table saw safety
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Building Codes
How to Rip a Straight Edge on Rough Lumber Without Losing Money or Safety
A straightedge rip turns a rough, irregular board into stock with one reliable reference edge. Here is how contractors plan the cut, control waste, choose tools, and decide when rough lumber belongs on a permitted project.
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auxiliary rip fence
Auxiliary Rip Fences: Safer, Straighter Table Saw Cuts for Exterior Carpentry
An auxiliary rip fence turns a standard table saw fence into a better support surface for long boards, thin strips, sacrificial cuts, and repeat exterior trim work. Here is how to size, build, buy, and use one safely.
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deck building
Rip Fence Alignment: The Safe, Accurate Setup for Table Saw Rips
A rip fence should be aligned to the miter slot and blade, with dead parallel as the professional default. Here is how to check it, adjust it, and know when the problem is the saw, the blade, or the lumber.
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deck construction
How a Rip-Fence Saddle Makes Table Saw Joinery Safer and More Accurate
A table saw rip-fence saddle is a shop-made auxiliary jig that slips over the saw fence to support and clamp tall workpieces during repeatable cuts. Used correctly, it helps produce cleaner tenons, notches, half laps, gate parts, pergola details, and other outdoor-structure components.
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cabinet saws
How to Choose and Install a 3-HP Cabinet Table Saw for a Real Woodshop
A 3-HP cabinet table saw is a shop machine, not just a bigger table saw. Here is how to budget, power, place, and use one safely.
