A dirty or rough tabletop will require you to push harder on your workpiece as you cut, putting you at risk. Make sure the tabletop is clear of obstacles.Doing so not only guarantees the blade will make the best possible cut but it also serves to protect your digits should your hand slip near the blade The blade should never be more than 6mm above the height of the piece you’re cutting. Make sure the blade is set at the proper height for the cut you’re about to make.Table saws are large power tools, and we know that all power tools can be dangerous if not used correctly, so we have listed some top tips below for you to follow when operating them: Now that we know all the main parts of a table saw, let us tell you how to work them. It’s typically found in the form of a ‘wheel’ that you can turn and move to adjust the height of the blade for thicker work pieces, or the angle of the blade for bevel cuts.
Mitre Gauge: Allows you to make mitre cuts and other cuts at various angles.īlade Angle & Height Adjustment: Allows you to fully customise the blade to your desired cutting height and angle (of course within the specification of the model you have). It travels up and down with the blade when the height is adjusted. Riving knife: Extremely important part of a table saw which prevents kickback. It will typically extend to the full length of the table saw, allowing you to cut bigger pieces of material, and is usually mounted to the right side of the blade.īlade Guard: An important safety feature that prevents wood falling onto the spinning blade whilst providing some finger protection. Rip Fence: The rip fence is essentially a cutting guide when the table saw is in use.
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