Model g0493 (Mfg. since 7/10)
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Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet is an
l-shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece.
typically, rabbets can be cut with either a dado
blade or a standard saw blade; however, because
the Model g0453 cannot accept dado blades,
rabbets must be cut with a standard saw blade
only.
rabbet cutting
Workpiece
Fence
Blade
figure 101. second cut to create a rabbet.
6. reconnect the saw to the power source, then
perform the cut.
7. lay the workpiece flat on the table, as shown
in
figure 101, adjust the saw blade height to
intersect with the first cut, then perform the
second cut to complete the rabbet.
Fence
Blade
Workpiece
figure 100. rabbet cutting with a standard
blade.
a ripping blade is typically the best blade to use
for cutting rabbets when using a standard blade
because it removes sawdust very efficiently. (see
page 41 for blade details.) also, a sacrificial fence
is not required when cutting rabbets with a stan-
dard blade.
to cut rabbets with the standard blade:
1. disConneCt saW FroM poWer!
2. ensure that the riving knife and standard
table insert are installed.
3. Mark the width of the rabbet cut on the edge
of the workpiece, so you can clearly identify
the intended cut while it is laying flat on the
saw table.
4. raise the blade up to the desired depth of cut
(depth of rabbet channel desired).
5. stand the workpiece on edge, as shown in
figure 100, then adjust the fence so the
blade is aligned with the inside of your rabbet
channel.
cutting rabbets with a standard
blade
do not place a tall board on edge when
cutting a rabbet. overly tall workpieces can-
not be properly supported with the fence
and can easily shift during operation, caus-
ing kickback or loss of control. instead, use
another tool to cut these types of rabbets.
Always use push sticks, featherboards,
push paddles and other safety accessories
whenever possible to increase safety and
control during operations which require
that the blade guard be removed from the
saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guard after
the operation is complete.
