After this video you'll make better table saw RIP cuts

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Great tip regarding where to look during a cut. It sounds so obvious that we should be concentrating on the fence, while allowing the blade to do its thing. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this important information.

[@TheEssexSpurs]

Just bought a table saw and I enjoy watching this man's videos. He talks in a soft voice and its like being back at school with a teacher who knows what they are talking about/Greetings from Eastern England.

[@theevallded]

I can't even begin to tell you how great it is to have videos like this at my disposal. These are well planned, well spoken videos with all the information I want it to have without all the long intros, forced personalities, and random garbage interjected that I found on most videos. Right to the point, so I can get back to work!

[@timelmore2]

Every time you teach about table saws, I wonder how I'm still alive.

[@Friday0089-c7p]

🤣 Same bro.

[@abdulelkhatib2674]

Same here

[@christineagnew7777]

same. same with a little bit of fear;)

[@theworkingclasspodcast676]

Dude I just cracked up so hard I thought the same about the circ saw as well. Lucky duck

[@snipe1973]

@@abdulelkhatib2674 soms beje te bange, gang is alles.

[@jefffuhr2393]

The highest praise I can give *Stumpy Nubs* channel is: *"Norm would be proud."* Especially when it comes to shop safety, such as this video and the others James links to.

[@boastboy]

Watch the fence, not the blade. Watch the fence, not the blade. WATCH THE FENCE, NOT THE BLADE!!! Information to live by. Thanks for a great video/series 👍👍👍

[@chrisbarnes9488]

James, many years ago when I was a newbie, I had a table saw accident. A few months later I was at my physicians office for my annual physical. He asked me how long I had had my hernia. It was a surprise to me and to him since I had seen him for years. Well, my “accident” was kickback and the board had hit me near the you know what. I then remembered all the details and the pain that had followed it. Oh and the huge hole in the drywall after the board bounced off me. Hernia repair surgery later and I’m a heck of a lot smarter wood worker. Thanks for focusing on safety.

[@mjaldrich7]

interesting.. same thing happened to me, thankfully it was luann but my god that hurt.

[@chrislambe400]

This man clearly wants to be able to high five everyone. Thanks for looking out for my digits mate!

[@GMastolier]

I've been at it for many years (longer than you have been around, Stumpy). But still find your safety tips very helpful and a good refresher course to remind me to stop, look, and think. Safety talk is always a good thing no matter how experienced one is. Keep 'em coming, Buddy.

[@davidmuresan628]

I do not use table saw for more than 5 years. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" you can see on you tube under this name which is much better and easy to use. Are you interested to partner with me to manufacture my saw? Is a patent pending.

[@robhough526]

This is the most clear and comprehensive video on safety and rip cuts I've ever seen. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@WoodworkerGuy]

Love your videos, you are a humble, superb instructor. Love your push block, no frills, just bulletproof and super safe.

[@goodie2shoes]

This year i've been getting into woodworking. I watch a shitload on video's on safety and all kinds of techniques. Your channel is outstanding and very thorough and you explain it very well.

[@allanmcquiston]

I wish I had watched your very informative videos earlier, would have saved me spending 4 hours in A&E last weekend having gotten myself a table saw kickback injury! Luck for me the blade just caught the top of my thumb so just a painful gash albeit altering my thumb print. I like your "matter of fact" approach to your instructions they are clear and don't patronise. I am now binge watching your channel....keep the good work up.

[@PolarIre]

Thank goodness you're okay, that sounds like a scary close call. With bad injuries sitting do is good idea in case of fainting, applying pressure to help control bleeding but don't put on a tourniquet, you only want medical professional to apply a tourniquet. Limbs that have been lost could have been saved had a tourniquet not been applied.

[@stumptownwoodworks]

So many people need to see these videos more than any project video. Going to point anyone I know working with a table saw here. No matter how long you've been making saw dust, a refresher is always useful. When experienced woodworkers get lax or lazy it's just as bad as a new woodworker being ignorant of proper techniques. Thanks for a great series

[@soujrnr]

Great stuff, as always, James! I have a couple new featherboards, and I bought a couple of the Microjig Grr-rippers. They help a lot. I REALLY like your idea of turning the featherboard backwards for cutting narrow pieces. I've also found that a zero clearance throat plate is a huge help in preventing narrow pieces from falling through. The blue tape idea is a great way to solve that if one doesn't have a different plate. Thank you so much!

[@ColinCochranT11]

Thanks! I just got my first table saw and your videos are extremely valuable.

[@jgriffingarcia1623]

+1

[@garywaugh4746]

In Canada M.D.F. is 49 inches by 97 inches to allow for blade width loss.I am 77 and been doing work in construction since I was 19 years old.There are many great tips in your video.

[@paulvandriel2344]

At the end of these videos I always think "Oh, is it over already? I want more!" and start looking out for the next one. Great work James, thanks!

[@ett5146]

Our Shop Class teacher sent us these videos to watch along with others from different channels. Your videos are the least boring and I feel like I actually learn things.

[@chinese244]

THANK YOU SIR, I am a beginner with the table saw....I have done a couple things .......exactly the ones i SHOULDNT DO.......I am so glad I watched your video. Great tips and VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE. THANK YOU AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!

[@larryquinn4964]

I am enjoying your Table Saw Safety Series. I decided, I needed a review of Table Saw Safety while considering replaceing my Shop Smith with a new Table Saw like the Harvey Table Saw and not the Saw Stop. One person reviewing the Laguna said, there are other safety issues with Table saws beside losing a finger, which made me to start to thinking about what I have forgotten. I have picked up several Tips on juat two parts alone. Reversing the Feather Board for thinner cuts and tape over the insert plate.

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Great video as always James. The first thing I bought for my table saw was a 24 tooth FTG ripping blade. The blade I got with my eBay, used Xcalibur saw, was a 60 tooth, crosscut blade, covered in resin, so the second thing I bought was some blade cleaner. I bought some of the grippy foam tape used in Track saw rails, to make a push block set for various router and saw operations. Great tip to hook the thumb of your left hand over the front edge of the table, as it stops your hand slipping towards the blade and adds control and evenness of pressure of the workpiece.

[@bromporke]

First time table saw owner. You might just have saved me some fingers... I didn’t know how unready I was to start cutting until I got about 2 minutes into your videos! 😆

[@Altenurgy]

Thank you for this series. You are really helping me with my (severe) Dunning Krueger syndrome and to be much safer.

[@shofarsogood7504]

Waves ✋as we fall off the cliff together haha

[@IvanFlack]

Your videos are without doubt some of the very best I have seen on the internet! I am a virtual "newcomer" to woodworking at 60 years of age and now retired but I certainly get a lot out of the whole learning process! On the downside...your product recommendations have cost me a fortune!!! Keep safe!

[@lbchubs13]

I just had an accident with my table saw this Sunday and lost a good chunk of my thumb. Thankfully I missed the bone and nerve but I wish I would have seen your videos beforehand although after watching numerous of your videos I feel confident in being more safe and getting back to it

[@robbeythecarpenter8493]

I've been cabinet making for many years noe ... but truely I always get a very handy tip or two from every film you make ... Today it was the tape to close down the gap between the balde and the insert AND using the back of the feather board for thin cuts .... Great stuff

[@brianwarner7523]

I'm not a pro by any means, but those two tips were something I'd never seen before. I just haven't been able to get around to making another insert yet every time I cut some thin strips I curse as they tend to fall in the gap. I loved the humorous videos, but find these more informative ones to be REALLY useful. Thanks once again!

[@davidmuresan628]

I do not use table saw for more than 5 years. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" you can see on you tube under this name which is much better and easy to use. Are you interested to partner with me to manufacture my saw? Is a patent pending.

[@natewharton357]

I started building standing garden beds in April of 2022. I started with a drill, driver, and circular saw. I bought a mitre saw, and a few months later, moved into my uncle's shop. Drill press, lathe, jointer, thickness planer, router, router table, etc... but also the coveted table saw! Opportunities exploded for what i could make! Unfortunately, on July 18th, the table saw bit me. My inexperience and lack of education created an unsafe working environment. I lost part of my thumb, lacerated all 5 digits, and had catastrophic damage to my middle finger. I want to get back to woodworking, I'm passionate about it! But i gotta get over the fear... thank you for the videos, wish i had seen them sooner.

[@mjaldrich7]

Hi Nate what exactly happened or what did you do wrong that caused the accident? I’d like to avoid that

[@harrybrain8270]

You are awesome man, your videos are straightforward and to the point, I'm learning so much from you, thank you!

[@Richard-wk9le]

Stumpy great video I would just like to add a couple points from someone who's been using a table saw since 1967 1. Make sure the fence is parallel to the blade 2. keep the blade speed up- don't over feed or try to take to big a cut, if the saw can't handle the cut don't push it- rip cuts are the hardest on a saw the blade and arbor are under load far longer than most cross cuts and can heat up the blade arbor and the motor, if your pop,en circuit breakers STOP get a bigger saw. thanks for all the great videos Stumpy.

[@Jdefries1]

I am a safety director and your safety videos are great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

You truly are one of my Woodworking gurus, Stumpy. Your videos on basics have been a great help to me over the last couple of years - keep them coming. I can see another Golden Chisel Award coming your way for 2019 content - certainly off to a great start!

[@davidmuresan628]

I do not use table saw for more than 5 years. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" you can see on you tube under this name which is much better and easy to use. Are you interested to partner with me to manufacture my saw? Is a patent pending.

[@chevyhighrider]

I wanted to quickly throw my brand new saw together and start making some rip cuts of some 2x4’s I’m using to pad some studs. After watching this and a few others I decided to put the saw away for the day and take more time to fully understand how to properly and safely use it. Not worth trying to rush into something since table saws seem a little more dangerous than some of my other tools.

[@samueldawson5628]

Fantastic content -- James knows his stuff and is rapid-fire smart providing valuable insight. Keep it coming James!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I’m a tablesaw guru and still picked up a couple tips. Thanks

[@e.t.preppin7084]

Here I am two years later watching the whole series again. I forget what I had for dinner yesterday but fortunately I haven’t forgot how to use my table saw. Just checking. Thanks James.

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

Wow! Seriously good tips about how to cut thin strips using the back side of the featherboard and also the tape trick. There were a lot of things I already knew, but love the clear explanations as reminders, because it's easy to get a little sloppy. Thanks!

[@malfadors2]

Your advices are to the piont and always pointing toward safety!! God bless you

[@mojoneko8303]

I was thinking totally backwards on the type of blade to use for rip cuts. I bought an 80 tooth carbide blade thinking I would get a smoother cut with all those teeth with the 3/4" Red Oak I'm using to build a pair of speaker cabinets. I was also only exposing about half the carbide cutter instead of all of it. Unfortunately I'm finished with all the rip cuts I need to do for this project so I'll have to try them out on the next one.. : ) Thanks for the video! They are a big help for some one like me who is trying to take my carpentry skills to the next level.

[@silverbackag9790]

Old comment, but you reeeeealy don’t want to be using solid wood for speakers. There’s a reason they are made with MDF and it isn’t all about price. Even $100k speakers are generally made with MDF.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Based on this video, I bought a 24 tooth rip blade for my tablesaw. Wow! What a difference! Yesterday I cut up some 8/4 cherry, making leg blanks for two tables I'm building. No burning at all. My old blade would have barbecued them.

[@kenb6102]

Thanks for a great video Stumpy, I really learned a lot. I am not quite a newbie, but I am far from being highly experienced. I learned a tremendous amount from this video. Especially helpful was the role of the left hand and the importance of watching the fence only, not the blade. I have often struggled to make accurate rip cuts. I started work on two nightstands today and using your tips I was able to make accurate rip cuts one after another after another. All were clean, smooth, and perfectly matched the others. Thank you very, very, much. You are an excellent teacher!

[@dougmurray9356]

I thoroughly enjoyed the pointers doing cross cuts. Having worked in industry a number of years and involved in teaching safety we always made sure employees did not have loose sleeves or clothing. I noticed though you had an unzipped vest and leaning over a saw or other turning equipment can be very hazardous, saws, drills, lathes etc. Respectfully submitted, Doug Woodstock, Ontario

[@dredbud9272]

I use a feather board on every cut. Make one that you can move anywhere on the cast top with mag switches. I also use a Jessem roller guide,best addition to a table saw you can buy.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Replacing my combination blade with a rip blade is the best thing I ever did for my table saw. I use the rip blade for everything, and it works surprisingly well. (Freud Diablo thin kerf) The difference in rips, which are the vast majority of my tablesaw cuts, is huge.

[@dane3038]

I come back here and watch this when I'm returning to the shop after a long hiatus.

[@birdbandit9]

I always learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you for all the advice!

[@michaelmassetti4068]

Excellent video going back to square one safety video never hurts to refresh the basics.

[@jend4128]

Wow!!! Thank you for this safety tip for us new woodworkers. You explain it so well. Appreciate you and your videos!!!

[@bherrick1]

Did not know about the reverse feather board trick for repeated small rips away from the fence. Thanks!

[@mirandarutherford1425]

BRILLIANT! All of it! My favorite video I have watched from your channel so far AND the most useful, helpful table saw video I have watched from anyone. I feel like I have watched a hundred by now, so that is saying a lot. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@jeavideo]

thank you for this series! Newbie here.... I'm getting over it but at times I am somewhat terrified of my tablesaw. Looking forward to all of these videos.

[@Lando1020]

Back side of featherboard for setup for thin strips!! Yessssssssss¡¡¡¡ thanks brotha'!

[@chrisdemarco1628]

Good video. I'm relatively new to woodworking after inheriting some tools and a table saw. Ripping boards always makes me a bit nervous.

[@elfriskygaming156]

I love this channel. You make videos with concise, easy to understand instructions.

[@woodshopsaloon9530]

Oh.. the tip on using the back-side of the feather board for thin cuts, that is going to come in handy! Thanks

[@jlh5995]

Hey James, thanks for the great video instructions on the issues surrounding making rip cuts on the table saw. Very helpful!

[@Sillyturner]

True rip blades also have a greater hook angle then combination/crosscut blades. Most off the shelf 20/24T rip blades have a 20 degree hook angle versus 7 degree for crosscut blades. The greater the hook angle the better for ripping. A very large wood working company I used to work for ordered saw blanks with a 25 degree hook angle and tipped and ground them in-house with a flat grind. These left a glue edge finish ready for gluing in the upgrade plant. Also a rule of thumb we had, never stop the wood during a cut as every second a blade runs in a stoped piece of wood the wear factor is equivalent to ten feet of cutting and this adds up over time.

[@scottstennes6983]

I hope new woodworkers find and watch your videos. A wealth of good solid facts based on experience presented very well. Well done sir! And yes the feather board trick for thin strips is so obvious when you show it... but I never thought of it. Nice!

[@davidmuresan628]

I do not use table saw for more than 5 years. I invented a "Parallel Guided Power Saw" you can see on you tube under this name which is much better and easy to use. Are you interested to partner with me to manufacture my saw? Is a patent pending.

[@kooljb298]

Excellent video for beginners for maintaining safety and make good cuts. Thanks for clear and concise advise.

[@matthew-sweet]

That reverse feather board trick is awesome. Thank you!

[@rapunzeleh546]

this year i built an 8'x8' table for both my table saws... each is in the opposing right corner, so both saws have 6 feet of run-off to the left and in the cut direction. no more running around to the other side of the table to catch and pull the 'other side'. i live alone, and very remotely so safety is the number one thing

[@brettaguiar7792]

Keep up the good work you turkey

[@barryirby8609]

Like others, the light went on for me at the feather board turned backwards. DOH! I needed lots of very precise strips as "keys" to fit in slots. The way I was doing it was to make a flat push stick that rides beside the fence. It has a top on it to keep the piece from rising. Insert the stock and slide it forward past the saw so that the thin strip comes off on the inside. Move the stock over and go again, rinse and repeat. Your way may be better. I will have to try it. I like the tape thing too. Thanks for all the effort.

[@timschenck509]

Thank's James, I've made a lot of sawdust in my time. The idea of flipping the feather board is a really great idea!

[@robinlindsay3423]

As a Beginner+/Intermediate- woodworker, I appreciated this video series very much, so thanks for that. Given your obvious love of innovated tools, I looked to your channel for a review on the GRR Ripper and was disappointed not to find one. Would definitely be interested in your take on that neat little push block.

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

If you do have a zero-clearance insert that has seen better days, you can renew it by taping the top of it closed and then filling the underside with epoxy. Once it cures, recut the slot. It's just like new.

[@davetarrant6888]

Airborne Ranger Great idea.

[@dmaifred]

What a cool idea 💡

[@paulvandriel2344]

Very good idea!!

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

@@martingo2680 It would probably work. If it's metal, how would you bond it to the thin metal well enough?

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

@@talltimberswoodshop7552 In body work for cars, we would often bond-o to BOTH sides of thin metal... SO once you remove the tape from supporting the first layer, just slather over the top to finish the job. OBVIOUSLY sanding off any old residues and paint will help, as will a thorough cleaning to get rid of any grit, grindings, and such before you apply... but that's true for the underside of it, too. (and you probably already know)... ANOTHER clever tid-bit from the body shop, we used to use stucco-mesh to form shapes, like fenders and curving door-panels that nobody makes anymore (try refurbishing a pre-50's model)... In this case it's worth the few minutes to sand-blast the mesh FIRST... then form and trim to size/shape as needed, and apply the fiberglass to BOTH sides and layer as necessary/appropriate. Helps fabricate almost anything in a "pinch"... as in due to stuff simply not being available. ;o)

[@timg6252]

Given that avoiding "line of fire" is a valued safety tactic across almost every industry, why stand directly in the line of fire when using a table saw?

[@davidg105]

This is a very helpful and informative video. You're also a very good teacher. Now I know why rip cuts require a lot more pushing pressure than cross cutting. This one video with all the tips and tricks really made me a better, safer and more efficient woodworker. I will pass it along. Thank you sir!

[@billy19461]

Back side of feather board for small pieces is a great tip! Loved the whole video.

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Excellent video. Another tip for ripping cherry is to raise the blade even higher than shown to further reduce the number of teeth in the cut thus making the blade run cooler. Forrest claims that their blades will run 300 to 500 degrees cooler depending on how high you raise the blade. Sometimes I'm a little slow in grabbing the push block and the slight pause is enough to produce scorching in cherry. This is the one time where my left hand does double duty and pushes the stock while holding it against the fence as I reach for my push block. Having the push block close by like you show really makes a difference and using a feather board helps even more because you're safe as long as you keep your left hand behind it. becoming

[@michaeldunn5280]

love the simple solution of the blue tape to eliminate the gap in the blade insert when ripping narrow strips off the stock piece Simple and effective FIles under the "Why didn't I think of that "solution before"Thanks for your ever informative vids

[@mountainlightwoodcraft]

James, bought a Ridge Carbide Super 2000 blade at your recommendation and must say I love it. A genuine "glue-line" rip blade, and despite manufacturer's claims, they're as rare as unicorns. Thank you for the recommendation and also for the discount coupon I got by using your link.

[@alanlaverty4304]

Best blades available and the owner is an honest hard working man.

[@rsharahme3418]

I am doing woodworking for the last three decades yet I didn't know all what you have taught in 11 min. it is a saying of our religious scholar named Ali, :" anyone who taught you anything in your lifetime is equivalent to; as if he has purchased you." so bought me like so many others. your video on saw blade are remarkable too.

[@loucifer323]

Very informative I just bought a table saw I've used a table saw before but I'm far from a professional I've always been afraid of these saws, but your safety dictatorial was excellent

[@backtonatureitis]

Great video, really helpful for me cuz I am new to tabe saws. Figured out that I did a lot of mistakes using the saw after I received it a few days ago. Thank you buddy

[@wimboon8880]

Even after years doing woodworking I learned something today, very thankful for your easy way to explain the safety side of woodworking, can’t wait for your next video, thanks James your my favourite

[@eferro2]

Outstanding! I always learn something new from your videos!

[@BobHerres]

Once again, every sentence contains “more tips than a box of tablesaw blades!” You really know this stuff, Thank you for sharing!

[@puckhugh]

I used your links below andI bought things I really didn’t need just to support your channel Thanks again for another great video

[@johnjaconsky4488]

I always enjoy your videos .I've picked up some valuable tips from them. thank you. As a fairly new woodworker on a budget, I was always looking for great deals on equipment so when I saw my big box store had a sale on craftsman table saws, I bought one as I always used craftsman tools. I love the saw, it works great however, there is only one miter slot located on the right side of the blade. Is there a way to modify the top or do I need to bite the bullet and get a new saw? Thanks JJ

[@andrewf.909]

You are an asset to a novice like me. Thank you

[@64maxpower]

You're a good carpenter and good teacher

[@belowgrademaker2617]

Yes, the backwards feather board tip was something I needed to know but did not. Thanks!

[@MarkMagnani]

Great video. Curious what your thoughts are on using a higher quality cross cut blade for rip cuts. I’m doing a large walnut panel glue-up, and I’ll be doing 10’ rips on 13/16” walnut planks. My hope is that I might be able to achieve a glue-ready joint straight off of the saw. For that reason I was thinking of using a brand new 80-tooth saw stop titanium series blade and making the cuts nice and slow. If, however, a different blade is more likely to deliver a glue-ready cut, I’ll change my approach. My priority is the cut quality. If the cuts are smoother, I don’t mind sacrificing an expensive blade or spending longer cutting. Thanks!

[@oldstudbuck3583]

Just bought a new metabo portable table saw. I changed blade to a thin kerf Diablo. I had to order a $45 thin kerf riving knife after stalling blade ripping 3/4 ash board.

[@micschemelin663]

Thank you, great refresher on the right blades to use and best / safest table saw practices .

[@scottlouis7785]

I was one of those comination blade users for a long time until I finally used the rip, what a difference, that was yrs ago

[@Norm64349]

Excellent. You've saved my life... again.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Oh man this guy is such a genius

[@toysoldier46552]

I keep all 3 blades on hand, a dedicated rip blade, a combination blade and a cross cut blade. The reason for this is a specialized blade for the job creates the cleanest cuts which when making furniture (tables especially) is important. If I do not have to get right on the mark I will use a general purpose blade but if I need a smooth cut, I use the specialized blade for the job.

[@andypandytangerine3044]

Brilliant video, this is exactly the advice I needed, clear and concise, thanks James

[@wayneparris3439]

Can't go over the basics too much! This is the first time I saw the back of the feather board to set thickness A+ :D

[@david1benson2jonas]

Excellent video, extremely helpful & well made. Thank you.

[@TrainingWheelTrucker]

James! Love your videos and the bank of useful information and forethought put into each presentation. I discovered another hack to prevent splinters when guiding rip cuts. I use a few inches of two-sided velcro (hook on one side/ loops on the back) as reusable "rip thimbles". They fit securely, prevent splinters, maintain dexterity and obvi, are reusable. Give it a shot. Cheers!

[@AngeloBonaveraArt]

Great video on how to use the table saw safely. I've been using the table saw for 5 years now and I learned a lot of useful table saw tips. Buying a featherboard right now. :p

[@donstanley8021]

Thanks for the tip on reversing the Orange Feather board for cutting thin strips! On a side note, I've always found it a bit difficult to adjust the fence to the stop; perhaps due to the locking mechanism used on my PowerMatic fence! Any suggestion or comments on this?

[@StumpyNubs]

Lock the fence when it's close to square it up, then unlock and nudge the rest of the way with light taps on the end of the fence next to the lever.

[@Falc0nBullet]

If this was a paid subscription to watch these videos. Take my money now! Great informative video!

[@johnhammond5314]

Thank you James for another snippet of your immense knowledge. Best Wishes. from John in Australia.

[@CharlesReiche]

I think I will do some cleaning up around the saw. Thanks for the reminder James.

[@vennic]

Could you also clamp the featherboard to the outfeed side of the fence, facing down, or would that cause more problems than good? Mainly thinking about ripping long pieces of stock, it can be tough to keep them flat on the saw while feeding.

[@StumpyNubs]

Pressing down on the table instead of toward the blade? Sure. But you may have to clamp the end of your fence down (unless there's a lock mechanism on the far end) because T-style fences can raise up.

[@marbleman52]

@@StumpyNubs ...And to vennic...I do not mean to butt in here, but this is basically what I do when I am ripping multiple thin pieces ( sometimes 1/8" thick ) and when the rip pieces are between the blade and the fence. Except...I just use a small block of wood and clamp it to the fence a little ways past where the cut piece exits past the blade and I have it just a hair higher than the height of the piece of wood so that the wood passes under the block but doesn't bind up on it. I am sure that this has saved a lot of kick backs ( which is scary as Hell..and so very dangerous..!! ) and really lowers the stress level when doing detailed ripping.