Course No. 303

Instructor: TBN

Course Description:

· Skills and knowledge to be gained. Fundamental understanding of the table saw parts and controls and how to use them to safely perform cross-cutting and ripping operations.

· Machines and tools to be used. Table saw, miter gauge and rip fence and some jigs.

· Learning process/procedure. Participants will be given an overview of the table saw, covering: its general purposes for woodworking; its individual parts and their purposes; how the parts function both individually and in concert; and some of the jigs that make cutting operations safer and more accurate. After a demonstration, and under the instructor’s supervision, the participants will: perform various cross-cutting and ripping operations using the miter gauge and push sticks. To facilitate these operations, participants will: set the rip fence to specific measurements; use the blade height and angle adjustment wheels to set a specific angle and height for cutting and use the miter gauge to make a variety of angled cuts. During these operations, the participants will learn the value of the safety features provided by the blade guard and anti-kick-back device.

· Prerequisite skills: None

· Project/product to be made. None – this is a tool-use training course.

· Duration of course. A single session of 2-3 hours.

· Cost of materials beyond $10 fee. None