Table Saw Alignment
It’s no big secret that the fence on a table saw can come out of alignment, and that’s bad news. At best, you’ll be left with a rough or burnt edge, and at worst you risk binding the workpiece and having it kick back. Luckily, it’s easy to verify your fence adjustment with just a couple steps.
First, mark one tooth to use as a reference. Next, cut a block to help you measure the distance between the fence and the blade. (The two dots on the block allow you to orient the block consistently.)
Measure the infeed side first. Rotate the blade so the marked tooth is beside the block, then position the fence so the block is flush to it and the blade. Now, move the piece to the outfeed side and rotate the blade. If there’s a gap, or if the block is too tight, then you’ll need to adjust your fence accordingly. -Dan Martin Galena, Ohio
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| Begin by marking a tooth. This will be used as a reference to ensure the fence is properly aligned. | With the marked tooth on the infeed side, position the fence so it and the blade are touching the block. |
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| Position the block and marked tooth at the outfeed side. If there’s a gap, you’ll need to adjust the fence. | Adjust the fence until the block is touching both the blade and fence, as it was on the infeed side. |
