That last adjustment with the blade skew is the one I needed to adjust and this worked perfectly. So nice to get my saw aligned up. Great video and the comments were helpful as well regarding the slightly open fence alignment to allow the working piece to slide off without any extra contact from the blade. Now if can just finish getting everything organized so I can find what I'm looking for when I need it.
Really glad to have helped . I really recommend visiting my channel and looking at the playlist for DeWalt 745 table saws as there is lots of stuff there that I think you’ll find useful. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already. Cheers Sion
Thank you for taking the time to create this video. I just purchased the Dewalt job site saw (My first large power tool) and have been consumed with fear because I couldn’t get anything properly square. I’ve watched SO many safety videos so know what can happen if things aren’t set up correctly. I’m feeling confident now and will use the methods you’ve shared to get everything square. Thank you!
Really like this miter gauge trick. I've been milling down some maple and had issues squaring up my board which lead me to check if the blade and fence were true. The DWE7485 fence somehow fell well out of square from general use. Also notice a bow in the stock fence.. I'm certainly going to use your miter gauge technique to set the fence parallel to the miter slot however I'm seriously considering an auxiliary fence that has some adjustment.
There are lots of options when you deal with fences . An adjustable one has to be best. Thanks for the lovely comment , I really appreciate you taking the time.
Really glad you enjoyed the video. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already and check out the other 70 videos on my channel once again thanks for the comment cheers Sion.
Evan though the fence should be slightly open it is still critical that it is repeatable for accurate measurements.Fence is always set at the point where the work piece enters the blade.
Hello Sir. This was an excellent tutorial. I have watched many clips none of them explain as clearly as you explain. I wonder if you have something like this for Dewalt miter saw and circular saw !! Thanks a again.
Hi , i have a great video on DW 745 tablet saw available on my channel as well as another video on a chop saw zero clearance jig . Please watch them and let me know your thoughts .cheers Sion
Great video!!!! This is how a tutorial video should be done! Now, is there any way to fix the warped concave fences and bumpy tabletops they've gone to recently? 3 saws, 5 days, all the same issues.
I've seen it done but it was a major amount of work. He shaved the saw top until it was perfect. And for the fence just attach a board or aluminum rail to it and then it would be flat.
Thank you for the kind words . I have a DeWALT 745 playlist on my channel. You might enjoy some of those videos . Hope to see you in the comments again .Cheers Sion
It might be the camera angle but it looked like the throat plate was kicking the square up a tiny bit. I've always felt to get the most accurate adjustment you should remove the throat plate while adjusting everything.
First of all thanks for taking the time to comment . My table saw cuts good 90 and 45 degree cuts with my own home made insert . The factory throat plate is less than ideal . I made a video called ( table saw zero clearance insert ). Sorry didn’t link it but you can look it on my channel. I really think you will like my elegant solution and I am pretty sure you wont have seen it before . Please let me now your thoughts in the comments section as it got so few views and I really think its the best zero clearance insert ever . Fingers crossed Sion
Fantastic! Actually I had dispaired of using my DEWALT for dado-s ntil I watched your video. I have the alignment spot on, but there is still the issue of slop in the Fence. To make an accurate fence setting I have to run the rails out past the intended position and then crank the fence back in. The slop seems to be in the mechanism that moves the two rails on which the Fence is locked down. Is this common? Is it the nature of the beast or can I do something about it? Thoughts?
Hi Bruce , Honestly I don’t know . All I know is when I first bought my saw it arrived and had been dropped in the box . It damaged the fence mechanism and I couldn’t align the fence so I sent it back and got a replacement. I certainly doesn’t sound right . Have you checked to see if the rod that connects the front and back fence slide is perfectly straight ? Just a thought . Good luck and let me know what’s causing the problem. cheers Sion
I have the same issue. I am going to go through all of these steps first to make sure my saw is completely square and then I will check again but yes, when I want to make a cut to an exact measurement, I must bring the fence farther to the right and then they didn’t bring it back left to my cut mark. This is the only way I can keep the fence square to the table.
Want to see me stack 3 blades on this DW745 and cut …. DADOS….check out ( DW 745 ) in my playlists. Consider SUBSCRIBING and help me grow this channel.
Hello. I'm having issues where my saw is rubbing the throat plate at 45°, but only towards the front of the saw. I know the angle is correct with a digital angle gauge. Any thoughts? The screws you loosened in the back only allow the rear of blade to move left and right while locking the front of the blade. This doesn't help since that is where I need clearance.
Hi Aaron , If everything is straight apart from the rubbing on the front of the throat plate why not remove the contact area with a file . Hope that helps. Cheers Sion
Hello Sir. I appreciate your prompt reply. I followed your instructions and successfully accomplished all except one. When I put an engineering square against my fence , i see day light. I want to say that the fence is not vertical to the surface of the table saw ( I do not mean parallel. Per your instruction I solved that matter ) do you have a solution for that matter? The second question is that how can I go to your channel? I tremendously appreciate your feedback.
Not sure about how to get the fence vertical . I will need have a think about that . As for your second point . To visit my channel type Sion hughes into the youtube search bar and there you will find my channel . Click on the round picture of my face and you will end up on my home page with about 65 videos . Let me know how you get on . Cheers Sion
Hi john, I really would stand by my methods of setting up this table saw . I say this only because I know of no other way and I am extremely happy after setting mine up after its major repair. Its far safer now that when I first unboxed it from factory new . Cheers Sion
Hi David , I am so glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful . Please consider subscribing and check out my channel, if you already haven’t. There are about 60 ish other videos and quite a few on the DeWALT table saw . Cheers Sion
While blade alignment ls critical in relation to the miter slot ,fence alignment is not.The fence should be open .005to.010 at the far end working of the fence ,working on the right side of the blade.ViceVersa while working on the left side of the blade.This prevents burning as the work piece exits the blade
Clearly you know a lot more about table saw set up than me . All I know is that after my set up the saw ran much better and was safer . Thanks for all the advice . Cheers sion
The problem with aligning the fence with the slots is that the slots are cast into the tabletop. For maximum accuracy the slots should be accurately milled into the tabletop.
If there is no offset on the blade tip, then this will work. I personally have never seen a blade of that nature. For those that have carbide (or othe), raise the blade all the way up and use a dial gage and purchase a freud 10" calbration and sand disk combination. (Item number CD010)
Evan though the fence should be slightly open it is still critical that it is repeatable for accurate measurements.Fence is always set at the point where the work piece enters the blade.
That last adjustment with the blade skew is the one I needed to adjust and this worked perfectly. So nice to get my saw aligned up. Great video and the comments were helpful as well regarding the slightly open fence alignment to allow the working piece to slide off without any extra contact from the blade. Now if can just finish getting everything organized so I can find what I'm looking for when I need it.
I’m so very glad to be of assistance . Cheers because sion Will.
After upgrading to this exact model, this video was just what I needed. Thank you for sharing.
Really glad to have helped . I really recommend visiting my channel and looking at the playlist for DeWalt 745 table saws as there is lots of stuff there that I think you’ll find useful. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already. Cheers Sion
Thank you for taking the time to create this video. I just purchased the Dewalt job site saw (My first large power tool) and have been consumed with fear because I couldn’t get anything properly square. I’ve watched SO many safety videos so know what can happen if things aren’t set up correctly. I’m feeling confident now and will use the methods you’ve shared to get everything square. Thank you!
Really glad to read your comment. Look at the DeWALT playlist on my channel i guarantee you will find it useful . Cheers Sion
You saved my saw from the bin heap! Bless you 🎉
So glad to have been of service. Cheers sion
Great video, makes a change to see the process explained step by step!
Cheers for the comment.
Best video I have ever seen! Thank you for your time!
Really appreciate the kind words Tony . Cheers Sion check out my playlist on Dewalt.
Brilliant video.
So clear and extremely helpful.
Thanks Sion.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice video dude. You described that very well. I just bought the 7485 so I’ll be doing the same thing once I unbox it. Cheers!
I am really glad I could help . It works sooooo much better when it’s set up correctly and safer . Cheers Sion
very well done!
Thank you! Cheers! I really hope you find other videos on my channel you find as useful. Cheers Sion
Thanks for such a clear and helpful video .
Glad it was helpful!
Really like this miter gauge trick. I've been milling down some maple and had issues squaring up my board which lead me to check if the blade and fence were true. The DWE7485 fence somehow fell well out of square from general use. Also notice a bow in the stock fence.. I'm certainly going to use your miter gauge technique to set the fence parallel to the miter slot however I'm seriously considering an auxiliary fence that has some adjustment.
There are lots of options when you deal with fences . An adjustable one has to be best. Thanks for the lovely comment , I really appreciate you taking the time.
Great presentation, thx,
Really glad you enjoyed the video. Please consider subscribing if you haven’t already and check out the other 70 videos on my channel once again thanks for the comment cheers Sion.
Evan though the fence should be slightly open it is still critical that it is repeatable for accurate measurements.Fence is always set at the point where the work piece enters the blade.
You make a very good point
Hello Sir. This was an excellent tutorial. I have watched many clips none of them explain as clearly as you explain. I wonder if you have something like this for Dewalt miter saw and circular saw !! Thanks a again.
Hi , i have a great video on DW 745 tablet saw available on my channel as well as another video on a chop saw zero clearance jig . Please watch them and let me know your thoughts .cheers Sion
Great video!!!! This is how a tutorial video should be done!
Now, is there any way to fix the warped concave fences and bumpy tabletops they've gone to recently? 3 saws, 5 days, all the same issues.
Sadly I am yet to perform miracles on the channel. I really appreciate the kind words though . Cheers Sion
I've seen it done but it was a major amount of work. He shaved the saw top until it was perfect. And for the fence just attach a board or aluminum rail to it and then it would be flat.
Very very useful video thank you!!!
Thank you for the kind words . I have a DeWALT 745 playlist on my channel. You might enjoy some of those videos . Hope to see you in the comments again .Cheers Sion
Excellent tutorial, thank you mate !
Thank you for the lovely comment. It certainly makes the tablesaw a lot safer and far better to use.
THANK YOU!!!
Glad to have been of assistance. Cheers Sion
It might be the camera angle but it looked like the throat plate was kicking the square up a tiny bit. I've always felt to get the most accurate adjustment you should remove the throat plate while adjusting everything.
First of all thanks for taking the time to comment . My table saw cuts good 90 and 45 degree cuts with my own home made insert . The factory throat plate is less than ideal . I made a video called ( table saw zero clearance insert ). Sorry didn’t link it but you can look it on my channel. I really think you will like my elegant solution and I am pretty sure you wont have seen it before . Please let me now your thoughts in the comments section as it got so few views and I really think its the best zero clearance insert ever . Fingers crossed Sion
Fantastic! Actually I had dispaired of using my DEWALT for dado-s ntil I watched your video. I have the alignment spot on, but there is still the issue of slop in the Fence. To make an accurate fence setting I have to run the rails out past the intended position and then crank the fence back in.
The slop seems to be in the mechanism that moves the two rails on which the Fence is locked down. Is this common? Is it the nature of the beast or can I do something about it? Thoughts?
Hi Bruce , Honestly I don’t know . All I know is when I first bought my saw it arrived and had been dropped in the box . It damaged the fence mechanism and I couldn’t align the fence so I sent it back and got a replacement. I certainly doesn’t sound right . Have you checked to see if the rod that connects the front and back fence slide is perfectly straight ? Just a thought . Good luck and let me know what’s causing the problem. cheers Sion
I have the same issue. I am going to go through all of these steps first to make sure my saw is completely square and then I will check again but yes, when I want to make a cut to an exact measurement, I must bring the fence farther to the right and then they didn’t bring it back left to my cut mark. This is the only way I can keep the fence square to the table.
Want to see me stack 3 blades on this DW745 and cut …. DADOS….check out ( DW 745 ) in my playlists. Consider SUBSCRIBING and help me grow this channel.
Hello. I'm having issues where my saw is rubbing the throat plate at 45°, but only towards the front of the saw. I know the angle is correct with a digital angle gauge. Any thoughts? The screws you loosened in the back only allow the rear of blade to move left and right while locking the front of the blade. This doesn't help since that is where I need clearance.
Hi Aaron , If everything is straight apart from the rubbing on the front of the throat plate why not remove the contact area with a file . Hope that helps. Cheers Sion
What was the brand of miter fence you used.
Hi its an Axminster mitre fence .
Hello Sir. I appreciate your prompt reply. I followed your instructions and successfully accomplished all except one. When I put an engineering square against my fence , i see day light. I want to say that the fence is not vertical to the surface of the table saw ( I do not mean parallel. Per your instruction I solved that matter ) do you have a solution for that matter? The second question is that how can I go to your channel? I tremendously appreciate your feedback.
Not sure about how to get the fence vertical . I will need have a think about that . As for your second point . To visit my channel type Sion hughes into the youtube search bar and there you will find my channel . Click on the round picture of my face and you will end up on my home page with about 65 videos . Let me know how you get on . Cheers Sion
the word you're looking for is "perpendicular"
Thr riving knife i believe can be used to square up blade.
Hi john, I really would stand by my methods of setting up this table saw . I say this only because I know of no other way and I am extremely happy after setting mine up after its major repair. Its far safer now that when I first unboxed it from factory new . Cheers Sion
Brilliant! Thank you
Hi David , I am so glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful . Please consider subscribing and check out my channel, if you already haven’t. There are about 60 ish other videos and quite a few on the DeWALT table saw . Cheers Sion
Thank you, GodBless
I’m so glad you found that useful. Please consider subscribing and check out the channel for the videos you might find useful. Cheers Sion
Merci pour cette video
You’re welcome
While blade alignment ls critical in relation to the miter slot ,fence alignment is not.The fence should be open .005to.010 at the far end working of the fence ,working on the right side of the blade.ViceVersa while working on the left side of the blade.This prevents burning as the work piece exits the blade
Clearly you know a lot more about table saw set up than me . All I know is that after my set up the saw ran much better and was safer . Thanks for all the advice . Cheers sion
The problem with aligning the fence with the slots is that the slots are cast into the tabletop. For maximum accuracy the slots should be accurately milled into the tabletop.
I am sure what you say is true but, on a job site table saw like the DW 745 this really a safe way to set the machine up .
If there is no offset on the blade tip, then this will work. I personally have never seen a blade of that nature. For those that have carbide (or othe), raise the blade all the way up and use a dial gage and purchase a freud 10" calbration and sand disk combination. (Item number CD010)
I have a dial gauge now, but I actually wanted to show a video not using specialist equipment so that the average person could set their tablesaw up.
Nooice!
tnx
You’re most welcome. Really glad you found it useful.
Good content, but you need a lav mic and subtler graphics.
I know the microphone I’m using is just the one on the phone that I film it with. I’m not quite sure what you mean about subtly graphics?
All for naught if that blade is not perfectly flat
Must say I have never known a bent one
Brilliant
Thank you Mohammed. So glad you liked it . Have a look at the DeWALT playlist in my channel. Cheers Sion
@@sionhughes5543 👍will do!
Evan though the fence should be slightly open it is still critical that it is repeatable for accurate measurements.Fence is always set at the point where the work piece enters the blade.
Thank you for the comment