how do i get the base plate on my saw to actually sit flat? one corner seems to be bent up.

— asked by Taylor

DIAGNOSIS The aluminum shoe (base plate) is likely warped from a drop or impact. It is not bending from normal use.

FIX Check for debris under the shoe. Remove it. Place the shoe on a known-flat surface like a granite counter offcut. Use a straightedge to confirm which corner is high. Do not attempt to hammer it flat. The shoe is a replacement part.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK The pivot bolts for the depth adjustment might be loose, causing a twist. Check the two bolts that secure the shoe to the main body. Tighten them securely.

HEADS UP A warped shoe makes accurate, square cuts impossible. Replace it. Part number is typically stamped on the underside. Order the correct shoe for the XSH03Z.

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