A table saw is a versatile piece of equipment that is easy to use and can save you time and effort.Table saws can cut boards with long vertical cuts called crosscuts.You can make accurate and precise cuts using your table saw if you follow the right techniques and have the correct safety equipment.
Step 1: Eye and ear protection is required when using a table saw.
When using a table saw, wear safety goggles or a hardhat.sawdust and wood debris can enter your face or eyes.Saw blades can be very loud and can hurt your ears.If you want to protect your hearing, you can either buy disposable or sturdy earmuffs.
Step 2: When cutting thin boards, use a push shoe, push stick, or splitter.
There isn't much clearance between the blade and the side fence when cutting narrow, short boards.If you want to help guide your wood as it gets cut, you should use a push stick or a sled.You can either buy the table saw pushing devices at a hardware store or make them yourself.Some push devices have different parts for different wood.
Step 3: Clearance inserts can be used.
To protect your fingers from being close to the blade, you'll want to use an insert.An insert is a piece of wood that fits between the side fence and your saw blade and allows a buffer zone.You should also use a pushing device when cutting very thin boards.
Step 4: The blade guard needs to be installed properly.
Keep your fingers away from the blade by wearing blade guards.If the blade guard is no longer installed, you can either buy one from the table saw manufacturer or re- install it.Attaching modern blade guards to your blade can be done with a variety of methods.
Step 5: Don't cut warped boards.
The wood will kick back if the boards are bent.Do not use boards that have been damaged.
Step 6: There is an emergency turn off button.
A large button or paddle is what most table saws come with.You may need to turn off your machine if there is an accident.If your hands are occupied, this button can be hit with your leg.
Step 7: Do not wear loose hanging jewelry or clothing.
Don't wear things that can get caught in the saw.baggy clothing could get trapped in the saw and pull you towards it.Don't use your table saw if you have long hair.
Step 8: The instruction manual should be read.
It is important to read the instructions that came with the saw.There are differences between brands of table saws.The manual will show you where the saw is, what it does, and how to use it safely.
Step 9: The blade should be higher than the thickness of the wood.
To make sure you don't get kickbacks, you want the saw blades to be as high as the wood you are cutting.The blade adjusting handle on the bottom of the table saw can be used to raise or lower the blade.The blade should be.25 inches higher than the thickness of the wood you intend to cut.
Step 10: You need to adjust the width of the fence.
Measure the distance from the saw blade to the fence using a tape measure.You will be able to move the side rail left to right with the help of a handle that tightens and loosens it.You want to cut your board from the side fence.If you need to cut a 2-foot (61 cm) wide board, you have to measure between the side fence and the saw blade.
Step 11: Put the wood against the fence.
There is a piece of wood between the fence and the saw blade.To prevent kickback, set the wood against the table saw and side fence.
Step 12: Take the blade guard off the table saw.
The guard blade should be lowered to protect you from debris.Get ready to cut by turning on the blade.
Step 13: The board should be pushed through the blade.
Push your board through the blade at a slow and steady rate.Keep the board flush with the fence as you push it through.If there is not at least 6 inches between your hand and your blade, use a push device or insert.A flat board and sharp blade will keep your wood from splintering.
Step 14: Don't use the saw.
You can turn off the table saw by flipping the switch.The board should be cut to the correct dimensions.
Step 15: The thickness of the wood you are cutting should be adjusted.
The saw blade should be adjusted to the thickness of the board.Setting the blade too high could splinter your wood and setting it too low could cause it to not cut all the way through.
Step 16: Put the gauge into its slot.
If you don't have a built-in gauge, you'll have to put one in the slot on the left of the saw blade.If your saw didn't come with a gauge, you can buy one at a hardware store or online.
Step 17: Attach the gauge to the blade.
The sawblade must be squared to make perfect cross cuts.Place a drafting triangle along the length of your saw blade if you want to loosen the handle.The gauge should be adjusted until the drafting triangle runs at a 90-degree angle against the blade.Retighten the handle on the gauge to hold it in place once it's perfect.
Step 18: Hold the board against the fence.
To set the gauge to the back of the saw, use your right hand to pull the handle.Hold your board against the edge of the gauge with your left hand.You have to keep your fingers at least 6 inches away from the saw blade cover.The board should be sitting at a 90-degree angle to the fence.
Step 19: The board needs to be pushed through the blade.
Keep a firm grip on the board with your left hand as you push slowly, but deliberately.Cut your board by pushing the fence forward.
Step 20: Turn off the saw when you pull back the board.
Pull the board back to the starting position after you've cut through the wood.You just made a crosscut by turning off your table saw.