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English
Miter Cut
-- A cutting operation made with the wood at any angle other than 90 degree
to the blade.
Molding
-- A cut which produces a special shape in the work piece, used for joining or
decoration.
Non-Through Cut
-- Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend
completely through the thickness of the work piece
Push Block
-- A device used to feed the work piece through the saw during narrow
rip type operations where a push stick can not be used. It also helps keep the operator's
hands well away from the blade.
Push Stick
-- A device used to feed the work piece through the saw to help keep the
operator's hands well away from the blade.
Rabbet
-- A notch in the edge of the work piece.
Resin
-- A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened.
Rip Cut
-- A cutting or shaping operation made along the length of the work piece.
Rip Fence
-- Adjustable guide used in ripping cuts to keep the work piece parallel to
the saw blade.
RPM -
- Revolutions per Minute. The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute
Saw Blade Path
-- The area over, under, behind, or in front of the blade. As it applies
to the work piece, that area which will be, or has been, cut by the blade.
