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Glossary of Terms
WORKPIECE
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during operation.
ARBOR
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
CROSSCUT
A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of the workpiece cutting the workpiece to length.
DADO
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FEATHERBOARD
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type operation by keeping workpiece in contact with the rip fence. It also helps prevent kickback.
FREEHAND
Performing a cut without a fence, miter gauge, fixture, hold down or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut.
GUM
A sticky,
HEEL
Misalignment of the blade which causes the trailing or out- feed side of the blade to contact the cut surface of the workpiece. Heel can cause kickback, binding, excessive
force, burning of the workpiece or splintering. In general, heel creates a poor quality cut and can be a safety hazard.
KERF
The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or slot produced by the blade in a
KICKBACK
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw during a rip type operation.
LEADING END
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
NON
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend through the workpiece.
PUSH STICK
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow
PUSH BLOCK
Adevice used for
RABBET
A notch in the edge of a workpiece. Also called an edge dado.
RIPPING
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece cutting the workpiece to width.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.
Tools Needed For Assembly
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
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| STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3/4" |
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| THICK. THIS EDGE MUST BE |
MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER | PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER | DRAW LIGHT LINE ON | PERFECTLY STRAIGHT. |
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| BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE. |
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| 10 mm WRENCH | SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP |
COMBINATION SQUARE | OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED |
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| OVER IN DOTTED POSITION. |
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