Greg G. wrote:
Hi, Kevin,

The cut segment is retained by the hold-down clamp.
Without it, what you envision would most certainly occur.

I've not had a problem, and there is little way to accomplish the task
otherwise. It is critical that the stop block be where it is, so that
each piece is _exactly_ the same dimension, with no readjusting of the
stop block required for each individual segment ring.

I only cut far enough to sever the segment, and the sled is fully
retracted without turning off the saw. I remove the wedge, and
proceed to cut another segment. One start of the saw is all I need to
cut the entire ring. Of course, you must keep your hands well clear
of the blade, which is _not_ exposed within the sled platform when
fully retracted. The sled must fit the mitre slots snuggly, so that
no movement of the sled occurs.

Ah - went right by me that the hold down was on the segment, not the
stop. Looking again I see that's the case so it makes sense now.

If the stop angle was rotated the other way it would still work, but the
segment wouldn't be trapped between the saw blade and the stop - it
would float free after cutting, but that's assuming that it isn't held
down. Now, knowing that it is, I think the way you have it is probably
optimal. Thanks again for posting...

....Kevin
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Kevin Miller
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Juneau, Alaska
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