Aftermarket Industrial Tablesaw Fence

[John Young]

I am investigating replacing the fence on an old model 351 12", 3Hp Craftsman tablesaw. It is used primarily for cutting lexan sheets. The two questions I have are:

What companies offer industrial aftermarket fences?

Will the Biesemeyer face material hold up to continual wear caused by guiding the lexan?

[Matt Day]

Just a thought, but you can always adhere a more wear resistant face to the fence if it starts to wear down with use.

[Phil Pritchard]

I'd second that - UHMW-PE (1000 grade) is probably the best - very hard, can be sawn and as slippery as PTFE. It needs to be screwed to the fence, though. Most glues don't really work too well on the stuff

Phil