The Table
saw Book (2nd ed.)
Introduction
Kelly Mehler
What a great opportunity to be able to write
a second edition of The Table Saw Book! There have been a
number of changes in the world of table saws and accessories since
the first edition was published in 1993.
One of the most surprising changes has been the upsurge of interest in table-saw
safety. Hundreds of people have contacted me with questions, comments, and --
most poignantly -- their personal stories. I have been touched and moved to action
by the phenomenal impact that a one-second close encounter with a table-saw blade
can make on a person's life. As a result, you'll find throughout this book the
best safety information currently available to help you perform your work safely,
accurately, and conveniently. As you'll see, I've covered the latest in commercial
blade covers and splitters. I've also provided many suggestions for crafting
your own simple safeguards. The sections on table-saw tune-up and maintenance
have been thoroughly revised, organized, and expanded to give this all-important
topic its due. After all, if your saw isn't properly tuned up and maintained,
you're compromising the quality of your work, as well as your personal safety.
I've addressed European table saws and combination machines more often in this
edition, and for good reason. These tools are making major inroads into the American
market due to the space economy that they offer the small shop. As I discuss,
they also typically feature superior safety equipment.
So whether you're a novice woodworker or a seasoned professional, you'll find
this new edition brings you up to date on the latest developments in the world
of table saws. Of course, there is also plenty of meat-and-potatoes technique
to help you build your furniture, which is what you bought your saw for, after
all. The complete index will help you locate the information you need, and the
Sources section will help put you in touch with manufacturers of saws and accessories.
Softcover, 8 x 10 in., 208 pages, with color
photos and drawings
Published 2002, ISBN 1-56158-426-6, # 070552
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