Re: Ripping miter cuts

Vic Baron wrote:


> Using a left tilt saw, when ripping long miter cuts ( 36" ) do you use the
> fence on the left of the blade or the right and why?
>
> I find that when I use the fence on the right I have a hard time keeping the
> stock against the fence, even with hold downs and push sticks it seems that
> the stock wants to ride up the tilted blade.
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Have you tried using a feather board locked in a miter gage slot to keep the stock against the fence?

This is in addition to a hold down.

Another suggestion would be to use the "Board Buddy" product (Tapered plastic spring loaded rollers).

Lew
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