will cut joints down to 1/4 inch or less. I suspect these might produce much better results than the Proxxon saw/dado washer combination I discuss on the following pages.
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The subtitle on the first page of this write-up refers to the fact that, as it evolved, this project turned out to be (aside from re-learning trigonometry--Here's to you, Mr. Poole) more about learning how to make box joints than anything else.
This was my first attempt to cut box joints and, in fact, my first serious use of a table saw of any size. Somebody may find useful a discussion of the tools used during the construction of the sanding box.
Box joints can also be cut using a router. From my reading, it appears that using a table saw is overall the easier method. Some jigs made for full-size table saws
I'd be interested in hearing from users of other miniature saws or anyone who has found alternative methods.
TOOLS
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1. Proxxon 38070 FKS/E Table Saw
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This page uses the optional Paddington font.
(this should be ordered in the same outside diameter as your vacuum hose fitting)
--required for the hole saw (above)
--Very quick and convenient for assembly and gluing.
--for securing the pieces to the miter extension while cutting the box joints
--12 inch clamps are the minimum length likely needed for this project
--Unbelievably useful. Get the kind that displays fractions and you will wonder how you ever lived without it.
, but the specs state the width of the cut is only 5/64 inch--far too narrow for creating box joints--and the blade guard would interfere.