Cutting Aides
Cutting aides include push sticks, fences,
auxiliary fences, push blocks, feather-
boards, and straight edges.

Push Sticks

To make a push stick, use 3/4"knot-free
lumber, or a standard lx2. Cut to dimen-
sions shown (inches).

Fences

Fences are required for all saw operations.
To make a fence, use _" knot-free lumber
cut to table length. Do not use particle
board or other composite materials be-
cause they are not strong enough. Note: In-
stalled fence must be at least half as high as
the workplace, and never less"than _/4".The
fence can be as high or higher than the
workplace.
Auxiliary Fence and Push Block for
Ripping
An auxiliary fence must be used when
making very narrow rip cuts that don't
allow enough room for a push stick
without bringing it too close to the blade.
An auxiliary fence must always be used
with a push block.
To make an auxiliary fence, use one piece
of _A"plywood and two pieces of _/4"
plywood. Cut to dimensions shown (in-
ches). Glue pieces together, and reinforce
with nails.
To make a push block, use one piece of 3/4"
plywood and one piece of _" plywood.
Cut to dimensions shown (inches). Glue
pieces together and reinforce with nails.
Lay the push block on top of the auxiliary
fence to make sure their widths match ex-
actly, and are each 4_q".
3/4
This Face
& This Edge
Must Be
Parallel
15
Tabh
Length
Slightly Less
Than Thickness Of
Workpiece Up To 3/8" -_ \
1-5/8
45' Notch ..L.
3/4 Plywood
5-1/2
3/8 Plywood
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