Ripping

Safe way to rip unwieldy workpieces
May 1, 2023

Just glue small workpieces to a larger board.
Bandsaw strategies for safe, straight cuts in solid stock
February 16, 2023

Tony O'Malley covers the basics of setting up and using the bandsaw for all your ripping needs.
Thin-Strip Ripping Jig has a Bonus Feature
June 7, 2018

I’m not the first to place a stop on the other side of the blade, opposite the fence, when ripping thin strips, so they can fall away freely. But my…
How to Resaw by Hand
February 26, 2018

Sawing by hand will usually take longer than feeding the board through a bandsaw, but unless you have a massive pile to cut, it’s not so bad.
Table Saw Fundamentals: How to Rip Safely
November 29, 2017

Mastering this fundamental task requires understanding and finesse.
How to Set Up Your Table Saw for Success
October 22, 2014

Three steps to safe, smooth, square cuts on your tablesaw.
Table Saw Techniques: Ripping
March 26, 2013

How to rip lumber safely and without kickback.
Play Against the Grain: The Wrong Way to Rip
August 27, 2010

Help prevent a common tablesaw accident in the latest edition of our online game. Plus, read one woodworker's story about "what went wrong."
Use a Long Push Stick When Ripping Narrow Boards
July 29, 2010

Q: Is it safe to rip 1/8-in.-wide strips between the rip fence and blade? Ed Pirnik, Stamford, CT A: With the right push stick, it’s a safe cut. Make the…
How to Mill Lumber
June 10, 2010

Learn how to mill and prepare rough lumber for your furniture projects.

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