Table saw tapered lams???

[longrifle]

Has anyone used there saw too successfully make tapered lams?

[wood carver 2]

I've done it using my taper jig. Use a sharp blade and count your fingers after.    
I find it easier and safer to taper a thick piece of wood, then slice off the lam.
Dave.

[longrifle]

Thanks Dave anyone else.

[rmorris]

I make the initial cut of around .100" on the table saw with a jig I made and then use a plainer for bamboo and a drum sander for wood to get the desired final taper and thickness.

For veneers I do my first cut on the table saw around .05" and then grind it down.

I would not want my final cut made on a table saw because I feel you would not get a precise and consistent product . For best results with glass bows try to get your laminations within a few thousands.

[LittleBen]

Canopyboy and I have cut dozens and dozens with a table saw and they've come out good enough for wood bows but probably not for glass bows.

[longrifle]

I know Tim Meigs used to do it on his way back when I was wondering if anyone else tried it successfully.
I tried some on my work Sawstop table saw the other day and they didn't seem that bad.

[canopyboy]

Like Ben said, we've cut a lot of lams for him in my shop on the tablesaw. We do get a couple thou of variation. Pretty good for a saw and they seem to work well for Ben's bows. I haven't tried them in a glass bow yet.