Shop Tips
Table Saw Kickback
Causes and prevention of this common shop hazard
Recognizing the causes of kickback and its prevention is an important survival skill for any woodworker. Kickback can occur whether you’re ripping or crosscutting, and Kelly Mehler offers tips on avoiding it. He explains how different splitters work and how to take other precautions, such as equipment you can buy or make, and simple shop safety practices. Photos illustrate various splitter options.
From Fine Woodworking #116
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Rikon 10-3061 10-in. Deluxe Bandsaw
The 1⁄2-hp motor has all the power needed to resaw at its maximum capacity of 5 in.
The saw has two speeds: 3,280 sfpm (surface feet per minute) for wood and 1,515 sfpm for soft metals and some plastics.
Shop Fox W1826
The thick, felted bag on this Shop Fox is a plus and a minus. On one hand, it makes the unit much less expensive than collectors with canister filters, and also lighter and easier to hang on the wall. Without a separate plastic bag to catch chips, however, they stay in the felt bag, and the shortish zipper on the bottom makes it tough to shake them out. Otherwise, the W1826 is an excellent value.
Estwing Dead-Blow Mallet
A quality dead-blow mallet that packs and punch but isn't too heavy for furniture work.
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