How to Rip a Board with a Table Saw

          There are times when people are building objects/furniture and they need wood to be exact widths. There is a couple of options to make sure this happens. One, you could go to a lumber yard and buy some wood the proper width, or two, you could rip the board yourself.  If you have any extra lumber around you could easily re-purpose the wood by ripping it.  

 

          So there are a few steps to ripping a board.  First is set up your table saw.  Make sure the saw is on a level surface.  This is important, so the saw can make an accurate cut.  The next step is that you have a guide for the saw and make sure that the you measure the distance so there is an accurate width for the cut.  You always need to measure the front part of the blade and the back part of the blade.  This is the best way to make sure the distance between the guide and blade are the same distance.  

          

          The next step is to make sure the wood is lined up perfectly up against the guide.  This is to assure that you will have a proper cut with the right distance.  And when you are pushing the wood through make sure you use a push guide.  This is important so that you do not cut any fingers or other parts of your body when the wood gets close to the blade.  

          And when your cut is complete and if there is not any other wood to be cut, turn off your saw.  This is a good thing to do because sometimes accidents do happen.  So it is better for the saw to be off just in case you trip or accidentally place your had on the saw.  And the piece you ripped off the board could be used for other projects around the house or it can be discarded.  My sliver of ripped wood is going to be used as a trim piece for my screen porch..

          I hope you enjoyed this blog.  There is more to come with this little handy table saw project that I have just begun.  I am re-purposing this wood to use as a counter top for my wife's sewing table.  So I look forward to you reading the next blog.  Stay safe and enjoy my friends.

You can also view my wife's blog at mossandsaltwater.wordpress.com.