Ripsaw Safety

Before you start...

• Make sure your wood is securely clamped to the work bench
• Make sure you are wearing all of your safety equipment.
• Make sure you have enough personal space to work without risk of hitting anyone.

DO’s and DON’T’s

• DO - Use one hand to further support your work and hold it still
• DO - Cut with the saw at a 45 degree angle to the floor
• DO - When you are cutting, make sure all the pressure/strength is in the downward stroke, and pull up the saw gently - there should be minimal effort required in the upstroke.
• DON’T - Put your hand near to or in the path of the blade at anytime.
• DO - Cut with firm, strong strokes, or else the saw will go out of control and will not cut effectively.

Instructional Video

How to use the ripsaw safely...