Table Saw Dial Indicator Jig

Table saw dial indicator jig.

Table saw dial indicator jig.

Dial indicators typically measure in increments of 001 with 1 or 2 inches of plunger travel. Triton 1 dial indicator 0 001 graduation travel lug back white face. In the hardwood clamp block i cut a dado within a dado. While woodpeckers original saw gauge uses the same slot location method it has a maximum reach of 6 1 2 inches.

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 2 0 part comes next. The perfect starter kit for hobbyists and small shops. 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.

This tool allows you to find and fix the micro devils that gang up to spoil your work. 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. Lacking an expensive dial indicator or alignment tool i built a simple jig that uses my dial caliper to do the duty. Each revolution of the pointer marks 100 so a separate smaller pointer is usually set into the dial s face to count the revolutions.

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. The first fits the dial caliper snugly to the bar while the second provides clearance for the depth bar to move unrestricted. 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. 14 dial indicator magnetic base.

Free shipping by amazon. Hold the indicator jig firmly in place and zero the dial. Why you need it. Though simple to build this jig with a good dial indicator can help keep your saw operating smoothly and safely.

Shop made jig to keep your saw performing at it s best. Text and photos by tom hintz. In stock on september 16 2020. The pointer can be zeroed out with the graduated scale anywhere along the plunger s travel by turning the outer bezel.

Leveling knobs adjust for any miter groove depth. The miter groove bar is self adjusting to get a proper fit in any width miter groove. Click image to enlarge. 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. The 1 capacity dial indicator reads in 001 increments for absolute precision. 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. Self adjusting miter groove bar with leveling screws and spring plungers for perfect fit in your miter slot.