Band Saw Measuring Tape

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07-29-2012 09:03 PM

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I need to install my self-adhesive band saw measuring tape. Where do I line up the 0 inch at? The Grizzly instruction book is no help (doesn’t even mention the tape). I looked at several web pages for ideas. The Kreg page tells you to line it up with the blade; however, their picture has it lined up way to the right of the blade.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

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AHuxley home \| projects \| blog 874 posts in 4287 days #1 posted 07-29-2012 10:04 PM	Line zero up with the left (facing it) edge of the blade kerf with the side of the fence. Be aware that changing blades to a blade with a different kerf will negate your “zero”.
MrUnix home \| projects \| blog 8348 posts in 3164 days #2 posted 07-29-2012 10:18 PM	Line it up with the blade.. left side, right side, center of kerf.. doesn’t matter much since you will only be using it as a rough guide anyway. Cheers, Brad -- Brad in FL - In Dog I trust... everything else is questionable
Bill White home \| projects \| blog 5328 posts in 4925 days #3 posted 07-29-2012 11:24 PM	“Rough guide” is the operative phrase here. I set mine from the left edge of the TEETH to the fence on my G0555LX, but I always measure to be sure. Those dimensions are for a 3/8” 4 tpi blade, and will change with a blade change. Bill -- [email protected]agraphics.us
ChurchClown home \| projects \| blog 14 posts in 3159 days #4 posted 07-29-2012 11:59 PM	Thanks so much for the replies. Now it’s back to the garage with the confidence that I’m doing it right the first time. You all Rock!

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