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19th November 2013, 04:25 PM #1
Ripping multiple 5mm strips on a Tirton Mk3 table
I don't want to create a furor again like that that was once created back in 2006 in another Forum about ripping thin lath on a table saw!
My problem is that I need to cut fifteen lengths of Radiata Pine into 42x5mm laths from a 1metre length of 42x190 stock.
There are two methods I've considered -
1. Set the fence at the stock width less 8mm (5mm plus 3mm kerf) and then (with saw turned off) offer up the stock to the blade and then set-up a stop on the left side before the blade and use this as the 5mm reference point for all future cuts. Rip the first strip and then re-align the stock against the stop, slide the fence up to and just touching the stock. Use a combination square to ensure the fence is parallel to the blade and then, cut the second strip. Repeating the process for each and every strip.
2. Attach a short temporary fence to the main fence that extends just to the centre of the blade. Fix a 4mm hold-down to the temporary fence to ensure the lath is kept in contact with the table surface and to also prevent any likelihood of possible kickback. Set the temporary fence at 5mm from the blade. Feed the stock all the way through the blade with a sizeable push block. Alternatively, omit the hold-down block and use a 3mm push stick to feed the stock through the blade and us the left hand to retain the stock in contact with the fence.
Okay, here's my problem - can't decide which method is infinitely safer or better than the other.
So I'm asking for considered opinions from you fellows who have much, much more experience with the Triton saw table than I.
Many thanks,
Ian.
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Why not set the fence at 5 mm and use a push stick that holds down at same time i.e.set blade height at 42.1mm height and push stick could be a timber "concrete float" with a screw at rear RHS as the "push". I would probably make the hold down but would use quite a thick piece of timber so there is no possibility of bloodletting.
anyhow I would do it slowly cut one see how it worked and adjust. 1 mtr long piece shouldn't give you too much trouble and someone somewhere is looking at this going no no no, but that is how I would try it
cheers
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