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Dado;Cd_ - ,;
A non-through cut that produces a square-sided notch or trough in the
w0rkpiece (requiresa special blbde): -' '- " _ -,
chamfer Cut " - "
A cut removing a wedge from. a block of wood so.that the end (orpart of-the
end) is angled at other than 90 ° .
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Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Freehand Cut .... " _/, : ,.. ., " _-_- .
Performing a cutwith0ut u_ing'a f_hce; _ter g_Jge, fixtuie; Work clamlf,or
other proper device to' keep the:-Wori_piede"_om fWistii_g:0r 'moving durihg" the"
cut. Freehand
cuts are dangerous and must be,.avoided,_;_ .... ,., : _;_ _,
Through. Sawing_-
Any cutting operation where the blade ext_rids c0mp{etbly;thtough the thickdes.,
of the workpiece. _ .:_- - , --
Non-Through Cuts
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through tile _
thickness of the workpiece, like a dado cut.
Leading End
The end of the-qvOrkpiece pushed into tool first.
Kerf
The material removed-by the blade in a through cut or the_slot pr@,_uced by the
blade in a non-through or partial cut. ,,_ _
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Kickback ._ ,. _
A hazard that can occur when,.the-b:_d e binds 0_"stall s, .throwing.the workpiece
back toward operator. .-
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• Workpiece or Material- ':_ -_. (_.
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The item On which the cutting operation is being done. T"he" surfaces of a
Workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.
Gum
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
Resin
A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
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