My method for squaring a TS75

[bnaboatbuilder]

Unplug the saw. Take off the outside plate, there are 5 small torx screws. Place the saw on a rail and on a known flat surface such as a cast iron table saw top.

Use an accurate square. I made some 1/4" acrylic triangles years back once my crosscut sled was sub-thousandth accuracy. Use the plate of the blade and not the teeth.

You can also use a magnetic digital angle but those won't be as accurate as a dead on square but close enough for some people.

Cleaning the blade is a good idea. This was for demonstration purposes.

These are the set screws to establish square with the angle knobs untightened.

 

[monstrol]

I like that! Wish I thought of it.

 

[sancho57]

Nice, thanks for sharing

 

[Tinker]

Another "That's so simple, why didn't I think of it!"
Tinker

 

[ear3]

Thanks for sharing.  Gonna try that method and check my saw.  Just curious, though, why you set it on the rail first.  Do the values change slightly if you do it with the saw laying directly on the table?

 

[benwheeler]

Awesome! Another good use for the Sawstop. Thanks for that idea!

 

[greg mann]

Thanks for sharing.  Gonna try that method and check my saw.  Just curious, though, why you set it on the rail first.  Do the values change slightly if you do it with the saw laying directly on the table?

On the slight chance there is any error in the rail it also gets accounted for. The saw and rail as an assembly gets calibrated.

 

[mwahaha]

How do you work out how much to adjust the front AND back set screw? If they are not adjusted properly it will rack the saw. My work saw (makita but same principle) is racked and I can't think of an uncomplicated way of adjusting it.

In my mind it's a HUGE advantage of the TS55REQ that tightening the back bevel knob first will bring the base true enabling the front set screw to be brought into contact.

 

[waho6o9]

Great idea  and thanks for sharing the fine pictorial.

 

[flair woodworks]

I like your procedure, but if you really want to put a fine point on it, the blade should be cleaned first.