New/Upgrade my Tablesaw Fence - Noobie needs help

Morning Folks,

Appears I may have answered my own question after about 3 hrs of researching older posts and reveiws. Maybe I was just excited to get my first post outta the way, dunno. But I know now a bit more about fences and feel I can make an informed decision as there are really only 3-4 common names out there to consider. That and Tools-Plus has a heck of a Fathers Day special going on.

Thanks for your paitence.

Rod in Fargo

-- You need to try everything to honestly evaluate anything.... Anonymous

check the delta t-2
some drilling but like a bessemyer

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=delta+t-2+fence&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5020088936247638784&sa=X&ei=_M7sTZugKqjc0QGxpLjAAQ&ved=0CE0Q8wIwAw

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

T2 will bolt directly to your saw. You will like it.

-- mrg

Is the 34-740 a full size contractor saw (27” deep)? If not, the fences may need to be cut down. The T2 is a great bang for the buck…tough to beat for value and performance if it’ll fit.

-- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....

I’ve got a T2 on my saw and I wholeheartedly recommend it.

-- Rory // Winter Sun Woodworking // Milwaukee, WI

Folks’ll drool over the Delta T2

-- When the moderator chooses sides, his site sucks.

I think the incra qualifies as a cadillac.

I like the Incra but agree its probably a bit much for a newbe. The Delta T2 is more reasonable for a newbee with good results.

-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards

I agree with August….and with Mfike….I would call the incra a cadillac…but there are father’s day sales by incra going on also…and you can get a decent deal on the Incra fence now.

The incra fence is excellent…with micro adjustment…and reference scales so that you can make easily repeatable cuts…(I make my own story stick and insert it into the incra positioner (it has slots for putting in templates – or you can use the ones they supply).....The incra is really one of the best fence systems going….and easy to install….mine took me about 20 minutes and just a few more to adjust and test. I also have the biesemeyer knock off for my grizzly…it fell short of what I can do with the incra.

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!

Guys,

Thank you for the supportive & positive comments.. One of the downside of my location is no place to go look/see/touch & feel these products. Much less find a knowledgeable user.. One of the few times I miss living in a metro area…

Rod in Fargo

-- You need to try everything to honestly evaluate anything.... Anonymous

I went with the Delta T2 fence for my Delta Contractors saw. Its a good fence and so far mine has remained square. The only negative I would have with the T2 is the ability to make fine or micro adjustments easily. With my original delta fence that came on the saw I was able to move the fence by turning the locking knob. That came very handy when I just needed to make a fine adjustment. I wish the Delta T2 would have had something like that. Still a great fence though.

-- Dan - "Collector of Hand Planes"

I recently posed this same question, and I ended up going with the Shop Fox Classic. I got the fence with 7’ rails for $300. Thought about the Incra, but couldn’t justify the cost. I tried….but knew the wife wouldn’t agree with any of my reasons.

-- Sam

Welll,

With luck the wood gods may be shining tomorrow. I have been chatting with a coworker who is a tool junkie and he mentioned he has a fence he doesent use. Found out today it is a new in the box Incra. He has a vega he prefers. I told him to figure out what he wants for it and get back to me tomorrow.

So, I have gotten some screaming deals from him in the past and I am hoping his pattern of “being a nice guy” holds thru.

So who knows, maybe I’ll get the deal of the century on an Incra for the cost of a T2. Stay tuned for tomorrows report.

Rod in Fargo

-- You need to try everything to honestly evaluate anything.... Anonymous

Ok,

Day 5 of Fence decision delimma. Regarding the Incra TS-III system I can get for, yes a screaming deal, will not work for me. Being a Noob, I did not grasp the importance/difference between a 22” & a 27” saw. This Incra fits a 27” saw and I have a 22” saw. This is ok, because I made the decision pass on the Incra anyhow due to necessary real estate needed to utilize it (6’ dual rails).

So, in short will there be in issue with using the Delta T2 on a 22” table? Should a guy modify it or leave it as is and deal with it?

Thanks guys, I already have learned more about table saws in the past 5 days than all previous 47 yrs..

Rod in Fargo

-- You need to try everything to honestly evaluate anything.... Anonymous