Table saws are a common tool used in woodworking. These tools are used to cut long straight lines in boards. In order to operate a table saw safely, you must first familiarise yourself with the parts of the saw. The table saw has a blade that spins at high speeds. The blade is mounted on an arbor, and the arbor is attached to a motor. The motor rotates the blade by turning the arbor.
The table saw also has a base, which houses the motor and the arbour. The table is also on the base. The table supports the workpiece as it is cut by the blade. The base also houses the fence. The fence can be adjusted to different lengths and runs perpendicularly to the blade. There is also a miter gauge, which can slide along the table, and it guides the workpiece so that it can be cut at the proper angle.
The next thing you should know about safety on a table saw is to never stand directly in line with the path of the blade. If you accidentally kick off a piece of wood or drop something on the saw while it is running, you could get seriously injured by being hit by the blade. To prevent kickback when using a tablesaw, use an anti-kickback device like a push stick. This will help you maintain control of the workpiece that you are cutting.
Safety on a table saw should be your next concern. Keep your hands off the blade. When you are using a table saw, never put your fingers under the piece of wood being cut because it can kick back and cause an accident. Keep your hands well clear of the path of any moving parts on the table saw.
If you use an anti-kickback device like a push stick to help guide workpieces through the blade, always place it in front of the workpiece further than halfway across (2/3) before reaching the far side of the blade where there is no chance for catching overrun; this will ensure that if kickback occurs, it would push safely past you rather than pull into you.
Conclusion:
A table saw is a very common tool in woodworking. They can be dangerous if not operated with caution. The table saw has many features that should be taken into account when operating it, such as the blade height and angle adjustment, push sticks or blocks to help guide workpieces through the blade safely, and guards to protect from injury by keeping hands away from the blades path.
If you leave the tablesaw unattended, or place your hands under the wood to be cut, make sure that you unplug it before you go. Kickback should be immediately turned off. These simple rules will help you avoid injuries when operating a tablesaw.
