Glue-Line Rip Notes.pdf

Gang-Rip Straight-Line Rip  Gang-rips are high production machines o Uses several blades to separate stock into predetermined widths (2x4’s)  Straight-line rip, single blade (glue-line-rip), HolyTek Machine o Gives a straight edge that is ready to glue without jointing o Has pressure rollers above...

Gang-Rip Straight-Line Rip  Gang-rips are high production machines o Uses several blades to separate stock into predetermined widths (2x4’s)  Straight-line rip, single blade (glue-line-rip), HolyTek Machine o Gives a straight edge that is ready to glue without jointing o Has pressure rollers above (not motorized) o Has track-belt underneath (powered) o Has 2 sets of anti-kickback fingers o Danger of kick-back is real, especially when cutting narrow strips  Kevlar apron  Parts must be wide enough to make contact with pressure bars  Min 14” long o Saw is on top o Rip-fence is a guide or stop, the machine pulls the board in-line with how it is positioned o Height must be adjusted for different material thicknesses  Pressure rollers and shroud around saw is what changes  3mm below stock thickness is best to ensure proper pressure  Grabs rough lumber better than dressed o Blade runs in a groove in the track  Only adjust blade height when changing the blade or making grooves/slots o Laser guide allows you to direct the board in the exact position of the blade