Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    cornedbeef's Avatar
    cornedbeef Posts: 152, Reputation: 4
    Junior Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 7, 2008, 01:09 PM
    Table saw safety issue
    Hi,
    I have just purchased a clark table saw with a maximum cut depth of 55mm. I have 20 or so fence posts which I want to cut from 6 to 3ft. The posts are 75mm thick and I was wondering if I could push them through the saw and then turn them over to cut the remaining 20mm. I have only cut thinner wood than the max cut depth and do not know if I could get away with this or not. Anyone out there advise. It might sound a silly question to someone in the know but I thought it best to play safe rather than find out the hard way!
    Thanks
    StaticFX's Avatar
    StaticFX Posts: 943, Reputation: 74
    Senior Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 7, 2008, 01:25 PM

    It should work just fine with no issues. I have done similar with a circular saw. Had to cut full depth on each side to cut in half. Worked fine.
    Watch your fingers! ;)
    amricca's Avatar
    amricca Posts: 851, Reputation: 92
    Senior Member
    		  
    #3

    Oct 7, 2008, 01:52 PM

    I agree, should work just fine. Sorry Static, tried to give you a greenie but it won't let me right now.
    letmetellu's Avatar
    letmetellu Posts: 3,151, Reputation: 317
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Oct 7, 2008, 01:56 PM

    A safe way to do this is to make a slide with a guide on the bottom that will run in the miter gauge slot, the slide would have to be less than 20 mm thick. This way you could even put a stop block on the slide that is 3 ft. from the blade, that way there would be no problem of making the cut on both sides in the exasct spot.

    If you don't understand what I am talking about when I say a slide then let me know and I will explain more.
    cornedbeef's Avatar
    cornedbeef Posts: 152, Reputation: 4
    Junior Member
    		  
    #5

    Oct 8, 2008, 07:22 AM

    Hi, thanks to all of you. I have tried it now and everything is just fine. I will do as you say,letmetellyou. Sounds like a good thing to do seeing as some posts need to be spot on.
    Cheers
    Richard.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Romex with tiny puncture: safety issue? [ 15 Answers ]

I am having metal duct put in our basement for our heating/cooling system.Today the contractor gave a yelp and said he had briefly punctured the Romex (supplying 120V to a room) and got a shock. There is no visible damage, it appears a sliver briefly stuck into the hot wire as he was putting up...

Safety Issue, Chandelier Installation [ 3 Answers ]

Recently we purchased a chandelier for our daughter's room. The chandelier had a standard cord and plug, approximately 18 inches in length. We were told that the reason is had the plug, was for display in a lighting showroom, and that for home installation, we should slice off the plug, and simply...

Dimming lights a safety issue? [ 2 Answers ]

Folks, My lights dim when we run the vacuum, carpet cleaner or any other bigger appliance. I have seen lights dim before and then fade back on to normal after a few seconds. Ours do not do that, they simply dim and stay that way until you turn off the device... Question... Is this a problem or...

View more questions Search