Table Saw: Difference between revisions

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ToolInfoBox Table Saw

Synonyms:	sawbench, bench saw; DE: Tischkreissäge
Type:	power tool/saw
Material:	wood
Location:	wood workshop
Access Requirements:	upon instruction - not alone
Tutors:	Ed, Lukas
Similar (More or Less):	circular saw, chop saw

This is one of the most dangerous but also one of the most versatile woodworking tools.

Did you know you can also turn a rotary tool into a micro table saw?

Health & Safety

Unless we get our hands on a stopping table saw, this is a machine that can take fingers off. Take precautions to prevent the worst from happening!

read the manual
gloves: make an informed decision
- some sources say you should wear them to protect yourself against splinters which could surprise you and make your hand flinch in a dangerous position
- others prohibit the use of gloves as your entire hand could be dragged into the blade if one gets caught
double-check that the riving knife (splitter) is in line with the blade - it prevents the workpiece from catching on the rear of the blade and being hurled towards you ("kickback")
- this video explains this and other dangers pretty nicely!
wear ear defenders and safety goggles
- a new belt might reduce the noise if the saw uses a belt
hook up a shop vac to reduce dust
never operate the saw if you are in the CoMakingSpace by yourself
make sure the table is standing safely and securely - anti-slide mats may help

Fences & Jigs

Two aluminum fences come with the saw and can be mounted as a parallel ("rip") and a miter ("crosscut") fence.

Jigs we would like to add are helpers for safer and more accurate use, e.g. table saw sleds.

Push Sticks

A simple plastic push stick comes with the saw. We should soon make one that gives a much higher degree of control, e.g. by following this Instructable.

Saw Blade

Same general options as for circular saw or chop saw.

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 |tool name=''Table Saw''
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 |type=power tool/[[:Category:Saws|saw]]
 |access=upon instruction - not alone
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+|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
 |material=[[wood]]
-|tutors=[[User:Lukas|Lukas]]
+|tutors=[[User:Ed Green|Ed]], [[User:Lukas|Lukas]]
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 |similar=[[Circular Saw|circular saw]], [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
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 '''This is one of the most dangerous but also one of the most versatile [[woodworking]] tools.'''
-Did you know you can also turn the [[Dremel]] into a micro table saw?
+Did you know you can also turn a [[Rotary Tool|rotary tool]] into a micro table saw?
 == Health & Safety ==
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 == Fences & Jigs ==
-Fences should come with the saw and can be mounted as a parallel ("rip") and a miter ("crosscut") fence.
+Two aluminum fences come with the saw and can be mounted as a parallel ("rip") and a miter ("crosscut") fence.
-[[Jigs]] are helpers for safer and more accurate use, e.g. table saw sleds.
+[[Jigs]] we would like to add are helpers for safer and more accurate use, e.g. table saw sleds.
 === Push Sticks ===
-A simple plastic push stick will probably come with the saw. We should soon make one that gives a much higher degree of control, e.g. by following [http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Push-Stick-for-Your-Saw-Table/ this Instructable].
+A simple plastic push stick comes with the saw. We should soon make one that gives a much higher degree of control, e.g. by following [http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Push-Stick-for-Your-Saw-Table/ this Instructable].
 == Saw Blade ==
-Same general options as for [[Circular Saw|circular saw]] or [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
+Same general options as for [[Circular Saw|circular saw]] or [[Chop Saw|chop saw]].
 [[Category:Power Tools]]
 [[Category:Saws]]
 [[Category:Woodworking]]