The Table Saw Book [Paperback]

R.J. De Christoforo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1987

Presents a complete picture of the table saw's capabilities and provides practical, creative instructions in its use that will be valuable to beginning and experienced woodworkers

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The table saw has long been the basic power tool in woodworking shops, and now small models are becoming popular in home workshops. These saws can be used for cross-cutting, ripping, mitering, tapering, shaping, joining, and sanding, all of which operations this volume covers, as well as selecting a saw and blades, safety, and tool alignment. To get the most use and variety of work from a table saw, one needs a large number of jigs and accessories. A strong point of this title is describing how to cheaply make and use these jigs. Recommended for collections having novice and advanced subject demand. W.T. Johnston, formerly with Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 342 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (December 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830627898
• ISBN-13: 978-0830627899
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,050 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Power Tools

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding easy to read. The jigs are cheap aneasy to make, October 7, 1999

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Bill Burnett ([e-mail]) (Memphis TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Table Saw Book (Paperback)

I received this book for Christmas 2 years ago. It is the most useful how-to book that I have. The jigs are very easy to make and many can be made from scrap wood. I am a novice to woodworking and found the instructions clear and the final product accurate, cheap, and good for years to come.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice introduction for novice and intermediate woodworkers, March 3, 1998

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[e-mail] (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Table Saw Book (Paperback)

This is a very useful introduction to what a table saw can do. Some of the ideas for jigs and aids were highly imaginative and helpful. I'll refer to this book periodically for many years to come.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Choice, September 19, 2002

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Stephen Foster (Seattle, WA United States, via Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Table Saw Book (Paperback)

I was lucky enough to buy this book before even shopping for my first saw. He doesn't actually recommend one model of saw over another (that would date the book very quickly), but instead explains the strengths and weaknesses of the various features.
With the knowledge I gained, I was able to make a smart purchase. I wish I'd had a larger budget, but with this book in hand, I was able to align and tune my cheapish purchase to perfection. Taking his advice, I made a few choice accessory purchases (such as the Ripstrate) that improved accuracy and safety remarkably.
Two years later, this is still the only table saw book I own, though it's dog-eared by now. Mr. de Cristoforo is excellent at describing techniques, and the many accessory and jig plans he provides help turn my fairly-good machine into a precision device, good for just about anything 'cept mitering expensive 8' trim sections (as I found out today to my chagrin...)
A final testimony: I'm trying to switch my career to finish carpenter/cabinetmaker, and am now avidly in search of his out-of-print book "Woodworking For Beginners." I'm not a beginner any more, but I'm sure this man can teach me things I don't know.