Glossary of Terms
WORKPIECE
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed.
The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as
faces, ends and edges.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to
stop the workpiece from being kicked back at the operator
during operation.
ARBOR
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
CROSSCUT
A cutting or shaping operation made across the width of the
workpiece cutting the workpiece to length.
DADO
A non-through cut which produces a square sided notch or
trough in the workpiece.
FEATHERBOARD
A device which can help guide workpieces during rip type
operation by keeping workpiece in contact with the rip
fence. It also helps prevent kickback.
FREEHAND
Performing a cut without a fence, miter gauge, fixture, hold
down or other proper device to keep the workpiece from
twisting during the cut.
GUM
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products. After it
has hardened, it is referred to as “RESIN”.
HEEL
Misalignment of the blade which causes the trailing or out-
feed side of the blade to contact the cut surface of the
workpiece. Heel can cause kickback, binding, excessive
force, burning of the workpiece or splintering. In general,
heel creates a poor quality cut and can be a safety hazard.
KERF
The space in the workpiece where the material was removed
by the blade.
KICKBACK
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece
back toward the front of the saw during a rip type operation.
LEADING END
The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation,
is pushed into the cutting tool first.
MOLDING
A non-through cut which produces a special shape in the
workpiece used for joining or decoration.
NON THRU-SAWING
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
through the workpiece.
PUSH STICK
A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during
narrow ripping-type operation and helps keep the operator’s
hands well away from the blade. Use the Push Stick for rip
widths less than 6 inches and more than 2 inches.
PUSH BLOCK
A device used for ripping-type operations too narrow to
allow use of a Push Stick. Use a Push Block for rip widths
less than 2 inches.
RABBET
A notch in the edge of a workpiece. Also called an edge
dado.
RIPPING
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece
cutting the workpiece to width.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one
minute.
7.
Tools Needed For Assembly
MEDIUM SCREWDRIVER
COMBINATION SQUARE
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
10 mm WRENCH
OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED
OVER IN DOTTED POSITION.
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
DRAW LIGHT LINE ON
BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE.
STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD 3/4"
THICK. THIS EDGE MUST BE
PERFECTLY STRAIGHT.
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