Summary: A big help when making cross cuts with a table saw. Learn how to use sliding table attachment to make cross cuts with a table saw in this free woodworking series from an expert furniture maker.
Slawomir Hadziewicz worked for the Wood Shop in Portland, Maine from 1997 until 2000. He began by making small custom projects for local users and commercial businesses. In 2000 he...read more
"Now we'll talk about another very, very useful tool coming with this particular table saw, which a sliding table is. Sliding table is nothing else but a mechanical device, attachable to your table saw, which allows you to do something that is called a crosscut safely and without endangering yourself. Do you remember when I was telling you about not to cut the wood perpendicular to the blade? This particular piece of equipment allows you to do exactly this, only safer because you can place the piece against the rail of this particular sliding table. You can lead it very safely into the blade, do the cut, and be safe. Always remember about safety, especially with this type of tool. If you don't pay attention, you may endanger yourself quite substantially. I know that it's hard to talk about safety over and over again, but believe me friends. This is a wild, wild beast. If you don't pay attention, you may get hurt. So please follow the safety, and happy cutting."
eHow Article: Sliding Table Attachment for Table Saw