Avoiding Kickback on a Table Saw

When you’re using your table saw you need to take every precaution to make sure you’re using the saw safely. One of the most prevalent table saw accidents comes from kick back.

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Table saw blades spin at a high rpm that creates a rim speed, how fast the teeth are traveling, in excess of 120 miles per hour. If the teeth are given the opportunity to grab a chunk of wood and throw it back, it comes out of the saw (and in your direction) REALLY fast. Probably faster than you can get out of the way. Imagine a hardwood airborne missile zinging your way. If it hits you you’ll, at minimum, have a nasty bruise. Worst case scenario? Well, let’s not even go there.

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