When to Use a Table Saw Blade Guard
A table saw is a benchtop or mounted woodworking tool with an electric motor that uses a rotary saw to cut in either direction. Table saws are extremely dangerous and come equipped with a table saw blade guard in order to protect the user from injury. The blade guard should be used whenever the table saw is not in operation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Function
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The table saw blade guard works by preventing the blade from rotating while in use during ripping operations. Another name for the blade guard is a table saw splitter. The blade protects the work piece from rotating into the teeth of the rotary blade, giving the user more control over the sawing operations.
Dust Collection
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The table saw blade guard also collects dust that results in sawing operations. Because the speed of the table saw is rapid, flying wood and saw dust can cause injury to the woodworker, especially if he is not wearing protective goggles. The blade guard collects the dust in a container and it can be used for whatever purposes the woodworker intends.
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Types
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The table saw blade guard can be made from wood, metal or plastic and may consist of a vertical pin that is inserted into the table saw blade. Whenever the woodworker walks away from the table saw or ceases, even for a few minutes, to be operating the table saw, the blade guard should be activated to ensure safety.
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References
- Photo Credit chain saw image by Pali A from Fotolia.com
