Let’s be honest, the table saw is one of the biggest workhorses in most shops, if not the biggest. When it comes to ripping, few tools even compare. For crosscutting, a miter gauge or table saw sled provides better precision than many miter saws. As for joinery, there are few projects that I don’t end up making a dado or groove at the table saw at least once.
Of course, even the most diligent workhorse needs a little care now and again. Because they’re used so often, table saws often get gunked up, misaligned, and worn down. Thankfully, this isn’t anything that can’t be fixed with a little time, some manpower, and the right tools.
CLEANING
Whenever it comes time to tune up a tool, it’s best to start off by giving it a good spring cleaning. Alongside sawdust, pitch and resin pose a problem to table saws if they build up enough, and rust can threaten the metal on the tabletop. To kick off the diagnostic, open up your
