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CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD
Fig. S23, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed
of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep the work in
contact with the fence and table, as shown in Fig. S24, and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the
fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is completed. An
8" high flat board can be clamped to the rip fence and the featherboard can be clamped to the 8" high board.
Use featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where the guard and splitter assembly
cannot be used. Always replace the guard and splitter assembly when the non thru-sawing operation is
completed. Make sure the Featherboard presses only on the portion of the workpiece in front of the blade.
Further information on the safe and proper operation
of table saws is available in the Delta “Getting the
Most Out of Your Table Saw” How-To Book, Catalog
No. 11-400. Additional Information on table saw
safety, including a table saw safety video, is available
from the following:
POWER TOOL INSTITUTE
1300 Sumner Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
www.powertoolinstitute.com
Fig. S24
Fig. S23
TROUBLESHOOTING
For assistance with your machine, visit our website at www.deltamachinery.com for a list of service centers or call
the DELTA Machinery help line at 1-800-223-7278 (In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).
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