I'm sorry to dredge up this old topic, but I would appreciate some opinions
or at least references to archived discussions. The time has come when I'm
going to buy a Unisaw (left tilt) and I would appreciate opinions on the
virtues of a Unifence vs. the Bisesemyer. In two years, I've gotten past
the big stuff in building my own house and have started the finish
cabinetwork, trim, door casings, and interior door building but I also plan
to get into some major furniture when those are finished and I would
anticipate still having a fair amount of sheet goods yet to saw before I'm
done. What would be the best fence?
I long ago abandoned the guard and splitter on my current saw, but I have
the feeling that in principle I should make a fresh start with the Unisaw.
What about the floating Biesemyer guard and the Deluxe Uniguard? Any strong
preferences or unpleasant experiences?
Lastly, does anyone know if the discount coupon book advertised with the new
Unisaw X5 has any real bargains in it?
As always, help from this group is gold to me. Thanks in advance.
Bill
I have the Unifence but upgraded the fence rail (UniT). Plan to
purchase the Merlin splitter in a week or so and have the Beis guard but
don't use it often. Not that it isn't good, I just haven't trained my
self to use it. A lot of what I do is very small strips and the guard
gets in the way. if everything you do is 3 - 5 inches or wider, it
would be fine.
Bruce
Bill Hinshaw wrote:
> I'm sorry to dredge up this old topic, but I would appreciate some opinions
> or at least references to archived discussions. The time has come when I'm
> going to buy a Unisaw (left tilt) and I would appreciate opinions on the
> virtues of a Unifence vs. the Bisesemyer. In two years, I've gotten past
> the big stuff in building my own house and have started the finish
> cabinetwork, trim, door casings, and interior door building but I also plan
> to get into some major furniture when those are finished and I would
> anticipate still having a fair amount of sheet goods yet to saw before I'm
> done. What would be the best fence?
>
> I long ago abandoned the guard and splitter on my current saw, but I have
> the feeling that in principle I should make a fresh start with the Unisaw.
> What about the floating Biesemyer guard and the Deluxe Uniguard? Any strong
> preferences or unpleasant experiences?
>
> Lastly, does anyone know if the discount coupon book advertised with the new
> Unisaw X5 has any real bargains in it?
>
> As always, help from this group is gold to me. Thanks in advance.
>
> Bill
>
>
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BRuce
The Beis is much easier to use with fence jigs and anything that needs to be
mounted on the fence like board buddies and. Other than that, it is pretty
much a personal preference ... I prefer the UniFence because of the ability
to turn it on it's side and move it around.
I own a Delta UniGuard and use it religiously. The design encourages use of
the blade guard and splitter, and the guard swings up and out of the way
instantly for through cuts. The splitter must be removed by hand, but it
takes seconds to install and remove and, being independent of the guard, can
be left on while the guard is up and out of the way.
Highly recommended if you're into using safety devices for whatever reason.
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"Bill Hinshaw" wrote in message
> I long ago abandoned the guard and splitter on my current saw, but I have
> the feeling that in principle I should make a fresh start with the Unisaw.
> What about the floating Biesemyer guard and the Deluxe Uniguard? Any
strong
> preferences or unpleasant experiences?