Table Alignment (Maybe)

[dusty]

Dusty,

Did you try your calibration disk yet? If so did you get better results?

I calibrate the dial indicators on a common spot. Thus I use them as though they are interchangeable.

My disk is very flat (not perfect) and I use it as though it is perfect. As it sets, out in the shop right now, the distance from the alignment disk to the right hand miter slot differs by .001" between infeed and outfeed sides.

When doing the table adjustments this time, I used the adjustable stop collars rather than a raw hide mallet to "fine tune". That worked well once I was careful to make sure the collars were equal distant away from the center line (spindle). Previously I did not take that into consideration and I was attempting equal and opposite changes when I adjusted. Big user error.

[dusty]

My table alignment procedure is about to take a dramatic turn. I have been introduced to the SuperBar by MasterGage.. This little gem is what I have been looking for for a long time. Thank you reible. I can not retire my two dial indicators that ride the miter tracks on bearings (seen earlier in this thread).

My real thanks goes to Paul at MasterGage.