Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions To Rip Boards Safely With a Table Saw

By Jeff Gorton
How to avoid kickbacks and other accidents while ripping boards with a table saw. Read an overview of how to use a table saw safely.
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8. Set the fence to remove the least amount of material and trim the attached board. Using the standard ripping procedure shown in Photo 2, guide the edge of the plywood against the fence as you run the board and plywood through the saw blade. Unscrew the board from the plywood and rip it again with the newly created straight edge against the fence.
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