About

A track saw produces straight and angled cuts with the accuracy of a table saw, but instead of having to move the wood past a spinning blade, you move the saw on a track while the wood is stationary. It's a safer way to cut when you're dealing with heavy slabs or full sheets of hardwood plywood, or need to cut pieces with sharp angles. The track saws are plunge cutters, which also makes them useful for cutting shapes that would be impossible to create on a table saw.

This class will walk you through the basics of this machine. You'll learn:

• How to support the wood you will cut.
• How to set up and use the track.
• How to choose the right saw (BARN has two sizes) and set the depth of cut.
• How to plunge the blade into the wood and make the cut.

Details

You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

Prerequisites

This class is open to students who have taken Orientation to the Woodshop, Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 1 and Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2. Multiple sessions are listed on the Woodworking Calendar. 

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.