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Resetting the Vernier Scale

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The Vernier scale is set at the factory. However, if you knock it out 

of alignment, it can be easily reset. For the Vernier scale to read 

accurately, it needs to be both accurately aligned and correctly 

spaced from the degree scale on the miter gauge head. Here’s how 

to do it yourself.

1)  You will need a 5/32” Allen wrench and a 0.005” shim to  

 

 

correctly space the Vernier scale. Standard 20 lb copy   

 

 

machine paper measures close enough to 0.005” to work  

 

 

as our shim. Cut a sheet of standard copy machine paper  

 

 

into this shape to make the shim. 

 

Make the shim 2 1/2” long and cut it low enough (1/4”) in  

 

 

the center so it doesn’t block your view of the scale.    

 

 

Remember to leave the “handles” on the ends so you can  

 

 

easily remove it from the miter gauge after you have   

 

 

adjusted the scale.

2)  Put the pin in the 0 degree hole.

3)  Loosen the allen screws holding the Vernier scale in place.

4)  Insert the paper shim between the Vernier scale and the  

 

 

miter gauge head.

5)  Push the Vernier scale up tight to the paper shim and align  

 

 

the two arrows at 0 deg. To fine-tune the setting, look  

 

      at the arrows at the far left and far right of the vernier scale.  

      They should be precisely aligned with the lines at 9 deg. on each   

      side. Checking all three settings helps eliminate parallax errors    

      when you are setting the scale.

6)  Tighten the Allen screws. Double check that nothing    

 

 

moved when you tightened the screws. Remove the    

 

 shims.

Finished!

Resetting Vernier scale with homemade shim.

1/2”

2 - 1/2”

1/4”

SHIM DIAGRAM

1- 1/2”

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Страница 1: ... Gauge Revision 20060201 FT4032 The Blue Mark of Quality INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL Precision 4 KMS7102 Note Rockler may not carry all products and or sizes listed in this vendor s publication 25647 RTD10000271AA ...

Страница 2: ...NTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 PARTS DIAGRAMS 4 5 SETTING UP YOUR NEW MITER GAUGE Adjust the bar to the slot 6 7 Attach the Fence 7 Set the Cursor 8 9 Adding a Sacrificial Fence 10 SETTING THE CUTTING ANGLE Preset Holes 11 Understanding the Markings on the Scales 12 Resetting the Vernier Scale 13 MICRO ADJUST FEATURE Reality Check 14 Setting the Micro Adjust 14 Setting the Micro Adjust using Fee...

Страница 3: ...being cut causing it to twist jump or become airborne To avoid kickbacks Always use sharp saw blades Keep saw in proper alignment and good working condition Never perform any free hand sawing Work must always be held securely against the table and fence Never rip narrow or long pieces in the crosscut position Always support longer boards when cutting When crosscutting pull the saw forward just eno...

Страница 4: ...rk Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools in top condition Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Disconnect tools before servicing and when changing accessories su...

Страница 5: ...icator FT4029 1 Miter Gauge Handle FT4030 1 1 4 Nylon Washer FT4056 1 Brass Positioning Pin FT4057 1 T Slot Washer FT4058 1 10 32 x 3 8 Flat Head Screw FT4059 2 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolt DK1313 2 Black T Knob DK1504 1 1 4 Brass Washer FT4082 1 Miter Gauge Head FT4094 1 Miter Gauge Bar Extrusion FT4005 1 1 4 20 Brass Stud FT4102 5 10 32 x 5 8 Nylon Adjusting Screw FT4024 1 1 4 Lock Nut with Tip ...

Страница 6: ... Hex Head Bolt FT4061 1 5 16 24 Nyloc Nut FT4062 1 Stop Base FT4063 1 Lens FT4064 1 10 32 x 1 4 Nylon Screw FT4204 1 10 32 x 3 16 Half Dog Point Set Screw FT4079 1 1 4 20 x 1 2 Nylon Hex Socket Screw FT4203 1 Positioning Stop for Miter Gauge Head FT4139 2 1 4 20 x 1 Hex Head Bolt FT4212 1 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 T Bolt KMS7702 1 Auxiliary Fence HD Trak Part Number Quantity Description FT4203 Miter Gauge Ad...

Страница 7: ...recision Miter Gauge uses a patented bar adjustment system to custom fit the bar to the miter slot on your saw There are five nylon plugs installed in the bar that adjust with the turn of a small screwdriver You want to adjust these plugs to just kiss the edge of the miter slot You want them touching but not putting any pressure on the slot If they touch it eliminates the wiggle However if the plu...

Страница 8: ...awdust 7 NOTE The following pages in this instructional manual assume that the miter gauge is being set up in the left slot of the table saw Reverse set up procedures if using the right slot DK1313 FT4059 Place the 1 4 x 1 hex bolts and plastic knobs through the unthreaded holes Attaching Fence Bumpers There are 4 small white plastic bumpers FT4055 included with the miter gauge These bumpers are d...

Страница 9: ...nd tighten 5 Insert the 1 4 20 x 1 2 Nylon Hex Socket Screw in the back of the Stop Base and gently tighten until the Flipstop Arm falls slowly with gravity when lifted 6 Locate the Lens in the Flipstop Arm and hold in place with the 10 24 x 1 4 Nylon Screw Set the Cursor 1 With the saw off raise your saw blade 2 Set the Miter Gauge at 0 deg used to cut a 90 deg 3 Adjust the cursor so it sits abou...

Страница 10: ...ition the fence for bevel cuts even remove it from the miter gauge without losing your zero point Setting up the Miter Gauge 9 Positioning block set against the right hand side of the gauge head Swing miter gauge to make sure fence clears blade at 45 degrees Make fine tune adjustments to cursor lens with lens setscrew as shown Positioning Stop Warning It is especially important to double check the ...

Страница 11: ...on of a sacrificial board to the aluminum fence A groove has been incorporated in the top and bottom surfaces of the Flipstop Arm These grooves have been added to provide a simple means to shorten this portion of the Flipstop Arm for use with a sacrificial board Remove the break away portion of the stop by simply gripping that portion of the Flipstop Arm to be removed with pliers and snap the piec...

Страница 12: ...0 deg 10 deg 22 5 deg 30 deg and 45 deg Simply drop the brass pin in the hole to set the desired angle The brass pin is tapered so when it goes into the hole it will set the angle exactly Remember to lock your setting in place by twisting the handle down tight Preset holes at 0 10 22 5 30 and 45 degrees Using the Scales Below is a key to understanding the markings on the scales Degree Scale Used t...

Страница 13: ...ght by example than trying to explain how it works For example to build a seven sided picture frame you need an angle of 25 7 deg 1 Set the angle to 25 deg Note we are using the left side of the scale in the example 2 Find the seven line on the left side of the Vernier scale 3 Move the miter gauge until the very next degree line to the left matches the seven line so it looks like one continuous li...

Страница 14: ...our view of the scale Remember to leave the handles on the ends so you can easily remove it from the miter gauge after you have adjusted the scale 2 Put the pin in the 0 degree hole 3 Loosen the allen screws holding the Vernier scale in place 4 Insert the paper shim between the Vernier scale and the miter gauge head 5 Push the Vernier scale up tight to the paper shim and align the two arrows at 0 ...

Страница 15: ...y changing the spacing between the fence and the miter gauge For every 0 001 of space you add you increase the angle 1 100 deg You add the space by turning a nylon screw that pushes the fence away from the miter gauge Reality Check Before taking the time to set the micro adjust do a reality check to see if the 1 100 deg will really show 1 100 deg is a very fine adjust ment and is seldom necessary ...

Страница 16: ...Accessories and Other Products 15 4 4 ...

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