"eganders" wrote in message
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I am going to build a jig to hold a board so that a straight edge can
be put on one edge of the board by passing the board clamped to the jig
across a tablesaw. Here is the approach I plan to use:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...hteningjig.jpg

Basically, I want to hold the board with as short a jig as possible.
Right now it is 8 ft long. I want to put a straight edge on boards up
to 8 ft long, but I don't think I need an 8ft jig. Just would like any
suggestions for modifying what I have so far.

Ideas anyone?

Your jig idea looks fine. Although it limits you to ripping boards that are
less than 4" wide. I'm assuming you do not have a jointer. If you need to
put a straight edge on a wider board your plan will work fine up to 6".
After that, you may have to add support under the board (dbl stick tape).
You may also wish to add additional tracks for the toggle clamps for
additional width capacity.

Dave