OPERATION
cutting aids
See Figure 22.
Push sticks are devices that may be used for pushing a workpiece through the blade in any rip cut. When making
A push block has a handle fastened by recessed screws from the underside. Use push blocks for narrow cuts and all
CAUTION:
Be sure the screws in a push block are recessed to avoid damaging the saw or workpiece.
AUXILIARY FENCE
An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between the rip fence and the saw table. Always make and use and auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8 in. or thinner.
How to Make and ATTACH an auxiliary fence (for rip cutting thin workpiece)
See Figure 23.
Rip fence holes are used to secure an auxiliary fence which requires a piece of wood 3/4 in. thick,
To attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence:
Place the wood against the rip fence and resting firmly on the saw table.
From the back side of the rip fence, secure the wood to the fence using
How to Make a jig (for rip cutting narrow workpiece)
See Figure 24.
If ripping a narrow workpiece places the hands too close to the blade, it will be necessary to make and use a jig.
To make a jig:
Attach a handle to a long, straight piece of wood and secure from the underside using recessed screws.
Cut an
To use a jig:
Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the jig and against the stop.
Holding the jig handle and using a push block and/or push stick, make the rip cut as described on page 33 later in this section.
PUSH STICKS
PUSH BLOCKS
Fig. 22
21 in. | 3 1/2 in. |
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3/4 in.
Fig. 23
STOP jig handle
jig
Fig. 24
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