On Apr 28, 6:00*pm, Marty wrote:
I have a Rigid TS2424 contractor table saw and am planning to replace
the rip fence. *Overall happy with the saw, it has cast iron top and has
stood the test of time. *Not a bad fence on the saw just finicky so
want to put something on the machine that will hold its "trueness"
better then the stock fence.

I have looked at the Biesemeyer, Shop Fox, Vega and others and
now asking those in this group what their take is on the fences
out there. *What models did you buy that you liked or didn't like?

My only parameter that matters is (as always) price. *I would
like to cap the price at around $300.

The Rigid saw uses bolts that fit into T slotted guides in the front and
rear of the saw so in my search I have been guided by how difficult it
would be to install this fence. It seems that most of the after market
fences can be installed using this method but am open to having
to do some metal work to fit the new fence.

TIA
Marty

I have an HTC-800 mounted on a Walker-Turner contractor style saw.
The saw is older than me and I'm 64. I am very pleased with the
rigidity and repeatability (on/off) of this fence. Simple, intuitive
adjustments. It has a micro-adjust feature that have used maybe twice
in almost 8 years. It has really enhanced the ease at which I can
make repeated, quality cuts. I would definitely consider getting this
again (or perhaps the 900) if I got another used saw.

There are some minor negatives. Plastic fence faces statically hold
dust. The plastic is not as flat as I would like and I am considering
replacing one or both with hardwood. Also, I believe the rail has a
spot where the powder coat paint is a little thicker since the fence
goes out of square by a few thousands and back again as I traverse
from left to right.

Bill Leonhardt