I have a craftsman bench top style table saw. I have used the miter
slide thingy to cut a few angles. It worked acceptably. My question is
though how accurate is this thing supposed to be?

When the slider is in the slot there is a lot of play in it. I think
about 1/8-1/4" play. Is this normal? Am I supposed to find accuracy in
my technique as opposed to my tools?



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Thank you,



"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16