Detailed applications for the Paragauge saw alignment system

Paragauge Applications FAs on the Paragauge -saw alignment system.

Proven effective in thousands of home and professional shops, the PARAGAUGE Parallel Measuring System (PPMS), is the first and only precision measuring tool ever designed for accurately setting both table and radial arm saws. In fact it's so precise, that anyone can now cut wood accurate to within 10 one thousandths of an inch.

Precision Saw Alignment for the Home and Professional Woodworking Shop

Setting a table saw rip fence:

To set a perfectly parallel fence, simply preset the gauge to the required measurement and place the gauge between the blade and fence. Holding the sliding plate (the one with the two set screws) snugly against the blade, slide your fence to the back of the gauge and lock your fence in place. After locking your fence, simply remove the gauge from the table surface and proceed with your cut.

What Paragauge has allowed you to do, is lock your fence at a very precise distance (guaranteed accurate to within ten one thousandths of an inch) which is perfectly parallel to the blade. At the same time, Paragauge also eliminates one of the most common causes for an incorrectly positioned fence, that being movement of the fence as its being locked in position. It’s a concept in measuring so simple, it’s virtually foolproof.

In addition, by using the face of the blade rather that the table surface for setting purposes, Paragauge has also eliminated the need to compensate for blade misalignment, thickness of the blade and the type (kerf) of the blade being used.

Setting the distance when cutting an inside bevel:

By following the same procedure as setting up a rip fence, Paragauge will provide a measurement at the lowest point on the saw blade when setting for an inside bevel. However, since you will only be working with a very small portion of the blade, care should be taken to make sure that the front and back of the blade come in contact with the gauge by manually rotating the blade prior to setting the fence.

Important note: Never check this measurement by turning on the saw, as serious injury may occur. Also, whenever you have the possibility of coming in contact with a saw blade, care should be taken to unplug the saw from the power source to prevent the saw from accidentally turning on.

Setting Depth of cut:

With a height scale permanently engraved in the sliding plate, Paragauge provides a means to accurately measure the depth of cut up to 2.5 inches. To make a measurement, simply place the blade against the scale and record the measurement at the highest point of the blade. This also applies for accurately setting radial arm saws for dadoe cutting.

Setting up a radial arm saw and to check alignment of the saw blade:

As Paragauge can actually double as a "square", to check for squareness of a radial arm saw, open the gauge to approximately 6 or 7 inches and place the gauge on the work surface as shown. Place the base plate against the blade and slide the blade back and forth. If the blade either pulls away from the plate or binds to it, adjust the saw to bring it into square.

Important note: Never turn on the saw when Paragauge is located on the work surface as serious injury may occur.

Setting a radial arm saw for ripping:

Preset the desired measurement and place the gauge on the saw as shown. Move the saw blade to the opposite side of the gauge and lock the fence in position. Remove the gauge from the table surface and proceed with your cut. Note: If you plan on using your Paragauge primarily on a radial arm saw, we recommend purchasing the 12 inch model (PG-12), as it’s much easier to move around the table surface (and around the post) due to its smaller size.

To check for heel in horizontal position:

One of the most difficult tasks when setting up a radial arm saw is checking for heel in horizontal position. With Paragauge, all you need to do is open the gauge to approximately two inches smaller than the diameter of the blade and place the gauge on the table as shown. Lower the blade to the gauge until it just comes in contact with the top edge of the gauge. At that point, make the necessary adjustment to the table surface so that all edges of the blade are evenly positioned against the top edge of the gauge.

Setting temporary fences on drill presses and band saws:

Open Paragauge to the desired measurement, place the gauge on the table surface and slide the gauge to either the drill bit or band saw blade. To complete the setting process, place your temporary fence at the back end of the gauge and secure to the table using clamps. Remove the gauge from the work surface and proceed with your cut. The same procedure also holds true for setting up router and shaper tables (Paragauge can also be used for accurately setting cutter height).

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