Ripping Defined; In-Rip, And Out-Rip Positions; Infeed And Outfeed Directions - Craftsman 113.234700 Owner's Manual

Ripping
Ripping Defined
Ripping is changing the width of a
workpiece by cutting along its length.
The workpiece is fed into the blade,
which rotates in a fixed position, paral-
lel to the fence, a set distance from the
fence. A solid fence (no kerfs) serves as
a guide for the workpiece.
Place the fence the in front, middle, or
rear position. Generally, the front posi-
tion is for narrower work_ieces, the rear
for wider workpieces.
In-Rip, and Out-Rip Positions
In-rip and out-rip refer to blade posi-
tion.
In-rip: the blade is toward the fence,
and the motor is toward the table front.
In-rip is recommended because this
position allows better visibility of the
workpiece and your hands.
Out-rip: the blade is toward the table
front, and the motor is toward the fence.
Use out-rip only for cutting workpieces
wider than 13".
Infeed and Outfeed Directions
Infeed and outfeed refer to sides of the
blade.
Infeed: the side of the blade where the
hold down is. Always start a rip cut at
the infeed side and push the workpiece
through to the outfeed side.
Outfeed: the side of the blade where the
pawls and spreader are. Never start a
rip cut at the outfeed side. This is wrong
way feed.
Middle Fence Position
1
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Ii & I I
Rear Front
Fence Fence
Position Position
Hold Down
Side
In-Rip Position
In feed
Side
Out-Rip Position
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