How to setup and use Table saw?

landp · Post by **landp** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:40 pm

Any pointers on setting up and using the table saw?

swampgator · Post by **swampgator** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:22 pm

Do you have the manual that should have come with your shopsmith? It gives step by step instructions on how to square the table to the arbor, then square the fence to the table and then you can sqare the accessory tables. If you don't have the manual, then I'll be happy to post the instructions here for you if someone doesn't beat me to it.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:41 pm

Goodness! It would require too many words (and I'd probably leave out an important part) to try to answer your question. So I offer this: The Owner's Manual coming with the Shopsmith is probably the best place to start. A hard copy can be ordered from Shopsmith. http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/manualsindex.htm

Also the book - Power Tool Woodworking For Everyone (PTWFE) is an excellent source of Information. There is a PDF of PTWFE on the Shopsmith site. http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm

Also take a look at the Sawdust Sessions to find what you want. The Premier session (first one) has a video of aligning the saw table. Very important for safety and efficient sawing. Look over the other sessions also. http://www.shopsmith.com/academy/introduction.htm

Also take a look at the video Shop Tips. http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Tips.htm

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:16 pm

Here's a link to the first one and then to the whole list of them.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Archives/SS101/SS101_Alignment.htm

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Sawdust_Sessions.htm

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:24 am

Welcome to the forum. This is certainly the place to come for answers.

If you don't have a manual, you'll need this. It does not answer your questions on alignment but does detail what makes your Mark V.

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:40 am

For a start: Miter slot parallel to saw blade, saw blade perpedicular to table, fence parallel to miter slot.

ddvann79 · Post by **ddvann79** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:53 am

landp wrote:Any pointers on setting up and using the table saw?

Looks like others have covered the basic info sources. PTWFE has the step-by-step instructions for alignment and use.

Which model do you have? 500, 505, 510, or 520?

landp · Post by **landp** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:57 pm

ddvann79 wrote:Looks like others have covered the basic info sources. PTWFE has the step-by-step instructions for alignment and use.

Which model do you have? 500, 505, 510, or 520?

I have a 500 that is sitting on the base of a Mark VII.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:44 pm

landp wrote:I have a 500 that is sitting on the base of a Mark VII.

Which table? Mark V(500/505-520) or Mark VII (or Mark 5).

When dealing with mixed models I make NO assumptions! ;>}

landp · Post by **landp** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:04 pm

ddvann79 wrote:Looks like others have covered the basic info sources. PTWFE has the step-by-step instructions for alignment and use.

Which model do you have? 500, 505, 510, or 520?

BTW, what is PTWFE?