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Line 29: − + − − The SawStop table saw has a unique safety feature. A spring loaded cartridge is located in the machine. Any conductive material that makes contact with the blade fires and jams the cartridge block into the blade. The blade then stops spinning and drops down out of the way into the body of the saw. All this happens within 5 milliseconds, helping to ensure the blade inflicts minimal damage. If the material you are cutting is wet or has gold paint or leaf it will most likely trigger the saw stop feature. Do not cut any wet lumber or metal coated materials with this machine. Charcoal is also conductive so any laser cut areas of lumber should not make contact with the blade while cutting. − Line 42:
Line 39: − + − * Cross-cut - Cuts made across the grain along the shorter side of the wood. − * Push stick - A piece of wood or plastic used to push the wood being cut through the blade while keeping fingers away from the blade. − * Fence - A guide for measuring the cut and guiding the wood. − * Riving Knife - A flat metal device that mounts behind the saw blade. This device prevents material from closing up on the blade and causing a dangerous condition called a material kickback. − * Sled - A fixture that is placed on top of the table to assist with cross cuts. The sled keeps material perpendicular to the blade and helps to prevent the blade from kicking back material. − Line 75:
Line 66: − + − + − * Always wear proper safety equipment, i.e. ear protection and safety glasses, to prevent injury. − * Hold onto material firmly and keep it against the table and fence to help prevent the material from catching on the blade. If material catches on the blade the material can shoot back at you and this is called a kickback. − This is a video of a kickback: − {{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7sRrC2Jpp4}}
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==Description==
==Description==
The table saw is a fundamental part of any woodshop and can be used for cutting wood or acrylic. There are two basic cuts that are normally performed. A rip cut is made along the grain and a cross cut is done perpendicular to the the grain. A fence is used to keep the material straight when pushing material through the saw. While the saw is usually used for cutting the long side of material, jigs and tools are also available for doing cross-cuts on the table saw. Fixtures make sure the material stays in place as it’s pushed through and helps keep it straight.
The table saw is a fundamental part of any woodshop and can be used for cutting wood or acrylic. There are two basic cuts that are normally performed. A rip cut is made along the grain and a cross cut is done perpendicular to the
Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.
Here is an example of this piece of equipment being used.
{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKqNFnWQPs}}
{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKqNFnWQPs}}
====Terminology====
====Terminology====
* Rip - Cuts made along the length of the wood.
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==Training==
==Training==
====Operation====
====Operation====
==Safety==
==Safety==
There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a table saw.
There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using the slip roll.
* The blade is very sharp and it spins very fast. Keep your fingers away from the blade even when its not spinning. Use a push stick to keep your fingers a safe distance from the blade.
* #Never put your finger in between the rollers as you could crush them.
==Certification==
==Certification==