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For through cuts, the top of the blade should be no more than how far above the workpiece?

About 1/8 to 1/4 inch.

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  1. About 1 inch
  2. About 2 inches
  3. About 1/8 to 1/4 inch ✔

Why: SawStop's manual says the top of the blade should stand no more than 1/8 to 1/4 inch above the workpiece for through cuts. Less blade sticking up means less exposed steel near your hands.

Huh, didn't know that: SawStop's manual says to keep hands out of the line of the saw blade.

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Answer: About 1/8 to 1/4 inch. SawStop's manual says the top of the blade should stand no more than 1/8 to 1/4 inch above the workpiece for through cuts. Less blade sticking up means less exposed steel near your hands.

  1. SawStop Industrial Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual www.sawstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/M_ICS_WEB.pdf
    the top of the blade is no more than 1/ 8 inch to 1/ 4 inch above the workpiece
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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