Woodworking table saw

Consisting of a flat table through which a rotary saw blade protrudes, the table saw is the workhorse of the workshop. Mainly used for cutting solid timbers and flat boards, the size of the machine is defined by the size of the blade. A typical has a diameter of 10-17 11/16in (250-450mm); the larger the blade, the deeper the cut it can make. A basic modern table saw has a side fence for guiding the workpiece and a blade that can be raised, lowered, or tilted. Most models have a sliding table which, combined with a tiltable blade, enable the woodworker to cut compound angles.

 ←Table saw
Designed to make straight
cuts in large pieces of
wood and manufactured
boards, it is advisable to
use a push stick to feed
the workpiece toward the
blade. The saw should also
be connected to an efficient
dust-extraction system.