Table saw tapered lams???

Started by longrifle, October 10, 2014, 02:53:00 PM

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longrifle

Has anyone used there saw too successfully make tapered lams?
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wood carver 2

I've done it using my taper jig. Use a sharp blade and count your fingers after.    :knothead:
I find it easier and safer to taper a thick piece of wood, then slice off the lam.
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longrifle

The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

rmorris

I make the initial cut of around .100" on the table saw with a jig I made and then use a plainer for bamboo and a drum sander for wood to get the desired final taper and thickness.

For veneers I do my first cut on the table saw around .05" and then grind it down.

I would not want my final cut made on a table saw because I feel you would not get a precise and consistent product . For best results with glass bows try to get your laminations within a few thousands.
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LittleBen

Canopyboy and I have cut dozens and dozens with a table saw and they've come out good enough for wood bows but probably not for glass bows.

longrifle

I know Tim Meigs used to do it on his way back when I was wondering if anyone else tried it successfully.
I tried some on my work Sawstop table saw the other day and they didn't seem that bad.
The human body is the only machine the harder you work it, the stronger it gets.
"Aim small- Hit small" ( I never think negative)

canopyboy

Like Ben said, we've cut a lot of lams for him in my shop on the tablesaw. We do get a couple thou of variation. Pretty good for a saw and they seem to work well for Ben's bows. I haven't tried them in a glass bow yet.
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