Woodworker: Julien Lecomte Lecomte’s card table (18 in. deep by 36 in. wide by 30 in. tall) was inspired by Steve Latta’s Federal Card Table that appeared in FWW #180. The top is African mahogany, the legs are Honduran mahogany, and the apron is mahogany crotch veneer over poplar. Lecomte chose to forego the traditional bell flower inlay in the legs and instead inlaid a diamond of curly maple. The finish is oil and shellac.
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This saw performs well and the ergonomics are good. I appreciated the easily accessed controls and nice, ambidextrous handle. The Grizzly employs two lights, a laser to guide the cut and an LED to illuminate the cutting surface. The visibility is good, although the LED does not cast a shadow, it just lights up the cutting area. The miter range and number of detents are nice. However, the bevel range extends to only 45° on each side and has no positive stops. The saw requires a good deal of clearance from the wall, which, like similar models, may make it tricky for smaller shops.
Sliding compound miter saws have become a woodshop staple. Their ability to squarely crosscut wide boards and to cut difficult miter and bevel angles is huge. Festool’s Kapex KS 120 REB fulfills these duties with aplomb. The design keeps the saw close to the wall, allowing for a small footprint. The cut is rigid and precise provided you use good technique. It accepts 20mm blades, about 10 1⁄4 in. Its maximum width of cut is 12 in..
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