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==Workholding==
==Workholding==
*Do not glue or screw into the main spoilboard.
*Do not glue, nail or screw into the main spoilboard.
*Don't cut more than 1/16" into the main spoilboard - do a small test piece with a secondary spoilboard if required.
*Don't cut more than 1/16" into the main spoilboard - do a small test piece with a secondary spoilboard if required.
**Rule of thumb: Add 0.01" to your depth of cut when cutting all the way through - this should go through the material while minimally cutting into the spoilboard
**Rule of thumb: Add 0.01" to your depth of cut when cutting all the way through - this should go through the material while minimally cutting into the spoilboard
**Always measure your stock with calipers (don't rely on nominal thickness or tape measures)
**Always measure your stock with calipers (don't rely on nominal thickness or tape measures)
*Vacuum system may not work with pieces smaller than 24" x 48"
*Vacuum system may not work with pieces smaller than 24" x 48"