click to enlarge	The octagon finger joint box starts with each blank being sawn at 45 degrees (each end). The sled is pitched at a 45 degree slant. Place blank next to indexing "tooth" for first cut.
click to enlarge	A side view of the first cut, which shows the angle of the sled. Remember that when tuning your cuts, raising or lowering the table saw blade is doubled in length of fingers (two pieces fitting together).
click to enlarge	I took great pains with scrap pieces to make sure that the cuts and the width of the blank ended up even. When finished on one edge, flip the piece over and do the other end. Patience helps here... There are a lot of cuts to do. Make sure that each cut is lined up and consistant.
click to enlarge	Again, a side view to show the cuts.
click to enlarge	Here all eight sides are fitted together
click to enlarge	Each side measures 1/4" thick and 4" wide and 4" tall.
click to enlarge	More pictures will be posted as work progresses. Next is top and base.
	Last updated on 05/14/2006 03:30 PM