Originally Posted by
Greg Woloshyn
I have a Delta contractors saw and I'm having a problem with getting the blade aligned correctly to the fence... What else am I missing?
Let's start over. You do not align the blade to the fence. You align the fence to the blade. Semantics? No...reality.
So you align the table miter slot to the blade, then you align the fence to the blade. (Or to the miter slot if you got that right to begin with).
If you think you align the blade to the fence...pause...take a breath...and reconsider.
Since you are apparently only experiencing this issue at the end of your rip cut it is most likely a tenique issue.
You will continue to chase your tail unless you decide to make some tests that can lead you to understand the reason for the problem.
You need to quantify the issue.
I have a delta unifence and can set it so the front end of the fence, when ripping, is at the front edge of the blade, or wherever else I might want to position the fence. But it really does not seem to matter with a well tuned saw and a riving knife. My fence extends beyond the blade for the most part. Without issues.
So is your issue technique or something else. Measure and evaluate...
You stated your fence is not bent. So how can a straight fence and good blade only cause an issue at the end of the cut?
Technique? Probably...
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