Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #113715 in Books
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Cut It Out! Every table saw user should read this book.
I was a self-started on the table saw. I took-off and learned as I went. That is, I learned every nasty, unsafe method possible. I was not a smart worker but didn't know it. That's where Mr. Mehler came in. Not only does his book instruct the reader how to cut cleaner and be more productive, he pushes safety all through the book. Because of Kelly (can I call him Kelly?), I have a cross-cut sled, a zero-tolerant throat plate, and two grip-tites. I have not taken another single kick-back to the head or lost another finger in over a year!

Not Taunton's Very Best
Taunton, publisher of Fine Woodworking, usually publishes books that are well above the mark as hobbiest books go. Woodworking Basics and the Bandsaw Book are great examples of generalist books or tool books that hit way above the mark.
Unfortunately, The Table Saw Book by Kelly Mehler is one of the few books that I have returned. My chief concern is value. While giving a good basic overview of tool use, the book does not give a good value in terms of more advanced techniques. When compared against the Taunton Book, "The Bandsaw Book", the difference is clear. This is one of few books purchased from Amazon that I have actually returned. While not a bad book, you should look to more comprehensive books on the market.

Master the table saw, THE cornerstone tool in the workshop.
Kelly Mehler, who makes some of the most beautiful furniture in America, shows how to get the most out of this essential tool. You'll learn what to look for in choosing a table saw and accessories (including sawblades). He gives valuable tips on setting up a table-saw work area in your shop, and shows how to tune and maintain the saw for smooth, accurate, and safe operation.

By following Mehler's clear, step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to handle oversized and undersized stock and produce precise, repeatable joints and parts. You'll also learn how to build practical jigs and fixtures to improve the safety of your work and get true and accurate cuts every time.