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Table Saw

Item Hazard Band
Hazard Class 3 - Serious lacerations, minor amputations, entrapment, entanglement, debilitating burns or greater than .5 horse power or 120 VAC
Requirements for Use
Required Badges

Table Saw

Prerequisite
Badge Prerequisite
Wood Shop Orientation
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Timestamps
badge Video Timestamps
Types of wood sawing
Opening the table saw
Taking out the blade
Looking at the cartridge
Types of blades and their uses
Putting table insert back in
Using the rip fence
Angle adjustment of the blade
Using the tri square, angle meter, and height gauge
Using rollers to support longer wood pieces
Using stock guides
Finding the right height of the blade
Proper positions when pushing wood through table saw
When to use a push stick
Safety measures when cutting
Turning on the saw
Using the key for bypass mode
Doing a cut with the stock guides
Using a feather board
Tools for cross cutting
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In person checkout required
Facilitator Checkout
Estimated Minutes for Checkout
15 Minutes

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.

Facilitator hours will be BY APPOINTMENT during their listed hours. To make an appointment, contact the facilitator directly via Slack. To prevent unnecessary space access during the pandemic, facilitators will not be in the space unless they have an appointment. Note that some facilitators are available only for online virtual appointments at this time. Any questions please email info@makehaven.org.

Community Facilitators are volunteers who to advise MakeHaven members on projects and show members how to use the tools.
Special Requirements

Buddy System

Tools identified as requiring the buddy system can not be used alone by a member in the space. Another person who is willing and able to respond in an emergency must be identified, informed and consent that they are acting as a buddy.  This buddy must remain in the space and be able to observe if any issue arises. The designated buddy must be able to see and hear their partner in person (not just video). Metal shop buddy must be in the metal shop with opperator. The buddy must inform the member operating the tool if they intend to leave so that the tool operator can stop use of any tools requiring the buddy system.  

Additional Badges
Dado Stack
Instructions for Use

Run the saw in Normal Mode to cut non-conductive materials like wood, plastic, cardboard, foam, Corian, melamine and dry pressure-treated wood.
 
Conductive materials will trigger the SawStop. You will need to use bypass mode to Run the saw when cutting conductive materials like metal, very wet or very green wood,  Carbon-filled materials, mirrored acrylic, carbon fiber materials and wet pressure-treated wood.


What do I do if I activate the safety system's brake cartridge? What will it cost to reset the safety system? Does activation damage the saw?

If you activate the safety system’s brake, you will need to replace the blade and replace the brake cartridge. A standard brake cartridge costs $100 and a dado brake cartridge $120. SawStop saws are designed to absorb the force of activation and are not damaged by it.

Can I cut conductive materials?

Yes. You can operate the saw in Bypass Mode which deactivates the safety system’s braking feature, allowing you to cut aluminum and other known conductive materials. If you are unsure if material you need to cut is conductive, you can make test cuts using Bypass Mode to determine if it will activate the safety system’s brake.

What happens if the blade comes in contact with a nail or staple in the wood?

Generally, the safety system will not activate when a nail or staple is cut. Although conductive, these objects are not large enough to cause the safety system to activate unless they are grounded to the table or operator when they contact the blade.

Will cutting green or "wet" wood activate the SawStop system?

SawStop saws cut most wet wood without a problem. However, if the wood is very green or wet (for example, wet enough to spray a mist when cutting), or if the wood is both wet and pressure treated, then the wood may be sufficiently conductive to trigger the brake. Accordingly, the best practice is to dry wet or green wood before cutting by standing it inside and apart from other wood for about one day. You can also cut wet pressure treated wood and other conductive material by placing the saw in bypass mode to deactivate the safety system.

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Location
Wood Shop

The Table Saw is used primarily to rip wood.