On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:27:49 -0700, charlie b wrote:

So other than the fact that you're use to a long fence is there any reason
why you wouldn't even consider going with a short fence?

I think a longer fence helps keep long stock properly aligned for the cut.
There have been times that I've wished my fence was even longer. Of course,
for that purpose, it would be fine if all that extra length was in front of
the blade.

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