What type of table saw cut is used to make a narrow piece of wood?

A rip cut is specifically designed to cut wood along the grain, effectively reducing a larger board into narrower pieces. This type of cut is made parallel to the wood's grain and is ideal for creating strips or slender pieces. The blade is adjusted to allow for this straight, longitudinal cut, which is distinct from other types of cuts that may not align with the grain or the intended size of the final piece.

In contrast, cross cuts are typically used to saw across the grain of the wood and are not suitable for achieving narrow strips. Miter cuts are angled cuts often used for jointing at corners rather than reducing width, and bevel cuts are angled cuts that change the edge profile and are not focused on creating narrow pieces. Therefore, for the specific purpose of cutting a board down to a narrower width, a rip cut is the most appropriate method.