-32- G1023SL/G1023SLX Left-Tilting 10'' Table Saw
Always use push sticks, featherboards,
push paddles and other safety accessories
whenever possible to increase safety and
control during operations which require
that the blade guard and splitter must be
removed from the saw. ALWAYS replace the
blade guard after dadoing is complete.
Dadoing operations can also be accomplished
using a conventional saw blade. To create a sin-
gle-blade dado:
1. Clearly mark the width of the dado cut on
your workpiece. Include marks on the edge
of your workpiece so you can clearly identify
your intended cut while the material is laying
flat on the saw table.
2. Set the blade height to the depth of cut you
wish to create.
3. If the dado runs the length of the material,
adjust the fence so the blade is aligned with
the inside of your dado channel. See Figure
39.
4. Turn on your saw and make the first cut.
Figure 39. Single-blade dado cut.
Figure 40. Sacrificial fence.
5. Turn off the saw and re-adjust the fence so
the blade is aligned with the other edge of
the intended dado channel. Be sure to keep
the cuts within your marks; otherwise, your
dado will be too large.
6. Turn on the saw and make a second cut.
7. Move toward the center of the dado with your
subsequent cuts until the dado is complete.
8. Re-install the blade guard.
In addition to its ability to create a variety of
dadoes, this table saw can be used to cut L-
shaped rabbets. These cuts can be created with
a regular saw blade or with specially-designed
stacking or wobbling dado blades like the one
shown in Figure 38.
Proper rabbet operation will differ depending on
the blade system you choose. Consult the
instructions included with your dado blades for
directions regarding attachment and adjustment.
To use a dado blade for rabbeting operations:
1. Rabbet cutting on the edge of a piece of
stock requires the use of a sacrificial fence
attachment. See Figure 40. The sacrificial
fence can be made from a piece of wood
that is as long as the metal fence and 3⁄4"
thick. Once the sacrificial fence has been
cut, attach it to the metal fence with screws
or clamps, making sure they are all secure
and tight.
Rabbet Operations
Blade Cut-Out
Rip Fence
Dado Insert
Sacrificial Fence