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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
