Table saw video script - Versionshistorik

ArmyAntSEC den 17 november 2024 kl. 16.57

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	== Basic operation ==		== Basic operation ==

	* The first step for every cut is to adjust the blade height.		* We will start with the. basic operations.
	* Use the handle on the front of the table saw to raise the blade. ~~The blade should be raised about 10mm above~~ the ~~top of~~ the ~~piece you are cutting~~.		* The first step for every cut is to adjust the blade height. The blade should be raised about 10mm above the top of the piece you are cutting.
	* In order to cut ~~at an angle~~, move the removable handle to the side of the table saw and turn it to angle the blade.		* Use the handle on the front of the table saw to raise the blade. Be aware that the handle is removable.
			* For some cuts, you want to have the blade at an angle.
			* In order to make such an angled cut, move the removable handle to the side of the table saw and turn it to angle the blade.
	** There is a fastening screw to fix the blade angle, but it is really only needed at around 22 degrees where the blade is a bit wobbly.		** There is a fastening screw to fix the blade angle, but it is really only needed at around 22 degrees where the blade is a bit wobbly.
	** To reset the blade to 90 degrees, simply turn the handle back until you hit the stop which is close enough to 90 degrees.		** To reset the blade to 90 degrees, simply turn the handle back until you hit the stop which is close enough to 90 degrees.
	* Always turn on the chip evacuator on before starting the table saw.		*
			* Always turn on the chip evacuator on before starting the table saw. Then turn it back off again when you are done with your cut.
	* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach and there is a sharp edge above it. Learn where it is before starting to use the table saw.		* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach and there is a sharp edge above it. Learn where it is before starting to use the table saw.
	* When you stop the table saw, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.		* When you stop the table saw, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.
	* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the Makerspace~~. The~~ saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.		*
			* Before we start with the cuts, we have a few more safety details to go over.
			* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the Makerspace as the saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.
	* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are table saw techniques that require your to remove the riving knife. If you want to use those techniques, get your own table saw.		* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are table saw techniques that require your to remove the riving knife. If you want to use those techniques, get your own table saw.
	* ~~We will now demonstrate five basic cuts~~. ~~The instructions focus on helping you avoid the following very real dangers~~		* Never make a cut without using any form of support. Your hands will wobble, the blade will pinch and something will probably come flying.
	** Getting your hands ~~caught in~~ the blade
	** The blade grabbing the piece you are cutting and ~~throwing it at you with great force~~
	* And we just want to remind you that gloves, long hair, and any item of clothing that can move away from your body risks getting caught in the blade and pulling you in.		* And we just want to remind you that gloves, long hair, and any item of clothing that can move away from your body risks getting caught in the blade and pulling you in.

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	=== For pieces > 20 cm wide ===		=== For pieces > 20 cm wide ===

	* ~~Stand~~ on the side of the blade where the widest part of the ~~wood~~ will be after the cut~~. Keep both hands and your body on the same side of the blade~~. The wood on the other side of the blade may fly back and you want it to miss you if it happens.		* We will start with length-wise cuts of wide sheets.
			* Start by adjusting the parallel fence to the width you want.
			* Keep both hands and your body on the same side of the blade where the widest part of the piece will be after the cut. The wood on the other side of the blade may fly back and you want it to miss you if it happens.
	* Hold the wood with your hands and push it until the piece is completely cut through.		* Hold the wood with your hands and push it until the piece is completely cut through.
	* Do not remove the conventional fence from the table saw completely. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.		* Do not remove the conventional fence from the table saw completely. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.

	=== For ~~thinner~~ cuts ===		=== For regular lenght-wise cuts ===

			* Now we will look at a regular length-wise cut.

	* Get two push-sticks.		* Get two push-sticks.
	* Place one on the table and use the other to ~~push~~ the piece of wood down and towards the fence.		* Place one on the table and use the other to hold the piece of wood down and towards the fence in front of the blade. Notice that my hand leans against the table and cannot slide into the blade.
	* Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.		* Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.
	* Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.		* Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.
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	=== For really thin pieces ===		=== For really thin pieces ===
	* ~~The traditional~~ fence ~~can be flipped~~ on its side to become very low ~~for work on pieces that are very low and thin~~.		* For these very thin pieces, flip the parallel fence on its side to become very low.

	== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==		== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==

	* To cut pieces ~~that are wider than they are long~~, use the sliding table and the 90-degree cross-fence		* To cut pieces cross-wise, use the sliding table and the 90-degree cross-fence
	* For cuts like these, consider that the mitre saw is often better and safer.
	* First, place the metal fastening piece in place in the T-slot. Then place the cross-fence and screw it tight to the metal fastening piece.		* First, place the metal fastening piece in place in the T-slot. Then place the cross-fence and screw it tight to the metal fastening piece.
	* The cross-fence has a stop to make pieces of the same length. It can also be extended.
	* Unlock the sliding table by turning the knob underneath it 90 degrees until it does not snap back. To lock the table again, turn the knob back until it snaps back all the way in.		* Unlock the sliding table by turning the knob underneath it 90 degrees until it does not snap back. To lock the table again, turn the knob back until it snaps back all the way in.
	* Pull the table back and place your piece.		* Pull the table back and place your piece.
	* Stand right up against the sliding table and push the piece down against the table with your hands. As long as your hands are about 10cm from the blade, you are safe. If you hold further away you will not be strong enough to keep the piece down and the piece can come flying.		* Stand right up against the sliding table and push the piece down against the table with your hands. As long as your hands are about 10cm from the blade, you are safe. If you hold further away you will not be strong enough to keep the piece down and the piece can come flying.
			* The cross-fence has a stop to make pieces of the same length. It can also be extended.
	* When using the sliding table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.		* When using the sliding table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.
	* Always use a fence of some kind. Do not hold a piece of wood with just your hands to cut it. Your hands will wobble and the blade can pinch your piece and it will come flying.

	=== Using the traditional fence as a length guide ===		=== Using the traditional fence as a length guide ===
	* ~~If using~~ the ~~traditional~~ fence as a ~~stop~~, pull it back so it does not cover the blade. If it covers the blade, pieces can jam and come flying.		* With care, you can use the parallel fence as a length guide. When doing this, pull it back so it does not cover the blade. If it covers the blade, pieces can jam and come flying.
	* Now you can cut multiple pieces of the same length~~. The mitre saw can also do this and is normally a better and safer option~~.		* Now you can cut multiple pieces of the same length.

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Questions

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	## Remove any sawdust on the work area, raise the blade, turn on the chip evacuator		## Remove any sawdust on the work area, raise the blade, turn on the chip evacuator
	## Check that the blade is sharp, turn on the chip evacuator, tie up any long hair and any lose clothing		## Check that the blade is sharp, turn on the chip evacuator, tie up any long hair and any lose clothing
	# When cutting wide pieces length-wise, which should you do?		# When cutting wide pieces length-wise, which should you preferably do?
	## Hold one hand on each side of the blade for stability.		## Hold one hand on each side of the blade for stability.
	## Use the cross-cut fence		## Use the cross-cut fence

ArmyAntSEC den 2 november 2024 kl. 22.01

2024-11-02T22:01:03Z

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	Thank you for watching.		Thank you for watching.

			== Questions ==

			# Before using the saw, which are the most important to do:
			## Raise the blade, turn on the chip evacuator, tie up any long hair and any lose clothing
			## Remove any sawdust on the work area, raise the blade, turn on the chip evacuator
			## Check that the blade is sharp, turn on the chip evacuator, tie up any long hair and any lose clothing
			# When cutting wide pieces length-wise, which should you do?
			## Hold one hand on each side of the blade for stability.
			## Use the cross-cut fence
			## Stand the side of the blade where the widest part of the piece will be when the cut is finished.
			# When using the sliding table, what should you preferably do?
			## Stand with your feet wide apart for stability and push the sliding table forward
			## Stand with your hips against the sliding table and walk forward to push it forward
			# When you want to cut off many small pieces of the same length from a single long piece, what should you preferrably dodo?
			## Use the mitre saw
			## Use the cross fence on the sliding table and the conventional fence pulled back so it does not cover the blade
			## Use the conventional fence and hold the piece by hand
			# If you realize that your cut is not working out the way you wanted, what should you preferably do if you can?
			## Abort the cut by pulling the piece you are cutting back.
			## Turn off the machine off
			## Finish the cut anyways

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ArmyAntSEC den 1 november 2024 kl. 22.00

2024-11-01T22:00:14Z

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	= Table saw =		= Table saw =
			Welcome to the table saw instruction video.

	~~== Do-nots ==~~		We will first go through the basics of the table saw. We will then demonstrate five different basic cuts.

	* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the ~~Makerspace. The saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.~~
	* Do not stand right in front of the ~~blade. Hold the wood on one side of the blade and stand on that side. The other side can come flying back.~~
	* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are ways to use a table saw ~~without such a blade. If you want to do that, get your own table saw.~~
	* Do not remove the conventional fence. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.
	* Do not back out of a cut half-way. Either finish the cut, or hold still and turn off the machine.
	* Do not adjust or disassemble the cross-cut fence. We ~~have ordered parts to build an adjustable cross-cut fence.~~
	* Do not hold a piece of wood with just your hands to cut it. Use the fences to slide it.

	== Basic operation ==		== Basic operation ==

	* ~~There exists a loose handle that~~ is ~~used~~ to adjust the blade ~~in/down and angle it~~.		* The first step for every cut is to adjust the blade height.
	* ~~For~~ the angle, ~~there~~ is a fastening screw.		* Use the handle on the front of the machine to adjust raise the blade. The top of the blade should be raised about 10mm above the top of the piece you are cutting.
	** Only really needed at around 22 degrees ~~angle~~.		* In order to cut at an angle, move the removable handle to the side of the machine and turn it to angle the blade.
	** ~~There is a~~ stop ~~that~~ is close enough to 90 degrees.		** There is a fastening screw to fix the angle, but it is really only needed at around 22 degrees where the blade is a bit wobbly.
	* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach. Learn where ~~the off-switch~~ is before starting to use the machine.		** To reset the blade to 90 degrees, simply turn the blade back to until you hit the stop which is close enough to 90 degrees.
	* Turn the chip evacuator on before starting the machine.		* Always turn on the chip evacuator on before starting the machine.
	* Make sure the blade is raised about 10mm above the top of your work surface.		* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach and there is a sharp edge above it. Learn where it is before starting to use the machine.
	* When you stop the machine, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.		* When you stop the machine, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.
			* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the Makerspace. The saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.
			* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are table saw techniques that require your to remove the riving knife. If you want to use those techniques, get your own table saw.
			* We will now demonstrate five basic cuts. The instructions focus on helping you avoid the following very real dangers
			** Getting your hands caught in the blade
			** The blade grabbing the piece you are cutting and throwing it at you with great force

	== Cutting pieces that are longer than they are wide ==		== Cutting pieces that are longer than they are wide ==

	* ~~Use~~ the traditional fence		* For cutting pieces that are long, use the traditional fence.
	* Make sure the traditional fence is moved back so it covers the entire blade and a bit more.
	* For ~~wide~~ pieces (20+cm)		=== For pieces > 20 cm wide ===
	** Stand ~~between~~ the blade and the ~~fence~~.
	** Hold the wood with your hands ~~between the blade and the fence~~ and push it until the piece is completely cut through.		* Stand on the side of the blade where the widest part of the wood will be after the cut. Keep both hands and your body on the same side of the blade. The wood on the other side of the blade may fly back and you want it to miss you if it happens.
	* For thinner cuts		* Hold the wood with your hands and push it until the piece is completely cut through.
	** Get two push-sticks.		* Do not remove the conventional fence from the machine completely. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.
	** Place one on the table and use the other to push the piece of wood down and towards the fence.
	** Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.		=== For thinner cuts ===
	** Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.		* Get two push-sticks.
	** '''Let everyone try this.~~'''~~		* Place one on the table and use the other to push the piece of wood down and towards the fence.
			* Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.
			* Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.
			* Do not back out of a cut half-way. Either finish the cut, or hold still and turn off the machine.

			=== For really thin pieces ===
	* The traditional fence can be flipped on its side to become very low for work on pieces that are very low and thin.		* The traditional fence can be flipped on its side to become very low for work on pieces that are very low and thin.

	== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==		== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==

	* Use the sliding table and the cross-fence		* In most cases, the mitre saw is better and safer for cuts like this.
	* ~~Attach~~ the ~~90 degree~~ fence to the ~~sliding table~~.		* Use the sliding table and the 90-degree cross-fence
	* ~~It can be extended, and also~~ has a stop to make pieces of the same length		* First, place the metal fastening piece in place in the T-slot. Then place the cross-fence and screw it tight to the metal fastening piece.
	* ~~If using~~ the ~~traditional fence as a stop, pull~~ it ~~back so~~ it does not ~~cover~~ the ~~blade. If~~ it ~~covers~~ the ~~blade, pieces can fly~~.		* The cross-fence has a stop to make pieces of the same length. It can also be extended.
	* ~~Unlock~~ the ~~moving~~ table ~~via the handle on its side~~		* Unlock the moving table by turning the knob underneath it 90 degrees until it does not snap back. To lock the table again, turn the knob back until it snaps back all the way in.
	* Stand right up against the moving table. ~~To the side of~~ the blade, you are safe.		* Pull the table back and place your piece.
	* Pull the ~~table back and place your~~ piece~~. Hold it agains the fence~~ and ~~make~~ the ~~cut~~.		* Stand right up against the moving table and push the piece down against the table with your hands. As long as your hands are about 10cm from the blade, you are safe. If you hold further away you will not be strong enough to keep the piece down and the piece can come flying.
	* When using the movable table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.		* When using the movable table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.
	* ~~'''Let everyone try~~ this~~'''~~		* Always use a fence of some kind. Do not hold a piece of wood with just your hands to cut it. Your hands will wobble and the blade will pinch your piece and it will come flying.

			=== Using the traditional fence as a length guide ===
			* If using the traditional fence as a stop, pull it back so it does not cover the blade. If it covers the blade, pieces can jam and come flying.
			* Now you can cut multiple pieces of the same length. The mitre saw can also do this and is normally a better and safer option.

	~~= Replacing the blade (Not part of the basic walk-through) =~~

	* Pull the sliding table all the way back		Thank you for watching.
	* Move the knob on the far side of the machine all the way down. This stops the machine from starting.
	* Slide the black protective metal plate out and put it to the side.
	* Unscrew the blade with an allen-wrench and a hex wrench
	* Replace the blade and screw it back
	* Slide the black black protective metal plate back in place.
	** It has slots on either side it slides in.
	** To get it in all the way, it needs to be lifted a bit.
	* Move the know back to the middle position (The machine will not start if it is in the top or bottom positions)
	* Pull the sliding table back to its default position.

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= Table saw =

== Do-nots ==

* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the Makerspace. The saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.
* Do not stand right in front of the blade. Hold the wood on one side of the blade and stand on that side. The other side can come flying back.
* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are ways to use a table saw without such a blade. If you want to do that, get your own table saw.
* Do not remove the conventional fence. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.
* Do not back out of a cut half-way. Either finish the cut, or hold still and turn off the machine.
* Do not adjust or disassemble the cross-cut fence. We have ordered parts to build an adjustable cross-cut fence.
* Do not hold a piece of wood with just your hands to cut it. Use the fences to slide it.

== Basic operation ==

* There exists a loose handle that is used to adjust the blade in/down and angle it.
* For the angle, there is a fastening screw.
** Only really needed at around 22 degrees angle.
** There is a stop that is close enough to 90 degrees.
* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach. Learn where the off-switch is before starting to use the machine.
* Turn the chip evacuator on before starting the machine.
* Make sure the blade is raised about 10mm above the top of your work surface.
* When you stop the machine, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.

== Cutting pieces that are longer than they are wide ==

* Use the traditional fence
* Make sure the traditional fence is moved back so it covers the entire blade and a bit more.
* For wide pieces (20+cm)
** Stand between the blade and the fence.
** Hold the wood with your hands between the blade and the fence and push it until the piece is completely cut through.
* For thinner cuts
** Get two push-sticks.
** Place one on the table and use the other to push the piece of wood down and towards the fence.
** Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.
** Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.
** '''Let everyone try this.'''
* The traditional fence can be flipped on its side to become very low for work on pieces that are very low and thin.

== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==

* Use the sliding table and the cross-fence
* Attach the 90 degree fence to the sliding table.
* It can be extended, and also has a stop to make pieces of the same length
* If using the traditional fence as a stop, pull it back so it does not cover the blade. If it covers the blade, pieces can fly.
* Unlock the moving table via the handle on its side
* Stand right up against the moving table. To the side of the blade, you are safe.
* Pull the table back and place your piece. Hold it agains the fence and make the cut.
* When using the movable table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.
* '''Let everyone try this'''

= Replacing the blade (Not part of the basic walk-through) =

* Pull the sliding table all the way back
* Move the knob on the far side of the machine all the way down. This stops the machine from starting.
* Slide the black protective metal plate out and put it to the side.
* Unscrew the blade with an allen-wrench and a hex wrench
* Replace the blade and screw it back
* Slide the black black protective metal plate back in place.
** It has slots on either side it slides in.
** To get it in all the way, it needs to be lifted a bit.
* Move the know back to the middle position (The machine will not start if it is in the top or bottom positions)
* Pull the sliding table back to its default position.

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	We will first go through the basics of the table saw. We will then demonstrate five different basic cuts.		We will first go through the basics of the table saw. We will then demonstrate five different basic cuts.

			The table saw is one of the most dangerous machines at the makerspace. This course covers the basics of how to not get hurt, but is not guaranteed to cover every risk in every situation. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the knowledge you need to make the cut you want to make in a safe way.

	== Basic operation ==		== Basic operation ==

	* The first step for every cut is to adjust the blade height.		* The first step for every cut is to adjust the blade height.
	* Use the handle on the front of the ~~machine~~ to ~~adjust~~ raise the blade. The ~~top of the~~ blade should be raised about 10mm above the top of the piece you are cutting.		* Use the handle on the front of the table saw to raise the blade. The blade should be raised about 10mm above the top of the piece you are cutting.
	* In order to cut at an angle, move the removable handle to the side of the ~~machine~~ and turn it to angle the blade.		* In order to cut at an angle, move the removable handle to the side of the table saw and turn it to angle the blade.
	** There is a fastening screw to fix the angle, but it is really only needed at around 22 degrees where the blade is a bit wobbly.		** There is a fastening screw to fix the blade angle, but it is really only needed at around 22 degrees where the blade is a bit wobbly.
	** To reset the blade to 90 degrees, simply turn the ~~blade~~ back to until you hit the stop which is close enough to 90 degrees.		** To reset the blade to 90 degrees, simply turn the handle back until you hit the stop which is close enough to 90 degrees.
	* Always turn on the chip evacuator on before starting the ~~machine~~.		* Always turn on the chip evacuator on before starting the table saw.
	* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach and there is a sharp edge above it. Learn where it is before starting to use the ~~machine~~.		* The on/off switch is a bit hard to see and reach and there is a sharp edge above it. Learn where it is before starting to use the table saw.
	* When you stop the ~~machine~~, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.		* When you stop the table saw, you will hear a buzzing of the break for a few seconds after the blade has stopped. This is normal.
	* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the Makerspace. The saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.		* Do not use any blade other than those provided by the Makerspace. The saw uses custom blades because it has a motor break.
	* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are table saw techniques that require your to remove the riving knife. If you want to use those techniques, get your own table saw.		* Never, ever, remove the riving knife behind the blade. It is the most important safety feature. There are table saw techniques that require your to remove the riving knife. If you want to use those techniques, get your own table saw.
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	** Getting your hands caught in the blade		** Getting your hands caught in the blade
	** The blade grabbing the piece you are cutting and throwing it at you with great force		** The blade grabbing the piece you are cutting and throwing it at you with great force
			* And we just want to remind you that gloves, long hair, and any item of clothing that can move away from your body risks getting caught in the blade and pulling you in.

	== Cutting pieces that are longer than they are wide ==		== Cutting pieces that are longer than they are wide ==

	* ~~For cutting~~ pieces that are ~~long~~, use the traditional fence.		* To cut pieces that are longer than they are wide, use the traditional fence.

	=== For pieces > 20 cm wide ===		=== For pieces > 20 cm wide ===
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	* Stand on the side of the blade where the widest part of the wood will be after the cut. Keep both hands and your body on the same side of the blade. The wood on the other side of the blade may fly back and you want it to miss you if it happens.		* Stand on the side of the blade where the widest part of the wood will be after the cut. Keep both hands and your body on the same side of the blade. The wood on the other side of the blade may fly back and you want it to miss you if it happens.
	* Hold the wood with your hands and push it until the piece is completely cut through.		* Hold the wood with your hands and push it until the piece is completely cut through.
	* Do not remove the conventional fence from the ~~machine~~ completely. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.		* Do not remove the conventional fence from the table saw completely. It can be pushed far enough to the side for any normal use.

	=== For thinner cuts ===		=== For thinner cuts ===
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	* Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.		* Use the other hand to push the wood forward until the wood is completely on the table.
	* Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.		* Use the second push-stick to push the wood to finish the cut.
	* Do not back out of a cut half-way. Either finish the cut, or hold still and turn off the ~~machine~~.		* Do not back out of a cut half-way. Either finish the cut, or hold still and turn off the table saw.

	=== For really thin pieces ===		=== For really thin pieces ===
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	== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==		== Cutting pieces that are wider than they are long ==

	* ~~In most cases~~, ~~the mitre saw is better and safer for cuts like this.~~		* To cut pieces that are wider than they are long, use the sliding table and the 90-degree cross-fence
	* Use the sliding table and the 90-degree cross-fence		* For cuts like these, consider that the mitre saw is often better and safer.
	* First, place the metal fastening piece in place in the T-slot. Then place the cross-fence and screw it tight to the metal fastening piece.		* First, place the metal fastening piece in place in the T-slot. Then place the cross-fence and screw it tight to the metal fastening piece.
	* The cross-fence has a stop to make pieces of the same length. It can also be extended.		* The cross-fence has a stop to make pieces of the same length. It can also be extended.
	* Unlock the ~~moving~~ table by turning the knob underneath it 90 degrees until it does not snap back. To lock the table again, turn the knob back until it snaps back all the way in.		* Unlock the sliding table by turning the knob underneath it 90 degrees until it does not snap back. To lock the table again, turn the knob back until it snaps back all the way in.
	* Pull the table back and place your piece.		* Pull the table back and place your piece.
	* Stand right up against the ~~moving~~ table and push the piece down against the table with your hands. As long as your hands are about 10cm from the blade, you are safe. If you hold further away you will not be strong enough to keep the piece down and the piece can come flying.		* Stand right up against the sliding table and push the piece down against the table with your hands. As long as your hands are about 10cm from the blade, you are safe. If you hold further away you will not be strong enough to keep the piece down and the piece can come flying.
	* When using the ~~movable~~ table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.		* When using the sliding table, walk with it, do not stand still and lean forward.
	* Always use a fence of some kind. Do not hold a piece of wood with just your hands to cut it. Your hands will wobble and the blade ~~will~~ pinch your piece and it will come flying.		* Always use a fence of some kind. Do not hold a piece of wood with just your hands to cut it. Your hands will wobble and the blade can pinch your piece and it will come flying.

	=== Using the traditional fence as a length guide ===		=== Using the traditional fence as a length guide ===