rip tongue and groove boards without a table saw

[michaely31]

my ts75 is obviously overkill.

I dont mind buying another tool but dont really want a large table saw

festool jig saw- with track gujde or mounted on a table?
rikon bandsaw 10-305?

any ideas?

thanks

 

[zapdafish]

muscles

 

[big grin]

 

[sancho57]

Router with guide rail or a router table with a tongue and groove bit should do it

 

[semenza]

my ts75 is obviously overkill.

I dont mind buying another tool but dont really want a large table saw

festool jig saw- with track gujde or mounted on a table?
rikon bandsaw 10-305?

any ideas?

thanks

Hi,

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

      Do you mean making T & G boards? Or removing the T & G? Or ..........

Seth

 

[michaely31]

Rip 3 exisitng inch (x3/8) teak t&g boards to 2 inch; 4 feet length.

Really the question is the best way to accurately rip 3/8 by 3 inch boards.

I appreciate the t&g planer tip. Great tool for other work.

 

[Peter_C]

Rip 3 exisitng inch (x3/8) teak t&g boards to 2 inch; 4 feet length.

Really the question is the best way to accurately rip 3/8 by 3 inch boards.

I appreciate the t&g planer tip. Great tool for other work.

When doing flooring I like to use my track saw, along with my table saw. That way I can angle if needed to compensate for an uneven wall. Use a board or foam that you can cut into, lay the track on top without clamps, and set another board under the edge of the track to keep it level, then run the saw down the length while cutting. Light pressure will keep the board from twisting. Works for me cutting 2 1/4" flooring down. Otherwise I use my jobsite table saw.

 

[JimD]

If you have a MFT or similar worksurface, it may also be possible to clamp the track with the clamps extending through holes in the top.  I probably wouldn't bother if I could scrap a piece if the track moved but if you need all the pieces and are not experienced using the track saw without clamps it would reduce risk.  I'm getting better cutting without clamps but is different from other track saw use - your technique makes a much bigger difference.  You have to avoid pushing the track sideways with the saw.  The soft track backing works well but it can be overcome.

 

[Brent Taylor]

I have used a rip guide,  not a track, to do the job you are looking to do with varying results.  A table saw is the best way to get the best results though.