Table saw – kickback prevention
Timber that has been hurled by the table saw is pretty scary. It has happened to me on several occasions and I’ve managed to escape serious injury, but I know others who have not been so lucky. Recognizing the causes of kickback and its prevention is an important survival skill for any woodworker.
The potential for kickback is inherent with any circular saw, and on a table saw, kickback occurred within either ripping or crosscutting. Even though table saw kickback is most commonly associated with ripping, it also can occur when you are crosscutting as pieces that vibrate can be pushed into the back of the blade and launched toward the operator.
To prevent kickback you must have an accurate and straight fence. The new DeWalt DW 745 has an excellent rack and pinion fence that is easily modified and perfectly parallel with the blade.
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