Table saw set up

Hi John and welcome to the site. You’re gonna hear all kinds of opinions on this one. But for my $.02, a dial indicator held to a tight-fitting miter bar is ideal. Sweep or travel type indicators both work well. Second choice would be a digital or dial caliper in the same type of jig. I used a calibration plate (flat saw plate with no teeth) when I set my saw up but it’s definitely not necessary and probably not really of any benefit with modern saw blades.

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This works for me: http://www.woodworkingtips.com/etips/etip030411sn.html

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I appreciate your suggestions and will pick up the gauges at Grizzly. Thanks for the advice,

-- John M. - Iowa "If the women don't find you handsome, at least they'll find you handy"

While you are at Grizzly consider buying a master plate. It makes aligning the table and fence easier and eliminates any variance between blades. Besides the table saw I use it for setting up and checking my miter saw. Another plus is that I don’t have remember which blade I used for alignment if I have to do any maintenance that changed my settings.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Master-Plate/G7582.

while you are at Grizzly consider buying me a table saw please …..LMAO

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I use this – and it’s simple and works very well. There’s also a version that woodcraft is selling on amazon that is more expensive – but it appears to be the same product.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VRFM9Y/

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I find Yellow Board Buddies for your fence, to be indispensable.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/For-Table-Saws-Yellow/W1104?utm_campaign=zPage

Also remember to order the long BB Track for the most adjust-ability:
Woodstock G2374 - 24in Board Buddies® Track

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Thank you everyone for your valuable assistance and for GR8HUNTER in your dreams!

-- John M. - Iowa "If the women don't find you handsome, at least they'll find you handy"