-47-
Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
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Blade
Workpiece
Fence
Cut 1
Figure.64
. First cut for a single-blade
dado.
Cutting.Dadoes.with.a.Standard.Blade
A ripping blade (described on
Page.34
) is typically the
best blade to use when cutting dadoes with a standard
blade because it removes sawdust very efficiently.
To.use.standard.saw.blade.to.cut.dadoes,.do.these.
steps:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2
. Mark width of dado cut on workpiece.
.
Include marks
on edge of workpiece so cut path can be aligned
when workpiece is lying on table.
3
. Raise blade up to desired depth of cut (depth of
dado channel desired).
4
. Set saw up for type of cut you need to make,
depending on whether it is a rip cut (
Page.42
) or
crosscut (
Page.43
).
5.
Align blade to cut one side of dado, as shown in
Figure.64
.
6
. Reconnect saw to power source and turn saw
ON
.
Allow blade to reach full speed, then perform
cutting operation.
7
. Repeat cutting operation on other side of dado, as
shown in
Figure.65
.
8
. Make additional cuts (see
Figure.66
)
.
in center
of dado to clear out necessary material. Dado is
complete when channel is completely cleared out.
Workpiece
Fence
Cut 2
Blade
Figure.65.
Second cut for a single-blade
dado.
Workpiece
Fence
Cuts 3+
Figure.66.
Additional single-blade dado
cuts.
Summary of Contents for Shop Fox W1888
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