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This video segment is taken from a 6-part video series…Let’s Build a Jewelry Box.
A Crosscut Sled, Table Saw and a Paper shim
Have you ever tried to remove a small amount of material for a perfect fit? Sometimes it can be a challenge. Here’s a woodworking tip that just might work for you.
There are times that a little woodworking tip can make all the difference in the world for a woodworker. A small idea can be profound in its simplicity and that is the case with this woodworking tip. It was passed on to me during my apprenticeship by a journeyman whom I had the pleasure of working with for a many years. He has been gone a long time now. However, I am grateful to him for sharing this useful technique as I’ve employed it often in the wood shop. See if you agree.
We as woodworking craftsman continually strive to improve of skills. In this video a lid for a jewelry box is being fit without a tape measure or carpenter’s ruler. See how to make the cut with the aid of a paper shim along with a crosscut sled on the table saw. Watch and you can see how to make the cut done by “sneaking up” on the crosscut to achieve a perfect fit.
Note: Tearout of the lid is eliminated by using the zero clearance crosscut sled.
Recommended Video… How to make poorboy Parallel Clamps
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