Another Stupid Human Trick

Jim Frye

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Location: Maumee, OH, USA.

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Another Stupid Human Trick

05-07-2026, 12:20 PM

Simple rip cut on the tablesaw on a 12 inch long workpiece. As soon as I start the cut, the workpiece stars drifting to the right towards the fence. First thought was I was not holding the workpiece firmly. Then comes the forehead slap. I neglected to lock the fence after setting it in position. As Grandma used to say âthe hurrier I go, the behinder I Getâ.

Jim Frye
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05-07-2026, 08:39 PM

Did that ruin your board? I hate ruining a board with a mis-calculated cut!

Hank Lee

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Jim Frye commented

05-07-2026, 08:54 PM

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Almost. It was a rip to width and the cut wandered away from the needed dimension. I caught it before a jam or kickback.

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