Table saw not working right? The proper way to adjust/align it...
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James, you are the MVP of internet woodworking education.
I spent yesterday afternoon trying this without having seen this video. I know what I'll be doing this afternoon. James, you have an excellent delivery but your tutorials are also impeccably prepared/ thought through. You are a gift to us clumsy woodworkers. Many thanks.
super dope video James, this video is a priceless wealth of info for those looking to get into the craft or even those already innit but looking to upgrade their skillset.
Well, since I already hit the "Like" button a couple years ago, I'll leave a comment to say I was here yet again. I search RUclips for this video, copy the link, and put it in every reply to the folks on various FB groups that have questions on aligning their saws. Keep up the great work!
An exemplary tutorial. Information density was off the charts. Stumpy Nubs is like a RUclips protein shake. Consider me nourished.
Stumpy, I can’t thank you enough for this video series on table saws. Not only do you tell us how to do something, but you tell us why, and what will happen if we don’t. Great series for anyone to learn from.
best video on the subject I've ever seen ... i tend to watch dozen or so videos on a subject before i dive in on my own projects just to get the various opinions and tips before I decide what is right for my project..currently restoring a 70's craftsman 10" table saw... your video was very eye opening in what i i knew.... thanks for the excellent tutorial ...BTW...I LOVE the way you present without the "I am the gospel only ny way is right attitude" keeps me coming back
I can honestly say that I have never heard of checking run out at 45 degrees before. It makes sense that it should be checked and adjusted and it also explains why I get burning at 45 degrees. Thank you for that great tip!
30 years ago I restored a 1950's Craftsman and purchased the Pals and I was able to adjust that blade dead on with a dial indicator. Thinking back I don't think I recall ever hearing about the 45 deg. adjustment, but then again my brain is 55 years old, probably time for an upgrade.
Surgeon Doctor Hamilton educates us all again. With your instructions, all of our patients (projects) will live without need for extensive plastic surgery (aka wood filler, putty, edge banding or Dutch bowties). Thank you again!
Hey Stumpy. Do you ever get tired of all the endless grateful comments here? I hope not because you provide an intense amount of spectacular useful info that is so hard to come by. I think we should all find a place to put up a bronze statue of you standing on top of a table saw. Holding the AC plug of course indicating that it’s safely unplugged. You set the standard for RUclips videos so high that no one will ever eclipse your fantastic contributions to knowledge and safety. Tipping hat with deepest respect and gratitude.
James I have to say, I subscribed recently because of the type, validity, and the delivery of the information you put out and you are one of the best. I have even went back through all your old work and it’s just as good! Keep up the great work and f any haters. Thank you
It's a 2 y//o video, and still educating me well. Been doing this a long time as a hobby, but I have now fixed it to perfection. ".003" runout. Benn doing the old square version for a lot a years. Thank ya friend!
Two things to note:
1) As always, your tips and advice “jive” with the geometry and physics I learned in school, AND the personal experience I’ve gained in 40+ years as a serious DIY’er and occasional handyman. Because of this, I trust all of your suggestions, advice, and tips, and I ALWAYS learn something from your videos (even the ones covering things that “I already know” how to do).
2) On your comment “who has a manual” for their (fill in the power tool)? - A little bit of web-surfing can usually turn up a PDF file for these things. I even found one for my almost 30-year-old Craftsman Contractor’s Saw!
I keep a copy of these PDFs on my iPad and have tossed the worn out binder of stained, torn, (and sometimes unreadable) paper manuals that used to live in my garage. Very handy, and I can “zoom in” on the stuff that my older eyes just can’t make out any more.
Keep up the good work
Ive just found this channel, and i,m so glad I did my saw blade isn't at 90 to the guides and now I know how I can get that right. Looks like I've got a few years worth of bing watching of your content to do too.
I was in the process of tuning up my contractor's saw before seeing this video. Thank you for a detailed and clear presentation of how to do this. As a relatively newbie, I greatly appreciate the instructions and explanations. Thank you.
I’ve been searching for 2 days, how to adjust, not just read the adjustment for my new (to me) contractor saw that has a blade out of adjustment.
Thank you. Subscribed.
Clicking the “like” button is not even close to how I and many others (judging by the comments) feel about your excellent videos. If I could only watch 2 RUclips content providers on woodworking, you would be one. Thank you again for all your hard work and expertise.
This is exactly what I have been looking for having just acquired a 1975 Rockler with no instructions. Thanks (albeit belated)!
Thank you so much! I am trying to teach myself via RUclips how to build... your information is priceless, thank you!
I just got a table saw(early christmas!) And the blade looks slightly tilted at 0. So glad you made this video, I can't wait to check out my saw and try to adjust it if I have to.
Furthermore, before we were even out of the store with my saw, I had already told my fiancé that I'd be going to your RUclips for my safety tips and how to's.
I just realized you have a website, and can't wait to look around there more as well.
Thank You for all the great videos.
My Laguna F3 was getting pinching/tooth marks at the end of my cuts. Went through your procedure and now I'm just over 1 thousandth out. Saw cuts much smoother and feels safer. Thanks for the great info...once again.
Never knew about the shims for adjusting the 45 on my saw. Thanks for the extremely helpful tips. I knew what I'll be doing tomorrow in the shop now.
Thank you for this video! I learned about the 45 alignment from Fine Woodworking (Rollie Johnson) about 4-5 yrs ago. After making that adjustment on my Jet contractors saw I actually began to enjoy making bevel cuts, something I had always dreaded before due to the burning and poor cuts. It is great that you got this info out to us, thanks again!
I know Rollie well. We always have lunch together when we're at the same shows. Fun guy who knows his stuff!
Westchester a lot of videos about his to align tablesaws. Many from popular and knowledgeable woodworkers. James, this is the only video that says check 45 degree alignment and how to correct it. This will come in handy as I near completing my craftsman tablesaw rebuild. After two years I finally turned it on this week.
You are a great presenter, James. So professional looking.
My contractor table saw is a cheap Stanley one. It's so cheap its manual doesn't say anything about alignment of the blade. I luckily found a video from an Asian carpenter about it, and could finally get it to cut 90°. Btw, the Asian carpenter is know as The Thai Carpenter. He is a very smart carpenter who designs and builds add-ons, jigs and enhancements for woodworking equipment. You might like him!
Pure Gold, I recently moved house and had too almost entirely dismantle my Cabinet saw for transport and access. Apart from finding a problem with the dust extraction around the blade reassembly is going well.
The step by step guidance in your video will make realignment more straight forward as t will ensure I make all the necessary moves in appropriate order.
Love your explanations.
This is the best explanation of any I have seen on this sudject. Thanks for the class.
You are an outstanding speaker. This video is well-organized and full of detail. You speak in complete sentences; it is like listening to a well-written textbook. Your calm style enhances your presentation. I enjoy your videos not only for the content, but also for your inimitable presentation skills.
I wholeheartedly agree!
Garry not Linda. I agree with Colin on every count. The only thing I can add is that I believe his use of "inimitable" in a comment on a woodworking video is most likely a first ever and not only that but it was used correctly in a sentence!!
Both my son and I watch your stuff. He has vast my experience than I but I have to say as a novice....your explanatory skill is excellent. You make it near idiot proof. And kudos on your constant strive towards safety. I’m a nurse practitioner with many years in occupational medicine. I have had to repair many an individual that did not heed your warnings. I can’t thank you enough for the high quality product you consistently put out.
I'm glad you posted this. My table saw is off by 1/32 of an inch, but so far no amount of hammering has moved it much.
James, your ability to concisely explain technical processes is second-to-none. But your explanation of “why” one operation or technique is preferable to another blows me away almost every video. You are an A+++ woodworker and teacher and a constant source of inspiration. I always look forward to your next installment. Please keep up the amazing work.
I wouldn't have even considered trying to adjust my table saw before watching this video. Thank you, James!
Great video. I recently attempted to adjust my contractor saw as it was way off. My sweet old aunt decided to drive through the doors on the shop and pushed the saw about 12' until the workbench and other end of the building stopped her. lots of damage but the ins company was nice and I have quite a few new tools. The common sense method of loosening only 3 of the 4 bolts makes perfect sense, but I didnt do it that way. Now I have an evening project for tonight. The shop is not insulated and of course no AC and currently 98 degrees out and we are still a couple hours from todays high. Even though I am a retired firefighter and can take the heat, I am also retired and choose to avoid it somewhat. Thanks again for teaching us common sense!
Thanks. . . Again so simple but saved my sanity. Gave me more respect for my cheap craftsman saw. Should have figured this out for myself but that wasn’t going to happen.
You just gained a new subscriber. I goofed up the alignment on my old (but lightly used) Delta contractor saw (34-444) that I bought back in the mid 90's. I cleaned up the bushel of sawdust underneath and tried to figure out how to reline the blade up with the table insert. Not sure if I can fix it myself but your video gave me a little better understanding on how to do it on a contractor saw. Thanks for the lesson and wish me luck! - Joe in Mich.
This video was fantastic. I used a high quality dial indicator and precision fit miter slot holder on my old Craftsman 152.221240, which does not have fine adjustment. I'm predominately a metal worker and precision is important so I spent a couple hours with it. I started by removing and replacing all of the table bolts, re-tapping and cleaning the threads, and making sure the machine was very clean. I carefully leveled the machine in all directions and got to work. I was able to get a consistent 0.0005" miter slot to blade precision or better by taking my time with various sized mallets. I'm now within a needle width precision on my dial indicator from multiple points along the blade and from both miter slots. Thanks for the great video!
I did it and got my 1988 delta contractor saw to 4thou of runout. I feel really accomplished. Also replaced the vbelt with a link belt. I feel like I've got a proper cabinet saw now.
This is gold info. I didn't know this was a thing, and now I do. I have added it to my to-do list for this weekend. Thanks Stumpy! Hope your hand is healing up and the PT is going well!
It doesn't get clearer than this. This is gold. Thank you.
So glad you addressed the process for contractor saws.
I thought you were joking when you first mentioned using a mallet to fine tune a table saw. I really appreciate the lesson.
I had to use a dead blow and a clamp to adjust my Delta.
@@akbychoice dude my delta saw is the BIGGEST piece of shit in the known universe. First of all, the owners manual has not ONE mention of how to correct a misaligned blade to the miter slot. There are three different sections that claim to show the process of alignment but in actuality each section sends the reader to another one of the three sections so it’s really just a big circle jerk of ESL insanity.Not only this, but Delta REFUSES to respond to my emails, my calls, my texts, etc. on this issue. I literally have not even gotten a machine reply each time I’ve reached out to correct the problem. I have no idea what to do at this point. I’m furious at these MF’ers. I spent close to $700 on this saw and I haven’t even been able to use it once without fearing for a piece of wood to come flying at me at super-sonic speeds. Absolutely ridiculous and I will NEVER be purchasing ANYTHING manufactured by Delta again. Worst customer service experience I’ve ever had in my life, from any company ever. I swear to God I hate effin Delta with every fiber of my being. They are a straight up shit hole company filled with scam artists. Do NOT buy their products, you will be severely disappointed and there will be nothing you can do about it. You have been warned folks.
@@justinkinter8651 sorry, however I’m not your problem.
😂 I knew you were serious. I have to align 5000hp motors to pumps, and one of my motors doesn’t have microadjusters (which are 3/4” bolts). I have a 30 lbs poly deadblow hammer that I use to thwack it into alignment. It’s a challenge moving a 14 ton motor a few thousandths of an inch with a hammer, but it can be done!
And some owners manuals do NOT tell you how to troubleshoot. I just returned a tablesaw yesterday after having it for a few weeks because I couldn't adjust it. It was off by two degrees, even when the table saw was set to zero. This was a harbor freight Hercules jobsite tablesaw, so instead of going cheap I went to a dewalt jobsite tablesaw instead. About one hundred bucks more, but it has awesome reviews so I'm hopeful I won't have any issues. But I am saving this video regardless as a just in case I have an issue with my new one down the line. Thanks! :)
Stumpy this is the best table saw aligning video I have ever seen.
You're absolutely correct in saying that many, many videos on this subject stop short of going into how to actually MAKE the adjustments after finding out how much your saw is off!! Great job in making such a complete instructional video. It took me many years to find and buy the PALS contractor saw trunnion micro adjusters, and many practice runs aligning my saw.
Just bought a contractor style table saw. Before I using it I wanted to check the alligment. Thanks for the great explanation! Greetings from Belgium.
Thank for this video.
Thats twice I have searched for something and twice your instruction was exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks again mate
I NEVER subscribe to videos based on a single video posting. I have to go through a few before I feel like the videos are aligned with what I'm trying to improve on. You are the rare exception. I was just looking for help getting my alignment improved and stumbled onto a treasure trove of help. Subscribed and alerted, thanks !!
Ryan Chandler - You will NOT be disappointed with the subscription to Stumpy Nubs videos...they are THE MOST informative (and frequently entertaining) woodworking-related instructional videos on the internet! I know that's saying a lot, but I stand by that comment.
I've just upgraded my really crappy cheap table saw to a small cabinet saw, so I've revisited this video and found it to be one of the most useful and informative videos that I've watched. The manual does briefly go over the aliment process but not in great detail like this video. Thank you James, now it's my turn to say sit down and have a cold one my friend you deserve it.
As usual Professor Nubs your wealth of information flabbergasts me. Perfect timing by the way I just noticed some inconsistencies in my cuts particularly longer rip cuts. All since my Delta Hybrid saw got "bumped" .
Another outstanding job Stumpy. Clearly and thoughtfully presented. Well done.
Really well done and clearly exxplained video. You don't see that all too often. Thanks
I had trouble with periodic vibration of my blade every few inches under load. In doing some research some said it might be my arbor bearings but those are in great shape. While some people said a link belt might help. So I decided to check my belts. They were in good condition, but I did notice some odd wear on one side of one belt. My saw is a Jet model that is a contractor style in a cabinet base so the motor hangs down with two belts (220v). I got in there and measured the belt pullies to the inside cabinet wall and found the motor pullies were nearly a 1/4 inch out of alignment with the arbor pullies. Testing after alignment solved the issue. I never found any web page or forum post that discussed this problem and solution and so I hope this is helpful to someone out there.
best explanation of setting up a contractor saw that I have seen! Saw pals installed and made my life so much easier!
I hate these type of videos but I have to say you taught me something and I appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have looked at a lot of them and they are very informative because I am an amateur who just retired and want to dabble. The links are excellent!
Thank you for sharing the knowledge associated with wood working, table saws and power tools. I've never been very comfortable with my table saw but as a newbie I realize that with time will come experience. I'm halfway through a project with around 150 cuts on a table saw so far and my anxiety around this project is greatly decreased and my focus is on the actual work, piece by piece, knowing where my focus should be. I'm also glad I paid attention to the set up for the table saw as several points were tweaked and I'm very happy with the outcome. Thanks!
James, spent the most of yesterday doing this process, A helpful tip to all with a saw stop, the table won't move unless you loosen the fence rail and the rail on the back of the saw. We couldn't get it to move otherwise. Took several hours but we got it dialed in within .002
Fantastic explanation, covers both axis - L to R and N to S!
I've watched all the youtube videos on table saw alignment, this one was the most helpful and informative for me. A great help thanks.
(Old Guy Mode ON) You, Sir, are too young to be such a Rock Star. I am very pleased I finally found your Channel. (OG Mode OFF) 😁😁😁
Thanks for the guidelines. I invested in a dial indicator and set screw adjusters for my contractor saw. Found it was 10 thousandths out toward the fence and I was able to dial it in to a couple of thousandths. Also found my motor weight was the culprit and had to do the alignment with the belt on. It cuts good now, however I may have to look into adjusting the arbor.
This is an invaluable how-to! I just bought an old rockwell 3hp 3 phase off a college auction and it needs desperate tuning that I am going to tackle this week!
I have been watching your vids for years and you ha e always had the best info (even if u are heavily sponsored and craming products down my throat!) 😄
Thanks Stumpy, this is the best tutorial I've ever seen on this! Much appreciated!
James, I'm in the UK and here as you know, the EU don't trust us to use DADO sets on our table saws. So I bought a used US made Xcalibur, cabinet saw from eBay. The guy I collected it from insisted the saw was accurate, but during the 150 mile journey home, the tether in the van broke loose over a hard bump and gave the table a damn good jolt.
So as usual I bought an accurate Digital DTI drilled a hole in the top extrusion of my Incra Mitre 1000SE, fence and threaded it with an M6 thread.
Ensuring there wasn't any slack in the mitre bar I adjusted the 12 Thou" misalignment Table top to a run out of within 1.5 Thou".
It was at that point I discovered my Mitre fence was a good .5 degree out of alignment. So that being adjusted to nothing, any error is now down to me! :-(
I store my Kobalt folded up and I have to align it every time I set it up. Gonna go find a set of Saw Pals and see if that helps - should at least make it easier. I get so much more out of my saw thanks to your videos.
I appreciate your video when it comes to adjusting the table top itself versus the motor on the cabinets saw, as I have a powermatic 66. Ty
Excellent video presentation on an often overlooked yet very important aspect of woodworking.
Thank you.
Very instructional piece, you present the most thorough explanations available!
excellent and extremely helpful video. Last fall my sweet old aunt decided to park in my small shop. she went through the doors I built, hit the table saw and pushed it about 12' until it stopped against the very heave duty work bench at the opposite end of the shop. The table shaw was a little more than slightly out of alignment. I worked on it 3 different times and just couldn't get it correct. purchased the digital alignment gauge and the saw PALs. It took quite a bit of time, and to make it worse I have the bottom of the stand enclosed with a drawer for sawdust collection. Made accessing the bolts a real pain, but I rarely give up. The saw was so far out of alignment that I had to move the front first to allow for room for adjustment of the PALs.finally got it aligned perfectly. the gauge is great to quickly align the fence and anything else that uses a miter slot. I carry the gauge with me when I travel as its fun to ask a buddy if his saw is properly aligned. most people say yes, and then I pull out the gauge to verify. haven't found one that was perfect yet with the exception of mine when I finished. i've helped several friends align their saws. but it always costs them. I will help for a little good sipping whisky and a good steak.
Excellent video. Finally someone who doesn't forget about the 45 degree alignment!
Awesome video! However, you missed one very crucial adjustment on MOST Contractor and Hybrid saws. Between the trunnions, on either side of the blade, there are two steel rods that hold the trunnion mounts together. On my Delta Hybrid these rods are about 1" diameter, and about 18" long, with a lock nut on both ends of both rods. When I attempted to adjust my blade I discovered there wasn't enough play in the trunnion bolts to move them where they needed to be. The problem wasn't just the trunnions being out of adjustment, it was also a problem of these two steel rods being racked out of alignment. They were no longer parallel to each other. Mine had about a 5 degree twist. The bad news is that, at leased on my saw, the only fix is to disassemble the saw and turn the top upside down on the bench. Loosen all four locking nuts on the ends of the rods, and re-tighten them while constantly checking that the twist is gone. It took me four attempts of disassembly and re-assembly before I got all the twist out. It was a real pain, but now my saw is within .003" to the miter slot.
That sounds frustrating, Im glad you were able to fix it.
Thank you! I've been trying for days to get my contractor saw aligned, nothing seems to work. Never thought of checking for twist. Going to do that now.
That was great. I needed that. I found a site I suppose an engineer gave the instruction with formulas. I was going to try to use it but you have done the calculations for me. I have a Ridgid R4511 with the marble top. Heavy as a tank. This is going to make my alignment easy a pie. Thank you so much. I would like to be your shadow for a year or so. ha
Thanks! I have a Ryobi bts16 10" table saw that I bought used, and had never even though to align. I will definitely be doing that now!
Wow i wish i found this video earlier. Excellent thank you. Best video
hey Stuubs. (stoobs). Thank you very much for your content. Your videos are quality, and I think you are someone very worth listening to. I look forward to watching more of your long list of informational carpentry videos!
I have heard of the adjustment add one for job site saws, but never saw how to even begin to use them... Now i feel comfortable getting them
Thanks for the tips. The Delta manual didn't have any info for my contractor saw. I used to run a circular sawmill. Making that adjustment was called lead
Thank you for the tips. I recently bought a table saw, and I now know what to check for.
brilliant video - i wish i had found this a long time ago - cant wait to tune the saw and produce projects that require less sanding!!
This channel has caused me a lot of fiddling with tools & to buy a few blades. Total pain in the backside but resolved some issues that were driving me nuts.
Thank you for demonstrating both style saws. I've got a G1022 Grizzly. It needs adjusting badly and now I know why the neighbor wanted to get rid of it so quickly. Both the blade and the fence (aftermarket) are out of alignment. I was trying to adjust the blade from the table top and not the trunion. I'll have to look at that again.
On my Craftsman Table Saw (113.xxxx), I removed the flip-over, rear-mounted blade guard and ran a two foot piece of all-thread through the pivot hold for the blade guard. Its arm is attached to the blade support and by loosening the trunnions, I was able to align the blade with two bolts adjusting two two fender washers on the all-thread (a pair on either side of the guard pivot). With a 20-tpi all-thread, one turn of the bolts moves the pivot arm 1/20th of an inch ... a very precise mechanism for adjusting the blade's angle. There was no need to loosen the front trunnions and the rear ones are easy to access.
You keep teaching me stuff, in a very concise and entertaining way. Thanks much.
Very good tutorial and one that I'll refer to as I tune up my '89 Delta Contractor's saw. It also needs a good cleaning so I think I'll remove the top from the saw so I can clean and lubricate all the gears and contact points.
thanks to you stumpy I think I have my old craftsman 12 inch table cutting pretty good now even doing 45 bevels thanks so much
Great vid I am going to check my used sears saw that I bought 40 years ago Thanks Jim
You are a wealth of information. This is why I sub and purchase through your links.
Yes it is. Everything I ever wanted to know but did not dare to ask. Tomorrow I will go and try to hammer my table saw until it goes straight! Thanks man, you are my woodworking howto-channel number 1. Never did a mitered angle that fit anyhow and thought it was because my saw is shit or myself. It may still be, but I will have tried everything I know then. And then trash it.
Took me a good amount of time to get my used Dewalt job site saw to acceptable level. If I seen this video last year would have saved some time.
Excellent video! You really go into the depths of adjustment.
I've been putting off aligning my table saw ever since you mentioned this video would be coming out a while back and I'm glad I did, this is very helpful and was extremely well done.
Great job of explaining the process! A couple of other points that might be worth noting. The fence alignment may need to be adjusted after squaring the table to the blade and depending on how much adjustment is required, zero clearance inserts and jigs that worked previously may not match up once the things have been moved. (don't ask me how I know)
Years ago I needed to use my contractor saw on a job, It was going to be there for a few weeks I did not worry too much but to my horror the blade was out of alignment a lot, at the time I had no idea how to fix the problem so I took it the a saw shop and they aligned the saw for me. It stayed that way for quite awhile, I didn't worry about it too much because I was not using it all that often and it did not require super accurate cuts, two years ago I got my saw out with the determination to become a better woodworker, I did several thing including replacing the flimsy fence and then aligning the blade. I am shocked how quickly the saw become out of alignment, the last time I adjusted the saw I discovered that 3 of the 4 bolts holding the saw in place were not finger tight but loose enough that the saw could become misaligned. Now that I know how to fix it and I have added a few tools to help me adjust the saw, it can be done fairly easy it seems to need adjustment at least twice a year. once in the spring and again in the fall. I am sure that it has a lot to do with the changing of the weather. I am sure that it would not need so much if the shop was insulated and heated but until then, I guess I will just have to deal with the situation.
"Don't strive for a level of perfection you just can't achieve."
Everyone should apply this pretty much everything.
Thanks from California, you are V I P of internet woodworking.
Thanks for another awesome tutorial video James.
I adjusted my blade alignment a while back (contractor) but when retightening the trunions they would drift. My fix was a couple of chain tensioners off of my old bmx, setup exactly like those dohickies in the video
Loved your instructions on adjusting the table saw blade.
Thanks
Thanks Stumpy, you pointed out several things I was unaware of thank you again.
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Thanks for the video, I plan on picking up some of those PALS. There're not a lot of videos out there on hos to adjust a contractor saw. I have an old Grizzly cabinet saw, but the mechanism is bolted to the top.
George, I bought the PALS for my 1993 delta contractors saw. They were an improvement over manual adjustments. (James was really not kidding about the trunnion bolts being difficult to access!) However, even with PALS it was difficult to get a good alignment. The problem was that as you tighten the trunnion bolts, the trunnion itself moves slightly, which can throw everything out of alignment. Also, as you tighten one of the PALS hex screws, you have to loosen the other to an equal degree, which is more difficult than it sounds. Finally, turning the PALS hex screws puts pressure on the trunnion, which ought to move it, but friction between the trunnion and the table can make that movement rougher than you'd like. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy the PALS, because they're fairly cheap and do make adjustment easier, but they aren't going to solve everything for you.
My thanks also along with others for your reliable advise, however I would like to suggest an improvement in the method. Because the cabinet saw table is very heavy and the cabinet structure is much lighter, as you strike the corner of the table, the cabinet will deflect a little and then bounce back. This makes the process frustratingly unpredictable. I found an alternative approach. I loosened the three bolts as you described, then, using a trolley jack or a bottle jack plus a short length of 2 x 4, I take some of the weight of the table off the cabinet, enough to be able to tap the upper edge of the cabinet in the required direction. The cabinet will move in relation to the table by a consistent amount per tap. Lock up the bolts, double check alignment and lower the jack.
Great tip on the 45 I never thought of that. Now I need to go figure out how to make micro adjusters for my cabinet saw...
Best saw alignment video I’ve seen. Thanks