RIDGID TS2410LS manual HOW to Mount a Featherboard, HOW to Make a Featherboard

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OPERATION

FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 24.

Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock the rip fence. Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade. Attach a C-clamp to secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.

WARNING:

Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 23.

The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw. Select a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and miter the other half of the same end to 45° (see page 30 for information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the point at 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. Drill a 3/8 in. hole at the 8 in., 10 in., and 12 in. marks.

Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 30. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.

WARNING:

Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece. If positioned improperly, kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

FEATHERBOARD	PUSH BLOCK

		30
	15	PUSH STICK
0		PUSH STICK

	C-CLAMP	BEVEL LOCKING LEVER
	C-CLAMP	Fig. 24
		Fig. 24

3-5/8 in.

3/4 in.

	30°
1/4 in.
	45°	1-13/16 in.
1/8 in.	6 in.
	6 in.
18 in.

Fig. 23

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of Contents Guard Against Electrical Shock by Prevent General Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are Secure Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceGrounding Instructions Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesSee Figure Know Your Table SAWOperating Components Switch AssemblyTools Needed Loose Parts ListMounting Holes AssemblyUnpacking Release Lever Grips LEG Stand Center Brace To Open the LEG StandSee Figures 7 Wing To Store the Table SAW AccessoriesTo SECURE/LEVEL the SAW Wing NUTTo move the leg stand To Close the LEG Stand and Move the SAWSee Figures 12 To close the leg standSET Screws Removing Throat Plate To Check the Throat PlateTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate To align the throat plate with the saw tableTo Install Blade Guard Assembly To Check SAW Blade InstallationANTI-KICKBACK Pawls HEX KEY HEX Head Bolt Spreader To Check and Align the Blade Guard AssemblyOperation Avoiding Kickback ApplicationsBasic Operation of the Table SAW Causes of KickbackCross CUT Types of CutsCutting Tips Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardHOW to Make a Featherboard Once the Ind-I-Cut is level To Change Blade DepthTo Change Blade Angle To USE the IND-I-CUT DiscBack RIP Fence To SET the RIP Fence Indicator to the BladeTo USE the MICRO-ADJUST Wheel on the RIP Fence To USE the RIP FenceTo Unlock To USE the Miter GaugeTo USE the Table Extension Stop PINBlade TOO Close to Miter Gauge Groove Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 32 Right Miter Gauge Groove Combination Square Aligning ScrewsCross CUT Place Hands on Workpiece Miter Gauge Lock Knob Switch OFF Switch onMaking a Cross CUT See Figures 35Blade Making a RIP CUTMaking a Miter CUT RIP CUTViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW HEIGHT/BEVEL Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Bevel Cross CUT See Figures 39Making a Bevel RIP CUT Supports Large Panel CUT Making a Compound Bevel Miter CUTMaking a Large Panel CUT Making a NON-THROUGH CUT Dado CUT Making a Dado CUTSee Figures 46 AdjustmentsTo install a standard blade To Replace the BladeIf blade is not square to the table To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚See Figures 48 If blade is square to the tableFlat Head Screw SET Screw To Adjust the Miter GaugeBlade AT 45˚ Position Screw Lock Knob Miter Gauge RODLocking Lever To Check and Adjust the Alignment RIP FenceHEX Head Bolt Adjusting NUT Locking Lever Back Rail See Figures 54Bevel Lock NUT Front HEX Coupling To Adjust the Bevel Locking LeverTo Adjust the Table Extension Checking the Table ExtensionLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Nylon SET Screw AdjustmentBrush CAP Assembly AccessoriesBrush Replacement See To Check and Align the Blade Guard TroubleshootingBevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ Squaring See To Set the Bevel IndicatorSee To Adjust the Miter Gauge Adjustments sectionPage HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No TS2410LS Serial No Customer Service Information