I would like to tune my saw for optimum accuracy, but I’m not sure exactly how to align the blade with the miter slot. My saw is a Delta Model 10 Tilting Arbor Bench Saw(this from the front of the instruction manual). I bought the saw about 20 years ago as it was being discontinued. It seems to be sort of a cross between a contractor’s saw and a cabinet saw. All the main parts, such as trunnions, carriage assembly, motor support brkt, etc are cast iron. The motor hangs off the rear of the saw like a contractor’s saw except that the motor support bracket is a heavy casting.
Several articles I’ve read, recommend using something called PALS to align the blade and miter slots. They don’t make anything that will fit my saw. The bracket that secures the table to the cabinet leaves very little clearance for any additional brackets and for sure doesn’t allow for an adjustment screw.
I’ve used the saw off and on for about 15 years and for the last 5 have gotten very comfortable with it. I’m now trying to make sure that any shortcomings are mine and not the saw.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
John
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Try this link.
http://store.thesawshop.com/catalogue/docs/tune-up.pdf
Dave's tune up tps are pretty good.
Don
I just hold a long straight edge against the blade. The length will exaggerate any alignment issues, measure from the straight edge to the miter slots.
I don't know specifics about you saw. You may have to loosen the trunion mounts, like on a contractors saw (see pic) or you may have to loosen the four corners where the top is attached to the cabinet. It's a good idea to periodically check alignment since it can change.
Beat it to fit / Paint it to match
John (?) White, former FWW shop manager, wrote a nice Taunton book on adjusting and maintaining power equipment. He describes a very inexpensive approach to alignment. Perhaps you could preview the book in local woodworking store or the public library?
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