Darl Bundren
09-24-2006, 4:04 PM
Hey, all. I am trying to figure out how to cut and measure quartersawn whiteoak legs for a project I am working on. The finished dimensions will be 1 1/2" on all sides, 27" long. Unfortunately, I am working with 3/4" stock, so I am going to rip the lumber at 45 degrees and glue each leg up from 4 pieces.
My question is this: how far from the blade should I set the fence so the resulting rip is 1 1/2" across the face if I already have the one side cut at 45 degrees? Cutting on the bevel renders my fence tape useless. When I cut, I am planning on having the widest (outer) face facing up to keep as far away from the blade as possible.
Is there some formula or trick I might get to employ on future projects?
My question is this: how far from the blade should I set the fence so the resulting rip is 1 1/2" across the face if I already have the one side cut at 45 degrees? Cutting on the bevel renders my fence tape useless. When I cut, I am planning on having the widest (outer) face facing up to keep as far away from the blade as possible.
Is there some formula or trick I might get to employ on future projects?