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STEP 3: CUT 2 - MAKING A RIP CUT
Before Proceding, CLICK HERE to see a listing of Safety Rules that will help you avoid Personal Injury.
The Rip Cut (cutting workpieces to WIDTH) is another common table sawing operation.
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Start by setting the width you wish to cut by installing and
adjusting your Rip Fence to that distance -- measured between
the side of the Sawblade tooth nearest the Fence and the Fence
Face
Set Your Width
Install a Featherboard to hold your Workpiece firmly against the
Rip Fence Face during the cut.
Install Featherboard
When making rip cuts that are 2" to 6" wide, always use a Push Stick for safety. When you're ready turn on your Shopsmith, adjust speed to “R” (3500 RPM) and push your stock through the cut.
Turn the speed down to “D” (1050 RPM) and turn off the
Shopsmith. (not required w/ PowerPro Headstock)
Use a Push Stick
Afterward Set Speed To Slow
When making a Rip Cut that is narrower than 2", it's best to use a Fence Straddler -- or a shop-made device of your own design to push your stock through the Cut.
For cuts that are 6" to 12" wide, use a Push Block to
feed your stock past the Blade.
Fence Straddler For Narrow Cuts
Push Block 6 to 12-Inch Cuts
See How Simple That Was!
Now that you've made the two most common Table Sawing cuts, you're ready to move on to the next Woodworking Operation -- using the Drill Press. Watch your Mailbox for the Drill Press email, Coming soon!
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