Table Saw Basics–What You Must Know Before You Decide!
Saw reviews are certainly very useful. But, if you don’t know the basic parts of a saw you’re still going to be in the dark. In this article, we’re going to discuss table saws from a very basic level. We’ll start with the parts, then discuss safety and as well optional items you might want to get. When you’re done with this article, you ought to be much more in a position to understanding reviews, plus of knowing what to look out for in a basic table saw.
Your table saw is without doubt probably the most versatile machine in a woodworker’s shop. Ideally, it should be the first machine tool you purchase. If you’re not into fine cabinetry, a portable saw is indispensable for several types of jobs. So, again, a saw might be your first purchase, even though you don’t make cabinetry, but do onsite woodworking.
Table Saw Features:
Table saws can do all types of cutting. They are able to crosscut (cut against the grain), plus rip, (which means cutting with the grain). You will probably use different blades for each of these, but the main idea is the same. A good table saw can also square, miter, groove, shape, and join bits of wood. Using a quality saw can make almost any woodworking project much, much easier.
Table saws are just that, a table with a saw sticking up right out of the middle of it. The work surface is made of high quality metal. You can raise and lower the blade. You can even angle the blade. Most of your better saws involve some sort of set up for dust collection. One thing you want to keep in mind is the size of the saw’s motor. It must be strong enough to cut hardwoods with little to no vibration of the wood and the saw.
Rip Fence:
One of probably the most important parts of a table saw is the rip fence. The fence is the section of the saw you slide the wood again, when sawing. Your fence should be absolutely parallel to the blade. Otherwise you will not get good, accurate cuts.
Safety Equipment:
Table saws can be very dangerous pieces of machinery, when used wrong. The blade is rotating at thousands of rpm’s. It can easily catch your skin or clothing. The end result, here, would be really dangerous to you. Any saw you buy must have a blade guard. This fits on the top of the blade, so that it’s not exposed. Also, you can turn off most table saws with your knee. This is to protect you in the event both of your hands are occupied holding some wood on the table.
There are all sorts of great popular features of table saws. When you buy a saw, make sure you can purchase these as after-market items, if you don’t get them up front.
Lee Cole is an avid builder and hobbiest. Click this link to learn more about table saws.
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