23.3.1 Guiding Material When using a table saw, the material must be guided past the blade. A rip fence, miter gauge, slid- ing table, or jigs and accessories are used to guide the material. Rip Fence A rip fence guides material so it moves paral- lel to the blade. It is typically in place when ripping stock to width. The fence, on a guide bar or tubes, is locked in place by a fence clamp. A scale may be printed on or etched into the guide bar to help you Dust collection Main power disconnect Blade tilt wheel with lock Table extension Miter gauge T-slot Trunnion-mounted blade guard Rip fence Table insert Extension table Fence lock lever Motor cover Miter gauge Adjustable legs Tilt scale Blade height wheel with lock knob On/off switch SawStop LLC Figure 23-1. The table saw has a number of features and adjustments. A—Back view. B—Front view. A B Chapter 23 Sawing with Stationary Power Machines 373 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.