Skilled Trades / Res. Cons’t. Table Saw Mr. Mark Shortall / Technology Department

Table Saw 10” Professional Cabinet Saw by SawStop

Table Saw A table saw is used to make precise cuts at an exact angle. A table saw is used to make precise cuts at an exact angle. Can be use to cut wood across its grain known as a cross-cut. Can be use to cut wood across its grain known as a cross-cut. Notice the use of the “miter gauge” for cross cuts Notice the use of the “miter gauge” for cross cuts

Table Saw Can also be used to cut wood along the length of its grain known as a rip-cut. Can also be used to cut wood along the length of its grain known as a rip-cut. Notice the use of the “rip fence” for rip cuts. Notice the use of the “rip fence” for rip cuts.

Table Saw A table saw can also be used to make a series of specialty cuts such as a dado cut. A table saw can also be used to make a series of specialty cuts such as a dado cut. Or a cut similar to a dado except along an edge known as a rabbet cut. Or a cut similar to a dado except along an edge known as a rabbet cut.

Table Saw / Safety Always obtain the teachers permission prior to using the table saw. Always obtain the teachers permission prior to using the table saw. Always set the saw blade so that it will extend approximately 5mm above the stock to be cut. Sawstop is equipped with a “limit rod “ for this purpose Always set the saw blade so that it will extend approximately 5mm above the stock to be cut. Sawstop is equipped with a “limit rod “ for this purpose

Table Saw / Safety Never start the machine with the workpiece against the blade. Never start the machine with the workpiece against the blade. Always use guards, splitter, (also called spreader or riving knife), and anti- kickback fingers whenever possible. Always use guards, splitter, (also called spreader or riving knife), and anti- kickback fingers whenever possible.

Table Saw / Safety Remove cut-off pieces and scraps from the table before starting the saw. Remove cut-off pieces and scraps from the table before starting the saw. Always use rip fence or the cut-off guide (miter gauge). You must use one OR the other but never both at the same time. Always use rip fence or the cut-off guide (miter gauge). You must use one OR the other but never both at the same time.

Table Saw / Safety It is possible to use both the rip fence and the miter gauge at the same time If and only if you use a “clearance or stop block” It is possible to use both the rip fence and the miter gauge at the same time If and only if you use a “clearance or stop block” This is demonstrated in the following video.... This is demonstrated in the following video....

Table Saw / Safety Stand to one side of the blade path while operating. If a board kick backs from binding it will not hit you if you are not standing in its path. (never have any part of your body in line with the blade). Stand to one side of the blade path while operating. If a board kick backs from binding it will not hit you if you are not standing in its path. (never have any part of your body in line with the blade). Keep hands and fingers away from blade. Keep hands and fingers away from blade.

Table Saw / Safety Always use a push stick when making a rip cut Always use a push stick when making a rip cut Never reach around or over the saw blade. Never reach around or over the saw blade. Never attempt to free a stall blade without first turning off and unpluging machine. Never attempt to free a stall blade without first turning off and unpluging machine. Hold workpiece firmly against fence or miter guage Hold workpiece firmly against fence or miter guage

Table Saw / Safety Turn machine off and disconnect from power source before installing or removing accessories such as blades, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs. Turn machine off and disconnect from power source before installing or removing accessories such as blades, before adjusting or changing set-ups, or when making repairs.

Table Saw / Safety To Avoid Kickback: To Avoid Kickback: –Ensure blade is sharp –Keep fence parallel to blade (locked) –Use blade guard & riving knife (Anti-Kickback Fingers) –Push workpiece past saw blade prior to release –Never saw workpieces too large to control –Inspect for loose knots or foreign objects.

Table Saw / Safety

Although we are fortunate to have the Sawstop Table saw with its unique safety features it is very important that we approach it like any other table saw. Although we are fortunate to have the Sawstop Table saw with its unique safety features it is very important that we approach it like any other table saw. Never assume the safety features will protect you from unsafe practices. Never assume the safety features will protect you from unsafe practices.

Safety Test Always extend the blade so that it will extend at least 300mm higher than the stock …………………… TF Always extend the blade so that it will extend at least 300mm higher than the stock …………………… TF Its okay to reach over or around saw blade … TF Its okay to reach over or around saw blade … TF Hold the stock firmly against the miter gauge or the rip fence ………………………………………………………. TF Hold the stock firmly against the miter gauge or the rip fence ………………………………………………………. TF Always use proper guards, splitter, and anti-kickback fingers whenever possible ….……………………… TF Always use proper guards, splitter, and anti-kickback fingers whenever possible ….……………………… TF Keeping ripfence parallel to the blade will help prevent kickback ………………………………………………….. TF Keeping ripfence parallel to the blade will help prevent kickback ………………………………………………….. TF

Safety Test The operator must stand directly in line with the saw blade at all times ……………………………………. TF The operator must stand directly in line with the saw blade at all times ……………………………………. TF It is okay to freehand cut with table saw ….. TF It is okay to freehand cut with table saw ….. TF Keep hands & fingers away from blade …….. TF Keep hands & fingers away from blade …….. TF Remove cut off pieces and scrap material from the table saw table before starting saw …………………. TF Remove cut off pieces and scrap material from the table saw table before starting saw …………………. TF Never saw a workpiece with loose knots or other flaws …………………………………………………………….. TF Never saw a workpiece with loose knots or other flaws …………………………………………………………….. TF

Safety Test Always extend the blade so that it will extend at least 300mm higher than the stock …………………… TF Always extend the blade so that it will extend at least 300mm higher than the stock …………………… TF Its okay to reach over or around saw blade … TF Its okay to reach over or around saw blade … TF Hold the stock firmly against the miter gauge or the rip fence ………………………………………………………. TF Hold the stock firmly against the miter gauge or the rip fence ………………………………………………………. TF Always use proper guards, splitter, and anti-kickback fingers whenever possible ….……………………… TF Always use proper guards, splitter, and anti-kickback fingers whenever possible ….……………………… TF Keeping rip fence parallel to the blade will help prevent kickback ………………………………………………….. TF Keeping rip fence parallel to the blade will help prevent kickback ………………………………………………….. TF

Safety Test The operator must stand directly in line with the saw blade at all times ……………………………………. TF The operator must stand directly in line with the saw blade at all times ……………………………………. TF It is okay to freehand cut with table saw ….. TF It is okay to freehand cut with table saw ….. TF Keep hands & fingers away from blade …….. TF Keep hands & fingers away from blade …….. TF Remove cut off pieces and scrap material from the table saw table before starting saw …………………. TF Remove cut off pieces and scrap material from the table saw table before starting saw …………………. TF Never saw a workpiece with loose knots or other flaws …………………………………………………………….. TF Never saw a workpiece with loose knots or other flaws …………………………………………………………….. TF

Skilled Trades / Res. Cons’t. Table Saw Mr. Mark Shortall / Technology Department