craftsman 10" table saw problems, adjustments, solutions.

from lowes, this saw will require a bit of work to operate safely. CHECK IT OUT!

[@Shogunersash]

The hiccups really give the lecture an air of sophistication. ❤

[@tedlewis3622]

If he got a shower he might stop scratching

[@edrobinson1613]

The miter slots are the reference points on the table saw. They are machined parallel to each other and to the table edges. The blade is set parallel to the miter slot AND the fence is set parallel to the miter slot. Some people like to move the rear end of the fence .003 or .004 inches away from the slot using feeler gauges to provide a bit of relief. There are usually bolts under the table that hold the saw mechanism to the table and allow you to align the blade to the slot. A jig that rides the slot and holds a dial gauge can be used assure the blade is correctly aligned. Mark a tooth on the saw, move the tooth to the near end of the throat and zero the dial against it. Now, move the tooth to the far end of the throat and check the gauge again. If there is a difference, loosen the afore mentioned bolts slightly and tap the mechanism to move it the necessary distance. Then tighten the bolts and you should be good to go.

[@colemahaney4208]

Got one just like it and love it .no problems

[@mattedwards4533]

Only set your fence after you are sure the blade and miter guage slots are aligned! If your blade is out of align with the miter slots any jigs you will use will not work well and if you move your fence to the other side of the blade that is out of alignment you create the very problem that you thought you had fixed on the other side? Setting a fence takes less that five minute. I have used many table saw and Have never found a miter slot/blade orientation out but a minute anount ,In the thousands of an inch, which is aceptable but if it was out of alignment I would fix it ASAP! I own a wood working shop that makes detail work where precision is important.

[@senatorfrisky]

thats good advice, particularly for someone making jigs. adjusting the trunion is smart, and adjusting the fence is important (when its possible). i seriously doubt people are buying an entry level table saw and then making jigs, but one never knows.

[@bigharrybushcraft8364]

My saws fence runs parallel. It's most likely a quality control issue they opted not to address. You might try loosening your fence clamp that 1/16th you mentioned and, if still needed, file a half a hair off the left nylon fence track guide.

[@johndudash2579]

Very clear instruction, thanks!

[@anadunn1378]

all fences have 2 screws on the top near the handle. Those are for small adjustments. Adjust the fence not the blade!.

[@senatorfrisky]

WRONG. most contractor grade table saws have screws that attach to the trunion, under the table.

[@anadunn1378]

@@senatorfrisky I agree with you. You can align the blade and the fence. The video is not very clear but I saw a slightly difference in distance when for a moment he moved the fence near the miter slot. To be sure that the blade needs alignment I think should be done taking as a reference the miter slot and not the fence. Maybe both need adjustment.

[@jackschieferstein4723]

@@senatorfrisky not sure people understand how dangerous a kickback can be even with the safety gear in place. sometimes its not worth arguing just let them get there hip broken great video !!! using a saw is no joke and Table saws are the #1 tool in job site accidents

[@mr.rooster619]

@@jackschieferstein4723 Thanks for your comment just saved me $200. I do stupid stuff so this saw is a no go for me!!

[@tomcozad14]

Blade should be parallel to the miter slots. The fence has the adjustments on the top to adjust the fence so you do not pinch the workpiece.

[@1stfloorguy59]

A miter saw is a luxury honestly. If you can only pick one. Table saw. I bought a miter first and it was awesome for the job I needed it for. But as time went on I was really feeling the need for the table saw

[@senatorfrisky]

this 100% depends on what you're doing. there's no way you can hang trim with a miter saw. sometimes i complain about people making cross cuts with a miter sled on a table saw when a good miter saw makes the job much safer

[@lemhanback9595]

I understand why you suggested getting a mitersaw for cross cuts, unfortunately couldn't afford both and knew I'd be ripping and crosscuting. Till business makes money the more you can do with one tool cheaper startup costs are. As business grows then you upgrade. helpful video though and good suggestions.

[@williampettersen5348]

I love a good cynic. And great tips!

[@anthonybeaver3734]

The fence being closer at the back of the blade than at the front could cause kickback. The wood is being pinched against the rising part of the blade, creating a dangerous condition for the operator.

[@jasonlara]

20 minutes which could have been 2. Less beer intake next time.

[@senatorfrisky]

did you watch the whole thing? bless your heart! the beer was just a prop for the picture. the rambling on about tools just comes with being a professional carpenter for all these years. it's a bonding thing. and now that you watched the whole vid.. we're bonded!

[@jasonlara]

@@senatorfrisky Beer as a prop for a table saw? The two really should be used together. Smart. And as a former foreman for nearly 20 years, I know all too well the rambling which goes on. More rambling than work. That's for sure. Glad we're bonded.

[@owldobegaii4732]

Thanks for blade adjustment info.. Yes i hate the inserr plate myself. Too flexible and does catch. I got one last week. I had to adjust the measurement line on the fence as well it was 3/32 off..

[@senatorfrisky]

thanks for validating some of my findings here.

[@Eric.Mercado]

Yes, its a big misalignment on craftsman's end. But it's not end of production, recall, continue contacting, and eventual boycott situation. Quality assurance missed one? It happens. That's why the manual advises double checking everything and even thoroughly walks you through the entire setup process. regardless of page location, it's still addressed. Follow Manual, it is correct- Blade shouldn't be the first adjustment made. Blade should be aligned with miter slot and fence to miter slot. Blade shouldnt be adjusted unless it's misaligned with miter slot. In this case, the fence should be what's adjusted. The fence needing that much force to lock it down should've been the first clue as I'm sure that has something to do with the misalignment.

[@williampettersen5348]

Last guy I’d ever invite to a bachelor party. 18 minutes of pedantry, 3 minutes of good advice. Overall, a waste of time. Call Craftsman. Right.

[@lisablack2567]

The riving knife gets in the way of raising the blade for a zero clearance plate; lots of safety issues with this saw such they seem to ignore.

[@senatorfrisky]

the riving knife gets in the way of raising a zero clearance blade on EVERY table saw. there is usually a bolt or two to lower or remove the riving knife. the only saw i know of with a more complicated solution is the saw-stop brand, which detects the presence of the riving knife, and must be tricked with a spacer block.

[@lisablack2567]

@@senatorfrisky there's a bolt; I'm not sure how the heck I'll get it off though. I have small hands, but idk if they're that small (just did a mental flash to Deadpool's baby hands). If I take that bolt out, do you know whether or not it will affect the spring mechanism for the riving knife? It won't center on the blade as it is in spite of attempts to adjust it, so I sure don't want to jack it up more than it is. I did finally get runners cut for my miter slots and am so close to having a cross cut sled that I can almost taste it, but my 'remove the riving knife-a-phobia'is holding me back! Ps... The screws for adjusting the throat plate are pretty useless; pawls are hanging up on it when adjusting the blade now. Never a dull craftsman moment! #shouldveboughtdewalt

[@renopantoja3390]

Thanks

[@derwingholston2550]

WOW, you are so right about that saw, i was wondering why sometimes pushing the wood though it would get harder and harder watching your video i learned a lot about this saw. LOL that plate is GARBAGE!!!!

[@senatorfrisky]

Exactly!

[@andrewmattson3299]

Those were very poor power tools even for consumer grade.Worked at Sears before it was destroyed,most customers I sold these to had very little power/hand tool experience.Most wanted a miter saw because the "Wife" wanted crown moulding in the new subdivision houses at the time.Not realizing most pre fabs houses were not even remotely square.Oops.Lot of table saws as mentioned were returned because they "would not cut" well Jethro if you put the blade in backwards.........

[@ambermarshall6847]

10:21 don't pinch your wood too hard fellas

[@sodbuster518able]

That saw looks exactly like the Riobi I just bought from Home Depot

[@funkintubin]

Aloha! I have the same saw and I thank you for sharing your video on this. Were you having issues with the blade swinging side to side when you unlock it to raise it up or down or is that a common thing with most table saws?

[@senatorfrisky]

the lock is only to swing the blade. there is no need to lock or unlock the blade to raise and lower. you can raise and lower without unlocking the bevel swing. Cheers!

[@funkintubin]

@@senatorfrisky Thanks for that info. For some reason, I can only raise and lower the blade if I unlock it and in the process, the the blade swings. Not sure why.

[@jasonm3939]

Try checking the miter tool getting in the way of the motor

[@MiyamotoMusashi9]

Bwahaha they put the step on page 29 so they owe you screwdrivers? Stop being so entitled karen ... but thanks for showing us this it was helpful. And i 👍 the video

[@hitechfl]

Thanks for the video. Does yours have a burning smell when you turn it on? I just got one and haven't used it because when I turned it on to test it I could smell a strong burning smell

[@senatorfrisky]

Thanks for the question. I never noticed any unusual smell. I'm really not sure WHAT i'd do if it smelled when it was on! I think i would have made a very different video! Cheers!

[@hitechfl]

@@senatorfrisky I tried it several times and it always did the same thing. So, I never got to cut anything with it. I ended up taking it back and forking out the extra money on the Delta 36-725T2 table saw. I actually had to return the first Delta table saw because the plastic they put over it had torn and had a rusted spot about the size of a quarter and had a broken plastic piece. Got a replacement and so far am happy with it.

[@senatorfrisky]

the dewalt saws are a safe bet! i hope you stay glad with that purchase. i ran my DW 10" for a long time!!

[@hitechfl]

@@senatorfrisky Thank you. I hope that this Delta table saw is the last one I have to buy for a very long time. I'm very happy with it so far. Out of the box it was very spot on so I haven't had to do much adjusting to make sure the blade is square with the miter slots. It was at .001" for the alignment. By far the most accurate table saw I have ever owned. There's a couple of things I wish they had done differently but nothing major.. just me and my striving for as close to perfection as possible.

[@forresta65]

I have never seen a insert that didn't need to be replaced. They all have too much clearance.

[@senatorfrisky]

i mean... they all have enough clearance to set the bevel at max... i think at the entry level price point of this craftsman, obviously people arent spending an extra $100 for a couple zero clearance throats, so its MORE important to have a decent insert.

[@brianclark17]

Um...so many wrong things being said here....first off, you want your fence to be parallel to the blade, front AND back,. You dont want your wood to move back and forth, or your cut will be all wonky and off. Also, buy miter rails and make a crosscut sled. No need for a miter saw! Better yet....dont do anything this guy says. Doing so, will get you hurt!

[@shyla1515]

Boys? How about girls?

[@tomcozad14]

This whole video should be taken down, it is saying so many wrong things somebody's going to get hurt following these instructions. I think this is the last person in the world that should be telling you how to adjust a table saw.

[@senatorfrisky]

please state the information that you disagree with! i was taught how to use a table saw by a 3rd generation jehovas witness union carpenter. please be helpful instead of just attacking me... thats called straw-manning, and its not helpful

[@Eric.Mercado]

@@senatorfrisky he did. In a previous reply to someone's comment. I believe the commentor also agreed about your information being incorrect.

[@lisablack2567]

"so many wrong things?" That was so not helpful to a newbie with an apparent POS table saw about which there is miniscule information available online. I finally found the other comment; saw the differing opinions for myself; still tickled pink that someone with experience has actually USED this saw and taken the time to post about it. SO, thanks for the post!!