How To Cut A 22.5 Degree Angle On Table Saw | The Perfect Cut Every Time

I needed to do this the other day, so I did some research and found the best way to do it. In this article, I’ll show you how to cut a 22.5-degree angle on your table saw quickly and easily.

In general, to cut a 22.5-degree set the blade at 45 degrees and make a cut along the entire length of the board. Then, you can adjust the fence so that it’s exactly half of the width of the board away from the blade. This will give you a perfect 22.5-degree cut.

You won’t have any trouble cutting these angles with a little practice – and once you get the hang of it, you can apply this technique to all sorts of different cuts. So let’s get started!

How To Cut A 22.5 Degree Angle On Table Saw

The steps you need to take to make sure the cut is accurate

1. Adjust blade height to 22.5 degrees
2. Set miter gauge at 22.5 degrees
3. Cut the wood perpendicularly across the face of your saw’s table 
4. Use a push stick to keep your hands away from the table’s blade 
5. If you are inexperienced with using table saws, cut some scrap wood first before cutting boards on which you intend to apply glue.

Benefits of using a table saw to make this type of cut

1. Can be accurate even for novice table saw users
2. Can make perfect 22.5-degree angles every time
3. Able to cut without much effort once you get used to using a table saw
4. Make sure that the blade is parallel with the fence before starting any cuts. Read more here How to cut angle on a table saw.

Some right and wrong ways

Right: The blade goes in front of the fence. Right: Push block is being used

Wrong: The blade goes behind the fence. Wrong: There is no push block, and the fingers are dangerously close to the blade.

What are some of the potential risks associated with this type of cut?

1. If inexperience in using table saws, there is a risk for injury with this cut. 
2. Risk of getting fingers close to the blade. 
3. There is a risk if the push block is not used when making this type of cut. 
4. If you are inexperienced in using table saws, cut some scrap wood first before cutting boards on which you intend to apply glue.

How to adjust the blade height to 22.5 degrees?

• Adjust blade height to correct measurement. 
• To adjust the blade height correctly, adjust the elevation wheel.
• Try to make sure it is fully raised before setting your miter gauge at 22.5 degrees.
• To adjust the blade height, you need to set the blade height elevation wheel to the correct measurement.
• Once this has been done correctly, you will be able to set your miter gauge properly at 22.5 degrees.

Safety Tips

• Use push block when needed. Keep fingers away from the blade. 
• You can improve safety by using the push block to protect your hands while cutting, and keeping your fingers as far away from the blade of table saws without fences attached at all times. 
• Safety could be improved on table saws without fences or fixtures by making sure that you use the push block every time you are making a cut, and not relying on the blade to touch anything without boards being present.
• This would be especially important when cutting with blades that are wider in comparison to your miter gauge slots.
• Always remember to keep your fingers away from the blade of table saws at all times. 
• Safety can be improved by pushing down on the board you are trying to cut instead of pulling it towards the blade.

Conclusion 

I have shown you how to cut a 22.5-degree angle on your table saw. We hope that this information was helpful and easy to follow. Be sure to practice these techniques before attempting them on an expensive piece of wood or furniture.

Remember to always use caution when working with power tools and knives! 

FAQs

Would this cut be useful for making boxes or cabinets?

Yes, it would be used in some cases when making cabinets, because the angles are important. However, make sure that the blade is parallel with the fence before starting any cuts.  Read more here How to cut acrylic sheets with a table saw.

This type of cut can be done many times, so it is very useful. 

This cut would be most useful when making boxes or cabinets because the angles are important. 

Yes, this type of cut could be done many times. It would be especially helpful when making boxes or cabinets because of the angles.

Would this work better on a table saw with wider blades?

No, not necessarily. The wider blade might make it easier to see the cut line on some table saws, but that doesn’t mean that this will always be the case. 

Wider blades on a table saw could help with seeing cut lines; however, wouldn’t make this type of cut any better or worse on a table saw.  Read more here How to cut wedge on a table saw.

No, this would not necessarily work better on a table saw with wider blades. This type of cut could still be performed fairly accurately even if the blade were not wider.