Basic Saw Operations (continued)
Using Featherboards for Thru Sawing
Featherboards are not employed for thru sawing operations when using the miter gauge.
Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table as shown, and to help stop kickbacks.
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Mount featherboards to facing board and table as shown, so that leading edges of featherboards will support workpiece.
Featherboard
“C” Clamps
Work
Support
Featherboard Workpiece
Facing Board
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Before starting the operation (switch “OFF” and blade below table surface):
1.Install featherboards so they exert pressure on the workpiece; be positive they are securely attached.
2.Make sure by trial that the feather- boards will stop a kickback if one should occur.
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