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   Andrew | Aug 01, 2002 12:26am | #1

   ps, make sure that edge is perfectly straight to get good results and to prevent a possible kickback

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   LarryPile | Aug 01, 2002 12:31am | #2

   Standing a board on it's edge and cutting at an angle is very dangerous.

   Clamp a long, high board to the fence so that you have a high, no tilt fence...I am assuming that this board is somewhat wide...6" or more....make sure it is 90 degrees to the fence..perfectly square and use several featherboards to hold the board tightly against the fence all the way through the cut....before the board enters the blade, as well as after.

   If you have such a fixture, a sliding wooden fence that straddles the 'real' fence would enable you to clamp your board to this fence and safely cut it...without risking fingers, etc.

   Tilt your blade to the required angle..but make sure that the 'cutoff is the piece that falls away..not the board.....good opportunity for kickback.

   Keep your hands and fingers away from the blade and the insert area...have enough featherboards, etc so that you can safely push the board through with a push stick.

   Be safe!

   lp

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   Lilshaver | Aug 01, 2002 04:44am | #3

   I would suggest that if one has to ask this question, then one shouldn't be making the cut.

   Get some hands-on help from a knowledgeable friend.