Here's a item worth checking out for anyone who's ever been frustrated trying to align their rip fence, SMT, checking run-out, etc.
It's called the Mag-Dro ( no idea what that stands for!) but I picked this little tool up at Rockler for about $8.00. It fits into a miter slot and holds a caliper gauge. The depth part of the caliper is used to check alignment. Here's the link to Rockler's site of the item: http://woodworking.rockler.com/searc...x=0&Search.y=0
Having just installed a couple of miter slots in my craftsman 21829, this tool was invaluable to align the slots to the blade. Also extremely useful to check the alignment of your rip fence, and can pretty easily be adapted to check the alignment of the SMT.
I remember really struggling with alignment of my saw when I first purchased it ,and wished this item was available then.
A highly recommended accessory for any BT3000/3100 21829 owner. No, I am not associated with the company in any way btw.
Troy
It's called the Mag-Dro ( no idea what that stands for!) but I picked this little tool up at Rockler for about $8.00. It fits into a miter slot and holds a caliper gauge. The depth part of the caliper is used to check alignment. Here's the link to Rockler's site of the item: http://woodworking.rockler.com/searc...x=0&Search.y=0
Having just installed a couple of miter slots in my craftsman 21829, this tool was invaluable to align the slots to the blade. Also extremely useful to check the alignment of your rip fence, and can pretty easily be adapted to check the alignment of the SMT.
I remember really struggling with alignment of my saw when I first purchased it ,and wished this item was available then.
A highly recommended accessory for any BT3000/3100 21829 owner. No, I am not associated with the company in any way btw.
Troy
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