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    How to make this cut...safely?

    Hi All,

    Any suggestions on how to safely make this cut? My blade height is about a 1/2 short of the desired depth. I considered making a few passes on my table saw and doing the rest with a chisel. Either way, I figured someone here would have a smart and safe way to do this. See attached pics

    Thanks!

    - Paul
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    What goes in the slot and how precise does it need to be? On first glance I would cut two kerfs with a band saw (or a hand saw) and chisel out the waste.

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    I would use a band saw to do that cut.
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    I would go as deep as possible with your table saw and cut the remaining portion with the band saw. In all honesty if you have a vise, even a good solid hand saw would finish another 1/2" cut in depth. I have a few from Mike Allen that would excel at that. Since you're making this from treated wood, I am guessing beauty isn't the main theme.

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    I would also use the band saw for that cut on that particular sized piece.
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    I would finish it with my Disston D7 rip saw. It would be safe, quick and accurate.

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    Excellent - thanks guys! I don't know why I didn't consider the band saw. The table and chop saw got a lot of consideration and head scratching, but never the band saw. I guess I just needed another set of eyes on it.

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