It is easy to make shims with a table saw. In this blog post, I will teach you how to make shims using your table saw. This project is great for beginners and can be done in just a few steps.
What You Will Need:
Table saw with safety guards and push sticks attached, tape measure, pencil, or pen. A table saw is a great tool for many different things including making shims on your own. Its important that when using any type of power equipment you follow all safety precautions to ensure no harm comes about because of negligence. This project starts with deciding the size of the shim.
What Size Shim Do You Need?
The first step of this project is to determine the size of the shim. Next, you will need to decide which wood type and thickness is best for your project.
A shim should be approximately -inch thick. If you are unsure of the thickness you need, its always best to err on the side of caution and go thicker rather than thinner.
With the measurements in hand, its time to cut your shim stock. Start by marking the dimensions you need on your wood with a pencil or pen. If you are using a tape measure, make sure to use the metric side so that you get an accurate measurement.
Before you begin the actual process, the last thing to do is to cut a piece from scrap wood that is the same size as the shim. So that you can make the right measurements when making the shims for your table saw, and not guessing.
Some other considerations: (safety, measurements)
First, set up your table saw to ensure safety. Make sure all guards and push sticks are attached properly before turning it on or plugging in power tools near any kind of water source like a sink or bathtub where they could accidentally come into contact with electricity while wet!
The second step is to measure out how much wood you need by using the scrap piece as your guide. To achieve the right thickness for your shim, you will need multiple passes with the saw blade.
The third step is always safety! Before and during the cutting, make sure your hands are free from the saw blade. Now gently push the scrap wood through the saw blade making several passes until its cut all the way down to size.
Now, Use A Jig To Make The Shims For The Table Saw.
If you have a jig for your table saw, you can use it to make this process much easier. Simply clamp the scrap wood in place and run it through the saw blade as normal. This will give you a perfectly cut shim every time.
Also, ensure you use a push stick when using the jig to prevent accidental cuts while cutting multiple shhims.
If you do not have access to or want to purchase specialized equipment like this then theres another way and that is doing it by hand which can be done if necessary but it takes longer than using special tools such as those just mentioned.
Now that you are familiar with how to make shims using a table saw, it is time to try it yourself. This is a simple DIY project that you can do safely and enjoy.
A table saw is a great tool for many things, including making your own shims. When using any type or power source, it is important to be safe.
This simple technique can be used for any project around the house or in your workshop, as long as you know how to make shims with a table saw.
