Ripping
Ripping Defined
Ripping is changing the width of a work-
piece by cutting along its length. The work-
piece is fed into the blade, which rotates in a
fLxedposition, parallel to the fence and a set
distance from the fence. A solid fence (no
kerfs) serves as a guide for the workpiece.
Place the fence in the front position for nar-
rower workpieces, or in the rear position for
wider ones.
In-Rip and Out-Rip Positions
In-rip and out-rip refer to blade position.
In-rip: the blade is toward the column, and
the motor is toward the table front. In-rip is
recommended because this position allows
better visibility of the workpiece and your
hands. Use in-rip when you set the blade 1/2
to 16" from the fence.
Out-rip: the blade is toward the table front,
and the motor is toward the column. Use
out-rip only when you set the blade 12" or
more from the fence.
Infeed and Ouffeed Directions
Infeed and ouffeed refer to sides of the
blade.
Infeed: the side of the blade where the guard
hold down is. Always start a rip cut at the
infeed side and push the workpiece
through to the ouffeed side.
Ouffeed: the side of the blade where the
pawls and riving knife are. Never start a rip
cut at the ouffeed side. This is wrong way
feed. Never put hands on the ouffeed side
of the blade when ripping because they
can be pulled back into the spinning
blade.
Front Fence Rear Fence
Position - OR - Position [I_
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Outleed
Side
In-Rip Position
Outfeed Side
Pawls/Riving
Knife
Out-Rip Position
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