Align a rip fence manual

 · In my manual, on page 18, 3rd indent (bulleted paragraph near the top) it describes, in conjunction with Fig. 15, how to properly install the fence and lock it in position. On page 34, under "To check the alignment of the rip fence to the blade", in conjunction with Fig. 46, it describes fence alignment and how to adjust it. I recently upgraded my Craftsman table saw with an Align-a-Rip fence and, while the manual does not call out the parts, it came with a bag full of black 5/ X 3/4 square head bolts, hex nuts and washers. The bolts slide into the T-slot in the fence rail extrusion and are inserted thru the bolt holes in the cast iron table (and extensions). Procedure #5, Align the rip fence to the blade: We're almost done! We just need to align the rip fence to the blade. The fence should either be perfectly parallel to the blade, or toed-out (away from the blade at the back) by a couple thousandths of an inch.

A table saw fence that is not properly aligned produces burns and saw marks on the pieces that are cut, and possible "kick-back" and injury to the operator. I recently received an Align-A-Rip XRC () for my Craftstman table saw () now, the fence is made for , , , , and saws. The fence is very very tight when installing it, and removing. Feels like the table is about 1/16" too long for the fence. I checked the owners manuals - all. Slide the Align-A-Rip fence over to the right of the saw blade and check the fence cursor to the left of the fence. The cursor line should be at the ‘0’ mark or first line of the right side of the scale. To adjust the front fence rail use a rubber mallet to ‘tap’ the rail assembly either left or right until this is attained. The.

Before using your table saw, it is critical that you read and understand these safety you) by keeping the blade sharp, the rip fence. saw blade is not difficult. Learn how to adjust your table saw fence t. You can learn how to do this in your saws owner's manual. manual *. MODEL NO. SAW ON LY. , SAW WITH LEGS TABLE SAW. • assembly not have a straight edge to guide along the rip fence.