Table saw articles
These table saw articles from Sears PartsDirect help you get the best possible results from your machine. From the answers to common questions to maintenance tips, we can help. For more DIY advice, check out our table saw repair help section for common symptoms and their causes as well as step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your table saws
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Symptoms for table saws
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Main causes: lack of power, broken on/off switch, bad motor overload, broken power cord, bad drive motor…
Main causes: dirty saw blade, dull or damaged saw blade, blade alignment needs adjustment…
Main causes: saw dust build up, blade elevating and tilting mechanisms need lubrication…
Main causes: worn motor brushes, faulty drive motor, using an improper extension cord…
Main causes: blade alignment needs adjustment, worn blade, bevel positive stops need adjustments, bevel pointer needs ad…
Main causes: worn motor brushes, bad drive motor, faulty overload switch, using an improper extension cord, binding saw …
Repair guides for table saws
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your table saw.
How to replace a table saw drive motor
You can replace a table saw drive motor that is weak or won't run. Here’s how.…
How to adjust a table saw blade
If the table saw isn’t cutting parallel to the miter gauge groove, adjust the cutting blade following the instructions i…
How to replace a table saw motor brush set
Worn motor brushes can make the table saw motor run weak. Here’s how to replace them. …