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    Which fence do you use on your TS?

    Did a quick search and didn't find exactly what I was looking for.

    Here is your chance to let us know what fence you use and if you like it or would you like to try another one.


    I have a Incra and love it.

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    This might make a good poll question.

    I've got a unifence, but have never used it (new saw, not assembled). I bought the t-track fence when I bought the saw, It's still in the box too.

    I had a Delta jetlock fence on my last CS, Liked it, but the unifence IS an upgrade.
    Last edited by Bill Lewis; 04-08-2005 at 6:29 AM.

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    Incra TSLS52. Much better than the stock fence, but has its issues; I think it's because of the mobile base, though.

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    I like my Vega with 50" cut.

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    Beismeyer...very solid
    "All great work starts with love .... then it is no longer work"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Singer
    Beismeyer...very solid
    dito with mark, I use the commercial version due to the size of my saw
    lou

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    I use a 1950's vintage Sears Craftsman.
    Pete Lamberty

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    I have the unifence on my grandfathers sears TS, wish grandpa could see it, he could never keep that old sears fence aligned.
    Scott

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    I have a Beismeyer clone that needs to be set up, but also have used a Beismeyer itself and really like it.
    Joseph Govea

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    Incra TS-3a....

    I have two beefs with Incra:

    The rails hurt like crazy when you gouge yourself on 'em. They need some bumper pads inserted in each end...or something.

    When ripping wide, the t-bar section of the fence sticks waaaay out but that is the design of the piece, unfortunately.

    Other than that, I love the fence.
    Wood: a fickle medium....

    Did you know SMC is user supported? Please help.

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    Ed, I went through the fence selection process last year after I bought my Bridgewood 10LTS.

    I decided on an Incra package deal from Woodpeckers. I included the 52 TSLS fence, a router table, the Wonder fence joinery package, and a filler table to finish out the length of the fence rails. It is their package #8 on their website.

    Thus far, I have no complaints with the entire package. Any problems to date have been operator problems as I learn how to use it.

    The fence is a piece of cake to use. When you set it to 4 inches and make a cut, it will be 4 inches plus of minus a couple thousandths. You can come back next week, and get idential results.

    I must say that I was somewhat prejudice since Incra is made about 40 miles from me, and WoodPecker is located about 40 miles from where I lived in Ohio. If you aren't too critical, you can make a case for "keeping it in the family."

    There are several excellent fences in the market place, I don't think you will be disappointed with any of them
    Best Regards, Ken

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    Original Xacta-Fence (Biesemeyer clone) on my Jet Cabinet Saw. I'm toying with getting a UniFence for it, however, as I love that thing and with the auxiliary Uni-Tee fence from Might-T-Track, Inc, jigging is not an issue. Of course, I'd prefer to have a Euro sliding table saw and not have to worry about such things, but the Prize Patrol still hasn't visited...with a big check in-hand
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    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...

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    Beismeyer on the cabinet saw and the Mule Accusquare on an older Craftsman saw, like them both.

    Andy

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    Commercial Beisemeyer.

    Don't want any other.

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    Ed, I currently have a Biesemeyer fence on my new saw which is very nice. I'm impressed with it's accuracy once it was set up properly. I had an Accusquare fence on my old saw which I sold to a SMC member that I liked better than the Bies. It was easier to adjust, and took less effort to lock down. Sure hope it's new owner likes it!
    "Be true to your work, your word, and your friend." -Henry David Thoreau

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