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I'm debating getting the PALS system to help align my mid-90's Craftsman table saw. Just wondering if anyone has experience using the system and what the pros and cons might be. Thanks. Ned
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Ned,
The PALS setup relieves us from the extremely tedious alignment process of "loosen, bump, tighten, then repeat". I put it on my saw after about a month of having it. Works a treat. You can really dial in the blade being parallel to the miter slots.
The only drawback that I have encountered is the studs that you use to replace the trunion bolts are a bit too long and interfere with tilting the blade with the blade guard in place. There's no problem if you don't use the guard or remove it for beveling operations.
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I used a set on a Delta contractor saw I had. I had knocked the saw out of alignment and after 2 days of tedious effort still couldn't get things straightened out. I put the PALS on and had it aligned within .003" in a hour or so. I once heard them described as $1.50 for the hardware, and $20 or so for the idea. True, but it's a great idea.
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I put one on a Delta contractor saw I had. It was the best $20 I spent on that saw.
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PALS work, and are cheap at twice the price. I'd always suggest yes, unless you know within a year you are swapping saws.
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GW
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Thanks for all the quick responses. Going to be ordering the system.
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I had it on my Delta Contractor's Saw. Works as advertised and worth every penny.
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Had them on a Delta contractor saw and they worked great. Recommended.
Ed
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I have them on my Delta contractor saw that I am now using and they are worth twice what you will pay.
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OK, I looked them up to see what they were.
Now, can someone explain to me how they work & why I need them?
Keep in mine, I'm a hobby woodworker, not a cabinet maker.
