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HVandoren · 11-29-2005, 07:53 PM

I,am having trouble cutting puzzle pieces so they fit together without a lot of sanding. I,m using a dewalt 788 saw. I checked the blade for side to side align, thats ok but I noticed the table from front to back has a slant forward.
I cannot find any way to adjust the front up to be level to the blade. What am I doing wrong?

jttheclockman · 11-29-2005, 08:45 PM

It is not the table it is the blade holders that need adjusting. Here is a discussion that may help you.

http://dgroups.woodmagazine.com/n/pf...g=scrollsawing

Neal Moore · 11-29-2005, 08:51 PM

JT is correct however there is a spacer bushing that rides in the groove under the table which allows you to tilt the table. You might check to see if the bushing (spacer) is riding in the slot. Just a suggestion.

Carter-Johnson · 11-30-2005, 12:56 AM

I'd like to help if I can but I can't figure out what you mean by "puzzle pieces"? What thickness wood and what kind of pieces are you attempting to cut?

Carter

HVandoren · 11-30-2005, 06:18 PM

I appreciate all the replies. I'am going to try out each suggestion. While I do not have a very accurate guage I will start with a ruler till I get one. I was cutting a puzzle out of 3/4 pine when I ran into this problem. Again I appreciate the replies. Harold

11-29-2005, 07:53 PM	#1
HVandoren Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Puzzle problems I,am having trouble cutting puzzle pieces so they fit together without a lot of sanding. I,m using a dewalt 788 saw. I checked the blade for side to side align, thats ok but I noticed the table from front to back has a slant forward. I cannot find any way to adjust the front up to be level to the blade. What am I doing wrong?

11-29-2005, 08:51 PM	#3
Neal Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cottageville, West Virginia Posts: 1,077	JT is correct however there is a spacer bushing that rides in the groove under the table which allows you to tilt the table. You might check to see if the bushing (spacer) is riding in the slot. Just a suggestion. __________________ If it don't fit, don't force it....get a bigger hammer!!

11-30-2005, 06:18 PM	#5
HVandoren Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Puzzle Problems I appreciate all the replies. I'am going to try out each suggestion. While I do not have a very accurate guage I will start with a ruler till I get one. I was cutting a puzzle out of 3/4 pine when I ran into this problem. Again I appreciate the replies. Harold

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11-29-2005, 08:45 PM	#2
jttheclockman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 743	It is not the table it is the blade holders that need adjusting. Here is a discussion that may help you. http://dgroups.woodmagazine.com/n/pf...g=scrollsawing

11-30-2005, 12:56 AM	#4
Carter-Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 901	I'd like to help if I can but I can't figure out what you mean by "puzzle pieces"? What thickness wood and what kind of pieces are you attempting to cut? Carter