![]() I’m working on a cabinet saw in the photos, but most of the same principles apply to portable, contractor, and hybrid saws.įirst check the integrity of the arbor assembly, which includes the arbor shaft, bearings, and pulley(s). I’ll show you how to inspect, detect, and correct any shortcomings. These and other problems add up to a machine that’s not using its talents to its fullest.įortunately, it doesn’t take expensive tools or a lot of time to get your sawship shape. A misaligned splitter can lead to pinching or other feed problems, and stiff drive belts or poorly aligned pulleys could be causing vibration. Blade angle stops that aren’t precisely dialed in can be causing less than perfectly square cuts. Your saw’s table slots and fence may not be perfectly aligned to the blade path, causing rough or burned cuts. And tiny adjustments matter a lot when it comes to precision work. Whether it’s an old saw or a new model fresh off the line, it probably has never been tuned up for premium performance. ![]() You may think your saw is working just fine, but chances are it just isn’t performing as well as it could. Tuning up your tablesaw is one of the best steps you can take to becoming a better woodworker. You only think your saw is working great. ![]()
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