How to Make a Raised Panel Jig for a Table Saw

Measure the height and width of the fence on your table saw using a tape measure. Add 3/4 inch to the width measurement across the top of the table saw fence.

Mark a 2-foot-long section of plywood at each of the two widths determined in the previous step with a pencil. Also, mark out a 1-foot by 2-foot section of plywood.

Cut out the three sections from the plywood using a circular saw.

Place the two smaller sections against the table saw fence, with the piece cut at the height measurement on the right side of the fence and the piece with the top measurement on the top of the fence. The top piece should overlap the side piece.

Place a bead of glue along the adjoining edge of these two boards, then connect the two using a deck screw every 6 inches along the intersection.

Position the 1-foot by 2-foot piece of plywood against the left side of the fence, with the front edge matching the edges of the other two pieces. This board should be protruding upwards 1 foot from the table top. Attach this piece of plywood to the previously assembled boards with glue and screws every 6 inches as you connect it to the left edge of the board on top of the fence.

Slide the assembled jig forward and backward along the table saw fence. It should glide smoothly and evenly with no binding.

Place the board to receive the beveled cut against the left side of the jig, and clamp it to the jig with a pair of woodworking clamps. Raise the saw blade as high as it will go, and tilt the blade to the left until you reach the desired angle of cut. Pull the jig forward, and ease the fence to the left until your board is aligned with the blade in the proper position. Tighten the fence, turn on the saw and ease the jig forward to make the raised panel cut.