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Table Saw Basic Cuts
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Blade
Projection
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Figure
2-14.
Before beginning a table saw operation, adjust the table
height so the blade protrudes 1/4" to 3/8" above the
stock, as shown. Click on image for larger view.
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Blade
projection (Figure
2-14) refers to the amount of blade that is visible above
the workpiece. Except in the case of hollow-ground blades,
which are set slightly higher, keep the projection within
1/4"and 3/8".
The upper
guard has a depth-of-cut scale so it is easy to adjust the
projection of the blade. Just lower the guard over the blade
and then adjust the table height. For example, if you are
sawing 3/4" stock and want a 1/4" projection, adjust the table
height until the tip of the blade aligns with the 1" mark
on the guard.
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Figure
2-15.
Use a step gauge to set blade projection.
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Another
way to set blade projection is to use a step gauge like the
one shown in Figure
2-15. A gauge you can make by laminating 1/8" pieces of
hardboard is shown in Figure
2-16.
Both the
scale on the saw guard and a height gauge can be used to set
the projection of saw blades and other cutters like the dado
accessory.
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Figure
2-16.
Construction details of a homemade height gauge.
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