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Here's a table saw accessory you can make yourself. It's called a featherboard, and it will make ripsawing safer asnd more accurate. Start with a length of 1 x 4 inch scrap. Miter one end; then make a series of closely-spaced rip cuts in the end grain. When you're ready to saw, position your work and clamp the featherboard to the saw. The angled fingers will hold the piece in line and prevent kickback.

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" Hi! I'm Bob Vila from Home Again. Here's a table saw accessory you can make yourself. It's called a featherboard, and it will make ripsawing safer and more accurate. Start with a length of 1 x 4 scrap. Miter one end. Then, make a series of closely spaced rip cuts in the end grain. When you're ready to saw, position your work and clamp the featherboard to the table saw. The angled fingers will hold the piece in line and prevent kickback. I'm Bob Vila. Good luck with your home improvement projects. "

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