Workpiece
Inspection
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Before cutting wood, get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following:
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Because of its unpredictable nature, use extreme caution if cutting warped stock. The difference between acceptable and unac- ceptable warped stock varies from machine to machine. If you are in doubt,
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