(Not compatible with table saws with 'Tabs' cast into the top of the miter slot or 5/8' miter slots i.e. Ryobi or Craftsman) ZEROPLAY Miter Bars and Stops will fit ANY standard (3/4' x 3/8') T-Track miter slot that measures between 0.73' and 0.79' wide and at least 5/16' deep. Video: How To Align Your Table Saw Blade - Video Transcript. Speaker: Hi, if you recently purchased a new or a used table saw, or you moved the table saw you have from one location to another location, one of the first things you're going to want to do before you make any cuts is make sure the blade is perfectly aligned with the miter slots.The reason for that is if the blade is out of the. I am looking to purchase a first table saw and going to take a look at a craftsman model 315.228390 this weekend. I have heard a lot of craftsman table saws have goofy undersize miter slots, but this is a pretty substantial contractor saw with a heavy cast iron top, not a light-weight 'portable' with a stamped or aluminum top.
- Here's a link to a video that I made about my new crosscut / miter sled that I built for my Sears Craftsman 10' Table Saw with non-standard miter slots. I hope this helps some others who are looking for a solution to improve the accuracy of cross cuts and miter cuts with similar inadequately equipped table saws.
- Incra MITER5000 Miter 5000 Table Saw Miter Gauge with Sled and Telescoping Fence. The Incra miter gauge is one of the top-rated miter gauges. It is well equipped with control features that will help you to make precise angular cuts. The main advantage of this type of miter gauge is the fact that it is compatible with various models.
If you're planning on making a sliding jig or fixture for your woodworking shop, the INCRA Miter Slider is exactly what you need. These inexpensive aluminum runners adjust for PERFECT sliding action in any standard (or near standard) 3/4' by 3/8' miter gauge slot with just a twist of the wrist. They lock firmly in place with another twist of the wrist. Won't warp, shrink or swell like wooden runners. Includes plans for a wide variety of shop-made jigs and fixtures. Anodized aluminum for durability and beauty. Available in 18' and 24' lengths.
- Adjusts for perfect sliding action in any standard miter gauge slot with just a twist of the wrist
- Locks securely in any standard miter gauge slot with another twist of the wrist
- Includes threaded mounting holes and hardware for easy attachment to any application
- Includes plans for a wide variety of shop-made jigs and fixtures
- All mounting hardware included
I recently was given an old table saw from my grandpa and would like to start using it for woodworking projects. But when we moved it, we had to take the table off the base for transportation. When I put the top back on, I had to refasten the bolts. The problem is, I don't know how to square up the top with the base, because the bolt holes have some play in them. So, how do you square the top of a table saw in the base after it has been detached? – Christopher Hinds
Rob Johnstone: Squaring up the top of your table saw is critical to both accuracy and safety, so kudos to you for taking time to do it. The short answer is that your saw blade needs to be aligned with what we call the miter gauge slots in your table top. When they are aligned, your top is aligned. See below for a nice video from Rockler that explains how to measure that alignment. When you get that dialed in, tighten the bolts and you are good to go!
Craftsman Table Saw Parts
Chris Marshall: Both Rob and the video he suggests here are concerned with table saws that have their trunnion assembly and arbor mounted to the base instead of to the underside of the table. Typically, you'll find this arrangement on full-size, heavy-duty 'cabinet' saws or 'hybrid' table saws. I just want to point out that there are other types of table saws that have the blade-related components, and sometimes even the motor, attached to the bottom of the table instead of to the machine's base. Specifically, these are often called 'direct drive,' or 'jobsite' saws. On these varieties, which tend to be portable, lighter-duty machines, squaring the table up with the base is more of a cosmetic concern and not really an operational one: the saw's trunnion assembly and blade arbor will remain aligned with the miter slots unless you unbolt these components from the saw table.
But, regardless of the type of table saw you have, it never hurts to check the blade and miter slot alignment after dismantling any major parts of the machine. Then follow your saw's manual to realign it again, if your machine differs from this video.
Aligning Your Table Saw Fence
Craftsman Table Saw Sled
- Here's a link to a video that I made about my new crosscut / miter sled that I built for my Sears Craftsman 10' Table Saw with non-standard miter slots. I hope this helps some others who are looking for a solution to improve the accuracy of cross cuts and miter cuts with similar inadequately equipped table saws.
- Incra MITER5000 Miter 5000 Table Saw Miter Gauge with Sled and Telescoping Fence. The Incra miter gauge is one of the top-rated miter gauges. It is well equipped with control features that will help you to make precise angular cuts. The main advantage of this type of miter gauge is the fact that it is compatible with various models.
If you're planning on making a sliding jig or fixture for your woodworking shop, the INCRA Miter Slider is exactly what you need. These inexpensive aluminum runners adjust for PERFECT sliding action in any standard (or near standard) 3/4' by 3/8' miter gauge slot with just a twist of the wrist. They lock firmly in place with another twist of the wrist. Won't warp, shrink or swell like wooden runners. Includes plans for a wide variety of shop-made jigs and fixtures. Anodized aluminum for durability and beauty. Available in 18' and 24' lengths.
- Adjusts for perfect sliding action in any standard miter gauge slot with just a twist of the wrist
- Locks securely in any standard miter gauge slot with another twist of the wrist
- Includes threaded mounting holes and hardware for easy attachment to any application
- Includes plans for a wide variety of shop-made jigs and fixtures
- All mounting hardware included
I recently was given an old table saw from my grandpa and would like to start using it for woodworking projects. But when we moved it, we had to take the table off the base for transportation. When I put the top back on, I had to refasten the bolts. The problem is, I don't know how to square up the top with the base, because the bolt holes have some play in them. So, how do you square the top of a table saw in the base after it has been detached? – Christopher Hinds
Rob Johnstone: Squaring up the top of your table saw is critical to both accuracy and safety, so kudos to you for taking time to do it. The short answer is that your saw blade needs to be aligned with what we call the miter gauge slots in your table top. When they are aligned, your top is aligned. See below for a nice video from Rockler that explains how to measure that alignment. When you get that dialed in, tighten the bolts and you are good to go!
Tim Inman: Great question! Having the table top aligned correctly is super important, and often overlooked. Actually, you want the top squared and in perfect alignment with the BLADE ARBOR, not the base. If everything is 'right,' the miter slots will run perfectly true and parallel to the saw blade — as will the rip fence. When the miter gauge is set to make square cuts, since the miter gauge slots in the table are running parallel to the blade, the cuts will be perfect 90-degree angles, whether the gauge is on the right or left side of the blade. The video Rob suggests, above, will walk you through the whole process, and it's the very method I use to check my saw.Craftsman Table Saw Parts
Chris Marshall: Both Rob and the video he suggests here are concerned with table saws that have their trunnion assembly and arbor mounted to the base instead of to the underside of the table. Typically, you'll find this arrangement on full-size, heavy-duty 'cabinet' saws or 'hybrid' table saws. I just want to point out that there are other types of table saws that have the blade-related components, and sometimes even the motor, attached to the bottom of the table instead of to the machine's base. Specifically, these are often called 'direct drive,' or 'jobsite' saws. On these varieties, which tend to be portable, lighter-duty machines, squaring the table up with the base is more of a cosmetic concern and not really an operational one: the saw's trunnion assembly and blade arbor will remain aligned with the miter slots unless you unbolt these components from the saw table.
But, regardless of the type of table saw you have, it never hurts to check the blade and miter slot alignment after dismantling any major parts of the machine. Then follow your saw's manual to realign it again, if your machine differs from this video.
Aligning Your Table Saw Fence
Craftsman Table Saw Sled
After you have aligned your table saw blade and miter slot, it's a good idea to align the fence with the blade. This video shows you how to align your table saw rip fence and blade.
