Bob G. wrote:
On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:23:09 GMT, Dusty wrote:


Where could I purchase a rip fence to replace the one that came with
my Craftsman table saw.It is not a large saw,more like a bench top
model that came with a stand.It presently has one that has the quick
lock.The fence itself doesn't seem to always lock in a squared
position.Would like to purchase another one if I could find one.Any
input concerning this manner would greatly be appreciated.

Jeff mentioned the Vega.... and although I run a Biesmeyer I have
NOTHING bad to say about the Vega... not a thing... but I know that
even the Biesmeyer home fence is 36 inches in lenght...(not sure on
the Vega.) ..and the Biesmeyer commercial is about 40 inches. BUT if
your saw is really a benchtop the lenght of the table is pretty
short... maybe 20 inches...your will have a hell of a lot of fence
sticking out over the edge of the saws rear edge.


I have to agree with Bob and also admit I didn't read the orginal post
closly at first, I didn't relize this benchtop saw. Adding a Vega
fence, mine is 50", will make it very long. Vega does make a 26" fence
as well, but it's almost the same price as the 50". You're paying for
the fence and not the bars it rides on...

On my saw, which isn't a benchtop saw as the motor sits behind and below
the bottom of the blade enclosure, adding the Vega fence made the saw
lean noticably to the right. However I also added a table extension on
that side of the saw at the same time which added to the weight. I
eventually threw away the stand and base the saw came with and build a
cabinet on a decent base to hold the saw and the extensions.

Jeff