Table Saw Dial Indicator Jig

First i cut an 18 hardwood guide strip to fit the saw s miter slot so the bar stands about 1 8 proud of the saw table as shown above.

Table saw dial indicator jig. Though simple to build this jig with a good dial indicator can help keep your saw operating smoothly and safely. Slide the indicator down the length of the rip fence and note the reading at the far end. Table saw dial indicator jig. Self adjusting miter groove bar with leveling screws and spring plungers for perfect fit in your miter slot.

In the hardwood clamp block i cut a dado within a dado. Each revolution of the pointer marks 100 so a separate smaller pointer is usually set into the dial s face to count the revolutions. Dial indicators typically measure in increments of 001 with 1 or 2 inches of plunger travel. The perfect starter kit for hobbyists and small shops.

On a table saw it will allow you to test table saw alignment arbor shaft run out saw blade run out rip fence alignment and fence straightness. Just drop the pins in the miter slot adjust the arm so the dial indicator just kisses the saw blade and check it at the front and back of the blade. Hold the indicator jig firmly in place and zero the dial. Leveling knobs adjust for any miter groove depth.

This tool allows you to find and fix the micro devils that gang up to spoil your work. Click image to enlarge. Cowryman saw gauge stainless steel woodworking tools table saw fence alignment jig table saw dial indicator basic body 4 4 out of 5 stars 3. Dial indicator mounting bar measures 3 4 x 3 4 x 5 1 2 miter groove bar measures 3 8 x 3 4 x 6 1 4.

The 1 capacity dial indicator reads in 001 increments for absolute precision. Free shipping by amazon. Why you need it. Shop made jig to keep your saw performing at it s best.

The 2 0 part comes next. The pointer can be zeroed out with the graduated scale anywhere along the plunger s travel by turning the outer bezel. While woodpeckers original saw gauge uses the same slot location method it has a maximum reach of 6 1 2 inches. Triton 1 dial indicator 0 001 graduation travel lug back white face.

This is a veteran owned site. In stock on september 16 2020. The 1 capacity dial indicator reads in 001 increments for absolute precision. Text and photos by tom hintz.

A dial indicator with magnetic stand being used to check for arbor washer runout on my contractor table saw. 14 dial indicator magnetic base. Insert the jig in the left miter slot close to the front edge of the table move the rip fence over until it compresses the indicator s plunger about half way and lock the fence down. The first fits the dial caliper snugly to the bar while the second provides clearance for the depth bar to move unrestricted.