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``Karen Kandoo``
Reged: 09/21/03
Posts: 1574
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
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Dial Indicator, Bevel Guage (think that's it), Straight edge (is an L the same thing?), etc.? I have a portable saw - which, of course, I won't have together until 2008  and while reading up on tuning the table saw I'm overwhelmed with how fine tuned it has to be. I'd love to have an EXCUSE to by more and more tools. But is this stuff you only need if you are using the saw on a more regular basis? I'm trying very hard to be pragmatic, budget wise and space wise - but tools are so addictive! I'm already starting to share some of my old ones  I really surprised a friend when I told them I have an extra jig saw!!! So many older people have given me their tools, it's fun to pass some on myself!
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Dennis_H_N.J.
Sandwichless in N.J.
Reged: 03/12/02
Posts: 22923
Loc: Toms River, N.J.
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LOL... Karen, a dial indicator is used to "micro adjust" your saw, I doubt you need one now.. A straight edge is nice to have, and YES! An "L" (Rafter square) would answer your needs now!! I doubt the saw you have now can be "super tuned", but will do the job to start.. My pop built a saw out of 4x4s and plywood, along with shafts and bearings when I was a kid.. And it worked fine, being dead on as I remember.. Dont worry about all the bells and whistels in the begining.. Get a good comination blade and cut wood!!
Learn to use the fence, and miter gauge.. Yhen make an extension for the miter gauge to allow you to miter longer boards with ease... Start slowly, with small projects and focus on safety.... What kind of jig saw do you have??
Keep asking questions and learn.. I might see you at the wood show in Somerset N.J. next year!!
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repairit
Handyman
Reged: 07/22/03
Posts: 1163
Loc: Minnesota
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One of my most used tools in this category would be a speed square.(a triangle) It can be used as a small square for marking cuts, it has a angle gauge built in for marking angled cuts as well. I also use it for squaring up saw blades.
The bevel gauge would be handy for setting unknown angles on your table saw.
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If you ask me, most sports would benefit from an infusion of rocketry. - Jason Fox (Bill Amend)
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DonkeyDave
Reged: 12/12/03
Posts: 17818
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A set of combination squares can be had from Harbor freight for as little as $6.99. Item # 92471
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