My makita ls1013fl has been out of tune probably since day one. Hanging around this FOG crowd has really made me want to tune it up but until today i had no idea how.
I ended up with an miter error of .001 or 1/1000 in 11" . I don't know how good or not this is but its better than what was shown in the TIS article. I think this is pretty square, what say ye?
For those that haven't done this before I'll give you my method.
Step One: Read/Watch this 100x http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2010/07/23/miter-saw-tune-up/
Step Two: Use calipers and ditch the squares unless they are high end or machinist.
Step Three: Use the 4 cut or 2 cut method but make sure to do the math and record the data so you know which way your going
Step Four: For fine tuning use a pencil line on the base of the saw up against the fence. I used a high powered flash light and kept some tension on the fence bolts. Fine adjustment was done with a mallet.
I adjusted for bevel aswell but not to this extent. I'll do that next time.
I ended up with an miter error of .001 or 1/1000 in 11" . I don't know how good or not this is but its better than what was shown in the TIS article. I think this is pretty square, what say ye?
For those that haven't done this before I'll give you my method.
Step One: Read/Watch this 100x http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2010/07/23/miter-saw-tune-up/
Step Two: Use calipers and ditch the squares unless they are high end or machinist.
Step Three: Use the 4 cut or 2 cut method but make sure to do the math and record the data so you know which way your going
Step Four: For fine tuning use a pencil line on the base of the saw up against the fence. I used a high powered flash light and kept some tension on the fence bolts. Fine adjustment was done with a mallet.
I adjusted for bevel aswell but not to this extent. I'll do that next time.
