Hey guys,
I bought a General 50-185 table saw w/50" fence late last year. I'm just getting around to working on my first real furniture project. I have a few questions.
1. My main question is: Is there any reason why I shouldn't cross cut plywood using the TS fence (like I would be ripping) instead of a sled or miter gauge? I cut 4 - 20" pieces out of 3/4" cherry veneer plywood last night for night stand table tops. I'm using a CMT melamine/plywood blade. I got no tear out. Are there any safety hazards to cross cutting using the fence this way?
2. What's the best way to cut 2" squares out of each corner of a 20" piece of 3/4" plywood. It's for a shelf that will wrap around 2" aluminum table legs. See pic below. Should I keep the TS blade where it's basically centered (vertically) on the plywood? This would logically mean the very center would be slightly deeper than the top or bottom, right? Make sense? I'll be covering with veneer edge banding anyway.
3. My belt guard was rubbing so I took it off. I'm sure the manufacturer would warn against this, but is it OK? Using a link belt also.
Thanks in advance for any input.
This is a great forum!
Christopher