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03-01-2011 01:48 PM

OK, I have to decide which fence I want to buy.

I have a delta saw mounted in this table:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovinmrv/4488432051/

And, I can buy a used 54” biesmeyer clone by Powermatic in really good shape for $200, or a T-Slots kit from Futura Industries for about $340.

Which one would you buy?

Thanks

-- Life is a sales job.

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knotscott home \| projects \| blog 7710 posts in 3128 days #1 posted 03-01-2011 07:39 PM	I’d definitely go with the Biese clone because I’m familiar with it. I’ve got a Jet Exacta II that’s the same as the current PM fences…it’s very similar to the Biese Commercial fence, and I like it equally as well as the Biese. -- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....
lovinmrv home \| projects \| blog 103 posts in 2812 days #2 posted 03-02-2011 01:36 PM	Thanks, Scott. That’s what I thought. -- Life is a sales job.

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