Saw Kerf

Saw kerf is the width of the cut made by your saw blade. Any time you change the saw blade, you must check the kerf to make sure it matches the TigerStop kerf parameter. If it is larger or smaller, you must adjust the kerf. This is done at the controller.

How to set saw kerf

Make a sample cut to check the actual kerf.

  1. Cut a sample board, for example, at 24". Make sure it is very accurate!

  2. Cut the sample board into two pieces.

  3. Carefully measure each of the cut pieces.

  4. Add the lengths of the pieces together.

The kerf will be the difference in length between the original uncut board and the combined length of the two cut pieces.

Look at the current kerf value.

  1. Press .

  2. Press and look at the current kerf value.

If the current kerf value is correct, press to leave it alone and exit the M5 menu.

If the kerf displayed is incorrect, change it to match your sample…

Update the kerf value.

  1. Enter the correct kerf value and press to save it and exit the M5 menu.