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Length stops should not be used on the free end of
the workpiece in the cutoff area.
Do not crosscut workpieces shorter than 6". Before
starting a cut, be sure the miter gauge is securely
clamped at the desired angle. Hold the workpiece
firmly against the table and back against the miter
gauge. Always use the saw guard and riving knife
and make sure the riving knife is properly aligned.
For 90 degree crosscutting, most operators prefer
to use the left-hand miter gauge slot. When using it
in this position, hold the workpiece against the
gauge with the left hand and use the right hand to
advance the workpiece. When using the right hand
slot for miter and compound crosscutting so that
the blade tilts away from the gauge, the hand
positions are reversed.
When using the miter gauge, the workpiece must
be held firmly and advanced smoothly at a slow
rate. If the workpiece is not held firmly, it can
vibrate causing it to bind on the blade and dull the
saw teeth.
Figure 38
To augment the effectiveness of the miter gauge in
crosscutting, some users mount an auxiliary
wooden extension face (F, Figure 38) with a glued-
on strip of sandpaper (G) to the miter gauge.
Provide auxiliary support for any workpiece
extending beyond the table top with a tendency to
sag and lift up off the table.
Have the blade extend about 1/8" above the top of
the workpiece. Exposing the blade above this point
can be hazardous.
10.5 Bevel and miter operations
Bevel cut – A bevel cut is a special type of
operation where the saw blade is tilted at an angle
less than 90 degrees to the table top (Figure 39).
Operations are performed in the same manner as
ripping or crosscutting, except the fence or miter
gauge should be used on the right-hand side of the
blade to provide added safety in avoiding a binding
action between blade and table top. When beveling
with the miter gauge, the workpiece must be held
firmly to prevent creeping.
Never use a zero-clearance
insert with saw blade in tilted position.
Figure 39
Mitering – Crosscuts made at an angle to the edge
of the workpiece are called miters (Figure 40). Set
the miter gauge at the required angle, and make
the cut the same as a normal crosscut except the
workpiece must be held extra firmly to prevent
creeping.
Figure 40
Note: When making compound miters (with blade
tilted) use the miter gauge in the right hand slot to
provide more hand clearance and safety.
Have the blade extend only 1/8" above the top of
the workpiece. Exposing the blade above this point
can be hazardous.
10.6 Dado cutting
Dadoing is cutting a wide groove into a workpiece
or cutting a rabbet along the edge of a workpiece.
A dado insert (optional accessory, not provided)
shown in Figure 41, is necessary for this type of
operation.
Do not use the standard table
insert for dadoing operations.