On 3/9/2010 7:13 AM, Puckdropper wrote:
I picked up a stacked dado set last week, and am working on building a
simple bookcase. All the shelves will rest in dados, so I'd like to use
the dado set to ensure a consistent fit.

Here's the problem: The outer supports are 6' tall, and two shelves must
be at the ends of the boards. My table saw won't support a board that long
without the board tipping.

I'm looking at building a side stand to support the extra length of the
board, but was wondering if anyone else had a suggestion. I don't have a
RAS.

Puckdropper
While the router jig method is a good way to go I believe you have a
bigger problem that needs to be solved. Based on what you said it sounds
like you are just getting into woodworking (Excuse me if I am wrong.)

The resolution is to build the side table as the need for it will not go
away. Today its cutting dados, tomorrow its cutting plywood sheets,
the next day it is cutting something else that is to big for your
existing system.

The side table could be in the form of removable extensions on the saw,
or in an actual side table.

I solved the problem by making a side table (for me it is my work bench)
It is based on a 2'X 4' piece of plywood. The top is a frame of half
lapped 2"X4" dados to accept the plywood. The rest of the bench is made
from 2"X4", all joints half lapped. it has enclosed cabinets at both
ends with a two large shelves between the end cabinets. The side table
is on wheels.

The side table was carefully measured to be the exact height of my table
saw when it is sitting on the floor for use. This side table can be
used as an out feed for ripping long pieces of wood and as a support
table for large sheet of plywood or long boards.

I like the system because as a part time hobbyist, I can arrange my saw
and side table into the best configuration for the project that I am
doing. Usually it is placed to the right and slightly behind me so
that as I cut a pieced I can turn, place the piece just cut on the
table, and pick up the next. All other tools; square, tape measure,
pencils etc. are convenient on the side table.

As I have a small shop in my garage, every thing can be rolled to the
side and the car placed in the garage when I am not working there.