Circles on a table saw :0

[Sawyer]

Yes, you did read that correctly: here's a person demonstrating this technique, along with his bullish defence of the method.

Disclaimer. Posted for general amusement purposes only. Don't even dream of trying this.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... table-saw/

 

[John Brown]

Jim Tolpin's "Table Saw Magic" includes a chapter on cutting circles etc.
I don't believe it's that dangerous if you take the right precautions.

 

[Halo Jones]

I think if he had a toggle clamp or two on the far side of his slide to stop the piece rotating during a cut it would be safe enough. Also if he had a riving knife it would be even better! I have definitely seen worse - like someone making a bowling ball using his table saw!

 

[Zeddedhed]

Maybe it's just me but I can't see what is dangerous about that.
Doesn't look any worse than using a straightforward crosscut sled.

I think it's a smart solution.

 

[Halo Jones]

The potential problem is that if the wood were to pivot part way through the cut it has a real chance of pinching the blade and causing kick-back. Hence my solution of using the toggle clamps.

 

[graduate_owner]

A noticeable lack of guarding on the blade.

K

 

[blackrodd]

Not too safe and a vast waste of timber, not really impressed,
Regards Rodders.