Glossary of Terms
WORKPIECE
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during operation.
ARBOR
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
BEVEL
Blade angle relative to the table surface.
CROSSCUT
A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of the workpiece cutting the workpiece to length.
DADO
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FEATHERBOARD
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation by keeping workpiece in contact with the rip fence. It also helps prevent kickback.
FREEHAND
Performing a cut without a fence, miter gauge, fixture, hold down or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut.
GUM
A sticky,
HEEL
Misalignment of the blade which causes the trailing or out- feed side of the blade to contact the cut surface of the work- piece. Heel can cause kickback, binding, excessive force,
burning of the workpiece or splintering. In general, heel cre- ates a poor quality cut and can be a safety hazard.
KERF
The space in the workpiece where the material was removed by the blade.
KICKBACK
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw during a rip type operation.
LEADING END
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
MOLDING
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NON THRU-SAWING
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend through the workpiece (e.g. Dado, Rabbet).
PUSH STICK
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow
PUSH BLOCK
A device used for
RABBET
A notch in the edge of a workpiece. Also called an edge dado.
RIPPING
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece cutting the workpiece to width.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
Tools Needed For Assembly
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
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| STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3/4" |
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| THICK. THIS EDGE MUST BE |
FLAT SCREWDRIVER | PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER | DRAW LIGHT LINE ON | PERFECTLY STRAIGHT. |
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| BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE. |
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| 10 mm WRENCH | SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP |
COMBINATION SQUARE | OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED |
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| OVER IN DOTTED POSITION. |
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