Crosscuttin
F .....
Crosscut Kerfs
A kerf or shallow cut is needed in the table and fence to serve as a path for the blade and to ensure that the blade cuts all
the way through the workpiece. A kerr is needed for each different cutting path.
To make an approximately t/16"deep kerf:
1. Prepare table:
2. Prepare blade:
4. Slowly lower blade until it touches
table, then lower by another turn of hand- wheel.
5.Pull blade through fence and across table as far as it will go.
6.Push blade to rearmost position, be- hind fence, and turn saw" off. Keep hand on saw handle until blade stops spinning.
58
