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USING AUXILIARY WOOD FACING ON RIP FENCE
When performing special cutting operations – and that
operation may cause the cutting implement to contact
the fence – it is necessary to add a wood facing (A) Fig.
145, to one side of the rip fence as shown. The wood
facing is attached to the fence with wood screws
through holes drilled in the fence. 3/4-inch stock is
suitable for most work, although an occasional job may
require one-inch facing.
CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD
Fig. 74, illustrates dimensions for making a typical
featherboard. The material which the featherboard is
constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is
free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep
the work in contact with the fence and table and help
prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the fence
and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will
support the workpiece until the cut is completed. Use
featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where
the guard and spreader assembly must be removed (see Fig. 75). Always replace the guard and spreader assembly when the
non thru-sawing operation is completed.
Kerf should be
about 1/4" apart.
Fig. 66
Fig. 67
Fig. 68
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