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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
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Narrow-Rip.Auxiliary.
Fence.&.Push.Block
There are designs for hundreds of specialty jigs that can
be found in books, trade magazines, and on the internet.
These types of jigs can greatly improve the safety and
consistency of cuts. They are particularly useful during
production runs when dozens or hundreds of the same
type of cut need to be made. The narrow-rip auxiliary
fence and push block system shown in this section is an
example of a specialty jig that can be made to increase
the safety of very narrow rip cuts.
Material.Needed.for.Narrow.Rip.Auxiliary.Fence.&.Push.
Block
Hardwood
3
⁄
4
" x 3" x Length of Fence .......................1
Plywood
3
⁄
4
" x 5
1
⁄
4
" x Length of Fence ......................1
Wood Screws #8 x 1
1
⁄
2
" ........................................8
Material.Needed.for.Push.Block
Hardwood or Plywood
3
⁄
4
" x 15" x 5
5
⁄
8
" .....................1
Hardwood or Plywood
3
⁄
4
" x 10" x 5"–9" .....................1
Cyanoacrylate Wood Glue ...............................Varies
Wood Screws #8 x 1
1
⁄
2
" ............................ As Needed
Making. a. Narrow-Rip. Push. Block. for. an.
Auxiliary.Fence
1.
Cut a piece of
3
⁄
4
" thick plywood 5
1
⁄
4
" wide and as
long as your table saw fence; cut a piece of
3
⁄
4
"
thick hardwood 3" wide and as long as your table
saw fence, as shown in
Figure.90
.
Note:
We recommend cutting the hardwood board
oversize, then jointing and planing it to the correct
size to make sure the board is square and flat. Only
use furniture-grade plywood or kiln dried hardwood
to prevent warping.
2.
Pre-drill and countersink eight pilot holes
3
⁄
8
"
from bottom of 3" wide board, then secure boards
together with (8) #8 x 1
1
⁄
2
" wood screws, as shown
in
Figure.91
.
3.
Using
3
⁄
4
" material you used in previous steps, cut
out pieces for push block per the dimensions shown
in
Figure.92
; for handle, cut a piece 10" long by
5"–9" high and shape it as desired to fit your hand.
4
. Attach handle to base with #8 x 1
1
⁄
2
" wood screws,
and attach lip to base with cyanoacrylate-type wood
glue.
Length of Table
Saw Rip Fence
Length of Table
Saw Rip Fence
3"
3
⁄
4
" Hardwood
5
1
⁄
4
"
3
⁄
4
" Plywood
Figure.90.
Auxiliary fence dimension.
3
⁄
4
"
Plywood
Completed
Fence
3
⁄
4
"
Hardwood
#8 x 1
1
⁄
2
"
Wood Screw
Figure.91.
Location of pilot holes.
5
5
⁄
8
"
15"
5
1
⁄
4
"
12
1
⁄
2
"
2
1
⁄
2
"
3
⁄
8
"
Lip
Handle
3
⁄
8
"
3
⁄
8
"
2
1
⁄
2
"
Figure.92.
Push block dimensions and
construction.
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