Craftsman undersize miter slot
Mick
This is my first post, joined the group 20 minutes ago.
Bought a Craftsman table saw, model #248880, 10" Just setting up shop.
This saw is a few years old but the series is still being made and sold
with the same features, perhaps flaws would be more correct a term to
use.
The miter guage is very sloppy in both directions. A furniture grade
cut is impossible.
The slot is 3/8x5/8. One can't buy an accessory as simple as a
featherboard for it.
Even Sears sells nothing for it. Nor will they support any email
questions, they just shuttle me back and forth between customer service
and tech support. Why the hell would they continue to sell a saw with
specs like this? Even the arbor is too short for a dado blade.
I was just too green to know what to research. The Sears site really
should include this information.
I feel sure this problem has been faced and delt with.
All suggestons appreciated.
regards, Mick
bremen68
Ah yes the Sears shuffle... :-) Been there for other items. I
believe you can get stuff for the saw at Woodcraft and Rockler. I
know that Woodcraft sells stuff specifically made for Sears saws. I
have an old contractor style saw.
Which model saw did you purchase?
garethl...@gmail.com
Keith Nuttle
years I have needed parts. I was able to order the dado insert under a
different part number, that was compatible, from Sears.
When I needed feather boards I found them at Rockler.
When I want a fixed angle Miter gauge for the saw I purchased it at
Rockler. I also picked up an extended bar for the gauge at Rockler.
Point being that the replacement parts for the Craftsman are standard
and available from other vendor if you look for them.
I am in the process of rebuilding the switch that came with the saw. I
know where to find the replacement switch, just have not gone over to
get it.