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[JimErn]

I have my table tilted, a result of someone here mentioning it a couple of years ago when I first joined.  Very good ergonomic set up in my opinion.

Per my hanson level (see pic), I have  a tilt of 5 degrees, or a slope of 1  (one inch in 12)

I am curious, those who also tilt their tables toward them, what tilt or slope do you use?

EDIT - added actual pic of slope/tile

level found here. https://www.ebay.com/i/292527019441?chn=ps

 

Edited September 23, 2018 by JimErn

[scrollingforsanity]

Jim does that make things easier with your table tilted. I was kind of afraid to try it. Afraid it might cause vibration in the saw not having all four legs on the concrete as Seyco suggests. Or maybe I'm lazy and didn't want to take time to experiment as my saw is in a pretty tight spot between my work tables.

grizz.

[Roberta Moreton]

Mine is tilted. Just adjusted the back legs up.

[OCtoolguy]

I have my Dewalt tilted quite a bit because it sits a bit higher but my EX is flat right now. That may change. I have no idea of how many degrees the Dewalt is tilted. I just put a block under the rear of the base that it's bolted to until it feels right.

 

[JimErn]

5 hours ago, scrollingforsanity said:

Jim does that make things easier with your table tilted. I was kind of afraid to try it. Afraid it might cause vibration in the saw not having all four legs on the concrete as Seyco suggests. Or maybe I'm lazy and didn't want to take time to experiment as my saw is in a pretty tight spot between my work tables.

grizz.

griz yes it made a considerable difference to me.

Easier to see the work piece and the blade in it

Jim

[new2woodwrk]

I have mine tilted forward - by how much? I have no idea LOL - what ever the amount is for the height of 2x4 laying down LOL

[John B]

3 hours ago, new2woodwrk said:

I have mine tilted forward - by how much? I have no idea LOL - what ever the amount is for the height of 2x4 laying down LOL

Must be a great angle, my Dewalt is on exactly the same

 

[ike]

I have the back lebs raised about 2 inches.

ike

[scrollingforsanity]

Thanks Jim I believe i will take the time to try it.   Thank You

grizz 

[loftyhermes]

11 hours ago, new2woodwrk said:

I have mine tilted forward - by how much? I have no idea LOL - what ever the amount is for the height of 2x4 laying down LOL

Same as mine, 4 x 2 must be the golden angle.

[Chunkthekid]

I adjusted my Dewalt straight out of the box via the adjustable table. I am not sure the angle. I have never used another saw or set up, so I cant attest to the benefits. All I know is that it works for me. I have an adjustable barber stool raised all the way and it keeps me in good posture.... Unless I'm doing some real fine fretwork, then somehow I turn into a pretzel and forget to breathe for 10 minutes.

[Bill WIlson]

On my previous saw, DeWalt and my current EX-21, I simply adjusted the back legs of the stand to a position that felt comfortable.  There were multiple holes in the leg extensions that gave the user a few options.  I have no idea what angle it measures.

[stoney]

I have my saw tilted forward and like others have said makes it easier to see the line and where the blade is headed.   Something else not mentioned is if you sit the most comfortable height seems to be with your arms level with the table to help prevent fatigue.