Crosscutting
CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across the grain, at |
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90°, or square with both the edge and the flat side of the wood. |
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This is done with the miter gauge set at 90° (Fig. 31). |
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The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for average |
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woodworking. In some cases where extreme accuracy is required, | 1 | |||||
when making angle cuts, for example, make a trial cut and then | ||||||
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recheck it with an accurate square or protractor. |
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If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightly to |
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compensate for any inaccuracy. |
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NOTE: The space between the miter gauge bar and the groove in | 2 |
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the table is held to a minimum during manufacturing. |
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For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge, always |
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“favor” one side of the groove in the table. In other words, don’t |
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move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting but keep one |
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side of the bar riding against one side of the groove. |
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NOTE: Glue a piece of sandpaper 1 to the face of the miter gauge |
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head. This will help prevent the workpiece from “creeping” while it |
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is being cut. |
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The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the table. |
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Make sure it is locked. |
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When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand groove, hold the |
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workpiece firmly against gauge head with your left hand, and grip |
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the lock knob with your right hand. |
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When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpiece with your |
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right hand and the lock knob with your left hand. |
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When cutting long workpieces, make sure the end is supported |
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from the floor 2 (Fig. 31). |
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Repetitive Cutting
REPETITIVE CUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the
same length without having to mark each piece (Fig. 32). | FIG. 32 | |
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When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it |
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is supported. |
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! WARNING | Never use the rip fence as a length stop because |
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and the blade causing a kickback. |
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1. When making repetitive cuts, clamp a block of wood 3" long to |
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the table at desired length to act as a length stop. |
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! WARNING | When clamping the block, make sure that the end |
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sure it is clamped securely.
2.Slide the workpiece along the miter gauge until it touches the block … hold it securely.
3.Make the cut … pull the workpiece back … push the
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