Porter-Cable (Model TS220LS) instruction manual Constructing a Featherboard

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CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD

Fig. 59, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is completed. Use featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where the guard and spreader assembly must be removed (see Fig. 60). Always replace the guard and spreader assembly when the non thru-sawing operation is completed.

Kerf should be about 1/4" apart.

Fig. 59

Fig. 60

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Contents Table Saw Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious Injury Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING,Additional Safety Rules for Table Saws Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryVolt Single Phase Operation Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Grounding InstructionsExtension Cords Minimum Gauge Extension CordFunctional Description Unpacking and CleaningAssembly ForewordPage Stand Parts Stand Assembly SAW to StandAssembling Blade Raising and Lowering Handwheel Blade Guard Splitter Assembly Page Extension Wing Guide Rail to SAWRIP Fence Miter GageDisconnect Machine from Power Source Miter Gage HolderOutfeed Support Starting and Stopping SAW Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Overload ProtectionTo Adjust Positive Stop AT 45 Degrees Adjusting 90 and 45 Degree Positive StopsTo Adjust Positive Stop AT 90 Degrees Blade Tilting ControlC B RIP Fence Operation AdjustmentsMiter Gage Operation and Adjustments ACB Adjusting Blade Parallel to Miter Gage SlotsChanging the Blade CROSS-CUTTING Never USE the Fence AS a CUT-OFF Gage When CROSS-CUTTINGCommon Sawing Operations Ripping Constructing a Push StickUsing Auxiliary Woodfacing on RIP Fence Accessory Dado CutterheadAttach the dado head set D , to the saw arbor Constructing a Featherboard Pushstick Constructing a Push StickAccessories Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers