How Do I Cut Aluminum

[pop-pop]

One plus for using a 7-1/4” blade in a table saw to cut Al is the reduced tooth velocity makes the sawing quite a bit less scary. Agree on the wisdom of clamping the work.

Paraffin rubbed along the cut line is another lubing method.

 

[mpeele]

I like those hold downs. The bottom lock nut is a great idea.

 

[pop-pop]

I like those hold downs. The bottom lock nut is a great idea.

Adjustable Taper Ripping Jig

A built-in adjustment system allows you to remove the exact amount of material you need to form the desired “footprint” on the bottom end of the leg. Once the jig is adjusted, you can cut four identical tapers in a matter of minutes . And, with two simple hold-downs clamping a workpiece, you can...

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Along the way I changed the "hand" of the fixture since I have a right-tilt saw. Thus I can cut bevels or compound angles with it.

 

[mpeele]

Looks like they two functions, location and hold down. I'm going to make some but use a toggle on top.