SECTION V: OPERATIONS
A. General Procedures
You will find that using the Shop Fox® with a table saw or shaper is a real time saver for positioning and holding your work effectively and safely. Many cuts and operations that you thought were impossible with traditional clamping methods are now accomplished with ease.
Whether you use the Shop Fox® for machining work horizontally or vertically, the same principle applies. The Shop Fox® is positioned so the miter bar travels in the miter slot. The sliding table can be infinitely adjusted within its range toward or away from the cutting tool and then locked in place. These features, along with the fact that the Shop Fox® has a perpen- dicular face plate and many clamping options make it truly versatile.
The Shop Fox® is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. If you are a beginning woodworker, gather as much information as you can and understand all of the safety procedures about woodworking, especially relating to your particular operation. There are plenty of informational sources available; from television, books, and videos to the school shop instructor or woodworking club in your area. Do not jump right in and attempt to perform something beyond your capa- bilities. Instead, start by completing simple projects to gain the experience necessary to proceed to more complex tasks. No matter what your skill level, always practice good safety procedures and follow the recom- mendations listed in this manual.
Before you begin, make sure you fully understand your capabilities and that you have a complete understand- ing of your table saw, shaper, or sander and the inher- ent hazards associated with them. General operating procedures are just that - general in nature - they are not the final word on performing any one of the many functions possible with the Shop Fox®.
Figure 12. Crosscutting. Use the Shop Fox® for jobs
requiring ultra precision.
Figure 13. Using the Shop Fox® on a belt sander.
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