Grizzly G0623X3 - Manual (Page 52)

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Model G0623X/G0623X3 (Mfg. Since 5/12)
6. reconnect the saw to the power source and
turn the saw ON. allow the blade to reach full
speed, then perform the cutting operation.
7. repeat the cutting operation on the other
side of the dado channel, as in figure 92.
8. make additional cuts in the center of the dado
to clear out the necessary material. the dado
is complete when the channel is completely
cleared out.
Workpiece
Fence
Cut 2 Blade
figure 92. second cut for a single blade dado.
Workpiece
Fence
Cuts 3+
figure 93. successive cuts in the middle to
complete the dado.
Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet is an
l-shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece.
rabbets can be cut with either a dado blade or a
standard saw blade.
rabbet cutting on the edge of the workpiece with
a dado blade requires a sacrificial fence (
figure
94). make the sacrificial fence the same length as
the fence and
3 ⁄
4
" thick. attach it to the fence with
screws or clamps, making sure they are all secure
and tight. raise the blade into the sacrificial fence
to the height needed.
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 to be removed from the
saw. alWays replace the blade guard after
dadoing is complete.
Rip Fence
Sacrificial
Fence
Dado Insert
Blade Cut-Out
figure 94. sacrificial fence.
rabbet cutting
Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback
than normal blades because their larger size
applies stronger forces to the workpiece.
This risk increases relative to the depth and
width of the cut. To minimize your risk of
serious personal injury, ensure that stock
is flat and straight, and make multiple light
cuts (rather than one deep cut) to achieve
the desired cutting depth.