of any woodworking shop, and this book in its first edition quickly became the standard reference. Written by the recognized authority on the subject, the book explains how to choose the proper saw and use it safely, and covers all basic operations including ripping, crosscutting, and handling large stock. Included are discussions of innovations in table saw design and new accessories. Read more
Publisher : Taunton Press; 2nd ed. edition (January 15, 2003)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1561584266
ISBN-13 : 60
Item Weight : 1.25 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.42 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #325,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #50 in Power Tools (Books) #164 in Home Repair #417 in Woodworking Projects (Books)
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This is a very well written and laid out book. The information is relevant, concise, and most of all, helpful. The author writes in a way that makes it easy to follow along and the photos and drawings help even more when specific things are discussed. I was able to read this book in a few hours because not only is it written well, but I was learning so much I just continued to read until I flipped the last page. This book should be owned (not just read because if you own it you can refer back to it at any time) by every novice woodworker and perhaps even anyone else who works with woodworking machines. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2005 by Gauda
This book covers lots of techniques for safely using your table saw. To me the safety considerations alone counts for 4 stars. I immediately used the techniques in this book for a project I was working. I do not think I have reached the end of the book yet. Every time I read some of it I run into my shop and try out what I learned. Why no 5 stars then? This book needs some modernization. Everything in the book is usable. If you shop for blades, miter gages, etc.; you will know the book is a bit aged. For instance, a certain safety table saw is mentioned as a concept not a product that has been around for a while.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2018 by Ramon Jules Moral
If you are already a skilled woodworker, look elsewhere. The information in this book will be too basic for you. I am NOT a skilled woodworker; I did not have "shop" classes in high school (and man, in retrospect was I ever steered wrong!); and I'm determined to learn the right way to work with power tools. For someone like me, this book is perfect. Thanks to Mehler, I now know that I'm looking for SO much more than a motor spinning a blade. This book's discussions on table saw history, design, application, and safety are written with a wealth of first-person experience behind them. Mehler's style is relatively jargon-free, in that he explains the common terms used in woodworking when they come up. Mehler's clear exposition has persuaded me to pass up the $89 table saw at the local big-box store. My time, my lumber, and my fingers are all too precious to waste my money that way. What is remarkable, though, is that he has also persuaded me that I don't have to give up an arm and a leg (sorry!) purchasing a stationary home-shop saw. There are several good models at the high end of the portable saw market that will do everything I am likely to need, for about $500. (And yes, your mileage may vary--that's what this book helps you determine.) I did not find the comments on the advantages of European-style saws to be tedious. They served to educate me on what I should be seeking in my own table saw--and I would hope that American consumers would start demanding some of these improvements since they relate to safety and performance. Knowing what I was looking at, I noticed that some of the American saws on the market in the three years since this book was published now have some European-style features...and wonder of wonders, without an increase in price. What was taught in woodworking classes was "The Code"--how this stuff works and how to use it. I believe Mehler effectively teaches The Code to beginners like me through this book. I heartily recommend this clear text with its full-color illustrations to others who want to know how to purchase and use a table saw.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2006 by M. J. Mccaffrey
Purchased the book for a class I was taking. I thought the book was laid out well with a lot of good information and photos. The book felt a little repetitive at times, and a little outdated as well, but over all I was happy with it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018 by D White
I am a beginner at woodworking. I bought this book, based on reviews, hoping that it would give me some of the fundamentals of table saw use. Mr. Mehler does cover many of the basics fairly well but he also has something of an eliteist attitude about saws. The first problem is his infatuation with "European" table saws. Example: "A riving knife. . . is a much better solution than a typical splitter. . . Sadly, riving knives are only available on European saws." This is fairly typical. There are lots of good illustrations but many of them are of a guy working at a European saw. Then there is the fine woodworking attitude. He starts off the section titled "Ripping Sheet Stock" with: "I don't use plywood or other manmade boards very much in my work, but. . ." Gee, as a beginner just hoping to get a project to come out square I plan on using plywood quite a bit. In most of the other procedural discussions plywood given little attention, if any at all. This book contains good discussions of setting fences and miter gauges, stuff like that. How to handle stock, how to extend the utility of the saw, safety tips. There is value here. European saws sure look great but right now I have a simple contractors saw and I would appreciate a book that tells me how to make the most of that without giving me an inferiority complex.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2006 by Bill Laine
I usually REALLY dislike reference-style technical books, either I find them too chatty or too dense on jargon that I'm not familiar with, but this was a stand-out exception. I read this cover-to-cover and actually enjoyed it! the author has a rare ability impart technical information in laymans terms (I bought this to help me set up my first used table saw) to the reader, while still including sufficient detail that I know I will refer to this many times in the future......this is a must have for anyone who is either in the market for a table saw or wants to brush up on some useful tips.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2011 by shelley