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against the fence throughout the cut. That is safer and produces a much smoother, more

accurate, cut edge at the same time.

• Push stick. The Woodshop has three types of additional

pushers in the shop, as pictured below. You hook the notch

over the wood and push it through, hoping it doesn’t turn

into the blade before enough of it reaches the splitter. The

problem with the design of this type of pusher is that it

affords virtually no directional control over the wood. They

are sometimes necessary when cutting narrower strips, but the

best approach is to rip the narrow piece from the larger piece

whenever possible.

• Magnetic Featherboard: Use a push stick in conjunction with a

magnetic featherboard, it keeps you hands safe and the board

firmly against the fence for directional control.

7.5. Feed Rate

The speed at which the wood is pushed into the blade (feed rate) is important to

the quality of the cut and safety.

Too Fast…

Moving the wood across the blade too quickly can result in:

• Excessive chipping or splintering along the cut edge

• Workpiece may feel like it wants to ride up on the blade

• Saw bogs down

• Feeling like you have to apply more pressure than normal

Too Slow…

• Moving the wood too slowly is usually evidenced by burning of the wood along the cut edge.

• The species of wood can make a difference as some, like maple, burn more quickly than others.

Just Right…

When you are moving the wood across a good blade at the proper rate, the cut edge will show minimal

chipping, splintering or burning. Also, you will feel the blade cutting, but you are not pushing with a lot

of force, leaning into it or fighting to hold the board – let the tool do the work.

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