How to easily align your blade to the table.(Video)

[TripleB]

I had a discussion with a friend today about easy ways to align your scroll saw blade to the table. Surprisingly, It was a lot more difficult to explain than I thought it would be, so I figured I'd just make a quick video and show the process instead. This process is nothing new, but I'm sure there are a few out there that might not know how to do it this way so I wanted to show you as well, just in case!

Here's the link.
www.scroll-saw-forum.com/p/blog-page_16.html

Bob

[EIEIO]

Good video and clear instructions. Thanks.

[TheMelster]

TripleB.... thanx for the tip. I also viewed your tip for sizing pdf patterns.... GREAT info!

[OlBagger]

Thanks for sharing.  Good tip!

[newfie]

good tip Bob wonder if you can place the same block and saw line on side the blade to check the front and back angle as will.i know you cant cut a line but just placing it there should help

[TripleB]

Hey Newfie,

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work, after all it is a perfect 90 degree angle, I just hadn't thought of it! Thanks for the idea.

Bob

[king310]

Just a thought!

Could you also draw a square line to the true edge instead of making all of those cuts?
I have a little depth guage for my table saw which has square edges.
Just a thought!

[countryscroller]

Thanks for the video and demonstration. I will have to give that a try.

[Keefie]

Thanks for the video, I already use that method as I find it more accurate than a square, if you cut a 1/4" deep line in the block of wood the blade has to fit in the slot when it's reversed. If it doesnt fit it's not 90 deg to the table. I did it with an engineers square and I thought it was perfect, but after double checking with the wood method I found I was about 1 1/2 deg out.

[ShadowB6]

Thank you Bob for the video link. I must admit, you taught me something very useful today. I had been looking for a mini square to line up my blade, but I believe your method is more practical, easier and more cost efficient. Thank again.

Mike

[Marcellarius]

thanks for the video. I usually take a small square to check, but making one for each # of blade is a good idea.

[mickey357]

Thanks for the video and tip.I never thought about doing that.I have always used a small sq. and still had trouble with cutting puzzles to fit right.I am going to try this today.