SECTION 5: SHOP MADE SAFETY

ACCESSORIES

Featherboards

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Only Steps 1–3 are required to make a clamp-mounted featherboard. Refer to Page 48 for instructions on clamping.

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Grizzly G0715P Shop Made Safety Accessories, Featherboards, Making a Featherboard, Material Needed for Featherboard