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Set Up for Rip Cut and Measure

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When performing a rip cut (cutting with the grain), always utilize the table saw's fence. Position the wood workpiece against the fence. To measure correctly for the desired width, use a tape measure to measure the distance from the fence to the *inside* edge of the saw blade (the side closest to the fence). This accounts for the blade's thickness (kerf), which is typically 1/8 inch. If you measure to the outside edge, your final piece will be 1/8 inch narrower than intended. The presenter demonstrates setting it to 2 and 1/8 inches.

Goal: Configure the fence and accurately measure for a precise rip cut.

Tools and materials

  • Fence RIDGID — Guiding the workpiece during a rip cut
  • Table Saw RIDGID — The tool being set up for a rip cut
  • Tape Measure Milwaukee — Accurately measuring the distance from the fence to the blade
  • Wood Workpiece — The material being cut

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So, right about there. And when you're ripping with the table saw, make sure that you use the fence and measure correctly. So, to measure, you want to measure from your fence to the inside of your blade. So, we need 2 and 1/8. So, bring that out a little bit. 2 and 1/8. If you measure to the outside of your blade, you're going to lose an eighth because the blade is an eighth inch thick.

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