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Ripping
Ripping Defined
Ripping is changing the width of a
workpiece by cutting along its length. The
workpiece is fed into the blade, which
rotates in a fixed position, parallel to the
fence, a set distance from the fence. A
solid fence (no kerfs) serves as a guide for
the workpiece. Place the fence in the front
position for narrower workpieces, and in
the rear for wider ones.
In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions
In-rip and out-rip refer to blade position.
In-rip: the blade is toward the column,
and the motor is toward the table front. In-
rip is recommended because this position
allows better visibility of the workpiece
and your hands. Use in-rip when you set
the blade 1/2to 16" from the fence.
Out-rip: the blade is toward the table
front, and the motor is toward the column.
Use out-rip only when you set the blade
12" or more from the fence.
Infeed and Outfeed Directions
Infeed and outfeed refer to sides of the
blade.
Infeed: the side of the blade where the
guard nose is. Always start a rip cut at the
infeed side and push the workpiece
through to the outfeed side.
Outfeed: the side of tim blade where the
pawls and spreader are. Never start a rip
cut at the outfeed side. This is wrong way
feed. Never put hands on the outfeed side
of the blade when ripping because they
can be pulled back into the spinning
blade.
Motor
In-Rip Position
Rear Fence Front Fence
Position Position
Outfeed
Side
Inleed _
Side
Pawls
Spreader
Out-Rip Position
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