I haven't been here for quite a while. Been on the metalworking gig for a long time but wanted to make a storage box / drawers for
a bunch of milling cutters so back to woodworking. (my 50+ years of hobby)
One thing quickly lead to another so had to "invent" another device to meet my acquired closer tolerance mind set that has come about
from the metal work. The device is used to increment the work along the fence in repeatable or any desired amounts with resolution
of about .005" . So In describing this (which I may do an article or at least a bunch of pix for here or a Mag.) I got to wondering if
there is an accepted axis designation for the two directions on the table of a radial arm saw. I have been using the X,Y,Z axes on
milling machines and lathes for several years now but not sure if other woodworkers have such a concept for use with saws. I can see
quickly that the difference between the radial arm and the table saws will cause some confusion.
Cuts being perpendicular in one case and parallel in the other to the fence.
So is there any accepted terminology for the directions????
Thanks.
Lew Hartswick