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Repetitive Crosscutting
REPETITIVE CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting a quantity of pieces the same length without having to mark each piece. When making repetitive cuts from a long workpiece, make sure it is supported – see Fig. 58.
! | WARNING | Never use the rip fence as a direct length stop | |
because the cutoff piece could bind between the | |||
fence and the blade causing kickback. | |||
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| When attaching the facing block, make sure the | |
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block is well in front of the sawblade, because | |||
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the cutoff piece could bind between the fence and the blade causing kickback.
MAKING THE FACING BLOCK
The facing block should be made of
Parts Required:
1/4 x 20 x
1/4” Washers (2)
1/4 x 20 machine nuts (2)
The facing block is made to the same height
Assembly:
1 2
FIG. 57
WASHER
1/4” x 20 | 3/4” |
HEX. NUT | DIA. |
3
3/8”
9/32” | 1/4” x 20 x |
HOLE | STANDARD HEX. HEAD |
BLADE6
1)Place the hex. head 1 of each machine screw into the recess 2 in the rear fence housing – then slide each screw forward to the locations shown.
2)Place facing block 3 over screws.
3)Place washers over screw threads.
4)Thread and tighten the nuts onto the screws.
MAKING THE REPETITIVE CROSSCUT
1.When making repetitive cuts, securely attach a wood facing block to the fence as shown. The
2.Slide the fence (with the facing block) to a position which gives you the length of board that you want to repeat. Lock fence in position. Note: If you are using the scale on the saws front rail during the
3.Slide the workpiece 4 along the miter gauge 5 until it touches the facing block 3. Hold workpiece securely.
4.Make a “Dry Run” (practice) – with the saw unplugged, move the miter gauge and workpiece along the facing block until it touches the idle blade (blade is set 1/4 inch higher than workpiece) – Note: The workpiece MUST be off the facing block BEFORE it contacts the blade. Crosscutting capacity 7 for these cuts is
5.Attach saw to power source, turn saw on, and make the cut. Turn the saw off and remove the cutoff piece 6 after the blade has stopped and before cutting the next piece.
FIG. 58
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5 | 3 |
| FENCE |
68.