Molding/Sanding; Featherboard - RIDGID SP6263 Owner's Manual

Cutting Aides
WARNING
To reduce the risk of shock, burns or
lacerations form accidental start up of
saw, turn power switch off and unplug
saw before taking off blade, adding or
changing accessories
doing any maintenance or servicing
saw.

Molding/Sanding

Instructions for operating the molding head
are contained in a booklet furnished with the
molding head.
For use of molding head cutter or drum
sander with saw arbor vertical, the rear table
required an opening (next to rear face of
fence) for clearance. Cut this opening as
shown.
Note: Spacer table is too narrow for this opening. Be
sure opening is cut in the rear table.
For top-side rabbeting or molding in the in-
rip position, relieve the fence by positioning
the cutting tool at the desired location on the
arm, locking the carriage lock knob, and low-
ering the cutting tool slowly into the fence -
remove only as much material from the
fence as necessary.
Note: When using drum sander, vacuum motor often
to prevent sawdust/powder build-up, because powder
interferes with motor ventilation and can clog starter
switch.

Featherboard

Use a featherboard on the infeed side during
ripping to help keep the workpiece against
the fence.
To make a featherboard, use knot-free 3/4"
lumber 5-1/2" wide. Miter crosscut lumber at
a 30° angle to 24". Rip to make 5" long cuts
about 1/4" apart.
60
and before
Rear Table (Top View)
3"
18-1/2"
24"
Kerf About
1/4" Apart
30°
5"
4-1/2"
2-1/2"
5-1/2"