Finally! a parallelism check/adjust that doesn't rely on a $100 worth of machinists tools. Most of us have a selection of squares and steel rules. Thanks for sharing!
@DiHandley
11 жыл бұрын
Another great tip! I just bought a cheap (new) table saw and is trying to work out if everything was square and true. Hey, job done! Thanks again. Keep'm coming.
@n8guy
11 жыл бұрын
Kind of. For the metal ruler to be flat against the square, yes, but even if it's not, the same rules would apply: the ruler binds, creates a gap, or slides against the square. The bigger issue here is that he didn't discuss runout and how to check for that using this same setup (which I believe you can do by rotating the blade in something like 1/4 turn increments and doing the same check).
@316woodworks9
Жыл бұрын
make sure that framing square has parallel sides and that the darn thing is square! Look up how to square a square with a punch and learn how to test it. probably 20 little ways to mess it up and think you're dead on. Not many tell you these things. I would check that framing square with a caliper. FYI, they make a calibration disk to swap out with the blade and gauges that fit in your t-track or use magnets. Overall great video. Needs a version 2 on everything that can go wrong from A-Z just like the carbide tip affecting the accuracy. That's the kind of tips every needs. Might want to clean the blade 1st also as debris can mess up the accuracy just like the tooth can. I use laundry detergent and water with a scrub brush. Any kind!
@jmselvon1
11 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for those useful advice. Jean-Marc from Belgium
@jamesmcintyre348
8 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks. Your working on a Saw Stop and and ad for Laguna table saws pops up. What's up with that?
@tankerman4916
10 жыл бұрын
have a craftsman table saw with the little flanges in the miter track. Will be making a miter sled being aligned with the outside of the saw. Would you check blade alignment the same way?
@Kikilang60
8 жыл бұрын
I like the hand planes behind you.
@MinhNguyen-ze7ic
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks , we would appreciate if you can show how to align it. We know that only some model has this adjustment, can you show some example. Thanks
@davidgagnon2849
4 ай бұрын
Every table saw should be able to be adjusted by adjusting the table to the blade.
@svtcontour
4 жыл бұрын
exactly the method I use because its simple and pretty accurate IMO
@nicolesdad0
3 жыл бұрын
I assume you need to check blade runout before doing this?
@batarang87
11 жыл бұрын
I've owned the Grizzly G0661 2HP 220v Contractor's Saw for almost a year now. When I first set it up I used a Dial Indicator to check the Parallelisms. Blade to Miter Slot at 90 is right between 0 and 1/1000ths of an inch and at 45 about 2 or 3/1000ths. The Fence is at dead zero. I really had to mess with the adjustments to get to that point, are these good numbers and do you think it's close enough?
@kkp4297
6 жыл бұрын
I love low tech !
@thorlo1278
5 жыл бұрын
Question, what if your saw does not have a miter slot? I own a Ryobi BT15 that has a sliding miter table but no slot either left or right. How do I check for parallelism in this case?
@Wwgoa
5 жыл бұрын
The concept would be the same. You'll just want to rig something up that measures along the travel of the sliding table. Paul
@fab3319
6 жыл бұрын
what if your blade is bent?
@Wwgoa
6 жыл бұрын
Hello, Mark a single tooth on the blade and use the same tooth to check at the front and rear. This should offset any blade imperfections. Hope this helps, Paul Woodworkers Guild of America Video Membership
@jason4547
4 жыл бұрын
There has to be an element of common sense injected into everything you do.
@grim8118
6 жыл бұрын
Why not just measure from the framing square to the edge of the miter slot at various spots along the miter slot? Seems a lot more accurate than dragging a wooden ruler and going mostly off sound and feel.
@Wwgoa
6 жыл бұрын
Hello, That approach would work fine to catch any gross misalignment issues. But in order to fine tune the saw, you need to be able to be more precise and the method shown provides that kind of precision. Essentially you are eliminating the subjectivity of the viewer and the viewing angle by taking this approach. Thanks, Paul WoodWorkers Guild of America Video Membership
@therealdonchelios
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer Diresta's method. If it looks straight, it is straight 😜
@johnchampion7819
6 жыл бұрын
Your method does not allow for the fact that the blade could be turned in at one end. In this case the tape would be pushed across whilst still keeping contact with the set square. Surely the best way is to look at the actual measurement at the front and back of the blade to ensure they read the same. Or am I missing something, its early in the morning in the UK and I haven't been up long!!
@youngfilmmaker9622
7 жыл бұрын
But aren't you relying on a framing square (which aren't always square) and the TS's cheap miter gauge (which for most people certainly isn't square)?
@weedgar1
Жыл бұрын
no
@mprice7676
11 жыл бұрын
I own a Ridgid portable table saw...the best portable saw that they produce (it's not anything compared to a cabinet saw). Here's my question...when I cut hardwood, due to the motor being a 1HP (I think), I like to use 7 1/4" circular saw blades instead. The riving knife that comes with the saw is as thick as a normal 10" blade (a little less than 1/8"). So, I cannot use thinner blades with the factory riving knife. How does you guys get around this? Remove the knife (very dangerous)? Anyone....
@randyc5650
7 жыл бұрын
Make a zero clearance insert for the thin blade and add a splitter in back.
@kennyc388
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, this looks all well and good on your saw, but my saws miter slot is closer to the blade and I have no room for a framing square and a miter gage on the left side of the saw blade. Now what?
@Wwgoa
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Anton, You could use a skinnier ruler instead of a framing square. Or, eliminate the framing square completely and just reference off of the blade itself. Hope this helps! Paul
@kennyc388
Жыл бұрын
@@Wwgoa Thank you !
@rhshel
7 жыл бұрын
assuming that the square is the same thickness and parallel !!
@rhihodag9873
6 жыл бұрын
I get a kick out of all the"perfect" alignments in these videos when the blade to miter slot is checked. Nobody is willing to devote a video on "how" to properly align a saw which is out of alignment. Why don't you show us a video, George, on how to go through that time consuming kabuki dance on realigning the trunnion on a table saw? I have a SawStop contractor saw and, out of the box, my blade was way out of alignment (nearly .02 front to back!). Long story short... it took me nearly 6 hours to get the alignment (w/i .002) adjusting, readjusting the trunnion. SawStop made it soooooo difficult to access the two rear trunnion bolts. You have to be somewhat of a contortionist to reach them. They could have easily either 1) included a small opening in the back of the saw to access the bolts OR 2) included a PALS - like adjustment system in their design. Sure would like to see a video on how to properly procedure adjust a trunnion.
@mikewest712
8 жыл бұрын
Did i just see a blade with anti kickack shoulders on a sawstop ? Safety police have been called
@spkendrick
7 жыл бұрын
lol
@milestanoev689
7 жыл бұрын
here's a few ideas for building a table saw yourself Find a proven set of plans online Find a mate who wants to build one too so you have someone to encourage you (I read these and why they work from Wilfs wood blueprint website )
@ncastrinos
11 жыл бұрын
This assumes that your miter gauge is set perfectly square as well.
@gwcfsm
6 жыл бұрын
Buildit
@kenerickson4923
Жыл бұрын
Lots cheaper than buying a dial indicator
@WV591
10 жыл бұрын
Anything short of measuring the difference front to back of blade same tooth with dial gauge and then doing 5 side test cut is waste of time.
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