Micro-Adjust Rip Fence; Basic Saw Operation; Work Feed Devices - Craftsman Contractor 113.299112 Owner's Manual

11 MICRO-ADJUST RiP FENCE, .,atlows the opera_or
to accurately aajust the rip fence using onw one
hand. To move the fence, push in _n the micro-
adjust knob and rotate the knob. Rotai_ng the knob
c!ockwise moves the fence to the left Rotating it
counterclockwise moves the fence to the rig_t.
WORK FEED DEVICES
Before cutting any wood on your saw. study all of the
"Basic Saw Operations".
As you learn new table saw WOOdworKing techniques.
you'll see that many types of cuts need different support
and feeding devices, known as jigs or fixtures They
can help you make cuts more accurately. By helping to
steady the workpiece and keep you away from the
blade, they can help you safely use your saw for certain
cuts.
Many people custom build their own jigs anc fixtures.
Jigs and fixtures are often designed for a particular cut
You can use your table saw to easily make many jigs
and fixtures. To get you started, we've included inszruc-
tions for some simple ones, After you have made a few
practice cuts. make up these jigs before starting any
projects. Make the push stick first.
Push Stick
Make the Push Stick using a piece of 1 x 2.
Push Block
There are any number of ways to properly cut your
workpieces to make a push block, The following s_eos
describe one way you can make a push block.
Making the base:
Start with a piece of 3/8 inch plywood at least 5-1/8
inches wide or wider and 14-3/4 inches long or
longer.
Crosscut a 2-1/2 inch wide strip off the narrow end of
the plywood. Put the larger piece aside for later.
Cross cut a 3/8 inch wide piece off the end of the 2-
1/2 inch wide strip. Put the 3/8 inch wide piece aside
for late¢
Go back to the piece that is at least 5-1/8" wide or
wider and 12 inches long or longer. Cut it to the size
and shape shown,
Putting it together
Glue the 2-1/2 inch strip to the base, as shown:
IMPORTANT: The small piece of wood 3/8 inch x 3/8
inch × 2-1/2 inch should be glued to the plywood, Do
not use nails. This is to prevent dulling of the sawblade
in the event you cut in to the push block.
3/4" SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THICKNESS
PUSH STICK
14-3/4' - i
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3/8" THICK PLYWOOD 2-1/2"
2-1/2"
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THESE EDGES MUST L_
BE PARALLEL -_
3J8" J- I----M21t2"
BASE
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3/4" THICK PLYWOOD
HANDLE
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