How do you get a true reading on the blade when the table saw isn't level?
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Capable of reading in only one plane. Would have not bought if I realized this. However accuracy seems to be top knock.
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The gauge can measure 'absolute' sea level for when you want a door level. But the gauge can also measure 'relative' level simply by placing the gauge on the table saw surface and pressing the 'ZERO' button and then placing it against the blade and you will get the angle of the blade relative to the table surface.
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You simply set it on the saw table and zero it. Then attach it magnetically on the blade to set the blade angle.
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Danny,I assume that you have a stone to sharpen it during use. If that doesn't do the trick here is my plan. I'll be facing this problem myself on my next siding/flooring job. I plan on buying a replacement blade for 44.95 and then take the used blade to a sharpening facility. If they can't sharpen the blade once they see it, they might suggest someone else or try sharpening it myself. Again maybe 44.95 is the easiest and might be the cheapest answer. If you plan on doing the sharpening yourself I for sure recommend a replacement blade just in case (for backup). Sorry I can't be more definitive but I hope this helps.Regards,John Livingston Danny,I assume that you have a stone to sharpen it during use. If that doesn't do the trick here is my plan. I'll be facing this problem myself on my next siding/flooring job. I plan on buying a replacement blade for 44.95 and then take the used blade to a sharpening facility. If they can't sharpen the blade once they see it, they might suggest someone else or try sharpening it myself. Again maybe 44.95 is the easiest and might be the cheapest answer. If you plan on doing the sharpening yourself I for sure recommend a replacement blade just in case (for backup). Sorry I can't be... » Read More Danny,I assume that you have a stone to sharpen it during use. If that doesn't do the trick here is my plan. I'll be facing this problem myself on my next siding/flooring job. I plan on buying a replacement blade for 44.95 and then take the used blade to a sharpening facility. If they can't sharpen the blade once they see it, they might suggest someone else or try sharpening it myself. Again maybe 44.95 is the easiest and might be the cheapest answer. If you plan on doing the sharpening yourself I for sure recommend a replacement blade just in case (for backup). Sorry I can't be more definitive but I hope this helps.Regards,John Livingston « Show Less
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I would suspect something with the saw. Mine works great with the table saw.
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First this would not be extremely accurate, but if you set the saw at a fixed position on the stand and added and added an adhesive measuring tape to the extension arm backwards so the further you pulled the arms out the longer the measurement (from the blade to flipstop). To assure accurate cuts you would need to make sure all parts are tight and the saw is at the correct spot on the stand.
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When you say "uneven base", I'm assuming that you're talking about the bottom of each slot not being flat.....as opposed to the "depth of cut" causing the bottom of each slot to not be perfectly level with the slot on either side of it. If it's the second scenario, maybe there is a problem with the saw blade guard not being level with the saw table, or stock is somehow moving, causing the "depth of cut" to vary. Arbor run out should not cause the problem, but make sure that the blades fit snugly on the arbor (arbor might be worn and under original diameter) and the arbor nut is secure. When you say "uneven base", I'm assuming that you're talking about the bottom of each slot not being flat.....as opposed to the "depth of cut" causing the bottom of each slot to not be perfectly level with the slot on either side of it. If it's the second scenario, maybe there is a problem with the saw blade guard not being level with the saw table, or stock is somehow moving, causing the "depth of cut" to vary. Arbor run out should not cause the problem, but make sure that the blades fit snugly on the arbor (arbor might be worn and under original diameter) and... » Read More When you say "uneven base", I'm assuming that you're talking about the bottom of each slot not being flat.....as opposed to the "depth of cut" causing the bottom of each slot to not be perfectly level with the slot on either side of it. If it's the second scenario, maybe there is a problem with the saw blade guard not being level with the saw table, or stock is somehow moving, causing the "depth of cut" to vary. Arbor run out should not cause the problem, but make sure that the blades fit snugly on the arbor (arbor might be worn and under original diameter) and the arbor nut is secure. « Show Less
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If you run the bare tool it will vibrate more since it has nothing to work against to dampen the vibrations. Put a blade in the saw and use it to compare. Mine vibrates a bit but not out of line with my corded saw.
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Use a 45 deg triangle so that device is is pointing up at a 45 deg angle. If don't have 45 deg triangle, just fold a square paper diagonally. Move device until laser is pointing to top of tree. Make sure it is 45 deg with the ground. Now lower the laser so that it is horizontal with the ground. Aim laser at bottom of tree trunk and take a reading. That would be the height of the tree.|\|__\
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It is 110. Realtime not worth the money. Would be veterans off to spend a little more and get a quality saw
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use your own measurement, not the embossed numbers on the saw for setup. then let the saw do the work, do not push to hard.
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This will work, I tried it. Put gage on a solid surface like your tablesaw table. Set zero. move it to the surface you want to measure and set zero again. Now put it back on the reference surface and it will display the difference. It will remember the zero point and give you the difference when you move it to another location.
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I have to revise my answer. The blade will only raise to about an inch and a quarter (1-1/4 inch) above the table on my Powermatic 10-inch table saw, so max depth is about 1-1/4 inch, not 3-11/16.
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sorry I can't help you with this. I don't use the saw much and this problem has not happened to me.
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It reports at 0.5 degree increments...... removing and replacing, I would say about 1 degree...... I think others have done more elaborate testing, but for me it works well. It does absolute and relative, place it on your table saw plate, zero it, then place it on the blade.
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No, the floor does not have to be level according to the gift recipient. One simply zeros out the Wixey while on the table saw and subsequent measurements are relative to the plane of the table.
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As user K. Rocke said, the splitter is designed to be either up (fully extended) or below the table. The action on the particular splitter I got is fairly stiff, so I can imagine only extending it halfway up, but that seems like it could cause a dangerous situation where it moves halfway through the cut, or I'm tempted to reach for it over the blade. I think the most straightforward answer to your question is "No.".
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Over time the blade will bend in the box due to the way it rests, sometimes it is a factory issue, it just comes out bent, and to fix it is a bit time consuming but simple, level it our on a flat hard surface like a desk, have the curvature aimedo down toward the desk and set heavy objects on the blade, give it some time, about a day, and the blade should have straightened enough for you to bend it in the reverse direction to get it next to perfect
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There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/jet-jwbs10os-707200-10inch-band-saw-parts-c-32652_32684_155038.html