Table Saw Dial Indicator Jig

Lacking an expensive dial indicator or alignment tool i built a simple jig that uses my dial caliper to do the duty.

Table saw dial indicator jig.

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. Slide the indicator down the length of the rip fence and note the reading at the far end. Each revolution of the pointer marks 100 so a separate smaller pointer is usually set into the dial s face to count the revolutions.

Self adjusting miter groove bar with leveling screws and spring plungers for perfect fit in your miter slot. A dial indicator with magnetic stand being used to check for arbor washer runout on my contractor table saw. The miter groove bar is self adjusting to get a proper fit in any width miter groove. This is a veteran owned site.

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. Text and photos by tom hintz. This tool allows you to find and fix the micro devils that gang up to spoil your work. The 1 capacity dial indicator reads in 001 increments for absolute precision.

Click image to enlarge. The dial indicator wound up at the bottom of our list but there are a lot of good reasons why it makes sense to be at the top of yours. Leveling knobs adjust for any miter groove depth. The 2 0 part comes next.

The perfect starter kit for hobbyists and small shops. Hold the indicator jig firmly in place and zero the dial. In the hardwood clamp block i cut a dado within a dado. 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.

The 1 capacity dial indicator reads in 001 increments for absolute precision. 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. The pointer can be zeroed out with the graduated scale anywhere along the plunger s travel by turning the outer bezel. 14 dial indicator magnetic base.

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. Why you need it. Shop made jig to keep your saw performing at it s best. 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. Table saw dial indicator jig. In stock on september 16 2020. Free shipping by amazon.