Summary:
This video is about how to tune up and maintain a table saw.
In the video, the host, Jonathan Katz-Moses, discusses the importance of regularly maintaining your table saw to ensure that it is safe and working properly. He also provides tips on how to clean and oil your table saw, align the blade, and adjust the fence and miter gauge.
Here are some of the key points from the video:
It is important to clean and oil your table saw regularly.
You should use a drying lubricant, such as paste wax, to avoid sawdust sticking to the saw.
The blade should be aligned to the miter slots and the table.
You can use a combination square and feeler gauges to check the alignment.
The fence and miter gauge should also be square to the table.
You can use a test indicator to check the alignment more precisely.
After you have made all of the adjustments, you should test the saw to make sure it is working properly.
Here are some additional tips that are mentioned in the video:
Don't forget to unplug your table saw before doing any maintenance.
You can use a little bit of water mixed with white distilled vinegar to clean the table saw top.
You can use sandpaper or steel wool to remove any rough spots.
You can use paste wax to protect the table saw top.
You can check the tension on the belt of your saw and adjust it if necessary.
