Non-Through & Through Cuts - Woodstock Shop Fox W1888 Owner's Manual

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
Non-Through.
&.Through.Cuts
Non-Through.Cuts
A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the blade
does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock,
as shown in Figure.37.
Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes and
rabbets. Non-through cuts have a higher risk of injury
from kickback because the blade guard must be removed.
However, the riving knife MUST be installed because it
still provides some protection.
IMPORTANT: When making non-through cuts with a dado
blade, do not attempt to cut the full depth in one pass.
Instead, take multiple light passes to reduce the load on
the blade.
A dado blade smaller than 10" will require removal of the
riving knife, because the riving knife will be higher than
the blade.
Through.Cuts
A through cut is a sawing operation in which the
workpiece is completely sawn through, as shown in
Figure.38. Examples of through cuts are rip cuts, cross
cuts, miter cuts, and beveled cuts. The blade guard
assembly MUST be used when performing through cuts.
If. you. have. never. used. this. type. of. machine. or.
equipment.before,.seek.training.from.an.experienced.
machine. operator. or. read. "how. to". books. before.
beginning. any. projects.. Regardless. of. the. content.
in. this. section,. Shop. Fox. will. not. be. held. liable. for.
accidents.caused.by.lack.of.training..
Saw Blade
Workpiece
Figure.37. Example of a non-through cut.
Saw Blade
Workpiece
Figure.38. Example of a through cut
(blade guard not shown for illustrative
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