Figure 58 shows BOTH cuts required for a window sash rail end. The first operation at top is a rabbet cut made with a groove cutter. The second operation is performed with a stub spindle and buttonhead screw.
Butt Joints
All
Glue Butt Joint
To perform a glue butt joint, both fences are kept inline and adjusted for a depth of cut (Figure 59).
The cuts on both
Figure 58
Figure 59
Tongued Joint
Similar to the glue joint, both fences are kept
Drop Leaf Joint
When shaping a
With this type joint, the whole edge of both workpieces is shaped,
Figure 60
Figure 61
Taper Cuts
Taper cuts can be made by offsetting the fences for the amount of taper desired, or with a layout line on the stock which can be paralleled to the infeed fence as shown in Figure 62.
Start the cut by holding the stock against the infeed fence and swinging it into contact with the outfeed fence just past the cutterhead. As the cut is started, transfer pressure to hold the workpiece against the outfeed fence, and continue feeding the workpiece through. After the first cut, the fences will have to be readjusted in order for the second cut (parallel cut) and the final
Figure 62
Do not use the standard fence for short work (12 inches or less in length on the side to be cut). Instead, use a miter gauge or special fixture to avoid losing control of the workpiece.
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