Instruction Manual

 
SECTION 5: SHOP MADE SAFETY
ACCESSORIES
     
      
     
  
        
      

       


Making a Featherboard
       



Material Needed for Featherboard Mounted
with Clamps



Material Needed for Featherboard Mounted in
Miter Slot







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

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



To make a featherboard:
1. 


        
      
     
   

     Step 3  

2. 
Featherboards
A
B
30°
2"-3"
1
⁄
16
"-
1
⁄
8
"
Kerf
1
⁄
16
"-
1
⁄
8
"
Kerf
2"-3"
10" (Minimum)
Initial Cut
Progressively
Longer Cuts
3
⁄
8
"
3
⁄
8
"
Figure 90.

We recommend using a bandsaw for making
fingers in the next step because it tends to
be safer. A table saw can be used, but it will
over-cut the underside of the ends, produce
a thicker kerf, and require you to stop the
blade half-way through the cut, which can be
dangerous.
3. 
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
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Figure
90 
     
Figure 90 
NOTICE
Only Steps 1–3 are required to make a
clamp-mounted featherboard. Refer to Page
52 for instructions on clamping.
IMPORTANT:      
       
      


         
