Work Helpers; Push Stick And Push Block; Auxiliary Fence; Crosscutting - Craftsman 113.298051 Owner's Manual

WORK HELPERS
Before cutting any wood on your saw, study all of the
"Basic Saw Operations"•
Notice that in order to make some of the cuts, it is
necessary to use certain devices "Work Helpers" like the
Push Stick, the Push Block and the Auxiliary Fence which
you can make yourself.
After you have made a few practice cuts, make these
"helpers" before starting any projects. Make the "Push
Stick" first.
PUSH STICK
PUSH STICK AND PUSH BLOCK
Make the Push Stick using a piece of 1 x 2, or rip one from
a wide board, say 11-1/2 in. wide, and set the rip fence
9-7/8 in. from the sawblade.
Make the Push Block using a piece of 3/8 in. and 3/4 in.
plywood•
The small piece of wood 3/8 in. x 3/8 in. x 2-1/2 in. should
be GLUED to the plywood ... DO NOT USE NAILS, This
is to prevent dulling the sawblade in the event you
mistakingly cut into the push block.
Position the handle in the center of the plywood and fasten
together with glue and wcodserews.
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BE P/_ALLEL '4 PLYWOOD
NOTE r All dimenllons in inches 3/8 PLYWOOD
PUSH BLOCK
AUXILIARY FENCE
Make one using a piece of 3/8 in. and 3/4 in. plywood•
Fasten together with glue and woodserews.
NOTE', Since the Push Block is used with the Auxiliary
Fence, the 4-3/4 in. dimensions must be held identicaJ on
both the pieces,
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THI5 FACE AND THIS
EDGE MUST BE PARALLEL
3/8 PL'fVVOOD
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NOIEt All dimensions in inches _t"
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AUXI LIARY FENCE
CROSSCUTTING
CROSSCUTTING is known as cutting wood across the
grain, at 90 °. or square with both the edge and the flat side
of the wood. This is clone with miter gauge set at "O".
The graduations on the miter gauge provide accuracy for
average woodworking. In some cases where extreme
accuracy is required, when making angle cuts, for example,
make a trial cut and then recheck it with an accurate
square, or protractor,
If necessary, the miter gauge head can be swiveled slightJy
to compensate for any inacurracy.
NOTE: The space between the miter gauge bar and the
groove in the table is held to a minimum during
manufacturing.
For maximum accuracy when using the miter gauge, always
"favor" one side of the groove in the table, In other words,
don't move the miter gauge from side to side while cutting,
but keep one side of the bar riding against one side of the
groove.
NOTE: GJue a piece of sandpaper to the face of the miter
gauge head. This will help.preyent the workplace from
"creeping" while it is being cut.
The Hold-Down Clamp (Optional Accessory) should be
used on the miter gauge for greater accuracy.
The miter gauge may be used in either of the grooves in the
table. Make sure it is locked,
When using the miter gauge in the LEFT hand groove, hold
the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge head with
your left hand, end grip the lock knob with your right•
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PLYWOOD
CLAMPED
TO SAWHORSE
When using the RIGHT hand groove, hold the workpmce
with your right hand and the lock knob with your left
hand.
When crosscutting a long board, make sum that it is
supported•
You can make a simole support by clamping a piece of
plywood to a sawhorse
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