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Using Featherboards for Thru
Sawing
Featherboards are not employed for thru
sawing operations when using the miter
gauge.
Featherboards are used to keep the work
in contact with the fence and table as
shown, and to help stop kickbacks.
Add a 7-1/2” high flat facing board to the
fence, the full length of the fence. The fac-
ing board may either be “C”-clamped to
the rip fence or held in place with appro-
priate nuts and bolts (see “Workfeed
Devices” section).
Mount featherboards to facing board and
table as shown, so that leading edges of
featherboards will support workpiece.
WARNING: Make sure the feath-
erboard against the edge
presses only on the uncut por-
tion (in front of the blade). It
might otherwise pinch the blade
in the kerf and cause a kickback.
Before starting the operation (switch
“OFF” and blade below table surface):
1. Install featherboards so they exert
pressure on the workpiece; be positive
they are securely attached.
2. Make sure by trial that the feather-
boards will stop a kickback if one
should occur.
Work
Support
“C” Clamps
Featherboard
Facing
Board
Workpiece
Featherboard
Push
Stick
Basic Saw Operations (continued)