All I want is to be able to lock it down and be confident that it is parallel to the miter slot every time. I made a C clamp which has a T nut and a bolt to push the fence against the plywood rail. I put a bit of melamine particle board for the face. Then I used plywood to make a big T square. First I removed the front rail and put in its place a plywood block instead. It was a bit wobbly and capable of being locked down firmly, yet out of square. Overall though the fence was problematic. There is a tension screw under the handle which can set how hard the handle pulls against that back hook. Then there is a little hook at the back end which pulls against the rear table top. It runs along a metal bar on the front which it locks onto. My first order of business was the fence. I believed I would need to put some elbow grease into getting it tuned up, but I felt it could pretty quickly surpass the alternatives. Cast iron top with a belt driven motor for 1/3 the price seemed like a good deal to me. So when I saw this bad boy I was pretty pleased. I did some research and was led to believe that the modern $150 entry level table saws aren't anything special. Haven't really tried any beefy hardwood yet.ДЇor context, this is my first table saw.

I was able to cut 2x4's or plywood easily. I currently have it fit with a 7 1/4' blade, but I believe it could go up to 8'.

It has a belt driven motor that hangs off the back with a Westinghouse label. Central Specialty Division in Michigan, USA. Some research has led me to believe it is possibly from the 1960's and was made by King-Seeley Corp. Says Craftsman on the front with a model number on the back of 103.21041. I bought it in Summer 2017 on Craigslist for $50. This guide will help you use the correct blade for each job.I have an old table saw that I'm bringing back to life, and I wanted to document, share, and possibly enlist some help in the process. Many circular blades can be used interchangeably between devices. When they are worn out, there is too much room and the shaft flops around or wobbles.Д¬ircular saw blades are designed for use with miter saws, table saws, radial arm saws, cut-off saws and standard circular saws. They should be a close fit to the shaft, and the shaft rotates within them. These are the things that hold the main shaft in place.

The most common cause of wobble like this is that the bearings or bushings are worn out. 4 Retract the saw's upper blade guard and remove the old blade.ДЄlso to know is, why does my circular saw blade wobble? To loosen the nut, turn the wrench in the same direction as the blade cuts. 3 Use the blade wrench to remove the arbor nut holding the blade in place.

If you find yourself forcing the saw forward (not ideal from a safety perspective), change the blade.ДЄlso Know, how do you lock the blade on a Craftsman circular saw? 2 Press down on the saw's arbor- lock button and rotate the blade until the locking mechanism engages. just a pain to use = a sharp blade should let you push the saw forward with minimum effort.it tears/chips the substance more than usual.Regarding this, when should I change my circular saw blade? Use the blade wrench to remove the arbor nut holding the blade in place.Press down on the saw's arbor-lock button and rotate the blade until the locking mechanism engages.Unplug the saw's power cord from the electrical outlet or extension cord.

Change old craftsman table saw blade