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   mgumaer | Dec 09, 2006 03:11pm | #1

   newgrandpa,

   I'm no expert but most fences have a means of adjusting their relationship to the blade. Many people intentionally leave a slightly larger gap between blade and fence at the back of the blade. I think this is mostly because, you NEVER want the back of the blade closer to the fence than the front. This can push the stock into the back of the blade and create kickback, firing the stock back at you. So, if you choose to adjust your fence, be careful. I'm sure others will have more advice.

   Matt

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   Knotscott | Dec 09, 2006 04:15pm | #2

   Could be splitter alignment too.

   Also if the wood doesn't have a straight reference edge against the fence, all bets are off too.

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   gb93433 | Dec 10, 2006 03:43am | #3

   Make sure the grooves in the table top are parallel with the blade and then adjust the fence parallel to the blade.

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   81treehouse | Dec 10, 2006 05:50am | #4

   I would suggest that after verifying the blade is parallel to the groves in the table top, then align the fence with the grooves.  They are full length of the table yielding a much more accurate adjustment than the teeth on a 10" blade even at max height.

   Just my method. :-)

    A bad day woodworking is better than a good day working -- yes, I'm retired!

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   Pondfish | Dec 10, 2006 05:28pm | #5

   Time to tune your table saw.

   With blade at 90 degress, adjust blade parallel to table slot.

   With blade at 45 degrees, adjust trunions to level (so when cutting at an angle, the front and back of the blade are in line).

   With blade at 90 degrees, recheck blade parallel to table, and adjust fence parallel to the blade.

   Be sure to take the time to lubricate all spots needed it, check belt tension, pulley tightness, etc. 

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