Table Saw
Ear and Eye Protection Strongly Recommended!
Use a table saw for accurately sizing boards and sheet material. The circular blade of a table saw can be raised or lowered through the table's surface, allowing the user to feed the material across the table to achieve the desired cut. The table includes an adjustable fence for very accurate and repeatable cuts. This feature proves invaluable when creating furniture, cabinetry, or any project requiring precise and identical cuts.
Companion Tools
Roller Stands
Portable Work Bench
4 C-Clamps
Push Sticks
Prepare Before Use
Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Secure or remove all loose hanging clothing.
Do not use with fluorescent or flickering light, as spinning blades may appear still.
Lower the blade until only 1 full tooth extends above the material you will be cutting.
Secure the fence, making certain that your positioning is accurate with a measuring tool. Measure both ends of the fence, to guarantee the fence is secured parallel to the blade.
Position your push stick beside the fence so it can be reached easily when needed
Place a roller stand beyond the table saw if your material is oversized.
Tool Techniques
Allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting
Press workpiece firmly against the fence and brace from behind as you push toward the blade.
Maintain this control of the workpiece to avoid uplift or kickback that could send the material flying at you or someone else.
As the cut nears completion, before your hand approaches the blade, hold the material firm to the table surface with one hand while you position your push stick behind the workpiece to finish the cut.
Using the push stick, push the workpiece completely past the spinning blade before releasing.
Turn off the blade and allow it to stop completely before placing hands near the blade to retrieve your material.
Remove any small debris before making additional cuts.