Today when ripping some boards I noticed a gap between boards and fence at the end of the table. A quick check showed the fence face significantly (maybe 3/16ths?) Out of parallel with the miter slot. I adjusted it to be parallel, but I wonder:
1. How often should a table saw setup be checked? I can't remember the last time I checked it. I take off the the fence often to used the top as table, I don't know if I knocked it out of square or something else caused it? The screws seemed to be tight when I adjusted it.
2. I tried to adjust the fence to be parallel to the miter slot and I notice that I now get burn marks at the tail end of ripped maple. Should I 'toe out' the fence away from the slot to give relief? At this point there's minor scorching but no kickback.
Thanks for your advice!
Mike
1. How often should a table saw setup be checked? I can't remember the last time I checked it. I take off the the fence often to used the top as table, I don't know if I knocked it out of square or something else caused it? The screws seemed to be tight when I adjusted it.
2. I tried to adjust the fence to be parallel to the miter slot and I notice that I now get burn marks at the tail end of ripped maple. Should I 'toe out' the fence away from the slot to give relief? At this point there's minor scorching but no kickback.
Thanks for your advice!
Mike