On 03/29/2011 11:30 AM, Gary Kunstmann wrote:
What is the safest method to trim the excess from red oak 2 X 2 spindle
blanks before turning?

Set table saw blade at 45 degrees away from fence. Lay 2 x 2 on edge on
table and flat against blade. Move fence to just touch edge of 2 x 2.
Now rip corners off of 2 x 2 by feeding flat against table and fence.
You'll come out with a perfect eight sided blank, no matter the
dimension of the square blank you started with.