Replacement fence for 18" Rikon Bandsaw

[David Romano]

Hi, I'm not satisfied with the fence on my Rikon 10-345 18" saw. I searched previous posts on The Creek looking for a solution, but just can't seem to find a definitive answer: What is the best option for a new fence on an 18" saw? Most of the talk is for 14" saws that have a smaller table. The Kreg is nice, but is it too small for this size table? If anyone has retrofitted it to their Rikon 18", can you show pictures? What others will work besides the Kreg? I want a microadjust and an easy to read scale. I also want to be able to use it on the right side of the blade. The Laguna is nice, but just too expensive.

Thanks for your suggestions!

David

[Lance Norris]

I dont have a direct answer for you, but I do know that Kreg sells a long extrusion that is identical to the fence face of their bandsaw fence. So you could buy the fence kit and the longer fence "face" and cut it to the length you need. HTH. Great bandsaw fence, by the way.

[David Romano]

Thanks Lance, I'll look into that!

David