Jim Tolpin – Still Teaching Tablesaw Usage
One of the best books on how to get the most from a table saw while keeping all your fingers in the process is Table Saw Magic by Jim Tolpin. This book has been around a long time and it remains the most recommended text for would-be table saw drivers. It’s been my go-to table saw book for a long time. These days, though, I’m using my table saw less and less as I’m learning the joys of working quietly and without all the dust that such machines inevitably produce.
When he wrote the book, Jim Tolpin was a professional cabinetmaker, producing lots of furniture, at least in part, on someone else’s schedule. But recently Jim has retired and while he’s as popular as ever as a seminar speaker, these days he’s talking about working without power tools, enjoying the process as much as the product.
I smiled today as I realized that Jim was still teaching me table saw usage as I “used” my table saw today. I was roughing and surfacing maple parts for a cabinet and my table saw was a great place to lay out the parts so I could look at how my grain choices were working out. So, thanks Jim for once again leading the way.
Cheers — Larry
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