Charles Brown
12-27-2011, 11:31 AM
I have a question as to following the European style of cutting tenons using a shaper. I understand (and like) the process of using rabbeting heads to make the two large cheek cuts on a tenon, but how do the Europeans make their shoulder cuts? Or a haunched shoulder cut? Clearly it's not done on the table saw (non-through cuts being a no-no). Bandsaw?
When I used a single ended tenoner at work we would just make the final cuts on the band saw. I never liked this method as the off-cut tended to get jammed between the fence and the blade. I also thought it was less accurate and precise than other methods of cutting tenon shoulders.
I'm really curious as to how this overall process works in a European shop. I like a lot of their regulations with regards to safety and would like to continue working in a safe environment.
When I used a single ended tenoner at work we would just make the final cuts on the band saw. I never liked this method as the off-cut tended to get jammed between the fence and the blade. I also thought it was less accurate and precise than other methods of cutting tenon shoulders.
I'm really curious as to how this overall process works in a European shop. I like a lot of their regulations with regards to safety and would like to continue working in a safe environment.