Tuning Up Your Tablesaw

Whether you own an 8-in. hobbyist’s saw or a 12-in. production model, to get maximum accuracy and efficiency, you must tune it. In this article, Mark Duginske addresses safety, because accidents are often caused by poor saw setup. Tune-ups are simple, he says, and they don’t require special tools. He explains how tablesaws are built, how to adjust the tilt mechanism, square the blade, adjust the miter gauge, and align the blade to the miter slots. He closes with rip-fence alignment information before explaining how to perform accuracy checks. Many photos and illustrations help guide beginners through the article.

From Fine Woodworking #78