
COMPOUND MITER CUTTING
Compound miter cutting is performed in the same manner as miter cutting except the saw blade is also tilted to cut a bevel. The settings and operation are similar to miter cutting except that the blade is first tilted to the desired angle on the bevel scale before it is clamped in place. Fig. 55 shows a compound miter cutting operation on the radial saw.
RIPPING
IMPORTANT: In certain applications, it may be necessary to use two push sticks, and/or featherboards. Also, if a push stick or other feeding device is necessary to assist in the feeding of material, make certain it is conveniently located so it may be reached easily without having to stretch or reach near the blade.
Ripping involves making a lengthwise cut through a board along the grain. When ripping, the track arm is clamped at “0” on the miter scale. The yoke is then positioned and clamped so that the blade is parallel to the fence. When feeding the material, one edge rides against the fence while the flat side of the board rests on the table. The guard should be lowered on the
“ADJUSTING SPLITTER AND
THE MATERIAL MUST NEVER BE FED
INTO THE OUTFEED END OF THE
BLADE GUARD.
OUT-RIPPING
Fig. 55
A
Fig. 56
B
Fig. 57
IN-RIPPING
WHEN RIPPING WORK LESS THAN FOUR INCHES WIDE, USE A PUSH STICK TO COMPLETE THE FEED. (FIG. 58)
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