SM 2610008289
Crosscutting | FIG. 38 |
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CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across the grain, at 90°, or square with both the edge and the flat side of the wood. This is done with the miter gauge set at 90° (Fig. 38).
The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for average woodworking. In some cases where extreme ac curacy is required, when making angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then recheck it with an accurate square or protractor.
If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly to compensate for any inaccuracy.
NOTE: The space between the miter gauge bar and the groove in the table is held to a minimum during manu acf uringt.
For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge, always “favor” one side of the groove in the table. In other words, don’t move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the groove.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table.
Make sure miter gauge bar is engaged under table retainer tabs.
Make sure lock handle is tightened securely to maintain angle.
When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand groove, hold the workpiece firmly against gauge head with your left hand, and grip the lock handle with your right hand.
When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpiece with your right hand and the lock handle with your left hand.
When cutting long workpieces, make sure the end is sup ported from the floor.
Repetitive Cutting | FIG. 39 |
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REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece (Fig. 39).
When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it is supported.
Never use the rip fence as a length stop be cause the cutoff piece could bind be weent the fence and
the blade causing a kickback.
1. When making repetitive cuts, clamp a block of wood 3" long to the table at desired length to act as a length stop.
When clamping the block, make sure that the end of the block is well in front of the sawblade. Be
sure it is clamped securely.
2.Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block … hold it securely.
3.Make the cut … pull the workpiece back … push the
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