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Default Craftsman Table Saw ---- What's the yellow circle for?


bremen68 wrote:
Howdy all... Pop always said the only dumb question is the one you
won't ask... What is the yellow plastic circle/plug for on the older
(possibly newer) C-man a0" contractor style table saws? The plug is
located in the table top right before the blade insert.

I didn't get a manual with my saw and I've wondered what it's there
for. I think it has "exact cut" or something like that on it. (I'm
working from memory and didn't feel like waiting till I got home to
post the question.. A. Because I'd probably forget -- again and/or B.
SWMBO or the youngins would keep me hoppin and I'd probably forget ---
again... ;-) )

Thanks...


Others have described it's purpose. It's been a feature on Craftsman
saws for a long time. I've seen it on a 1950's vintage "100" model
Craftsman saw, which belonged to my grandfather and now sits largely
unused in my brother's basement (I got the drill press and RAS, both of
similar vintage). Anyway, in those days the Exacti-Cut marker had
adjustable steel indexes.

Yeah, I know, I should have negotiated for the table saw, but I didn't
now any better back then. Besides, I really like my Grizzly TS and it's
great to have both a RAS and a TS in the shop.

Tom