Tablesaw Finger Saver

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Tablesaw Finger Saver

American Woodworker Editors AW138, Safety, Table saw, Table Saw Safety, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Trimming small parts on a table saw using a miter gauge can be a little nerve wracking. In order to trim small parts safely, I mounted a handscrew to a piece of plywood. First I trimmed the plywood on the …
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Woodworking safely with small parts

Asa Christiana Holding Down Work, Machinery, Miter Saws - General, Safety, Tablesaw Guards, Tablesaw Jigs, Woodworking Jigs, Workshop Safety, Zero-Clearance Inserts

From handles and pulls to feet, wedges, wheels, drawer stops, and table-attachment tabs, Asa Christiana shows us how to manufacture a lot of small parts.

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You Own a Table Saw?!

Pop Wood Editors April 2017 #231, End Grain, Safety, Safety Techniques, Shop Blog, Table Saw Safety

This hand surgeon likes meeting fellow woodworkers – but not at work. I long ago lost track of how many people, upon learning of my interest in woodworking, have puzzled aloud over my table saw. They follow up with, “Do …
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Saddle-Style Push Stick

Serge Duclos AW165, Push Block, Safety, Saw, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Any push stick adds a measure of safety, but I prefer using one that straddles the saw’s fence. It lifts right off when I’m done. A saddle-style push stick has two clear advantages. First, there’s no chance of tipping it …
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