Jackoh

I wouldn't use this method, but I am heartily sick and tired of self-righteous, 'holier than thou' safety freaks, telling others what they should and shouldn't do. We should all know the risks in using power tools of all sorts. It's up to each individual to decide what is right and wrong for them. If you want to use this safely, a piece of timber clamped to the fence, and extending over the blade would make it better. In addition to my own well-being, I happen to think of the effects a bad accident would have on my family, and I don't take risks. So again, I wouldn't use this method. At the same time, I would point out that it wouldn't be questioned on a router table. And a router would better withstand the sideways forces than a circular saw.

You can't really re-design the hayrake table. A table is a table is a table. But the hayrake is the thing that separates these lovely pieces from ordinary tables. There isn't a lot you cn do to make it different. You have used different timber than the traditional oak, but that's fair enough. They look the goods, and this one is a fine piece of woodworking. So well done CB.

I had considered using English Ash myself, but I finally decided on English Oak, for my copy of this table. Sourcing Two and a half inch planks, quarter-sawn is proving difficult, and I might have to go for a centre-board from a through sawn log.
My table will be seven foot by four and a half. Although, will probably use a number five and a half Jack plane! :)

Super work and again... Well done.
J

Nice clean lines and precise workmanship. Great job.

Looks simple, but it's not as straightforward as it seems.

The trick with Arts & Crafts, is knowing your stuff!

One of the reasons I daren't try it! :)
J

A nice solution indeed. However, it does rely on the mitre channel being parallel to the sawblade. If that's not the case, no matter how square the cut in the sled, the sled will want to pull either away or towards the blade. This it can't do, so instead the cut widens over time. Mind you, it's one way of knowing when your table saw needs a set-up!. Im going to make one of these. Thanks
Jacko.

Looks interesting. I'm going to get my thinking cap on.
Seems someone 'stole' a crate from the PC Game of 'Half-Life 2'!!!

Nice going.

Jackoh

I also notice Winner believes copyright claims should be 'claimed' or 'displayed'. Not so. In UK and USA Copyright is inherent in any created work, be it writing, art, music or design. Patents for an 'invention' do have to be applied for, but copyright no. It's in effect the moment the work is completed and lasts for 70 years after the author's death. So it does NOT have to be stated. If Winner doesn't like that, then it's a case of hard cheese.

When Winner gets slammed with a copyright lawsuit, then he/she will find out what is allowed and what isn't.

If I design a piece of furniture, and submit to a magazine, I do NOT give up my copyright. I give readers just the one time right to make the items for themselves. That is what their sunscription/purchase price allows them.

Anyone who makes a run of the item to sell for profit is breaking the law. That's how it is. so if Winner wishes to take the risk, he/she could end up being a Loser!.

That's my two-cents worth.