Adjusting For Blade Drift - Kreg KMS7200 Instruction Manual

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Assembly Instructions

Adjusting for Blade Drift

The Kreg Precision Band Saw Fence will allow the user to align
the fence to match a saw blade's "drift angle". You can set the
fence to compensate for the drift angle by adjusting the Fence
"out of square" with the Clamp Block. Remove the Fence and
Clamp Block assembly as described in the previous section.
Using a piece of scrap material about 30" long cut to middle of
the scrap board. Turn off the saw and hold the scrap board fi rmly
while the saw coasts down. Scribe a line on the table surface of
the band saw along either side of the scrap board. Reattach the
Fence and Block assembly and locate the fence along the line
that was scribed on the table surface. The fi nal alignment can be
achieved by loosening both bolts that attach the Adapter Bracket
to the Clamp Block and rotating the fence to align it precisely with
line scribed on the table surface. Re-tighten the bolts that attach
the Adapter Bracket to the Clamp Block.
Scribe a line on the table surface of the band saw along
either side of the scrap board.
Tip
If you are not able to adjust the fence to the angle necessary to
compensate for blade drift then your saw has an excessive amount
of drift in the blade. You can minimize the amount of blade drift that
a particular saw or saw blade has by adjusting the tracking and the
tension currently in place on the band saw. Refer to the instructions
provided by the band saw manufacturer for information on how to
make these adjustments for your particular band saw
Notes
Loosen bolts on adapter bracket to pivot fence for blade drift.
You can set the Fence to compensate for the draft angle by
adjusting the Fence "out of square" with the Clamp Block.