Has anyone drilled into Bies?

[Alex Berkovsky]

I have read in the past that some people drill into their Biesemeyer fence in order to be able to mount an auxiliary fence(s). Has anyone done something like this?

[Eric Wong]

No but I've thought about it . I don't suppose that's any help, though.

[scott spencer]

I know that people have done it, but there are viable alternatives. A combination of rare earth magnets, friction, and a physical L-stop should do the trick too.

[Ed O'Neill]

Alex, I had the same thought but solved it in a different way. Make a box out of mdf or plywood that fits over the Bies. On the end where the handle is located you will have to make a cut out to allow for the up and down motion of the locking handle. The box which I made is a snug fit and serves as my sacraficial fence. and can be adapted for auxillary uses. Good Luck, Ed

[Bruce Page]

I drilled & tapped mine for some home made Board Buddy mounts.

[Mark Carlson]

Alex,

I use 3 of these Festool clamps to attach my aux fences. Just take your aux fence and drill three, 1/2 in holes into the edge. The end of these clamps fit into the holes and then you just adjust the clamps. This can also be used for stop blocks. Heres what the clamps look like so you hopefully can visualize what I'm describing.

~mark

[Gary Keedwell]

I drill and tapped some holes for my Board Buddies....from the top.

Gary K.

[Alex Berkovsky]

I know that people have done it, but there are viable alternatives. A combination of rare earth magnets, friction, and a physical L-stop should do the trick too.

Scott,
I do remember seeing your invention in the magazine... pretty slick!

I drilled & tapped mine for some home made Board Buddy mounts.

Bruce,
I was talking about drilling into the side and through the fence itself... but the same idea.

[Bruce Page]

Bruce,
I was talking about drilling into the side and through the fence itself... but the same idea.

Same difference, just a different “side”.
Wasn’t sure if you were looking for drill & tap info, or what. It's been a long day.

[Eric Wong]

Same difference, just a different “side”.
Wasn’t sure if you were looking for drill & tap info, or what. It's been a long day.

Warning: Do not post to the Creek or operate heavy machinery when excessively tired or under the influence of alcohol.

[Bruce Page]

Warning: Do not post to the Creek or operate heavy machinery when excessively tired or under the influence of alcohol.

Yeah, I should've read the OP 3 times!

[Jim Becker]

I cheerfully drilled and tapped two holes in the top of the Xacta fence on my previous saw...a la Jim Tolpin's Table Saw Magic. It doesn't harm the fence one iota and increases the versatility of the thing many times over. Go for it! But have a plan so that you can easily create multiple auxiliary accessories for it. The book I mentioned is a good reference for that.

[Dan Wilt]

I used self-tapping sheet metal screws to attach the melamine strip between the 2 sides of the Beisemeyer. It doesn't hurt the fence but makes it much more versitile.







I attach a cut-off block, board buddies, and an aux fence with the t-track.

Dan

[Jim Becker]

Dan, Great job on that accommodation!

[Rennie Heuer]

I used self-tapping sheet metal screws to attach the melamine strip between the 2 sides of the Beisemeyer. It doesn't hurt the fence but makes it much more versitile.
I attach a cut-off block, board buddies, and an aux fence with the t-track.

Dan

Dan,

Thanks!!

I have been thinking of just such a set-up for years. Now I know it can be done. This is now near the top of my spring project list!