How tools actually work, and how to choose one
A riving knife is a thin curved plate of metal mounted just behind a table saw’s blade, rising and falling with it. It keeps the freshly cut kerf from closing up and pinching the blade, which is one of the main causes of kickback — so it matters because it is a core defence against … Read more
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