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CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD
Fig. 141, 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, as shown in Fig. 141A, 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. An
8″ high flat board can be clamped to the rip fence and the featherboard can be clamped to the 8″ high board. Use
featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where the guard and splitter assembly must be r
emoved. Always
replace the guard and splitter assembly when the non thru-sawing operation is completed.
Fig. 141
Further information on the safe and proper
operation of table saws is available in the Delta
“Getting the Most Out of Your Table Saw” How-
To Book, Catalog No. 11-400. Additional
Information on table saw safety is also available
by writing to:
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
1121 SPRING LAKE DRIVE
ITASCA, IL 60143-3201
Fig. 141A