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Stationary power tool buying. (1) Table saw. (2) Jointer.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Sep 1985 (v.1#3) pg. 7

Stationary power tools. Some thoughts for the beginner. Looks at table saw, radial arm saw, jointer, shaper, band saw, lathe, and thickness planer.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Sep 1985 (v.1#3) pg. 20

Buyer's guide to table saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #41 1995 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 28

Buyer's guide to table saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #48 1996 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 28

Table saw showdown. Side-by-side tests of nine popular 10" cabinet saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #49 Dec 1995 pg. 32

Buyer's guide to bench top, contractor type and cabinet type table saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #55 1997 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 40

Buyer's guide to table saws including cabinet saws, contractor's saws and bench top saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #62 1998 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 124

Shop test of 9 fully equipped models of contractor's saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #63 Dec 1997 pg. 46

Buyer's guide to table saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #69 1999 Tool Buyer's Guide pg. 140

Annual buyer's guide to table saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #76 Fall-Winter 1999 pg. 118

How to buy a table saw.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #83 Fall-Winter 2000 pg. 72

How to buy a table saw.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #90 Nov 2001 pg. 105

What's new in table saws. Nine improvements in design and features highlighted.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #95 Sep 2002 pg. 43

Tool test of small shop table saws. A complete guide to 120-volt stationary table saws.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #96 Oct 2002 pg. 36

Making the most of your table saw. Part 1. Basic cutting and maintenance.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Aug 1982 (v.5#11) pg. 27

Making the most of your table saw. Part 3. Wood joinery.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Oct 1982 (v.6#1) pg. 69

Table saw buyer's guide and checklist of features.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1990 (v.13#10) pg. 30

In the heart of the shop. Advice for beginning woodworkers on acquiring a table saw and useful accessories.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Sep 1992 (v.15#12) pg. 8

Using tools. Table saw. Part 1. Basics.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #245 Jan 1984 (v.34#1) pg. 18

A comparison of the pros and cons of owning either a table saw or a radial arm saw.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #264 Dec 1985 (v.35#10) pg. 16

Buying the table saw that's right for you. Includes tips on accessories, adjustments, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #303 Nov-Dec 1989 (v.39#10) pg. 53
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #313 Nov-Dec 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 12

Answers to common questions about table saws. Tips on adjustments and saw blade selection. Includes instructions for making push stick, featherboard and push shoe. How to make finger joints.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #339 Jun 1993 (v.43#6) pg. 33

Bench-top table saw. Tips on selection and use.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #359 Jun 1995 (v.45#6) pg. 58

Portable table saws. Four lightweight, direct-drive bench-top saws are compared.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #64 Dec 1990-Jan 1991 pg. 70
Added Info FINE HOMEBUILDING #68 Jun-Jul 1991 pg. 4

Homemade combination machine. (1) 12" table saw. (2) Horizontal mortiser/drill/disk sander. (3) Vertical shaper/router. Uses only 2 mandrels and one motor. Framework is built entirely from wood.
FINE WOODWORKING #20 Jan-Feb 1980 pg. 36

Diagram of a motor and mandrel arrangement for a home made table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #22 May-Jun 1980 pg. 12

Printer's saw rebuilt. How to convert the Hammond Glider Trim-O-Saw into a table saw for fine joinery.
FINE WOODWORKING #32 Jan-Feb 1982 pg. 90
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #34 May-Jun 1982 pg. 4

Wooden, 10" table saw has a sliding table, fixed arbor, fixed crosscut fence, and horizontal boring and slot-mortising chuck. Est. cost: $300.
FINE WOODWORKING #41 Jul-Aug 1983 pg. 28

Choosing a table saw. How to find the one that fits your needs.
FINE WOODWORKING #56 Jan-Feb 1986 pg. 50

Alvin Weaver's home-built machines described. They include a radial arm sander, table saw, and shaper.
FINE WOODWORKING #65 Jul-Aug 1987 pg. 57

Power other small tools with your table saw's motor. Clamp the other tool on top of saw and replace saw blade with pulley.
FINE WOODWORKING #66 Sep-Oct 1987 pg. 8

Tips for "increasing power" on a table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #67 Nov-Dec 1987 pg. 16

Double-duty table saws. A review of four machines with special crosscutting features.
FINE WOODWORKING #93 Mar-Apr 1992 pg. 52

Choosing a table saw. Selecting the saw that fits your needs and your budget.
FINE WOODWORKING #112 May-Jun 1995 pg. 74
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #113 Jul-Aug 1995 pg. 4
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #115 Nov-Dec 1995 pg. 4

Contractor's table saws. A comparison test of six different models finds differences in detailing and cost.
FINE WOODWORKING #123 Mar-Apr 1997 pg. 54
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #124 May-Jun 1997 pg. 6

Cabinet saw test. A review of 10 heavy-duty cabinet saws from Europe, North America, and Taiwan.
FINE WOODWORKING #136 May-Jun 1999 pg. 78

Make a motor-tool table saw. How to convert your Dremel Moto Tool into a miniature table saw.
FINESCALE MODELER Oct 1999 (v.17#8) pg. 60

A guide to shopping for a table saw.
HANDY ANDY Oct 1980 (v.5#1) pg. 46

Table saw basics. Part 1.
HOME MECHANIX #692 Dec 1985 (v.81) pg. 21

Table saw basics. Part 2.
HOME MECHANIX #693 Jan 1986 (v.82) pg. 6

Those new bench top tools. Part 2. Table saws. Includes tips on how to increase the capacity of bench top table saws.
HOMEOWNER Jan-Feb 1984 (v.9#1) pg. 52

How to decide whether to buy a table or radial arm saw. The advantages and differences of each saw are described.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #7 Fall 1977 (v.2#3) pg. 115

The Belsaw planer-molder-saw and how it works.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #515 Apr 1971 (v.67) pg. 92

MI shop course. Part 1. Table saw basics.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #676 Aug 1984 (v.80) pg. 90
Added Info MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #679 Nov 1984 (v.80) pg. 8

Bench-saw know-how. Part 2. Adjustable work support stand features rollers for both crosscut and ripping support. Wood spring holder accessory for accurate cutting. Tips on large panel diagonal cutting, typical dado sawing operations and tongue and groove cutting.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1972 (v.138#2) pg. 144

Bench-saw know-how. Part 4. Making raised panels, kerfing, compound cutting, faceting, and pattern sawing.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1972 (v.138#4) pg. 166

A look at the Safe-T-Track bench top table saw and tips on how to align it.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1973 (v.140#3) pg. 170

Workshop minicourse. Bench saw basics. Changing saw blade, making & using a pushstick and safety tips.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1978 (v.150#2) pg. 18

A look at Dremel's new Model 580 table saw. Includes tips on how to build a mounting board so it can be clamped to a workbench, a fishtail type pusher stick and a miter jig.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1979 (v.151#2) pg. 42

Comparing table saws.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1963 (v.183#5) pg. 159

Bench saw? Radial? New kit gives advantages of both.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1967 (v.191#4) pg. 160

Ball-bearing motor mount makes it easier to tilt your table saw.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1967 (v.191#5) pg. 159

A buyer's guide to bench top table saws. Eight different models are compared.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Nov-Dec 1987 (v.2#9) pg. 23

How to compare the power of motors on table saws.
SHOPNOTES #33 May 1997 (v.6) pg. 15

Table saw basics. Includes tips on miter gauge and fence alignment, auxiliary tables, outfeed roller, vacuum attachment, etc.
SPEAKER BUILDER 1/1982 [Feb 1982] (v.3#1) pg. 25

Table saws. How to choose the right machine for your shop. Some tips.
WOOD MAGAZINE #4 Apr 1985 (v.2#2) pg. 55

Table saws. How to buy the most important woodworking machine in your shop. A look at sixteen 10" machines in the $280-$1850 price range.
WOOD MAGAZINE #32 Dec 1989 (v.6#6) pg. 56
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #34 Apr 1990 (v.7#2) pg. 14

Table saws. A buyer's guide to 33 machines.
WOOD MAGAZINE #38 Oct 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 38
Correction WOOD MAGAZINE #40 Jan 1991 (v.8#1) pg. 13

Tool-buyer's roundup. Important buying points and charts of features for cordless drills, drill presses, jointers, portable belt sanders, routers, scroll saws, table saws, and thickness planers.
WOOD MAGAZINE #56 Nov 1992 (v.9#8) pg. 64

Buyer's guide to table saws in the $300 to $700 price range.
WOOD MAGAZINE #68 Feb 1994 (v.11#2) pg. 66

Cabinet-style table saws. A guide to what to look for and test reports on seven models.
WOOD MAGAZINE #98 Aug 1997 (v.14#5) pg. 58

Test of seven table saws priced between $600 and $900.
WOOD MAGAZINE #128 Nov 2000 (v.17#8) pg. 68

Miniature sawbench (miniature table saw) is powered by an electric fan motor and features an adjustable guide fence. Uses a 35mm diameter bone saw.
WOODWORKER #1027 Jun 1979 (v.83) pg. 331

Setting up a workshop. Selecting a circular sawbench (table saw).
WOODWORKER #1034 Jan 1980 (v.84) pg. 51

Machining wood. Your expert guide. All you need to know about the basic equipment, what it does, how to use it safely and how to make it work for you. Part 1. Circular saw (table saw).
WOODWORKER #1104 Nov 1985 (v.89) pg. 826

Machining wood. Your expert guide. Part 2. Table saw (continued).
WOODWORKER #1105 Dec 1985 (v.89) pg. 908

Introduction to the basic construction and operation of a bench or table saw.
WOODWORKER Dec 1994 (v.98#12) pg. 52

The beginning woodworker. Table saw basics.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1980 (v.4#3) pg. 3

The beginning woodworker. Table saw basics.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1985 (v.9#4) pg. 18

The table saw and how to use it. Part 1.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1967 (v.23#6) pg. 38

The table saw and how to use it. Part 2.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1968 (v.24#1) pg. 32

How to make a portable, suitcase-size table saw. Unit opens to a table surface of 24"x30". Legs are made from 1-1/4" TV antenna mast and store in the case. Blade and motor are mounted on a pivot bar to retract into the case.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1975 (v.31#4) pg. 42

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