Ciff Paddock

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Articles from Ciff Paddock

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  Why Are There 8″ Dado Blades That Don’t Fit in Most Table Saws

  Manufacturers make several dado sets for different sized table saws and cutting speeds, but why make them smaller than the safer 10″ saw blades?

  
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  What Safety Measures Are Companies Like Freud Taking for Kickback on Small-Sized Router Bits

  Usually only larger router bits feature anti-kickback measures, but kickback is possible for small bits as well, and companies like Freud are applying it to bits as small as they can.

  
• Is a Vibrating Table Saw Blade Giving a High Pitched Sound a Concern for Shop Safety

  High pitched “singing” coming off your table saw blade caused by excess vibrations might indicate a serious concern for the safety of your saw.