I have had my PALS since you began selling them years ago. I seldom need to adjust on my old Craftsman Contractor saw. I check about 2x's/yr for alignment. Thanks Jerry for an outstanding, inexpensive product that works!

I just ordered a full upgrade kit from you, Great products and very easy to use. I love that you have made these videos to help people to use your products. Thanks!

A simple solution for precision blade alignment. Nice work Jerry!

My old Delta/Rockwell contractor saw needed a trunnion adjustment. I watched this video and a few more. Loosened 2 bolts, a few light taps with a hammer and then measured the blade. Straight as an arrow and it fixed my problem.

The "pivoting" was achieved buy putting a "sized-hardwood" sleeve around just "one" of the front bolts to "fill the gap" in the trunion hole. Then loosen both the front bolts VERY slightly. Then do the adjusting on the rear, either using trial and error without a gauge; or, of course, using the gauge; which would be MUCH better I am sure. Don't forget to tighten the front bolts firmly; while checking the results; AFTER the rear trunion is brought into alignment.. Thanks again Jerry

I recently purchased the PALS and the A-LINE-IT dial indicator from Amazon but before I say anything else I would like to add that my table blade was out of alignment from front to back by almost 1/2 an inch. I own a Grizzly 1022Z that was bought new back a few years and I guess over the years I was making small adjustments to the rip fence that I never really noticed. I also found that the front two trunnion mounting bolts were lose. Before using the PALS and A-LINE-IT, my entire trunnion blade mount, front and back, including the blade carrier unit, was completely removed from the saw. It was cleaned, re-lubricated, and re-assembled. No easy task since this was done while the saw was upright. Once reassembled, and once I figured out which way to move the adjustment screws on the PALS, the alignment went fairly quickly. The instructions that came with the A-LINE-IT were very good and I watched the video above probably ten times before doing the "tune-up". The only thing I might add is more diagrams to go along with the instructions to facilitate and ease the setup and the install and adjusting of the PALS. Other than that, a very good product. In addition to the above, a new blade was installed (before adjusts), a blade stabilizer was added and I finally put on a zero clearance table insert. I'm very pleased with the outcome and my saw has never been better.

@danvarle6621

5 жыл бұрын

Ray Carson quite

Awesome video wonderful explanation!! Can’t wait to get my entire setup from you! Thank you!

Great system and idea for alignment, I ordered The PALs system, the two pulleys, link belt and the A-Line-It Gauge Deluxe for my 1983 Sears Craftsman TableSaw. All instructions and videos are great and well done I must say and the quality of the products are fantastic! First a little history I purchased this saw new and I’m the only one who have ever used it and the condition I would rate at 80% I just want to update it every thing I could, Incra Fence system, Incra Miter, Bora Mobil base, Ridge Blade, Pulleys, Link belt, PALS system and alignment to saw done. All went well BUT luckily I am fussy take my time and double check everything I am a great woodworker and mechanic so while checking the new belt running with the blade down I was checking the clearances of the belt, pulleys then starting to raise up the blade all looked good, I was going to check it with the blade in the bevel position so I turned off the saw I raised the blade all the way up and was going to start to move it to bevel but decided to take one more look underneath! That’s when I noticed a problem with the belt hitting the “PALS Bolt locknut” and the Arbor Pulley the “Belt is Rubbing” the bottom of the top because of the way a link belt rides high on the pulley a V belt doesn’t and the pulley on the arbor is the same as the old one “original “ I was lucky and saw this before I had the saw running with the blade raised all the way up my saw 3-3/8” after contact with Jerry he said his saw blade only raises 3-1/8”? If I put my saw at 3-1/8” I’m good anything over I will most likely rip the belt apart great for I-Line bad for Me so be careful and check your clearance. Jerry said he has never seen this before but now he has! Perry

Thank You Ray!

I am impressed Jerry. But I am concerned about something. Since you are ONLY moving the "rear" trunion, I have had problems in the past where I got the blade "dead on" using trial and error without a gauge as you show; BUT the "tilting" of the saw became harder. So I modified the "front" trunion to allow it to "Pivot" as "ONE" unit. This solved the problem. I will buy your product and try it, in any case. As always at the "shows" your demos are excellent dear friend, patdee

Hi Jerry, My 1980's vintage Craftsman 10" T.S. needed to be modified to allow the miter to extend the full 45 deg. I had to replace the original stud and nuts provided in the kit with a standard shallow head bolt on this one side. I removed the blade guard and removed its mounting horn after marking where the bolt head touched and used the bench grinder to take some aluminum off to provide the needed clearance. Now my saw makes the full 45 deg. swing! The other option is to remove the blade guard altogether.

@sikamoreify

3 жыл бұрын

I ran into this as well and just decided to not re-attach the blade guard in my restoration.

Very good video. The first two had low volume but other than than that it is very helpful. I just inherited the same saw. It was stored in a building with pool chemical and is coated with rust, so here I go into electrolysis land, wish me luck.

Just ordered a set from Amazon!

As Ron said I have had this on my Craftsman saw for a few years. How loose do you have the bolts on the front of the saw to make this adjustments? Thank you Jerry.

Hi Jerry. I just ordered the pals from reading on the net, then found this video. I was under the impression these things not only aligned the blade at 90º but also at 45º, yet I didn't see you mention anything about it. I have spent many hours tightening and loosening my trunnion bolts with tap tap here and a tappity tap there, getting the blade damn near perfect, then tilting blade for a measurement and finding it quite a few thousandths out. Please, what say you???

These need some help to work properly with a Ridgid 4512 but they do work. 1. you will need some new bolts. an M10-1.5 35 MM will work (the stock bolts are a hair too short at 30 MM. 2. You will need to grind a bit off of the trunnion about 1/8th of an inch or so on each end. (this requires removing the trunnion completely from the saw, so you will also need something to keep the motor from falling). 3. Once you have done this the install works just like the video (you will be totally re-aligning the saw as part of the install). Also the folks at In-Line have great customer service and will go out of their way to ensure happy customers. Highly recommended.

@MAGAMAN

6 жыл бұрын

Or you could just buy a few longer bolts instead of tearing up your saw.

I have a Craftsman 113 table saw and am having a heck of a time getting the blade square with the miter slots. The PALS system seems like it would be a great benefit in getting correct alignment. I have a question and it doesn't seem to be addressed in the video. My saw has 4 bolts that hold the trunnion to the table top, 2 in the front, 2 in the back. The bolts that do not have PALS on them, are they loosened at all? Surely they don't stay tight while trying to align the blade?

My owners manual (Delta 36-441) says to loosen all 4 trunnion bolts- with the Pals installed do I still need to losen up the 2 front ones?? I just ordered Pals off Amazon 😎

no 45 degree afjustiment?

When you are adjusting the PALS, are you tightening the hex screws with an allen wrench, on the side or the 3/8 inch nuts? That part is confusing. Thanks

restoring a 113.298762 craftsman. very informative. where can I pick up the indicator gauge? thank you

What if I don't have that gauge? Is there a way to make a home-made jig to do the alignment test?

@MegaGuitarpicker

4 жыл бұрын

I made a wood adapter to clamp the indicator to my T slide. There is a mounting bracket on the dial indicator. I realize some do not have it but that is when you need to get creative.

I bought a set and look forward to getting my old 315 series craftsman set properly. Do you recommend tightening the front bolts and leaving the rear hand tight when starting your adjustment?

@inlinedubby

4 жыл бұрын

The 315 series Craftsman saws use 10mm bolts, and we do not make PALS with 10mm studs.Jerry

@BigSidtrous

3 жыл бұрын

@@inlinedubby My "315 series" saw purchased in 2004 uses 5/16" bolts. So is it better to loosen the front bolts for the adjustment?

So we do not loosen any other bolts? Just the rear trunnion...

@inlinedubby

8 жыл бұрын

Matt, Unless the saw is extremely out of alignment, you shouldn't need to loosen any bolts other than those on the rear trunnion. Jerry

I missed the part about the front bolts. are they loose? I have a craftsman saw that6 has 3 bolts at rear. What happens with that middle bolt?

@nico8587d

3 жыл бұрын

@ herbsu43 My sears has 6 bolts total as well and I loosened all 6 and finger tightened them all to get my alignment within 6 thousandths. Then I would tighten the front and back middle bolts a little bit then used the PALS to get the alignment closer and then tighten the 2 bolts without the PALS up a little bit and recheck. Then tighten the nuts up and recheck alignment. Took me about an hour, and it was worth it.

I install the pals on my delta 36-650 on the back side tighten as much i could and still my blade is off by a good 32nd of an inch on the back side wich is closer to the rip fence on the right side of the saw. I did follow all the instructions given and can't get it to lined up. I even try lossen the front and nope didn't work. Is like if i need more play on the bolt holes. Please any help would be appreciated greatly. Thank you.

@JimLongCO

7 ай бұрын

I found that if the tilt adjustment handle was tightened it prevented the front trunions from having their full adjustment movement.

What do you do with the other 2 trunnion bolts?

@FishinBob

5 жыл бұрын

Note there was an answer basically saying that unless the saw is way out of alignment, you shouldn't need to loosen the front trunnion mounts.

Where can I buy pals at

I'll be buying one for my 113.27521

Jerry, I understand the alignment part but the miter pitch on my 113 keeps slipping off 90 degrees. Will the pals keep it locked in for a longer period of time. Question from a newbie uf you haven't guessed.

The video did not show where and how you adjust the nut to align the blade. So it is not so helpful. I wish you could get an update showing where and how to adjust the nut under table.

I did my saw today with playing card shims

Could I use my Igage cube to check for 90 degrees I stead of the dial gauge?

How do I order for Delta Contractor saw?

Based on this video, I ordered the PALS kit for my Craftsman contractor saw. It didn't work, the studs that came with the kit appear to be 5/16, my saw has 12mm mounting bolts. I did get the blade aligned using the traditional method "Bigger Hammer". What a waste of money.

@alanr745

3 жыл бұрын

Since they offer 3/8" and 5/16" studs (depending on the model of Craftsman saw) maybe you should have been smart and checked your saw first. The waste of money was entirely your fault.

Easier to use a finish blade on that...the teeth are smaller.

Just got mine today, too bad they are made in Taiwan. I just hated installing these on a all American made saw.

I bought this kit and specifically for the RIDGID 4512 and the studs where too small. I had to go get some new ones from LOWES and drill a 10mm hole in the aluminum parts. No big deal but had to turn the world over to fine a 10mm drill bit. I am in the middle of doing this now. I will let you know how it goes. As many of you know the RIDGID 4512 is well know for the blade too NOT be parallel to the motor slot! GRRRRR! Damn Chinese political prisoner workers Think they would have more pride in their work!!!

You should have explained the tool first, very poor video