HOW to Make a Featherboard, See Figures 41 | RIDGID TS3660 manual

OPERATION

PUSH STICKS

PUSH BLOCKS	Fig. 43

FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or rip fence. Feather- boards are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for completing non-through cuts. The end is angled, with a number of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece. Lock it in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test that it can resist kickback by restricting the forward motion of the workpiece.

WARNING:

Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the workpiece, to avoid kickback that could cause serious personal injury.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figures 41 - 42.

The featherboard is an excellent project for your saw. Select asolidpieceoflumberapproximately3/4in. thick, 3-5/8 in. wide and 18 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one end of the stock. Miter one-half of the width to 30° and miter the other half of the same end to 45°. See page 35 for information on miter cuts. Mark the board from the point at 6 in. Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 35. Set the rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. "finger" to be cut in the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.

WARNING:

Do not locate the featherboard to the rear of the workpiece. Kickback can result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece and binding the blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

PUSH BLOCK

FEATHERBOARD

PUSH

STICK

“C” CLAMP	BEVEL LOCK
	LEVER	Fig. 41
		Fig. 41

3-5/8 in.

3/4 in.

	30°
1/4 in.
	45°	1-13/16 in.
1/8 in.	6 in.
	6 in.
18 in.

Fig. 42

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RIDGID TS3660 HOW to Make a Featherboard, Push Sticks Push Blocks, See Figures 41, Push Block Featherboard Stick Clamp

Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Introduction General Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions  Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure  Never Operate the SAW on the Floor Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Service Authorized Service Center for repair. When servic Extension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Electrical Connection Changing Motor Voltage See Figures 2 Junction BOX Manual Reset Button Motor Thermal Overload ProtectorSee Figure Glossary of Terms RIP Fence FeaturesProduct Specifications Bevel Scale Know Your Table SAW Overview Tools Needed HEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16Square Framing Square Loose Parts Key Description Qty Loose Parts List Assembly UnpackingMounting Holes To Assemble LEG Stand and Storage Brackets To Install Extension Tables To Mount the Table SAW to the LEG StandScrew With Washer To Install the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to the LEG Stand Lock Blade Tube Height Lock Knob Adjusting Handwheel To Install Bevel Adjusting HAND- WheelTo Install Height Adjusting HAND- Wheel To assemble the Herc-U-Lift to the leg stand Tool Storage Square Head Bolt To Store AccessoriesTo Install Front and Back Rails Square Head Bolt To Adjust Front and Back Rails See Figures 23Front Rail Rear Shims SET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked Position To Install RIP FenceTo Check the Throat Plate See Figures 27 To Install Spacer BAR To Install Blade Guard AssemblyTo Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Install Belt To Mount Motor AssemblyTo Install the Belt Guard Motor Assembly To Install Switch Assembly To Install END CapsTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Adjust Blade Depth To Adjust Blade Angle Operation Push Sticks Push Blocks HOW to Make a FeatherboardFeatherboard See Figures 41 Types of Cuts Cutting TipsCross CUT To USE the IND-I-CUT Feature To USE the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to Move the Table SAWUnlock Pedal Metal Platform To USE the SAW Dust Chute To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP FenceMICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust Chute See Figures 46 Switch KEY Removed Switch on To Make a Cross CUTSee Figures 49 To Make a RIP CUT To Make a Miter CUT Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW To Make a Bevel Cross CUTTo Make a Bevel RIP CUT To Tighten To Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUT Bevel RIP CUT Blade AngledScale RIP Fence To Make a Large Panel CUT To Make a NON-THROUGH CUT NON-THROUGH CUT To Make a Dado CUT Dado CUT To REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate AdjustmentsTo Install Zero Clearance Throat Plate Removing Throat Plate Zero Clearance To Replace the SAW Blade See Figures 62Blade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square Trunnion Bolt Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 64 Trunnion Bolt Lever To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚ See Figures 67Screws Bevel Lock Lever Blade AT 90˚ Position To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Adjust the Miter Gauge To Align and Adjust the RIP Fence Locking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back RailSee Figures 74 To Adjust the RIP Fence Indicator PAN Head Screw General Maintenance MaintenanceAccessories Lubrication Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered Customer Service Information Model No TS3660 Serial No