Bandsaw fence system

[Julio Navarro]

I am looking at three bandsaw resaw fences;
Kreg KMS7200, Accusquare and the Grizzly H7588 Resaw Fence.

The Accusquare looks pretty solid.

Does anyone have any experiance with either of these fences?

I plan to use it to resaw no higher than 6" to 8" boards.

[tod evans]

julio, build one...02 tod

[Jeff Horton]

I have to second Tod. It's a simple thing to build. Why buy one?

[Al Willits]

OK, if he didn't build one, which one then?

Al

[Hoa Dinh]

My local tool store has the BS similar to the one in the photo on clearance for $27.

I bought one and added a sub fence made from a piece of 3/4" thick melamine and a section of T-track. IMHO, it is excellent for the price.

I can pick one up and send to you at cost (assuming they still have it in stock). The box is about 6"X12"X24" and weighs about 12 lbs, shipped from zip 94501.

[Art Davis]

Julio,

Though you didn't give this as one of your options, have you looked at the Rockler band saw table/fence system? I put one on my Griz G0555 about six months ago and am delighted-----.

[Jim Hinze]

I have the Kreg system and it's very solid, stable and accurate.

[David Duke]

For over 20 yrs I did as Tod said built my own, but a couple years ago I decided to try the Kreg fence and have been really pleased with it, simple to install and adjust for drift plus with the resaw guide it provides quick extra height to the fence. Although I bought the micro adjustment I really haven't had a need to use it, since I normally either will run the material back through the planer or drum sander I don't need the fine adjustment.

[Bob Reeve]

I have the Kreg system and it is very easy to install. It is also easy to use and I do use the micro adjust feature. I would reccomend it.

[Chet Parks]

Why spend good money for one, when you can made one that works just as good, if you have a jointer?



The slice is less than 1/8" thich and I have no trouble setting the fence up to do this repeatly.

Chet Parks

[tod evans]

OK, if he didn't build one, which one then?

Al

honestly al i`ve never looked at the ready mades. for years, before i bought the mm saws i just built `em, straight for veneer, angled for making thresholds or sills. if one got buggered up big deal scrap`s free. even today the "stock" fence gets used very little, all resawing is now done with a feeder and its fence and all angled cuts are done with job specific fences that are pitched after use. i suppose if a fellow just wants to go buy a fence there are some doozies on the market? but i`ll have one banged together and the boards cut before ya` get back from the store ...02 tod

[Per Swenson]

I am capable of throwing vast amouts of money

at any problem. Not because it works, I am just wired that way.

I need to limb a tree, you would think I would use one of the 4 sawzalls

I have. Nah, I need a Stilh. With this brief moment of introspection

behind us, I have to side with the build it yerself camp.

Granted there is one of those snazzy carbide blades and carters on this old jet

it resaws and veneers like a champ.

It's just a couple of pieces of very accurately cut mdf that was on its way to the trash.

Per

[Julio Navarro]

Julio,

Though you didn't give this as one of your options, have you looked at the Rockler band saw table/fence system? I put one on my Griz G0555 about six months ago and am delighted-----.

I looked at Rockler but I couldnt find their bandsaw fences.

I will look again.

[Julio Navarro]

julio, build one...02 tod

I've definately been thinking about that, but with building the cyclone, all my shop cabinets including work bench and table saw cabinet, I just wanted to take a break from doing it myself and just buy it this time.

But belive me, I have been contemplating it.

[Jim Hinze]

I looked at Rockler but I couldnt find their bandsaw fences.

I will look again.

Here it is (shortenend the link w/tiny URL)

Rockler Bandsaw Fence