Originally Posted by
Rod Sheridan
Agreed, in fact many saws have locating dowels for the table so alignment is built in.
The blade will cut parallel to the fence and the mitre slot until the blade needs replacing.
This method of alignment is crucial for ripping, cutting tenons or bridle joints or cross cutting.
People are always amazed when I hold band saw courses how accurate and repeatable a good saw is.
If I had to realign my sawmill every time I changed blades it would be heading for the scrap dealer…..Rod