handyman-tom

My new 22124 saw is heeling, and there is no more adjustment in the table to straighten this out. I was thinking I could oblong the holes so I could move the table a little more. It's off by about 1/16"-3/32".Are there any other adjustments I can make to fix this. This is my first table saw setup, so I don't know what else to do. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

knotscott

When you say "heeling", do you mean when the blade is beveled, or is it skewed relative to the fence when set at 90°?

handyman-tom

I mean skewed relative to the miter slot at 90. I'm using a combination square, since I don't have a dial indicator. Setting the square from the miter slot to the front of the blade then rotating the blade back and checking with the square at the same point on the blade further back in the miter slot.

knotscott

My 22124 alignment went very smoothly. I just loosened the 4 table bolts and dialed it in, then retightened everything...~ 10-15 minutes including reading the manual.

Are you certain you loosened the table bolts and not the trunnion bolts? They're not too far apart. I've heard of other people needing to elongate the holes, so I suppose it's possible if necessary.

handyman-tom

Yes , I double checked when I was loosening them. Can you adjust the base mounted trunnions? I can't seem to find any info on that.

knotscott

Dunno...not sure it'd be a good idea, but I really don't know....someone with a full cabinet saw may be able to advise since it's a similar concept. Elongating the holes for table seems simpler, and really shouldn't be too bad to do.

You're move both the front and back of the table and are still skewed with no more room?

handyman-tom

Yeah, I don't think I want to start loosening up the trunnion bolts, and open another can of worms.

Yup, I loosened up all the bolts and couldn't get it straight, so I took out one of the bolts and then could move it enough to straighten it out. I shouldn't have to elongate the hole to make this work but it would be easier than returning the saw.

knotscott

True...but once done, it's done and I think you'll be pleased.

handyman-tom

I hope so , I've been researching tablesaws for over a year now, and finally decided to go with a Craftsman when they had a 20% off sale this last week. I originally ordered the 22114 online, then stopped in to the store to see if I could find out how big the package was, so I would know if I had to take the topper off my truck or not, when I came to pick it up.

The salesman went in back to see and came out with another salesman or manager or somebody with some pull. He asked if I would be interested in a 22124 for the same price? Duh, I dunno, sure.

He said someone had returned one because it had a little scratch in the top. He took me in the back to show it to me, and thats all it was was a little scratch.

So I ended up getting the 22124 for the same price as a 22114, which was $584.00 after the 20% off sale.

I figure I can do a little messing around with the saw to get it right for that price.

Thanks for the help, knotscott.

dbhost

I know this may sound silly. But doesn't the owners manual cover this adjustment? It would seem to be an adjustment issue. And if it is a new saw, and it won't adjust in, get Sears to fix or replace that sucker.

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handyman-tom

Yes, the manual covers the issue, but there just isn't enough adjustment to get it straightened out.

dpmcreations

It sounds as if you got a lemon.. and you got a great deal to boot.. Just call Sears and say my saw doesn't work right.. THey will send someone out or replace... Congrats on your luck...

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