Forgive my ignorance, but why do you have to check the level of the table. Assuming that the saw platform is properly calibrated should it also cut straight even on a non-level surface? I ask this because my saw rests on a portable bench which I take to my work sites, where some places don't have a perfectly level ground to setup on. Thanks.
In theory even if it’s not a leveled surface for the work station, if the saw is level it should be fine. Is this something you have to check for regularly as you move from site to site? I would also think that the constant transport of this could offset the calibrations ever so slightly. I never have to move mine though. In this instance, I was just trying to evaluate every possible scenario why this wouldn’t cut straight. I still have issues here and there. I think it may be the spindle or even the blade. It seems it starts to cut straight but as I slide it forward it’s still off by about 1/16 consistently.
@@dbproductreviews6319 Thanks for the clarification, last week, my saw suddenly wasn't cutting straight and I couldn't figure it out. The fence to the blade is square on both sides. Both of the knobs are set at 0. Then I came across your video and was wondering whether it was because my portable work bench wasn't level. I'll check the blade and spindle..thanks.
My issue is the spots you show at 1:38. The two metal sides sit slightly lower than the middle rotating metal base, so everything I cut gets a small upward angle. Is there any way to raise those two metal parts?
Hey! So honestly sadly no. I took it to a warranty center, and he said he replaced some part, but the issue was still there. He tried to blame me for turning that adjustment knob too hard, which I found hard to believe. I really only use it for rough cuts and quick trim and clean cuts up on my table saw, so Im just living with it@@dbproductreviews6319
I had the same issue where my fence wasn't square to the blade. One thing to point out is that the fence segments not only need to be square to the blade but also in line with each other. My first test cut was still off because one fence segment was pushed forward and the other was pushed back. Both were square to the blade but I quickly realized that because they're weren't lined up so my board was effectively skewed. Once I realized that, I loosened the right side again and lined it up with the left side then rechecked that both were still square. I guess the other morale of the story is to check that everything is square periodically and not assume it is 😊
My problem is that the fence seems to be properly aligned with the base plate, but when sliding the blade towards the front, the blade gets closer to the left side of the base plate and cuts are not squared. Any suggestion?
@@dbproductreviews6319 Blade is new and Icut severa pieces of wood. However, the point is that you can see visually how blades becomes loser to the edge of the base plate. Maybe about 1/16th.
@@geisembeniquezI wonder if the miter angle is off. It might read that its at zero but could actually be a little off. Not sure how to test for that. I had something similar happen but it was just because I forgot to lock it at 90 after doing a mitered cut 🙄
Forgive my ignorance, but why do you have to check the level of the table. Assuming that the saw platform is properly calibrated should it also cut straight even on a non-level surface? I ask this because my saw rests on a portable bench which I take to my work sites, where some places don't have a perfectly level ground to setup on. Thanks.
In theory even if it’s not a leveled surface for the work station, if the saw is level it should be fine. Is this something you have to check for regularly as you move from site to site? I would also think that the constant transport of this could offset the calibrations ever so slightly. I never have to move mine though.
In this instance, I was just trying to evaluate every possible scenario why this wouldn’t cut straight. I still have issues here and there. I think it may be the spindle or even the blade. It seems it starts to cut straight but as I slide it forward it’s still off by about 1/16 consistently.
@@dbproductreviews6319 Thanks for the clarification, last week, my saw suddenly wasn't cutting straight and I couldn't figure it out. The fence to the blade is square on both sides. Both of the knobs are set at 0. Then I came across your video and was wondering whether it was because my portable work bench wasn't level. I'll check the blade and spindle..thanks.
My issue is the spots you show at 1:38. The two metal sides sit slightly lower than the middle rotating metal base, so everything I cut gets a small upward angle. Is there any way to raise those two metal parts?
Interesting, I’ll have to take a look at this and see what I find.
Did you ever get this fixed?
Hey! So honestly sadly no. I took it to a warranty center, and he said he replaced some part, but the issue was still there. He tried to blame me for turning that adjustment knob too hard, which I found hard to believe.
I really only use it for rough cuts and quick trim and clean cuts up on my table saw, so Im just living with it@@dbproductreviews6319
great video
Thanks!
I had the same issue where my fence wasn't square to the blade. One thing to point out is that the fence segments not only need to be square to the blade but also in line with each other. My first test cut was still off because one fence segment was pushed forward and the other was pushed back. Both were square to the blade but I quickly realized that because they're weren't lined up so my board was effectively skewed. Once I realized that, I loosened the right side again and lined it up with the left side then rechecked that both were still square.
I guess the other morale of the story is to check that everything is square periodically and not assume it is 😊
Great point here! Thanks for sharing. There are so many angles and points of contact to check here.
My problem is that the fence seems to be properly aligned with the base plate, but when sliding the blade towards the front, the blade gets closer to the left side of the base plate and cuts are not squared. Any suggestion?
@@geisembeniquez Have you tried a new blade? Is the blade spindle tightened correctly? Have you tried many test cuts on different pieces of wood?
@@dbproductreviews6319 Blade is new and Icut severa pieces of wood. However, the point is that you can see visually how blades becomes loser to the edge of the base plate. Maybe about 1/16th.
@@geisembeniquezI wonder if the miter angle is off. It might read that its at zero but could actually be a little off. Not sure how to test for that. I had something similar happen but it was just because I forgot to lock it at 90 after doing a mitered cut 🙄