I need some advice on using my TS55 to rip around 18 pieces of hardwood into 1.5" x 1.5" strips for some end grain chopping boards. The problem is that the stock is already really narrow. All of it ranges from 1.5" - 1.75" thick and from 1.75" to 3" wide - way too narrow to clamp to the rail. I don't have an MFT, but use QWAS dogs with an MFT top to square things up.
I have used double sided tape to secure narrow stock to the rail, but really need something more precise to get repeatable results. I was hoping that someone had an idea for a simple (really simple) jig that I could make to secure the stock to the rail.
Also, since I need to use the panther blade for this, the surface will not be glue-ready. I know that I could use a hand plane, but is there a simple way to get these glue ready with the TS55? Whenever I use the other blades to rip hardwood, I end up with burn marks.
Thanks for your help!
Steve
I have used double sided tape to secure narrow stock to the rail, but really need something more precise to get repeatable results. I was hoping that someone had an idea for a simple (really simple) jig that I could make to secure the stock to the rail.
Also, since I need to use the panther blade for this, the surface will not be glue-ready. I know that I could use a hand plane, but is there a simple way to get these glue ready with the TS55? Whenever I use the other blades to rip hardwood, I end up with burn marks.
Thanks for your help!
Steve