A tapering jig is a tool used to cut deeper cuts on the wood. The tapering jigs are commonly used to cut the table legs. The taper cut is usually made on the internal sides of the legs facing the inside of the table. In this article, we will discuss how you can use a taper jig on a table saw. If you have bought a tapering saw from the market, make sure you read all the instructions given on the packaging. If you have a home-built tapering jig, please check out the safety instructions online before starting the work.
How to Use a Taper Jig on a Table Saw?
The following steps will explain how you can use a taper jig with a table saw. If you are a beginner, we suggest that you watch a professional working with a tapering jig before trying it out yourself. Make sure you read all the steps before you start working.
Step 1: First of all, make a mark at the bottom of the wood piece (lumber) at the width you intent to have after the tapering.
Step 2: Now, with the help of a measuring tape, measure the tapering length and mark the start of the tapering point. Draw a line from the starting point to the ending point. Draw a circle on the side of the lumber facing you.
Step 3: Now close the angled leg on the tapering jig and place the lumber on the guide.
Step 4: Next you have to work with the straight leg of the tapering jig. You have to adjust both legs so that the jig’s angled leg and the straight leg of the jig are at the same level. Once you have achieved this, tighten the screw. A pro-tip: do not tighten the thumbscrew until the measurements are the same on both legs.
Step 5: Now lock the fence by adjusting the same distance from the saw blade.
Step 6: You are now ready to cut. Follow the safety measures while cutting and run the lumber and the jig through the table saw. Please don’t force the lumber and wait for it to fall naturally. Any pressure on the lumber or an effort to speed up the cutting can result in poor finishing of the cut.
Step 7: Run the second lumber in the same way. You will have accurately tapered lumbers easily and without needing to hire someone for this purpose.