Craftsman Miter saw calibration

Do you have a model number?

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most of the craftsman saw are made by tradesman and gmc they are very simler in design the only thing they change is color or look but working stay the same you could try there sites if you can not get any help for sears

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Last night, I tried to adjust it according to the manual. It turns out my 90 was a little off. You have to loosen 4 bolts behind the fence and the instructions say the fence rotates. As far as I can tell, the only rotation is the very slight play in the bolt holes. I got it a little closer, but not yet there and it doesn’t seem to be able to adjust more. I really want to make picture frames, but am getting a little frustrated. If a 45 is a little off, it is multiplied by 2 when trying to make a 90. I’ll look into your suggestions. Any more are greatly appreciated.

Good luck with your search for info on your saw. Since all are a little different, it would be a crap shoot for me to tell you how I square my 12” Delta. However, two things I’d like to suggest. One, use an accurate square when you set the blade to the fence. Personally I’m a fan of Starrett. Two, to test the accuracy, follow this proceedure using a scrap piece of wood about 12” long and 6” wide. Make sure the 12” long sides are parallel.

Set blade to 90 degrees.
Cut the piece of wood in the middle while it is firmly up against the fence.
Take both pieces over to your table saw, or jointer and stand them on the edge that was up against the fence.
Obviously if you push the two cut ends together, they will mate since they are both cut together, but if you flip one side over and push them back together, it will reveal a gap if you are off.

Hope this helps…

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

In addition, I would not reccomend a miter saw for picture frames. Even with a 96 tooth or higher blade, it will eventually wreck your work. Make a good quality miter sled for your table saw. If using a miter saw is the only way to go, back up the cut with other wood to support the cut.

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

I’m sorry to hear that I can’t use my miter saw to make accurate cuts. I have an 80 tooth w/ zero clearance insert and backup board. I suppose I could use my table saw if I had to. Of course the sled would have to be accurately calibrated too.