On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 6:48 AM, alan00463 <
alan00463@...> wrote:
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> Steve, thanks for posting this.
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> Is there a way you can align the rip guide (fence) with the saw blade, using a straight edge? Is there a way to change the angle
> of the saw blade? Maybe take it to a machine shop & see if the fence can be adjusted, or maybe add another piece of steel edge attached to it that has just the right taper to make it parallel to the saw blade.
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> Or, if you have access to a table saw or band saw, you could cut a taper on a piece of wood that has just the right angle so you could use it a fence, maybe in conjunction with a piece of straight metal. Then you could attach it to the bed (or whatever it's called) in some fashion.
Alan,
The biggest issue with the wet saw is that the fence doesn't go all
the way down to the table. They are made for thicker objects like
tile. I've had problems cutting thin stuff on my table saw which is
why I usually use a piece of MDF clamped to my fence so I can ensure
there is no gap for the board to get stuck in. With the wet saw I
would recommend clamping a piece of bar stock or angle iron to the saw
to use as a fence. You can then position it perfectly before cutting.
The saw I have is only 8" deep so I would probably use some bar
clamps.
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Erik L. Knise
Seattle, WA