Another question from this beginner! Feel free to tell me to slow down with them -- I have lots of questions!
I am wondering if there are advantages to not using the hold-down clamp beside greater visibility, being able to hold the workpiece closer to the blade, and for zero-tolerance work.
I tried for the first time cutting without the hold-down clamp on Saturday, and felt like the work was "getting away from me". Is this because the workpiece wasn't dragging on the clamp, or was the blade perhaps too aggressive? It felt like it was cutting faster.
I would like to go without the hold-down simply because at times it's gotten in the way of my fingers. I'm not worried about tangling up in the blade; I'm careful.
Would very much appreciate knowing your experiences, preferences, and advice as to when the hold-down is best used or not used.
Many thanks as always!
Ann
I am wondering if there are advantages to not using the hold-down clamp beside greater visibility, being able to hold the workpiece closer to the blade, and for zero-tolerance work.
I tried for the first time cutting without the hold-down clamp on Saturday, and felt like the work was "getting away from me". Is this because the workpiece wasn't dragging on the clamp, or was the blade perhaps too aggressive? It felt like it was cutting faster.
I would like to go without the hold-down simply because at times it's gotten in the way of my fingers. I'm not worried about tangling up in the blade; I'm careful.
Would very much appreciate knowing your experiences, preferences, and advice as to when the hold-down is best used or not used.
Many thanks as always!
Ann
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