Design and Manufacture of Plank Shoot – Back Containment Structure

Abstract

When the causes and effects of the plank shoot – back phenomenon were established, the need for a safety device was also established. A plank shoot – back containment structure has therefore been designed, manufactured and tested. The results of the test have shown that the structure can trap about one hundred percent (100%) of plank pieces that shoot out from the saw blade before they can harm operators or by standers. Table saw operators have accepted the structure as a good safety device they can use with their saw mills.

Keywords: Plank, Shoot –Back, Containment, Structure.