The "safety" of the RAS during ripping IMO depends more on the correct
blade than on the guard nose being positioned properly as well as the
kickback pawl. The Forrest WW1 blade with the TCP profile really performs
in the rip. It has a positive hook which gives you decent feed rates. Also
correct ripping procedures are important too, such as using a push board
when ripping narrow pieces etc.

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Rumpty

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"Andy Dingley" wrote in message
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On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:03:03 -0700, Doug Winterburn
wrote:

I can't understand why TS teeth moving towards the operator are OK, but
RAS teeth are scary?

TS teeth move forwards and down, holding the wood down onto the table.
RAS teeth move forwards and up, lifting the wood off the table. You're
reliant on the additional hold downs, not just a big trustworthy lump
of iron.