How To Make a Bevel Cut With a Table Saw? | Complete Steps

You’ve probably seen bevel cuts in furniture or other woodworking projects and wondered how they’re made. 

It can seem intimidating to try and make a bevel cut with a table saw, but it’s not that hard. With the right instructions, you can do it yourself in no time.

In short, to make a bevel cut with a table saw, first, adjust the blade of your table saw to the desired angle. Then, cut the length of your workpiece. Finally, use a chisel or sandpaper to smooth out the edges of your cut.

Keep reading to find out more because, in this article, we’ll show you how to make a bevel cut with a table saw. We’ll also give you some tips on how to get the most accurate cuts every time.

How To Make a Bevel Cut With a Table Saw

You can easily make a bevel cut using a circular saw or jigsaw, but a table saw makes it easier because it has a wider blade. The table saw also gives you better control over the depth of the cut.

Making the Bevel Cut on Table Saw

It’s time to set the bevel cut after setting the angle of the saw correctly. To create the 50° bevel cut, we will hold the wood vertically.

Because cutting a single wood piece vertically is tough, you can attach it to another piece of wood to give the wood more heft. We are going to use a 2×4 as our baseboard.

Bevel Cut On A Table Saw With An Angle Of Less Than 45 Degrees

As an example, here’s how to make a 40-degree bevel cut on wood.

• Start by placing the piece of wood to be cut on the work surface.
• Attach the fence to the saw.
• Set the blade to the desired angle.
• Check the accuracy of the cut.
• Cut through the wood.
• Remove the wood from the table.
• Measure the distance between the top edge of the fence and the bottom of the blade.
• Subtract the thickness of the fence from this measurement.
• My result was 5/8″.

In other words, the blade was 1/8″ off-center. The final product looked pretty good. However, if you plan on doing this frequently, you may want to consider buying a new blade. That way, you won’t have to worry about adjusting the fence every time you make a bevel cut.

Difference Between Bevel and Mitres

A bevel cut is when one part of a board is angled relative to the rest of the board. For instance, if you cut a board into two parts, the front half would be beveled. The end result looks like this:

A bevel cut requires a different approach to cutting than a miter cut. Mitre cuts require both pieces to be parallel to each other. Here’s what a typical miter cut looks like: But a bevel cut only needs one piece to be perpendicular to the other piece.

Table Saw Bevel Angle Problems

Sometimes, even though you’ve set the blade correctly, you’ll still get some wobble.

There are several causes for this:

• The blade has become dull over time.
• You’ve used too much pressure while pushing the workpiece against the fence.
• Your workpiece isn’t perfectly straight.
• You haven’t made the proper adjustments to the fence.
• You didn’t use enough material.
• The workpiece wasn’t fully supported at the beginning.
• You didn’t apply enough downward pressure.
• The workpiece isn’t perfectly flat.
• There’s something wrong with the blade itself.
• It’s not possible to make a perfect bevel cut using a table saw.

Adjusting The Blade Angle

If you’ve already done everything right but can’t seem to get rid of the wobbling, it might be because the blade is slightly tilted.

To correct this, simply move the fence closer to the blade until the blade is level with the fence.

Now, you can either remove the blade completely or just slide it back and forth along the fence.

Once you find the position that works best for you, lock it in place by tightening the screws. This will prevent the blade from moving accidentally.

If the blade moves during operation, loosen the screws and re-adjust the blade accordingly. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. 

Tips For Safety

When using a table saw, always remember these safety tips:

• Always wear eye protection when operating the saw.
• Keep fingers away from the blade guard.
• Never place objects near the blade.
• Make sure there is nothing under the board being cut.
• Remember to keep an appropriate amount of space between yourself and the blade.
• Use the proper technique for the job.
• Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
• If unsure about something, ask someone who knows what they’re doing.
• Don’t try anything unless you know how to do it safely.
• Take care of your machine.
• And finally, don’t forget to take breaks 🙂

Conclusion

The table saw is a great tool for cutting wood. It’s also very versatile. However, like any other tools, it’s important to learn how to use it properly before attempting to make cuts.

We showed you how to make a beveled cut on a piece of plywood using a table saw. We’ll cover some basic techniques and explain why each step needs to be performed correctly.

We’ll start out by making sure that the blade is sharp. Then, we’ll set up our saw correctly. After that, we’ll position the workpiece on the fence. Next, we’ll lower the blade into the kerf. Finally, we’ll push down firmly on the workpiece and pull the trigger.

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