SuperBar
This MasterGage Product is Compatible with the following woodworking equipment:
- See additional product information below.
Product Overview:
Product Description:
$69.00
Additional Product Information - Click to Expand
Use the SuperBar to turn the table saw miter slot into a measured alignment reference. The miter slot is a stable machine reference that lets you check whether the blade, rip fence, and related components are working in the intended relationship. Instead of relying on visual estimates or repeated trial cuts, use the included dial indicator to compare readings directly.
What you can check
- Blade parallelism to the miter slot
- Rip-fence relationship to the miter-slot reference
- Applicable arbor-shaft, face-flange, and blade runout during troubleshooting
- Scoring-blade alignment on compatible saws
- Applicable runout checks on other machines with the proper setup
For a blade-parallelism check, use the same marked tooth at the front and rear measurement positions so blade variation does not distort the reading. When a reading changes unexpectedly, investigate the blade, arbor, flange, mounting surface, or machine adjustment before changing the fence setting.
The standard SuperBar fits compatible standard 3/4 inch by 3/8 inch miter slots and Sears .740 inch slots. Verify fitment before purchase or use; a Shopsmith-specific version is available. Follow the table saw manufacturer’s adjustment and safety instructions, and make test cuts before production work.
Question:
What is included in the SuperBar package?
Answer:
The package includes:
- The SuperBar unit, with all stainless
steel hardware - Hex wrench for mounting Dial Indicator.
- Precision Dial Indicator, 1.0 inch travel, with accuracy to .001 inch [1/1000] Hex wrench for the adjustment system.
- 1.0 inch long stainless steel extension stem
- 2.0 inch long stainless steel extension stem
- Detailed illustrated instructions
Question:
What saws will the SuperBar work with?
Answer:
It will work with all saws having a 3/4 wide x 3/8 deep miter slot. This includes Delta, Jet, Powermatic and General machines.
Question:
I have a Sears saw, will it work on my saw?
Answer:
Yes, the Sears has a.740 x 3/8 deep wide miter slot. We have designed the SuperBar to accommodate both the standard 3/8 x 3/4 miter slots AND the Sears saws.
Question:
Do you have a ShopSmith version?
Answer:
Yes, and we offer this version at the same price as the standard SuperBar at $69.00.
Question:
How do you insure that the SuperBar will fit the various miter slots since they are made in high production and not very accurate?
Answer:
The SuperBar has a unique, patent pending adjustment system that insures glass smooth motion within the table saw miter slot. It has both coarse and fine adjustments. The fine adjustment is spring loaded to insure glass smooth motion.
Question:
I have a dial indicator, can I buy the SuperBar without the dial indicator?
Answer:
Sorry, the SuperBar base is not sold separately. It is only sold only with the dial indicator. The reason being that this dial indicator was selected from over eighteen different indicators. The indicator has the following features.
• The indicator must have one inch travel
• The graduations on the dial face must be to .001 [1/1000] inch.
• The indicator must have a centered lug back mounting to allow a 1/4 inch diameter screw mounting.
• The stem must have special threads to allow installation of the one and two inch extensions that are supplied with the kit.
• The SuperBar kit has special hardware that works only with this dial indicator.
Question:
What equipment will the SuperBar tune?
Answer:
It was designed primarily to align and tune the tablesaw.
• It will check motor arbor run out, to be sure it is within specification
•It will check saw flange mount for run out; this could cause saw blade wobble
•Align the saw blade [or MasterPlate] parallel to the miter slot within thousandths of an inch.
• Square the saw blade [or MasterPlate] to the tablesaw surface.
• Center the splitter to the saw blade.
• Square the miter gauge to the saw blade.
• Align the scoring blade [ if applicable] parallel to the miter slot and centered to the blade.
• Align the rip fence parallel to the miter slot.
• Adjust the fence to any required toe-in, toe-out dimension recommended by your saw manufacturer.
• Check the rip fence for warpage.
• Once everything is aligned correctly, install the saw blade and rotate by hand to check it for run out.
• The dial indicator could also be used to check run out on drill presses, shapers, lathes, routers, band saw wheels etc.
Question:
How accurate is the SuperBar?
Answer:
The dial indicator reads to within .001 [1/1000] of an inch. As a comparison, the human hair is one thousandths of an inch thick [.001]. A piece of bond paper or copy paper is approximately .003 inches thick.
We suggest you go to the documentation page and download the SuperBar instruction manual.
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