Using Featherboards - Grizzly G0900 Owner's Manual

Using Featherboards

Featherboards are used to hold the workpiece
flat on the table and snug against the fence.
The G0900 includes two different types of
featherboards: one for use with the table and one
for use with the fence.
Using Table Featherboards
1.
To install table featherboards, slide (2) T-slot
nuts into T-slot on table (see Figure 20).
Tighten knobs at desired position. Adjust
guard and fence to achieve anywhere from
0" to 8" of clearance.
T-Slot
T-Slot Nuts
Figure 20. Table featherboard installation.
Note: Position a featherboard for both infeed and
outfeed of workpiece to fully support throughout
cut. Arrow on featherboard indicates workpiece
travel.
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Featherboard
Using Fence Featherboards
Fence featherboards come pre-installed on fence
faces, allowing clearance with table between 1"
and 5 ⁄ ". However, for 0" clearance and up to 2
3
4
clearance, you may remove the featherboard from
the L-bracket it comes installed on.
To move featherboard to upper slot on fence:
1. Remove hardware securing featherboard to
bracket (see Figure 21).
L-Bracket
Carriage Bolt
Figure 21. L-bracket and securing hardware.
2. Re-install hardware removed in Step 1 to
featherboard, then slide carriage bolts into
upper slot on fence face (see Figure 22).
Upper Slot
Figure 22. 0" to 2
⁄
3
4
Note: Position a featherboard for both infeed and
outfeed of workpiece to fully support throughout
cut. Arrow on featherboard indicates workpiece
travel.
Model G0900 (Mfd. Since 03/20)
Knob Bolt
Flat Washer
Carriage Bolt
" clearance placement.
⁄ "
3
4