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25 - English
Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 32. Set the
rip fence to allow approximately a 1/4 in. “finger” to be cut in
the stock. Feed the stock only to the mark previously made
at 4 in. Turn the saw OFF and allow the blade to completely
stop rotating before removing the stock. Reset the rip fence
and cut spaced rips into the workpiece to allow approximately
1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces between the fingers.
HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD
See Figure 27.
Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence to
the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed and lock.
Place the workpiece against the fence and over the saw
blade area. Adjust the featherboard to apply resistance to
the workpiece just forward of the blade. Attach C-clamps to
further secure the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.
Fig. 27
PUSH
BLOCK
Fig. 26
FEATHERBOARD
PUSH
STICK
BEVEL
LOCKING
LEVER
2 1/2 in.
12 in.
3/4 in.
4 in.
1/4 in.
1/8 in.
70°
OPERATION
Holding the jig handle and using a push block and/or
push stick make the rip cut, see Making a Rip Cut later
in this section.
FEATHERBOARD
A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece
by holding it securely against the table or fence. Featherboards
are especially useful when ripping small workpieces and for
completing non-through cuts. The end is angled with a number
of short kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece and
locked in place on the table with a C-clamp. Test to ensure
it can resist kickback.
WARNING:
Place the featherboard against the uncut portion of the
workpiece to avoid kickback that could cause serious
personal injury.
Commercially available featherboards can be purchased for a
reasonable price. Many of these featherboards mount inside
the miter slots of the saw and are convenient to mount and
use on your table saw. To make a featherboard, follow the
instructions in the next section.
HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD
See Figure 26.
The featherboard is an excellent project for the saw. Select
a solid piece of lumber approximately 3/4 in. thick, 2-1/2 in.
wide and 12 in. long. Mark the center of the width on one
end of the stock. Miter the width to 70° (see page 34 for
information on miter cuts). Mark the board from the widest
point at four inches.
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