Table Saw Set Up - 3 simple steps for accurate cuts. Demonstrated on DeWalt DW745

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In this video I explain how to set up a table saw for accurate cuts in just three simple steps. My table saw is the DeWalt DW745 but you can apply the same principles to any table saw. I show you various methods for how to align the blade to the mitre slots correctly, set the blade angle, and check and set your fence alignment for perfect measurements every time to achieve maximum accuracy.
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@stuartmathie3872 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have just found your page and have been going through watching your videos, just want to say well done on them, you record and explain very well, now I have added another 10 things to my to do/ to make list😄👍🏼

@vileguile4 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this unit 2 days ago and want to set it up perfectly. Your timing is impeccable´!

@martinjoseph8444 2 жыл бұрын

The best adjustment video that I have seen, regarding this saw. Straight and to the point-none of that "look at what I made" crap. Well done!

@ethanboggio3314 3 жыл бұрын

That was a solid down to earth video packed with no non sense information! I just bought my digital angle finder and was fixing to go out and tune my DeWALT table saw. This is exactly what I needed! I'll be checking out more of your videos later on today! Thank you!

@markgershman1563 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! It always makes life a little easier when you knowwhat to look for when you have a problem. Thanks. Mark

@simonsbrother4139 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith! Finally an Englishman I can understand with ease 😀Thanks... and great job. Cheers from Germans, keep it up!

@kakman1958 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, I have the same saw and it's been a fraction off lately. I'm going to do all these steps tomorrow.

@cowboydon 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Concise! Brief and to the point! So many videos spend time explaining their background, how many kids they have and where they vacationed. Keep up the great work. The video was very clear. WOW!

@burningbernie 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best and most accurate table saw adjustment video I have seen so far. Covered all bases in proper sequence. Thanks so much. Now I know what to do with confidence.

@danielrisberg2112 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for some really useful tips! Just bought a DeWalt DW7492 and went through your suggested measurements.

@karlpopewoodcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Really useful information Keith, I have this saw now so I'll be adding this to a playlist. 🙂

@rickyh0414 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t ever rate videos or anything for that matter but I’ve been searching for table saw alignment videos and this is by far the most informative and practical video.

@davidmoffett2031 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. You are the first you tuber who shows the first and most basic step. How to make sure the blade aligns with the slots in the table for the mitre slides. If the blade is not parallel to the mitre slots then all the other adjustments are just a waste of time.

@k.b.woodworker3250 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I have the 745, so this is really helpful. Thank you and have a happy new year!

@JonnyPardoePhotos 3 жыл бұрын

What a class video. Bursting with no nonsense advice. Thank you.

@nicharvey7211 4 жыл бұрын

I was literally checking my saw today! I have a hammer K3 Winner. Owned it for just under a year. My entire side table support was not level, took an hour or so to bring it back up to level. This will now be checked more periodically. I use to own a Bosch contractors table saw but this was a big upgrade for me in every way! I think my workshop is the same size as yours Keith. Some good tips here.

@stevesiefken6432 4 жыл бұрын

I’m gunna check my saw today. Also have a Dewalt. Thanks for pointing out those specific features.

@michaelfreer307 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a video that is clear and to the point. Very helpful. Top job that man.

@davidcrandell1172 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to buy the dewalt 745. that's some really useful information. Thanks for posting.

@robertseychell330 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, just checked mine and is was out, made the adjustments and everything is spot on. 👍🏻

@clydedecker765 4 жыл бұрын

Tamar is a very real person and love her videos. I'm sure she'll love your recommendations.

@susied8795 2 жыл бұрын

There's one additional check that isn't mentioned in any of these videos and I learned it the hard way. After cutting tenons for door rails carefully on a scrap piece to get the right height of the blade, and then not having it fit correctly on my real wood, I found that it's very common for the height of the blade to slip due to the vibrations when the saw is running, especially if using a dado blade but I've also had it happen on my regular blade. If your saw is running and you can visually see the blade height wheel turning on its own, you have this problem. To fix it, look under the table. There's a horizontal rod which connects to a vertical rod by way of two cogs that fit together (for lack of a better term). There's a nut at the bottom of the vertical rod. Tighten that until the wheel doesn't slip on its own. Too tight and you won't be able to raise the wheel.

@anthonyk5496 2 жыл бұрын

Aha! Good tip Susie D 👍 I believe the cogs are called bevel gears ⚙️. I didn't know about the snail cams before this video either! Off to tune the tablesaw... 📐

@Ozzzy506 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!!!!🎉

@jmakes3745 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Keith, really useful tips and tricks that I definitely need to use, given my saws fence is currently being held in place with two clamps due to its lack of alignment!

@gusnwosu 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a clear and concise video. It is, as you would say, 'bob on'!

@feraligatrs 2 жыл бұрын

Blade was off by half a degree and I thought I was out of luck. Thank you so much for teaching us how to align the blade properly!

@ddacombe4752 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the information, ive had this saw for years and only just recalibrated it after seeing this since it was slightly off

4 жыл бұрын

Great tips for table saws. Good information. Thank you for sharing. Great greetings. Merry Christmas....

@Ariesphoenix1 Жыл бұрын

Wealth of information!! I sincerely appreciate you posting this!! Thanks!!

@BrianThorstad 4 жыл бұрын

First time. I have a similar saw, and appreciated your video. Subscribed

@pf5658 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Never even knew some of these adjustments were even on these saws because I never took the time to look.

@gillessophie6158 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have this saw and it reminded me some stuffs I must check. 👍

@HalProctor 4 жыл бұрын

same here...just bought 2 weeks ago

@tjacksonwoodworker3726 4 жыл бұрын

This video was Bob On. Great job. love watching your videos..

@grahambell-palmer8418 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very helpful and clear.

@michaelshurak4609 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid,, I’ve been looking for a new table saw and been looking into the dewalt 8.5 inch blade and definitelygonnw set up an extension like yours,,

@enabledworkshop 4 жыл бұрын

great video Keith,, I have the same saw so these tips will come in very handy!

@RagnBoneBrown 4 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 may do a follow up about table saw accessories too

@timlist4173 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful tips.

@tooljunkie555 2 жыл бұрын

Just got this saw for 70% off retail on fb market and I couldn't be happier w it outta the box. Didn't have tobadjust anything but I did anyway to dbl check it all was aligned and sqr and so ik exactly how to do it when I check it once in a while. Thanks for sharing bro! Hope all is well w you and your family!

@mikedeman5351 4 жыл бұрын

A very useful video. Well explained. Better than the user manual :)

@janinelew2483 4 жыл бұрын

This is the saw that I"m getting this weekend. Perfect! Thanks!😀

@valence25 4 жыл бұрын

Janine Lew make sure to check the flatness of the table. Mine is in the garbage... there is Lots of forums with This problem. Mine was a waste of money 😭

@janinelew2483 4 жыл бұрын

@@valence25 Thanks for very important information. I think I'll look for something else. Maybe another Dewalt model.

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tips Keith! Thanks for sharing them with us!👌👍😎JP

@Mamoondar 3 жыл бұрын

Why I am seeing this after 5 years of using table saw.😜 Really helpful.

@jamesmulligan1077 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully done. Thanks!

@Nuno.Soares.GeoTagXplorer 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips. Thanks for sharing!

@rbmfoods 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent knowledge and advise Thanks for sharing....

@richardmakes8011 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, je vais pouvoir faire les premiers réglages 👍🏻

@mranchovydrumbass 4 жыл бұрын

Hey dude I got this saw and it's great.......I really need to make a large kill/halt switch though cos it's fiddly to turn off and that could be dangerous. All the best to you, I do enjoy your videos and have done some shop improvements partly inspired by your channel. Big up

@gusvortech 4 жыл бұрын

First time I come across your channel, I have the same saw. This is really useful!! I also have the dewalt planner. I’m wondering if you have that planner to do a video on setting that up as well

@awantamta 4 жыл бұрын

That was very useful. Thank you.

@SBCartwright Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very helpful.

@robinmarwick1982 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video this is really helpful...

@StormLaker Жыл бұрын

Watching your video and wondering when we'll finally accept the metric system here in the U.S., haha. Getting ready to tune up my Dewalt Table saw that I bought second hand on Facebook Marketplace. My wife's uncle was British, he was from Sheffield, wonderful great tall man with a great sense of humor. He and my wife's aunt travelled the world, and worked in the UAE as university professors. They retired in Spain, and he recently passed from Cancer......we miss him (and his stories) dearly. It was fun hearing him and my wife's aunt impersonate the different English dialects, haha.

@TheOdizeo 3 жыл бұрын

you just made day heaps better mate. just bought one if these and it didn't come very well set up. looks like I'm gonna have to buy a wixey, no messing around. cheers!

@vstm3950 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing lad!

@paultay23 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Vid Keith, some good tips there.. My DW745 cuts accurately but i may as well check out what you have nicely explained. HNY

@RagnBoneBrown 4 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Paul!

@briank5988 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Do you know how to solve the fence not being square to the table, mentioned at 6:39? I have a similar Dewalt saw (DWE7480) with a fence that just barely 'leans' toward the blade so it's just under 90 degrees, it's pretty damn close as is but would be great to get it even closer.

@MrPete1x 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you

@arnoldwiggins Жыл бұрын

Hey Keith, thank you for the great info. How do I adjust my fence (same model as yours) seeing as it's not square to the table?

@chevyimp5857 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video..what would you say is acceptable blade run out for this kind of saw.? I recently returned one with 0.8mm out the box .. it seemed to get worse in the couple hours I used the saw.. the issue according to DeWalt is a batch of faulty Arbor pressings.. worth checking if you've just brought one of these...

@oleganatolevich752 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for some really useful tips. Can you please advise me with the following - what is the thickness of the riving knife? Thank you.

@thedevilinthecircuit1414 3 жыл бұрын

Good info! The very first step, however, should be to check the blade for runout (wobble). If there is runout, it could be the blade being not perfectly flat--or worst case--a bent arbor/motor shaft. But it also may be something as simple as a bit of sawdust between one of the washers and the blade. If you find runout, first check to make sure the arbor, washers, and blade are perfectly clean. Be safe!

@sergioderderian16 4 жыл бұрын

👍🙏 did you make a video on the riving knife and the adapted safety switch?? Thanks for sharing...

@offcuts4146 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I was wondering when checking with the adjustable square would it be easier to keep that piece of wood on the mitre slow. You could then put the adjustable combi square against that piece of wood you earlier cut to measure disatance from the blade and the slot on table. Was just wandering if that would be easier

@Kimmozappi 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, thank you for a great video. I have a newer version of this saw and my fence is not square to the table. You mention it in your video, but HOW do you change/trim the alignment? Any chance you would know?

@boblosarp8535 3 жыл бұрын

ничего он не знает, иначе бы ответил. у меня такая же проблема.

@taterberryman 4 жыл бұрын

“Bob on” is one of my favorite UK phrases. Think it’ll ever catch on in the States? 😉 Nice succinct video, by the way. Thank you. 👍

@RagnBoneBrown 4 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

@LoganEakins 4 жыл бұрын

I have this saw. Fantastic video. What can you tell us about your insert and riving knife? I need this setup.

@vagelistassis7441 4 жыл бұрын

Simple and perfect tips!the riving knife allows you to make dado cuts or you remove it when you are doing this type of cuts??

@TheTranq 4 жыл бұрын

Really great informative video. Any tips on how to set the fence square? Mine seems slightly off and I see nothing in the manual

@andrewfilous283 3 жыл бұрын

Same issue, any tips out there?

@MichaelUt 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT thanks

@uletmeseeu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Viken43 Жыл бұрын

Noticed the other day my dw745 was causing snipe at the end of cut. I though the fence was out so adjusted it to be parallel with blade. Today I thought I would check it and then looked at distance from mitre slots to fence and it is out by 2mm. Going to follow your advice and try and fix it. Had noticed [like Tamar] that my crosscut sled was not as accurate and zero clearance cut seemed to be wider. Anyway hopefully with your alignment jig I can get it sorted. Thanks Keith ( & Tamar)

@RagnBoneBrown Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ZacksZachZakXah 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this quick video! The others on KZfaq are just too long and too wordy.

@ChickenDinnerz 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice on how to change the squareness of the fence to the table?

@dedmo79 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same saw and my fence is not vertically perpendicular to the table. you mentioned checking this but not how to correct. i can seem to figure out how to get the fence to 90degrees vertical. Any tips?

@BruttCustomWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын

Nic tips thanks

@dcm727 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mre3120 4 жыл бұрын

How do you adjust the fence vertical ailment dose not say in manual and can not find anything on any channel any suggestions would be appreciated.

@edwardholmes91 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips on setting up your tablesaw. We've got the same saw, so it's a handy reference. Out of interest, have you modified the splitter/riving knife, to allow partial cuts? If so, do you have a video on this as it's a real pain having to remove it when I want to cut dado's/rebates.

@RagnBoneBrown 4 жыл бұрын

This Friday's video will address this and a few other mods

@edwardholmes91 4 жыл бұрын

@@RagnBoneBrown Thanks, I look forward to it. I've purchased a spare so I can modify one :)

@jushuadmcelroy 3 жыл бұрын

How do you compensate for the sloppy fence movement? I’ve noticed while you turn the adjustment know the side of the fence closes to you moves forward or backwards upwards of a 1/4 inch before the other side starts to move..

@terryjackson9055 3 жыл бұрын

when using the digital angle gauge does table need to be absolutely level?

@allanweller7596 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith I like you video and it’s is vary helpful. I just have one question at the on when you are check the fence for the 90 degrees you don’t tall how to fix that part. I ask cuz that the probably I’m having and not sure where to start.

@RagnBoneBrown 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry not sure, I've not encountered that issue

@peterhorner364 4 жыл бұрын

Love the large off button

@JohnColgan. 4 жыл бұрын

All saws should have an extra large Stop button. My start / stop switches are only 1" square, with the stop 1/2" proud of the start. Can be fiddly to hit the right button reaching under a sled.

@darvaish4552 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks or this video, it has answered all my questions that i had about a small saw. i looking forward to get one. i was wondering is your fence an after market one or is it Dewalt's own with the machine. i was looking forward to buy Bosch and wishing to sort out an after market fence for accuracy. your input will be much appreciated mate. thanks

@taterberryman 4 жыл бұрын

mian isbah rehman That’s Dewalt’s standard fence. In my opinion, their rack and pinion adjustment system is one of the best on the market.

@shemrun 3 жыл бұрын

Can I cut a 2x8 rectangular tube on this kind of saw?

@o.g.bwoodwork 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips Keith! I think my Titan table saw will be much more out of square than your one. 😂. Going to build a sled for it in the near future.

@robmcmahon6782 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a titan and it seems to be ok. I'd love a DeWalt but I cant justify paying for it, I'm purely a hobbyist (at best) 😂

@o.g.bwoodwork 4 жыл бұрын

I’d love a DeWalt as well, but can’t justify it for the same reasons. Maybe I’ll get a DeWalt one day if my needs change.

@edwardlancaster7495 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, I have the dewalt dwe7492 and my fence is not 90 to the table, do you how to set the fence. thanks John

@krill80cri 4 жыл бұрын

I've got the very same problem. I've taken the fence apart by removing the aluminum fence from the side plastic brackets, but that didn't do any good as there is no play to try and adjust the 90° angle to the table. A little help would be much appreciated. Thanks

@riaz1555 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Keith, Nice video man. I was trying to find anything on the channel for the quick stop mechanism you made for your table saw. Do you have any info on that?

@RagnBoneBrown 4 жыл бұрын

I'll put out a video about that soon 👍

@paultay23 4 жыл бұрын

@@RagnBoneBrown Go for it Keith..... show the full installation 👍

@FAMAWoodworking 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! There's a difference between your saw and the saws made in Brazil, there's only the yellow measuring tape here.

@Iranianjunkie 3 жыл бұрын

did you make that throat plate yourself? its very nice and, more durable than the wimpy one that came with my dewalt tablesaw. Where do I find one?

@JohnColgan. 4 жыл бұрын

The option to check with combination square can be combined with a piece of wood in the mitre slot to allow the square to lie flat

@irvinwittmeier5208 4 жыл бұрын

That would be possible the most inexpensive yet true to the saw and table you could get. Excellent comment !;-)

@theartofgregoryevans 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I'd already decided that this was to be the saw for me, having owned a dewalt with a 30" rail systèm on the fence, do I had no reason to dis trust the product. I then found your vidéo, did all you said before cutting into my first cutting. It's à really great saw, cutting sugar pine like butter, but upon getting to the rabot part of the job, I found the blade liwering itself from the vibration. I can actually watch it go down while thé height adjustment wheel turns slowly counterclockwise. This makes any cut that demandes à certain depth near impossible. Ive looked under into the body of the saw, and saw a hopeful fix. A little four pointed knob with arrows printed seemed to be related to motor height. A lock, i suppossed. But, no, it doesnt seem to be. So, I have two questions, both of which i will be indebted to you for the answers. One, what is that little yelliw knob for ? And two, how to lock blade height, or at least provided résistance to stop this drifting. Thanks for what i see to be a really great channel !

@Strawdozz 29 күн бұрын

I have the DW7491 saw. All is fine except that the table dips in the middle, about 2mm. I could have returned it but I checked in a shop and all the saws had this dip. Its still a good saw.. maybe I will put some tension on it from the bottom, as it would help it.

@JohnColgan. 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to verify your sliding mitre guage too if you rely on that for square cuts. Getting it back to 90° can be tedious on some saws as not always accurately marked!

@SwolShark 4 ай бұрын

Can you go past 45 degrees on this table saw?

@shineriseliu7104 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video but the problem I really have with my 7491 is that the fence is not 90 degree against the table......

@christopherbailey582 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Keith. I have the dw745 too. Where did you get that riving knife from? Or did you cut the original one down? Cheers Chris

@talco92 4 жыл бұрын

The original riving knife can be lowered to allow for non-through cuts.

@marknungchim1502 3 жыл бұрын

Bought this TS but the table top was not flat and I cannot return. Help please. Greetings from India.

@user-tj8ck3fz5j 4 жыл бұрын

I will add to check if the fence is straight

@dangermartin69 4 жыл бұрын

Keep your eye out for a used cabinet saw with an induction motor and a nice T-square fence. You really won't believe how much more you'll enjoy using it compared to the dewalt.

@noellpro 4 жыл бұрын

how do you lock down the RAIL so the FENCE is not sliding???

@814h8 3 жыл бұрын

I have the dcs8745. My fence is 90 at the front and 89 at the back. Double checking with a square, I can confirm the warped fence. Ugh!!! I like the saw except its only got the single mitre slot on the left and the table is quite small. The mitre guage is pants and the 45/90 adjustments are very fiddly.