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--- equipment:woodshop:tablesaw-w650p [2026/10/05 22:52] – matt
+++ equipment:woodshop:tablesaw-w650p [2026/10/06 13:00] (current) – sammyc
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   * **THE TABLE SAW IS NOT A GENERAL PURPOSE SAW!** It is designed to make specific types of cuts, and should only be used in that way. Check if we have a more suitable tool before using the table saw. **The table saw should always be your last option for making a cut.**
-  * **Wood dust is hazardous!** You must always connect the table saw to the mobile extractor, and empty the extractor bin when it's full.
+  * **Wood dust is hazardous!** You must always ensure the dust extraction blast gate is open and the main dust extractor switched on! Empty the extractor bin when it's full.
   * **The table saw is loud!** You must wear ear protection, and offer it to those around you before using the saw.
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 Table saws are primarily designed for making rip cuts. This is a cut along the length of a piece of timber (usually following the grain). The cut is guided guided by the fence.
-Our saw is complete with a sliding table on the left hand side. This means the saw can also be used to make cross-cuts and mitre cuts. Using this carriage is more fiddly and more dangerous than doing the same cut on the mitre saw, so your first choice for cross and mitre cutting should always be the mitre saw where possible.
+Our saw is complete with a sliding table on the left hand side. This means the saw can also be used to make cross-cuts. Using this carriage is more fiddly and more dangerous than doing the same cut on the mitre saw, so your first choice for cross cutting should always be the mitre saw where possible.
 **You must __NEVER__ attempt to use the table saw to make 'freehand' cuts or curved cuts!**
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 ===== Parts of the Table Saw =====
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+{{:equipment:woodshop:table-saw-w650p-diagram.png?600|}}
 ===== Working Safely =====
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   * Inspect the machine for obvious defects or damage.
-  * Ensure the riving knife and blade guard are present.
+  * Check the riving knife and blade guard (b) are present.
   * Ensure your working area is clear of trip-hazards and obstacles.
   * Ensure the outfeed area is clear of obstructions.
+  * Set the blade height and angle, as follows:
+    - Release the locking handle (h)
+    - Adjust the blade angle with the lever on the right hand side of the machine (k)
+    - Adjust the blade height with the lever on the front of the machine(i). The blade gullets should be just above the surface of your material [[https://youtu.be/U-bTxAeh9DA?t=6 | See this video ]]
+    - Engage the locking handle (h)
   * Check that the dust collector is not full.
-  * Open the blast gate for the table saw.
+  * Open the blast gate for the table saw and close the blast gates for any machines not currently in use.
-  * Close the blast gates for any machines not currently in use.
+  * Switch on the dust collector.
 ===== Rip Cutting (Cutting along the fence) =====
-Rip cutting must always be done with the aid of the rip fence.
+Rip cutting must always be done with the aid of the rip fence (d).
 **NEVER attempt to rip cut freehand**
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   * Lock the fence in the correct position for your cut, as follows:
     - Loosen both the Main locking knob (p) and Micro adjustment knob (q)
-    - Move the fence into roughly the correct position
+    - Move the rip fence (d) into roughly the correct position
     - Tighten the Micro adjustment knob (q)
     - Turn the Micro adjustment screw to position the fence exactly ( r )
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-  * Set the blade height and angle:
+  * When cutting long boards or large sheets, use roller stands or an outfeed table to ensure they cannot tip or drop as the cut finishes.
-    - Release the locking handle (h)
-    - Adjust the blade angle with the leaver on the right hand side of the machine (k)
-    - Adjust the blade height with the leaver on the front of the machine. The blade gullets should be just above the surface of your material [[https://youtu.be/U-bTxAeh9DA?t=6 | See this video ]]
-    - Engage the locking handle (h)
-  * When cutting load boards or large sheets, use roller stands or an outfeed table to ensure they cannot tip or drop as the cut finishes.
 === To make a Rip Cut ===
   * Switch on the saw
-  * Hold the workpiece firmly against the rip fence and flat to the sliding table.
+  * Hold the workpiece firmly against the rip fence (d) and flat to the bed (a).
   * **Wherever possible, use push sticks or push blocks instead of your hands to hold your material. Many gruesome table saw accidents would have been prevented this way.**
   * Feed your material slowly through the saw.
   * While pushing your material, never allow your hands to come anywhere close to the blade, or in line with the blade.
-Here is a good example of the correct setup for a rip cut with the board against the angle fence on the sliding table:
+Here is a good example of the correct setup for a rip cut, with the rip fence set correctly and the board firmly against it.
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 ===== Cross Cutting (using the sliding table) =====
-With the aid of the sliding table and angle fence, our table saw can be used for cross-cutting.
+With the aid of the sliding table (e) and angle fence (f), our table saw can be used for cross-cutting.
 When cross cutting, your material must be firmly held to the angled fence on the sliding table, and the the sliding table is then used to guide the material through the saw blade.
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 **NEVER attempt to cross cut freehand or with the aid of the rip fence**
-After crosscutting, the saw should be set back up for rip cutting.
+After cross cutting, the saw should be set back up for rip cutting.
 === To set up for a cross cut ===
   * Move the rip fence well clear of your work, or remove it entirely from the table.
-  * Slot the angle fence into the sliding table.
+  * Slot the angle fence (f) into the sliding table (e).
   * Set it to the angle you want to cut (you can check the angle against the riving knife).
-  * Lock the angle fence into position.
+  * Lock the angle fence (f) into position.
+  * Check that the angle fence will not come into contact with the blade during the cut
 === To make a cross cut ===
   * Switch on the saw
-  * Hold the workpiece firmly against the angle fence and flat to the sliding table.
+  * Hold the workpiece firmly against the angle fence (f) and flat to the sliding table (e).
-  * Slowly and smoothly push the sliding table forwards, guiding your workpiece across the blade.
+  * Slowly and smoothly push the sliding table (e) forwards, guiding your workpiece across the blade.
   * **Do not stop, twist or pull back part way through the cut.**
-Here is a good example of the correct setup for a cross cut with the board against the sliding table fence:
+Here is a good example of the correct setup for a cross cut with the board against the angle fence:
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