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SUPPORTING LONG WORKPIECES
See Figures 34 - 35.
Long workpieces need extra supports. Supports should be
placed along the workpiece so it does not sag. The support
should let the workpiece lay flat on the base of the saw and
miter table during the cutting operation. Use the work clamp
or a C-clamp to secure the workpiece.
NOTE: When making a compound miter cut as shown
in figure 34, it may be necessary to adjust or remove the
sliding miter fence to insure proper clearance prior to
making the cut.
Fig. 35
Fig. 34
45
°
x 45
°
COMPOUND MITER CUT
OPERATION
LONG
WORKPIECE
WORKPIECE
SUPPORTS
Fig. 36
WIDE BOARD
CLAMPING WIDE WORKPIECES
See Figure 36.
When cutting wide workpieces, such as 2 in. x 10 in., boards
should be clamped with a C-clamp.