Dan Oelke
05-10-2005, 11:01 PM
Ok guys - last week you did a good job of helping me out on what to do about not telling the LOML about the new fence being delivered. However, she said that going to this board for help is like an alcoholic going to the local bar for help. ;)
Now I need help installing the fence. I have a General F36T28 (a Biesemeyer licensed product) and am installing it on a Craftsman contractor saw with web style cast extension wings. A very nice upgrade I hope.
The front angle bracket has a little notch that you are supposed to line up with where the saw blade is. Ok - but when I do that, none of the holes line up with existing holes. So, I have to drill 4 holes I think. BUT then I notice if I shift the angle over to the right about 5" two of the holes line up. However, the notches they have for the miter guage slots then don't line up. That of course can be fixed with the small angle grinder - but then I'm grinding my brand new fence brackets..... eeek.
So, what would you do?
Shift it over the 5" - requires only drilling 2 holes in the front and modifying the front angle by grinding two small notches where the miter guage slots go. Gives me less space for ripping on the left side of the blade (this is a left tilt so why does this matter?) Adds a little more rip capacity to the right.
Put it where it's supposed to go. requires drill 4 holes in the front of the saw and wings. Gives the normal 12" to the left and 30" to the right rip capacity.
Thanks,
Dan
PS - anyone want to buy a standard Craftsman fence? I saw one go for $70 on EBay - no doubt I'ld never get that much but it would be a nice offset to my purchase price of the new fence.
Now I need help installing the fence. I have a General F36T28 (a Biesemeyer licensed product) and am installing it on a Craftsman contractor saw with web style cast extension wings. A very nice upgrade I hope.
The front angle bracket has a little notch that you are supposed to line up with where the saw blade is. Ok - but when I do that, none of the holes line up with existing holes. So, I have to drill 4 holes I think. BUT then I notice if I shift the angle over to the right about 5" two of the holes line up. However, the notches they have for the miter guage slots then don't line up. That of course can be fixed with the small angle grinder - but then I'm grinding my brand new fence brackets..... eeek.
So, what would you do?
Shift it over the 5" - requires only drilling 2 holes in the front and modifying the front angle by grinding two small notches where the miter guage slots go. Gives me less space for ripping on the left side of the blade (this is a left tilt so why does this matter?) Adds a little more rip capacity to the right.
Put it where it's supposed to go. requires drill 4 holes in the front of the saw and wings. Gives the normal 12" to the left and 30" to the right rip capacity.
Thanks,
Dan
PS - anyone want to buy a standard Craftsman fence? I saw one go for $70 on EBay - no doubt I'ld never get that much but it would be a nice offset to my purchase price of the new fence.