Extension fence ? I have parrallel to fence problems ripping

[Marc Jeske]

Rod - In addition to checking out the other ideas above, yes, that's on the soon to do list.

The idea of stopping it short of the Bies factory end, need to think about that.

If you would, please explain advantage of that in more detail.

Marc

[Rod Sheridan]

Hi Marc, the "short fence" is a standard item on many saws.

Once the wood is cut the fence can't influence that in any way except to add additional complications, that's why you don't need it to extend past the blade.

The most important area is the guiding before the blade, where the extra fence length allows more support and guidance for the piece.

When ripping solid wood it's customary for the fence to end at the beginning of the blade, usually somewhere around the gullet. This allows any movement of the pieces after sawing to not interact with the fence and steer the wood off course or bind.

Euro saws normally have a 3 function fence, high fence, low fence to allow clearance for bevels or push sticks and short/long for adjustment to the material being cut. The Delta Unifence could do short/long positioning.

Regards, Rod.

[Marc Jeske]

Glenn - Yes, very good image.

I do pretty much consciously do that.

Do you have a link to that article?

Would like to read the whole thing, couldn't find it.

Marc