How to fix the wobbly sliding miter gauge - Dewalt table saw accessories

[@jexmartinez9343]

I added blue painters tape to the miter aluminum slider and it worked great. But your method here is way to awesome. THANK you ..

[@smokingdivot1762]

I added that metalic AC duct tape to mine. .it seems to work well

[@diycompanion]

Appreciate your feedback. Thank you🥰

[@Ted_James]

Very impressive, from your Sketchup skills to your massive improvement of the miter gauge. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next.

[@diycompanion]

Thank you for your remarkable positive feedback. It's truly motivating. please stay connected with the channel for future videos. Thanks again.

[@fishcakes2]

Very clever ! I just run a bead of super glue and then sanded to fit but your method is a professional way !

[@diycompanion]

Thank you Sir.💚🧡💚

[@reinerjust]

Outstanding, the first who found a solution without buying a new gauge. Well done

[@diycompanion]

Appreciate your great feedback 🥰🥰

[@williamkilpatrick101]

Great video. I've never seen these before and they look the perfect solution. Thanks a million and I will definitely be looking to see if I can apply this to my mitre slots.

[@diycompanion]

Thank you for your great comment🥰

[@hectorfox9710]

Exactly! I have the same problem since I've bought a dewalt table saw. I think your way is ONE on YT. I’ve never seen that before. Thanks so much for your job. Now I know what to do. I will sleep calm tonight.💪👍👏

[@diycompanion]

Thank you for your great feedback. 🥰

[@pieroh60]

Perfectly presented upgrade. I didn't know a plunge headed screw before....

[@diycompanion]

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[@gregorymacneil2836]

Great Video and project-I am going to fix my sloppy DeWalt gauge tomorrow morning.

[@diycompanion]

Appreciate your great feedback 🥰🥰

[@gregorymacneil2836]

@ I have a very good shop for fasteners so I will look to see if they have nylon set screws.

[@diycompanion]

Yes, nylon screws may work better. Keep in mind that Extra care should be taken with the side walls of the groove. Precise screw adjustment will be needed! 🥰

[@brienpike4220]

Nice engineering skills on display here. Great solution to the problem!

[@diycompanion]

Thank you so much for your great feedback 🥰❤️❤️

[@landerhighmoon4145]

Top job ! I made an almost 100% same solution , over a year ago , by this same original miter gauge ! I used a part (2pc.) of another DeWalt machine with the same result as you developed !!! No need for Chinese monster miter gauges with bearings and stuff !

[@diycompanion]

It makes sense

[@hansjansen7047]

I lost my mitre guage and made one from hardwood. It had the same problem, and I fixed it with a counter bored pilot hole for a wood screw. the head sticks out enough to take up the slack and can be adjusted as needed.

[@diycompanion]

Great!. It would have been recorded and published. Many enthusiast would have loved to see it.

[@deanowright359]

I’m very impressed by your level of knowledge with sketch up soft ware. Can you give any advice on how I can start ? Thanks

[@diycompanion]

Hi, there is a free version of this application (the one I'm using here). It seems to have limited options compared to the pro version, but for a beginner, it's more than enough. Please use this link to find the software: www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free. I used to learn this software through KZbin tutorials, and it has a shallow learning curve as well. There are many channels with a wide variety of tutorials, but personally, I prefer this one: www.youtube.com/@Thesketchupessentials/videos. Cheers!

[@gryshie100]

That is great job. Solid. If You want to make it quick but just for few cuts, You only need a good quality of paper tape. I just stick two layers for both sides and it fit nice and tight. Take csre guys ! :)

[@diycompanion]

I truly value your comment and the time you took to share your thoughts. Cheers!

[@mihailungu8106]

Simple and technically impeccable! Subscribed.

[@diycompanion]

Thank you so much 🧡🧡🧡

[@seanparrish7293]

This is awesome! Nicely done

[@diycompanion]

Thank you Sir!🥰❤️❤❤️

[@somorovski]

That's THE BEST video I ever seen about "what to do" about the gap at the miter gauge on table saws!!!!! All the rest is crap!!!!

[@diycompanion]

Thank you so much for your great feedback 🥰.

[@erhardnix9586]

Self-adhesive PTFE on one or both sides does the job too, but needs only 2 minutes. And it works the whole way long, not only when the gauge is full in the slot. Sry for my bad english :-)

[@corsair919]

First time I have seen lubrication used when machining alloy.

[@diycompanion]

Figured the drill bit cost more than the alloy work piece 😂🤣

[@memorygood2091]

Great workmanship, but wrapping the aluminum slider with some painters tape would be way easier and cost efficient. If someone really wants to upgrade, then go for some professional miter gauge.😀

[@diycompanion]

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[@joujimiichi1]

Why center punch both sides when drilling a through-hole?

[@diycompanion]

Two punches for two consecutive holes, Sir

[@jamesdavis9306]

Brilliant solution thanks for the idea I can confirm it works on my evolution Rage 5

[@diycompanion]

I appreciate your great feedback. Thank you 🥰🥰

[@PriceyBuilt]

That's an awesome way to fix the slop/play in the mitre bar. It is a pity it doesn't address the issue with the gauge itself being highly inaccurate.

[@diycompanion]

Yes, that's a great point. But after making these careful adjustments, the output seems to be more precise and acceptable to some extent. Thank you for your great feedback.

[@stephenbustos]

I wouldn't waste my time doing this. You can simply buy the right size replacement miter bar and screw in the pieces. Especially for the Dewalt. You can find a bar for around $20. Simply screw in the miter gauge to the new bar, and you're done. But, if that wasn't in existence, this video would be perfect to help solve the problem.

[@diycompanion]

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[@JohnColgan.]

Great solution

[@Oops-IMeantToDoThat]

Great conceptually. However, it will only work if the entire track is inserted. Worse, even if you added more set screws. since the set screws are metal, as you use it, you wear away the surface of the track itself. Better to just use tape on track. Quicker and repacks as the tape wears (softer than metal or ceramic).

[@RossRawlins]

Where did you get the ball plunger screws from?

[@diycompanion]

You will find those in varying sizes at your nearest hardware stores. If not there, check the 'AliExpress' online marketplace; there, you will find many more of this item to suit your purpose. Just make sure that it is the right size. Thanks!

[@ronaldnayman4841]

Send your design to Dewalt - Please.

[@That0verthere]

Awesome video and thank you! But why can’t these miter gauge’s come out the box more reliably and accurate? I’m new to woodworking and I’m so confused on the list of jigs and after market equipment that is needed.

[@diycompanion]

Thank you for your appreciation. You know manufacturers mainly give their attention on factors such as portability, cost (price), and on site easy maintenance when it comes to 'job site' table saws like this. Precision is often a secondary consideration, but that doesn't necessarily mean the output is always imprecise. If we tune this machine so carefully, the output can reach the precision level of cabinet saw. As you mention in your comment, there are lot more aftermarket jigs and equipment available, but those can be quite expensive.

[@CodyCha]

Dewalt jobsite saw (DWE7485) costs $299. A decent precise miter gauges starts at $100-300.

[@hugosodery2012]

Ficou ótimo, parabéns pela criatividade, qual o nome desse parafuso que você usou?

[@diycompanion]

Obrigado. O que você quer dizer com 'parafuso'? Você poderia apontar o ponto de esfrega do playhead para que eu possa explicar. Thank you. What do you mean by 'parafuso'? Could you point out the playhead scrubbing point so I can explain.

[@hugosodery2012]

Ball headed plunge screw é com rosca M4?

[@diycompanion]

Yes. It's called 'Ball headed plunge screw'. different sizes are available at local hardware shops.

[@hugosodery2012]

Ok, muito obrigado!

[@diycompanion]

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[@ytgee2737]

Can you tell us your source for the ball headed plunge screws?

[@diycompanion]

You may find it as finished product in various sizes at your local hardware shops. if you cant find it, use the 'Aliexpress' online market place. there are lot more variants. select the correct size for your requirement. thanks

[@WoodenWonders99]

Totally crap, but you still can keep the black part. I sent everything to recycling. You could replace the bar, because it is not expensive, but you did a great job.

[@shawwoodworkingdiy]

Awesome thumbnail bro! 👌👌

[@diycompanion]

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[@timlist4173]

The saws rail is not consistent in width along its run. Take that into consideration when adjusting it.

[@diycompanion]

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[@Sebastopolmark]

I like your fix AND Sketchup knowledge but the best fix for, almost all contractor saws if you want to afford it, is to buy an aftermarket miter gauge. They are much more stout and accurate. Thanks! !! !!!

[@diycompanion]

Certainly , I agree with your perspective.🧡🥰.

[@xawerytrabka8813]

THIS IS IT!!!!

[@diycompanion]

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[@aungmyat7242]

Thank You Very Much.

[@diycompanion]

You're welcome!

[@ENGFREEMAN]

good job ... thanks

[@diycompanion]

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[@ENGFREEMAN]

​@@diycompanionkindly can you share with me from any site you bought these ball headed plunge screw? ... Regards

[@diycompanion]

You will find those in varying sizes at your nearest hardware stores. If not there, check the 'AliExpress' online marketplace; there, you will find many more of this item to suit your purpose. Just make sure that it is the right size. I hope this link helps www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-spring-ball-plunger.html?spm=a2g0o.best.search.0 Thanks!

[@ENGFREEMAN]

@@diycompanion thanks for replying

[@diycompanion]

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[@Billy-in7rl]

Ok until you slide out of track which you do for cutting larger pieces putting the ball screws just at each end flaws the idea

[@diycompanion]

Thank you for your feedback! The plunge screws were positioned to suit the light work I typically do. However, if you're planning to handle heavier tasks, you can adjust the screw placement to better suit your needs.🥰🥰

[@21thTek]

U must design for Dewalt & other major companies ...

[@diycompanion]

Appreciate your insight 🥰💚

[@grandibig9161]

Great solution, but I really don't understand why De Walt doesn't solve it at the factory for years, people have been complaining about this problem, why are we forced to solve this problem ourselves, and we have a rather expensive tool from De Walt

[@diycompanion]

I get it-it’s frustrating DeWalt hasn’t fixed this. That’s why I shared this solution to help out. Hopefully, they’ll listen to feedback and improve future models😊😊🥰

[@tonycoker4746]

Great design and fix but I believe you would be better off replacing the miter gauge with an incra now work on that wobbling Drill Press shaft.

[@diycompanion]

🧡🧡🧡

[@keithjones8549]

Can you make me one 😅

[@diycompanion]

🥰😊

[@ashleylaw]

Good work sir. But if a man in a shed can make it correct - why can't a massive rich company employ a good engineer to get it right at the factory ? Answer they just laughing at us all. Taking the money from us and laughing at us .

[@diycompanion]

Its a great point Sir. and yes, its also worth considering.

[@steven_vogt]

You perseverance, ingenuity and sketchup skills really are admirable but sorry, the factory DW miter gauge does not deserve so much effort and time. A couple of layers of blue masking tape fixes the slop issue in 30 seconds. The accuracy of angles will always be a bit hit and miss anyway (not least because you tried to set square to the throat plate and not the blade?!?! 😳 ) The factory fence is too small to provide proper support. ✌

[@michaelzarutsky3624]

Overkill much? 1. Just slide it into the slot to undo the screw with thread lock. 2. Use a cotton swab + isopropyl alcohol to degrease the sides. 3. Use PTFE tape on one side. Cut the excess off with a blade. 4. Use the cut off part of the tape on the other side - cut the excess off... 5. Rub the tape with a dry cotton swab to ensure good adhesion. 6. Done. Less than 5 minutes total. No SketchIp skills, massive vise, drill press or fancy screws required...

[@vadimchik15]

А как ты поставил шарик и где стоит пружина?

[@diycompanion]

You may find 'ball headed plunge screws' as finished products in various sizes at your local hardware shops. Вы можете найти «погружные винты с шаровой головкой» в виде готовой продукции различных размеров в местных хозяйственных магазинах.

[@vadimchik15]

@@diycompanion а можеш мне дать адрес магазина где покупал их-у меня маленький город и таких винтов с шариком нет.Сожалею что спрашиваю,на Амазоне или Эбае их можно купить?...Хорошего выходного с семьёй.

[@diycompanion]

If you can't find this in your local market, use this link. Select the correct size for your requirements. I hope this will help. Good luck with your work. Если вы не можете найти это на своем местном рынке, воспользуйтесь этой ссылкой. Выберите правильный размер в соответствии с вашими требованиями. Я надеюсь, это поможет. Удачи в вашей работе. aliexpress.ru/item/4001326096708.html?gps-id=pcStoreJustForYou&scm=1007.23125.137358.0&scm_id=1007.23125.137358.0&scm-url=1007.23125.137358.0&pvid=742a5fc0-2331-4b55-a8c3-4e1282b642ba&_t=gps-id%3ApcStoreJustForYou%2Cscm-url%3A1007.23125.137358.0%2Cpvid%3A742a5fc0-2331-4b55-a8c3-4e1282b642ba%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238114%231999&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21LKR%21414.99%21343.66%21%21%211.28%21%21%402101ea7116955336159485010e8ead%2110000015713211543%21rec%21LK%21%21AB&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.smartJustForYou_2001521866969.15&gatewayAdapt=glo2rus&sku_id=10000015713211502

[@vadimchik15]

@@diycompanion большое Спасибо!!!...И тебе хорошей работы,мира в твоём доме и здоровья ,любви!!!

[@milosgrujic9118]

Thats great solution! Could it be done also by completely replacing aluminium rail with the one custom made like we do for a cross cut sled? I feel like it could be easier 😅

[@kuehnel16]

Just use painters tape . Much faster .

[@diycompanion]

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[@logiman]

Yep. That's what I did. Works like a charm. Impressive video, though.

[@diycompanion]

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[@joao.ebn.youtube]

And it's more effective than the solution showed on the video. Because the correct spacing mantains the same along the entire length of the bar, even when this was not entirely inserted in the groove. the one presented on the video has only 2 support points...

[@donhuffer5167]

Never use it again. They are worthless except for rough cuts.

[@whar2010]

What a shame, you have to fix such an expensive piece of equipment. Shows you are paying for name, not necessarily quality.

[@diycompanion]

You’ve got a point there. With construction table saws, some wear and tear is pretty much expected. But honestly, this one stands out because its performance is on par with cabinet table saws. For its category, it really delivers exceptional results.🥰🥰

[@whar2010]

@ I had one I just sold because it was no where near a cabinet saw performance. Honestly, I have an old $50 Delta that is pretty equal to the Dewalt I sold. Just didn’t impress me for the price. But overall it was an average with contractor type saw. Not really any better and certainly not worse. But just my opinion after using it for a year. I had a larger Ridgid saw a few years ago, far superior saw, but it wasn’t portable as far as going from site to site easily. I replaced it with the Dewalt. Maybe I expect to much, ha ha have a good day.

[@Toni-oy5gu]

Take it back! If you had all sent them back perhaps dewalt would have fixed it instead of you spending more time and money solving the issue. Duh!

[@diycompanion]

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[@FrankSurateau-h4y]

Un pied à coulisse n'est pas fait pour tracer ??????