Another Stupid Human Trick

[Jim Frye]

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

[leehljp]

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

[Jim Frye]

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 “the hurrier I go, the behinder I Get”.