Table Saw height adjustment

[Hemsby]

Hi,

I have a Dewalt DW745 10” table saw, it is suitable for my needs but the only problem is trying to get some sensible depth of cut adjustment :-k .

My question is does anybody know of a retro fit gadget that can be fitted to the height adjustment that enables some degree of measurement for the depth of cut.

Thanks

Keith

 

[marcros]

something like this or the manual equivalent?

http://www.wixey.com/heightgauge/

 

[Hemsby]

something like this or the manual equivalent?

http://www.wixey.com/heightgauge/

Thanks for that, shows how it helps to have other thoughts. I automatically thought of a dial to attach to the hand wheel #-o .

I did not think in that direction especially as I have a number of measuring instruments left over from my engineering days.

Will check to see if there is anything available on a UK site if not will adapt one of my instruments.

FOUND THEIR UK SITE

Regards

Keith

 

[Myfordman]

Keith, If you want to use your engineering background then you might be interested in this

http://thewoodhaven.co.uk/phpBB3/viewto ... =19&t=1497

The complexity of making the measurement on a tablesaw is because the blade arbour moves on an arc rather than a straight line.

MM

 

[Hemsby]

Keith, If you want to use your engineering background then you might be interested in this

http://thewoodhaven.co.uk/phpBB3/viewto ... =19&t=1497

The complexity of making the measurement on a tablesaw is because the blade arbour moves on an arc rather than a straight line.

MM

Thanks for that info, I will have a look in the bowels of the saw Tomorrow at the possibilities.

I am thinking of something like the product in the link that Marcros suggested. I have found a spare DTI with a 2" travel that I could mount on a block which would bridge the blade area allowing the DTI to touch the tip of the blade, locating the contact point at the crest of the blade should not be a problem (probably a good idea to stop the blade when I check[-o< [-o< [-o< )

I would prefer a fitting like the one in your link for obvious reasons, depending on the practicalities & work involved.

Its times like this I wish I still had my Factory, endless supply of Machines & raw materials, but then I would not have the time to play =D>

regards

Keith

 

[Steve Maskery]

This is mine:

It's accurate enough for a TS and an RT.

S

 

[rdesign]

a steel ruler only adjust height rising the blade!

 

[Hemsby]

Keith, If you want to use your engineering background then you might be interested in this

http://thewoodhaven.co.uk/phpBB3/viewto ... =19&t=1497

The complexity of making the measurement on a tablesaw is because the blade arbour moves on an arc rather than a straight line.

MM

Hi,

Disappeared in to the darkest depths of my TS and it lends itself perfect for a modification to provide a up/down calibration scale, or it would if I do not want to cut at an angle.

The blade is a nice straight up and down movement and it would be easy to fit a connection from this through a new slot cut in the side of the casing to a scale.

The problems comes when the blade is tilted, the whole assembly moves which would displace the new connection through the case dramatically, no doubt I could overcome this with a series of connections, but life is too short.

I think the direct measurement from the blade is the answer.

Keith