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How to setup and use Table saw?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:40 pm
by landp
Any pointers on setting up and using the table saw?
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:22 pm
by swampgator
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.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:41 pm
by charlese
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
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:16 pm
by beeg
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:24 am
by dusty
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:40 am
by SDSSmith
For a start: Miter slot parallel to saw blade, saw blade perpedicular to table, fence parallel to miter slot.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:53 am
by ddvann79
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?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:57 pm
by landp
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 2:44 pm
by JPG
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! ;>}
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:04 pm
by landp
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?