So I had to replace a defective saw this week. On the first one I had tried to square the table using a 12" square and level. I don't have a machinists 2" square and am not sure even where to look for one since I am a beginner.
As I sat and pondered a better solution to the squaring, I lit up a smoke. That's when I realized the pack, new one, boxed Marlboro's, was square and just about the right size.
I checked it against a couple of squares I had handy and sure enough it was on the money. I set it up against the blade and adjusted the table, made a cut or two and found it was right.
I know you're not supposed to smoke but it came in kind of handy this time. Maybe someone else can use this tip. Probably won't work with soft packs though.
As I sat and pondered a better solution to the squaring, I lit up a smoke. That's when I realized the pack, new one, boxed Marlboro's, was square and just about the right size.
I checked it against a couple of squares I had handy and sure enough it was on the money. I set it up against the blade and adjusted the table, made a cut or two and found it was right.
I know you're not supposed to smoke but it came in kind of handy this time. Maybe someone else can use this tip. Probably won't work with soft packs though.
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