Things You'll Need:
- Table saw
- Pushstick
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Step 1
Set the blade at the correct height for your project. The board should be approximately in the middle of the top tooth on the saw.
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Step 2
Move the rip fence to the necessary distance from the blade for the cut you will be making. Use a measuring tape to ensure accuracy. Lock the handle of the rip fence.
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Step 3
Turn on the saw and begin to feed the wood onto the blade, making sure that the edge of the wood is against the rip fence.
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Step 4
Stay to the side of the workpiece as you feed it onto the saw to avoid kickback.
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Step 5
Keep the wood pushed against the rip fence with your left hand while feeding the wood onto the blade with your right hand.
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Step 6
Feed the wood onto the blade at a smooth and consistent speed. Keep the wood moving, never stopping as you make the cut, since this could result in an uneven and choppy cut.
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Step 7
Continue pushing the wood onto the blade, never allowing your hands to extend past the end of the blade guard.
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Step 8
Use a pushstick to complete the cut past the end of the saw blade. The use of a pushstick is essential in helping to ensure safety while using your table saw.
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Step 9
Turn off the saw after the piece of wood has been cut through. Allow the saw blade to stop completely before removing the pieces of wood.







