Set Up and Perform Cross Cut

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For cross cuts (cutting against the grain), it is critical to *never* use the table saw's fence. Using the fence for cross cuts can cause the off-cut piece to bind between the blade and the fence, leading to a dangerous kickback situation. Instead, remove or slide the fence completely out of the way. Utilize the miter gauge, which slides in the table saw's miter slot, to hold and guide your workpiece securely through the blade for an accurate and safe cross cut. The presenter demonstrates holding the wood against the miter gauge and feeding it through the saw.

Goal: Safely configure the saw and execute a cross cut.

Tools and materials

Miter Gauge — Guiding the workpiece for cross cuts
Table Saw RIDGID — Performing the cut
Wood Workpiece — The material being cut

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So, let's rip this. When doing a cross cut, you never want to use your fence and here's why. So, when you're pushing through like this, it'll bind. And once it binds, it could kick back. So, get rid of your fence entirely and use your miter gauge. We'll hold our piece and we'll run it through right there. All right. I got to go ahead and rip some plywood for my shelf project there.

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