Robert WA
10th August 2003, 12:51 PM
My last post will tell you that I spent some time tuning my table saw yesterday. Yes, some of us do maintain our tools.
Having got the thing tracking straight and then having adjusted everything else that can go out of square, including my Incra 1000 mitre fence, I set about having another try at making the rip fence work as it should.
This is the standard Carbatec fence that comes with their basic 12" saw.
It will not stay true and square, no matter what I do to it. I did improve it the last time I had a go, by some grinding and filing of the locking mechanisms, but only achieved making it better, but still not right. The problem is that there is just too much flex and play in the connection between the fence and the front carriage.
The time has come.
I am off to the Perth woodwork show next weekend and I am determined to buy, or order, an after-market fence.
Tell me which one to buy.
Having got the thing tracking straight and then having adjusted everything else that can go out of square, including my Incra 1000 mitre fence, I set about having another try at making the rip fence work as it should.
This is the standard Carbatec fence that comes with their basic 12" saw.
It will not stay true and square, no matter what I do to it. I did improve it the last time I had a go, by some grinding and filing of the locking mechanisms, but only achieved making it better, but still not right. The problem is that there is just too much flex and play in the connection between the fence and the front carriage.
The time has come.
I am off to the Perth woodwork show next weekend and I am determined to buy, or order, an after-market fence.
Tell me which one to buy.