How Do You Make A Rip Cut With A Table Saw?
A rip cut is a cut that is made along the grain of the wood. Although ripping is certainly not the only thing you can do with your table saw, it is the table saw’s primary function and what you will probably use your saw for most. Knowing how to make a rip cut properly is therefore an important skill when working with your table saw. Read on for instructions. 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. 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. 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. Stay to the side of the workpiece as you feed it onto the saw to avoid kickback. Keep the wood pushed against the rip fence with your left hand while feeding the wood onto the blade with your right hand. Feed the wood
