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    Making Safe Rip Cuts

    Jul 03, 2018 3 minutes
    Written by: Randy Maxey

    Ripping a workpiece to width is one of the first steps in any woodworking project. To do this common task at the table saw, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure the best results.

    To begin, there are a couple of things to check before you start ripping workpieces. The first is to make sure the saw blade and rip fence are parallel to each other. Your saw’s manual can show you how to make these

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