Shop Tips
Safe way to rip unwieldy workpieces
Just glue small workpieces to a larger board.
It can be dangerous to rip small, unwieldy items on the table saw. I’ve used the following method for ripping veneers and dowels, among other things. Simply glue the workpiece to a larger board that is straight and flat, and run the larger piece against the rip fence.
—MIKE GUNDERSON, Yakima, Wash.
Illustrations by Dan Thornton
From Fine Woodworking issue #303
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Forrest Woodworker II Blade
A high quality, staple blade for your table saw. With 48 teeth, it is suitable for both ripping and crosscutting.
Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander
With five spindles sized from 1/2 in. to 2 in. and a 4 X 24-in. belt, this sander has become a staple in many a shop Fine Woodworking visits.
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