2007-09-16 16:25:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I am not a carpenter ( metal trades ) but I would think enough
material would be removed to eliminate the kind of spring back stress you are describing.great question, most people won't know what kerf means
2007-09-16 16:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by CHRIS S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a table saw, The blade guard is usually fitted with a splitter and anti-kickback devices. A hand saw - nothing! Same as with a "Skilsaw". the longer the piece being ripped, the better chance of the kerf pinching the blade.
2007-09-16 23:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by Bobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the reason hand saws are made as rip and crosscut. The rip has wider teeth to prevent the pinching.
A more direct answer is that the other grain keeps the grain next to the cut from moving - if it tried to move, it would have to stretch the outside grain.
2007-09-17 00:03:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋