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December 12, 2007
TLC for Your Table SawIn this episode of the Woodworkers Resource Video Podcast we're going to get your table saw running in tip top shape. Most of the time there's not much we do to our table saw unless something goes wrong. But a little maintenance can go a long way in prolonging the life of your saw as well as produce better cuts. We show you how to clean the workings of your table saw and then what kind of lubricant to use so that sawdust isn't drawn to it like a magnet. We'll also show you how to check for arbor run out, and arbor flange run out. In order to get nice straight or square cuts on the table saw everything has to be properly aligned. We'll show you how to align your table saw blade parallel to the fence so that you'll get the results you want, and if you need to make adjustments, we'll show you how to make it right. A lot more is covered. By the end of the video, your table saw running like a well oiled machine! Here's more information on some of the items talked about in the video: Lps 03020 Heavy Duty Degreaser LPS NO. 1 GREASELESS LUBRICANT ________________________________________ Here's the link to the Table Saw Aligner product that I used in the video: http://www.ts-aligner.com/tsalignerjr.htm ______________________________________ _______________________________________ If you don't have an air compressor, cans of compressed air will work just fine: Falcon Dust-Off® Disposable Compressed Gas Duster, 10-oz. Cans, 2/Pack DSXLPW6 / FALDSXLPW6 ______________________________________ Here's the link for the company that makes the Contractor Saw PALS system: http://www.in-lineindustries.com/saw_pals.html ______________________________________ AO Safety Quicklatch PRO Dual Cartridge Respirator #95090 ______________________________________
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Comments (5)
Well . . . within my infinite wisdom and high speed connection, I can not get the TLC FOR YOUR TABLE SAW video to play, but then maybe I am just too old, 73 years and still fiddling with wood and tools.
Good looking site, thanks for going the extra mile with doing a video . . . I am sure that there is an answer.
Old Geezer
Posted by Joel Hairston | January 19, 2008 1:50 PM
Posted on January 19, 2008 13:50
You need to have Quicktime player in order to view the videos. Here is a website where you can download a free copy of Quicktime player:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/player/
If you need any further help just let me know.
-Craig
Posted by (WR) Craig Stevens | January 19, 2008 3:56 PM
Posted on January 19, 2008 15:56
That's great! Thanks for posting. Just one question. What do you do if you have runout on your arbor? Replace it?
And I thought kick back is what you didn't want with a table saw?
Posted by Mattias in Durham, NC | January 20, 2008 7:54 AM
Posted on January 20, 2008 07:54
Mattias,
Many times if you have an arbor that isn't running true, it's due to bad bearings. This is a very inexpensive fix and should be tried first. If this doesn't cure the runout problem, then it's probably time just to replace the arbor.
Your question about kickback is true. Kickback is a very bad thing. This is when a board pinches between the blade and fence. The force of the spinning blade can throw the board back at you faster than you have time to react to.
Did I mis-speak in my video? Sometimes when I'm filming, I try to pay attention to what I'm saying, what I need to say, what I'm doing, and if every thing is in the camera's view. With that said, I could have said something incorrect about kickback. I'll go back and review the video, and post a correction if need be.
-Craig
Posted by (WR) Craig Stevens | January 20, 2008 2:05 PM
Posted on January 20, 2008 14:05
Craig,
Thanks for your reply. That's exactly what I did, except I replaced the arbor first, and then the bearings (not knowing better). Maybe the arbor was fine.
The kickback reference comes from almost the last few words in your video. You were saying now that you're done you wanted to kick back and enjoy yourself.
Posted by Mattias in Durham, NC | January 26, 2008 8:50 AM
Posted on January 26, 2008 08:50