WHY SAW KERF IS IMPORTANT WHEN CUTTING WOOD

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You CANNOT make accurate cuts in boards on any saw without understanding the concept of kerf.

Is this you? "I measured multiple times, but my cut is still off" "My boards have always been a little short, but I can't figure out why" Let's talk about saw kerf!

Simply put, saw kerf is the thickness of the cut made by a blade

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Mark the good side of a board if needed to keep track of the piece of wood you need and cannot cut into with saw blade kerf.

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Line up the blade on the outer edge of the line and clamp the board.

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Measure the thickness of the slot between the two pieces of wood through which the blade had passed.

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Kerf is an important safety consideration when using a table saw.

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Understanding kerf is crucial to being able to make accurate cuts. Learn more about kerf by clicking the button below!

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