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    Building a barrel rack - Need a woodworkers expertise.

    I bought a barrel rack for my T/C Encore barrels a while back. It absolutely is the best thing I've ever used for storing my barrels. However... I've outgrown it. I have three barrels without storage, and probably more coming later down the road.

    So I am going to try to copy this. It's made out of a polymer, and I've found a place that sells the size I need for $10. However, I don't know how to cut the slots that the barrel lugs fit in. They are completely squared off. How would I cut these / what type of equipment would I need to do it? I have a CHEAP table saw that's got a permanently broken guard. Probably should throw it away, and probably will. The only other saws I have are hand held circular saws. But I don't mind buying new woodworking equipment either. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.





    The cut-outs are approximately .650 wide and .775 deep

    Here it is in my gun cabinet with some of my barrels hanging from it:



    All the best,
    Glenn
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    #2
    bandsaw or a scroll saw might work.

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      #3
      Put a fine tooth saw blade on the table saw and raise the blade the blade the .775". Practice with a similar sized piece of wood marking the left and right lines for the cuts, and carefully make multiple cuts removing the material the width of the saw blade with each cut. When you're done with it, you may need to use a file to clean up the bottom of the cut. When you have it down, go to the plastic.

      Here's the idea

      Table Saw Fundamentals
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      Measure twice, cut once. Watch your fingers, they don't grow back.
      Last edited by Bill; 04-14-2013, 11:46 AM.

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        #4
        Table saw with a dado blade and square, will make short work of the big notches.
        Looks like you can make the small slot with just a regular blade, on the table saw.

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          #5
          I agree a dado blade is the right way to do it- I don't know how it works with plastic vs. wood?

          I suggested the saw and multiple cuts to eliminate OP purchasing a dado blade.

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            #6
            Dado blade it is then. Thanks!

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