Carpentry and Woodworking - tapered legs - how do I cut them?

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sdp321
11-05-03, 04:41 PM
I'd like to taper some table legs but am not sure how to do it. I haven't started yet, but will probably just use 2x4's. (The legs will be for a small TV stand) Is there a jig I can make? Would a handsaw work? My circular saw is 45 miles away...just have my tablesaw here.

Thanks,
Sampson in Wisconsin

chfite
11-05-03, 06:02 PM
Here is an article and diagram and instructions on a jig you can make to cut tapers on a table saw.

http://home.att.net/~waterfront-woods/Projects/taperjig.htm

Hope this helps.
sdp321
11-05-03, 07:40 PM
Chris - I don't know where you get these links, but they are fantastic. Thanks alot.

rdighe
11-06-03, 09:24 AM
If you have a jointer, you can taper legson jointer as well.

--Rajiv