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12.0 Safety devices
Feather board
The feather board (Figure 42) should be made
of straight grain hardwood approximately 1" thick
and 4" to 8" wide depending on the size of the
machine. The length is developed in accordance
with intended use. Feather boards can be
fastened to the table or rip fence by use of
C-clamps. Alternatively, drilled and tapped holes
in the table top allow the use of wing nuts and
washers as a method of clamping. If this method
of fastening is used, provide slots in the feather
board for adjustment. (The illustration shows a
method of attaching and use of the feather
board as a vertical comb. The horizontal
application is essentially the same except that
the attachment is to the table top.)
Figure 42
Filler piece
A filler piece (Figure 43) is necessary for narrow
ripping and permits the blade guard to remain on
the machine. It also provides space for the safe
use of a push stick.
Figure 43 – Filler Piece
Push stick & push block
The use of a push block or push stick provides
an added level of safety for the operator. A push
stick is included with your table saw, but you
may wish to make others personalized for
different cutting procedures. The templates in
Figures 44 and 45 offer construction details.
Figure 44 – Push Block Template