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March 29, 2017

How to set up & tune a tablesaw

Filed under: Technology, Tools, Woodworking — Tags: — Nicholas @ 02:00

Uploaded on 29 Jun 2008

Original post on our site with additional information, plans, questions & comments: http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/tablesaw-setup-tuneup-pt-1/

Our tools are no good to us if they aren’t tuned up properly. As the “heart” of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured to perform their best. So whether you are setting up a new saw, or tuning up your current one, this video guide will get you where you need to be. Part 1 covers three different methods for aligning the miter slot to the blade as well as a simple technique for attaching and leveling the extension wings.

2 Comments

  1. I wish I had watched this years ago.
    It would have saved a few hours of time.
    I like the use of a couple of different method to check the results.

    Comment by Clive Tonge — March 29, 2017 @ 08:02

  2. I didn’t really “get” the need for such fussy attention to detail in this context until I’d had my first incident of kickback on the table saw. Then, all of a sudden, the fussiness made total sense.

    Comment by Nicholas — March 29, 2017 @ 08:41

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