Operation, See figure 23, See figure 24 – Craftsman 315.284610 User Manual

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OPERATION

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FEATHERBOARD

A featherboard is a device used to heip controi the
workpiece by hoiding it secureiy against the tabie or
fence. Featherboards are especiaiiy usefui when ripping

smaii workpieces and for compieting non-through cuts.

The end is angied with a number of short kerfs to give a
friction hoid on the workpiece and iocked in piace on the
tabie with a C-ciamp. Test to ensure it can resist kickback.

HOW TO MAKE A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 23.

The featherboard is an exceiient project for the saw.
Seiect a soiid piece of iumber approximateiy 3/4 in. thick,
2-1/2 in. wide and 12 in. iong. Mark the center of the
width on one end of the stock. Miter the width to 70° (see

page 32 for information on miter cuts).

Prepare the saw for ripping as discussed on page 32. Set

the rip fence to aliow approximateiy a 1/4 in. “finger” to

be cut in the stock. Feed the stock oniy to the mark previ-

ousiy made at 6 in. Turn the saw OFF and aiiow the biade
to compieteiy stop rotating before removing the stock.

Reset the rip fence and cut spaced rips into the workpiece

to aliow approximately 1/4 in. fingers and 1/8 in. spaces

between the fingers.

A. WARNING:

Mount the featherboard in front of the

saw blade. If positioned improperly, kickback can
result from the featherboard pinching the workpiece
and binding the blade in the saw kerf. Failure to heed

this warning can result in serious personal injury.

FEATHERBOARD

PUSH

BLOCK

Fig. 24

HOW TO MOUNT A FEATHERBOARD

See Figure 24.

Completely lower the saw blade. Position the rip fence

to the desired adjustment for the cut to be performed
and lock. Place the workpiece against the fence and
over the saw blade area. Adjust the featherboard to ap­

ply resistance to the workpiece just forward of the blade.

Securely tighten the adjusting clamp knob to secure the
featherboard in place. Attach C-clamps to further secure
the featherboard to the edge of the saw table.

Fig. 23

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