Sled for Scalloping

[Robert111]

This is made from two pieces of 3/4" plywood and a 1/4" threaded insert with plastic knob on the bolt.

The angle is adjustable by just loosening and moving the upper plywood piece, which has a 90 degree notch cut in it to engage the pen blank.

You have to hold the pen blank down with a finger as you pass the sled through the table saw blade.

 

[G1Pens]

Just curious.....why scallop on the table saw instead of the band saw?

 

[Justturnin]

Great Idea!!! Just need a way to clamp that piece down. My TS scares me w/ all the saftey equip on it much less riding my finger right next to it.

 

[Robert111]

Just curious.....why scallop on the table saw instead of the band saw?

Yup, could be either.

 

[Rick_G]

Just curious.....why scallop on the table saw instead of the band saw?

Generally get a smoother cut with the TS but I would definitely want a clamp on that one. My fingers are not allowed that close to the blade.

 

[wiset1]

I guess that's one way to do it, but that's a lot of rpm's so close to your fingers. I use a Rockwell Belt/Disk sander for all of the scallops I do. I'll use a bandsaw to rip the blank in half for the scallop accents, but to angle the blank to ready the accents I simply set the angle on the disk portion at 45 degrees and sand to center mark. Your blank is smooth and ready to accept the accent sheets and material that way.

The jig is a good idea, just watch your fingers!

 

[philb]

Great idea! Just not sure I'd put those teeth rotating that fast that close to my fingers!!

Have you tried a toggle clamp, have three fitted to knot sled and they hold fast and strong.

PHIL

 

[bitshird]

Having surrendered one and a half fingers to a table saw (which we now refer to as the finger removing machine) I think I'd put some kind of clamp on the piece, looks like plenty of room.

 

[hebertjo]

You might also consider using the table saw miter slot and attaching a runner to the bottom side of the jig. I have had pieces twist into the blade and then they become projectiles! Using the miter slot is much safer. I agree with bitshird's suggestion of a clamp as well.