TYPES OF CUTS
See Figure 43.
Thereare six basiccuts: t) the cross cut,
2) the rip cut, 3) the miter cut, 4) the bevel cross cut,
5) the bevel rip cut, and 6) the compound (bevel)
miter cut.All other cuts are combinations of these
basicsix. Operating proceduresfor makingeach kind
of cutare given later in this sect'lon."
_. WARNING: Always make sure the blade guard
and anti-kickbackpawls are in place and working
properlywhen makingthese cutsto avoid
possibleinjury.
Cross cutsare straight90" cuts made acrossthe grain
ofthe workpiece. The wood isfed into the cut at a 90
degreeangle to the blade, and the blade is vertical,
Ripcuts are made withthe grain of the wood. To
avoid kickbackwhilemaking a ripcut, make sure one
sideof the wood ridesfirmly against the rip fence.
Mitercuts are made withthe wood at any angle to the
bladeother than 90". The blade is vertical. Mitercuts
tendto "creep" away from the miter fence during
cutting.This can be controlledbyholding the
workpiece securelyagainst the miterfence.
_, WARNING: Always usea pushstickwith small
piecesof wood, and also tofinish the cut when
rippinga long narrowpiece of wood, to prevent
yourhands from gettingclose to the blade.
Bevelcuts are made with an angled blade. Bevel
crosscuts are across the wood grain,and bevel rip
cutsare with the grain. The rip fence must always be
onthe right side ofthe blade for bevel rip cuts.
Compound (or bevel) mitercuts are made with an
angledblade on woodthat isangled to the blade. Be
thoroughlyfamiliar withmaking cross cuts, dp cuts,
bevelcuts, and miter cuts before tryinga compound
mitercut.
_, WARNING: All blades and cutting accessodes
mustbe rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent
possibleinjury.
CrossCut
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MiterCut
oBevelCross Cut
BevelRip Cut
Compound (bevel) Miter Cut
Fig.43
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