Woodworking #55- 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.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• woodworking
• tables
• saw
• tuneup
• setup
• wood

[dlapp14]

Love your tuneup videos, thanks alot

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@dlapp14 thank you!

[ArchiveStacks]

Wow... you really know your stuff... great videos, I've been watching your stuff and plan to spend a lot more time as one of your informal internet apprentices... I'll click your ad links as well and I encourage others to do the same to support your great work here.

[TheWoodWhisperer]

Why thank you sir! I really appreciate that!

[MrAlagalah]

@gbowne1 Well golly gomer, 0.005" is < 0.0078125" ??? I think you maybe onto something here. But what about 0.004" ? Or 0.003" ? sigh.

[omoura]

Just a thought, you should never keep your cup on top of the table, it will make a round mark at it sooner or later

[454Casull]

Why not check on the blade itself instead of a tooth? A well-built blade will have practically no warp (non-flatness) so you won't have to rotate the blade.

[buddo1999]

Great advice! Thanks  Bud

[specialks1953]

Good information so someone can adjust and decide just how accurate they want to make their set up. Want best? Work more and check closer with very accurate measurements, very accurate measuring tools and very accurate materials = very accurate set up.

[gbowne1]

1/128" = 0.0078125".. not bad but .005" or better is best .

[2guitarme]

Beautiful shop. Nice video, and the lighting in your shop looks great.

[krinth1000dps]

I don't have a great table saw, but these videos have made it so that I can make it performe at its best. I hope to someday have my hobby pay for its self and upgrade to a better equipment. Thanks Mark