I've been debating buying a new saw to replace my 20+ year old Craftsman
tablesaw. I did my research and picked out a few models I was interested
in. But, I had a hard time spending money on a new saw when my old saw was
working fine.
My saw is probably worth less than $100 on today's market. Small aluminum
table, 13 Amp motor, direct drive, maximum 2.5" depth of cut, and a really
bad fence. But, it has been very reliable and rugged despite a bad power
switch and my abusing it dragging it out into the yard and whatnot. On the
positive side it has an induction motor, left tilt arbor, is small enough
to store, and light enough to move around the garage easily.
In any case, after replacing the power switch and a lot of debating, I
sprung for a Mule Accusquare fence (Their smallest model 825). It cost me
about $180, and is clearly worth more than the saw. But, it was still
a third the cost of a new low end table saw.
It took me about 2-3 hours to remove the old fence, install the new one,
and get everything tuned up. The fence arrived with a broken plastic
"cursor", but Mule sent me TWO replacements free of charge.
I've been using the new accusquare fence about a month now, and I have to
say I am very pleased with it. It's quick and easy to set, stay's aligned,
and is accurate. I can actually set the fence using the built-in ruler
instead of having to measure from the blade to fence for every cut. It's
amazing how the simple addition of a new fence has transformed my
little table saw.
So, I'll keep using my old Craftsman saw till the motor finally dies. Then
I might spring for a new saw. On the other hand, a replacement motor is
only $200... Hmm... :)
Anthony
I have had an Accusquare fence for a couple of years now, and echo your
experience. Great fence, easy setup, reliable and less expense than most.
I am so happy with it, I went ahead and bought the router table insert they
sell, got it last week, took me about half an hour to install it and run my
first board thru it! WOW was I impressed, and still am!
You will be happy with your purchase, I am confident of it.
Mark
"HerHusband" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I've been debating buying a new saw to replace my 20+ year old Craftsman
> tablesaw. I did my research and picked out a few models I was interested
> in. But, I had a hard time spending money on a new saw when my old saw was
> working fine.
>
> My saw is probably worth less than $100 on today's market. Small aluminum
> table, 13 Amp motor, direct drive, maximum 2.5" depth of cut, and a really
> bad fence. But, it has been very reliable and rugged despite a bad power
> switch and my abusing it dragging it out into the yard and whatnot. On the
> positive side it has an induction motor, left tilt arbor, is small enough
> to store, and light enough to move around the garage easily.
>
> In any case, after replacing the power switch and a lot of debating, I
> sprung for a Mule Accusquare fence (Their smallest model 825). It cost me
> about $180, and is clearly worth more than the saw. But, it was still
> a third the cost of a new low end table saw.
>
> It took me about 2-3 hours to remove the old fence, install the new one,
> and get everything tuned up. The fence arrived with a broken plastic
> "cursor", but Mule sent me TWO replacements free of charge.
>
> I've been using the new accusquare fence about a month now, and I have to
> say I am very pleased with it. It's quick and easy to set, stay's aligned,
> and is accurate. I can actually set the fence using the built-in ruler
> instead of having to measure from the blade to fence for every cut. It's
> amazing how the simple addition of a new fence has transformed my
> little table saw.
>
> So, I'll keep using my old Craftsman saw till the motor finally dies. Then
> I might spring for a new saw. On the other hand, a replacement motor is
> only $200... Hmm... :)
>
> Anthony
On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 09:43:03 -0700, "Markndawoods" <[email protected]>
wrote:
Me too, it's the best and cheapest investment I have ever make!
I should have bought the router table instead of making it myself.
>I have had an Accusquare fence for a couple of years now, and echo your
>experience. Great fence, easy setup, reliable and less expense than most.
>
>I am so happy with it, I went ahead and bought the router table insert they
>sell, got it last week, took me about half an hour to install it and run my
>first board thru it! WOW was I impressed, and still am!
>
>You will be happy with your purchase, I am confident of it.
>
>Mark
>
>"HerHusband" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I've been debating buying a new saw to replace my 20+ year old Craftsman
>> tablesaw. I did my research and picked out a few models I was interested
>> in. But, I had a hard time spending money on a new saw when my old saw was
>> working fine.
>>
>> My saw is probably worth less than $100 on today's market. Small aluminum
>> table, 13 Amp motor, direct drive, maximum 2.5" depth of cut, and a really
>> bad fence. But, it has been very reliable and rugged despite a bad power
>> switch and my abusing it dragging it out into the yard and whatnot. On the
>> positive side it has an induction motor, left tilt arbor, is small enough
>> to store, and light enough to move around the garage easily.
>>
>> In any case, after replacing the power switch and a lot of debating, I
>> sprung for a Mule Accusquare fence (Their smallest model 825). It cost me
>> about $180, and is clearly worth more than the saw. But, it was still
>> a third the cost of a new low end table saw.
>>
>> It took me about 2-3 hours to remove the old fence, install the new one,
>> and get everything tuned up. The fence arrived with a broken plastic
>> "cursor", but Mule sent me TWO replacements free of charge.
>>
>> I've been using the new accusquare fence about a month now, and I have to
>> say I am very pleased with it. It's quick and easy to set, stay's aligned,
>> and is accurate. I can actually set the fence using the built-in ruler
>> instead of having to measure from the blade to fence for every cut. It's
>> amazing how the simple addition of a new fence has transformed my
>> little table saw.
>>
>> So, I'll keep using my old Craftsman saw till the motor finally dies. Then
>> I might spring for a new saw. On the other hand, a replacement motor is
>> only $200... Hmm... :)
>>
>> Anthony
>
Last year I decided to get the Accusquare Router table for my Jet Supersaw.
The thickness of the framing extrusions for Router table had to be cut down
to a smaller size. The supplier (MuleCab) cut the extrusions to the height
required for my measurements and sent me a whole new table with instructions
to send back the original one at my convenience. Great customer service.
My only additional cost was the UPS to return the original table.
"WD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 5 Aug 2004 09:43:03 -0700, "Markndawoods"
<[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> Me too, it's the best and cheapest investment I have ever make!
> I should have bought the router table instead of making it myself.
>
> >I have had an Accusquare fence for a couple of years now, and echo your
> >experience. Great fence, easy setup, reliable and less expense than most.
> >
> >I am so happy with it, I went ahead and bought the router table insert
they
> >sell, got it last week, took me about half an hour to install it and run
my
> >first board thru it! WOW was I impressed, and still am!
> >
> >You will be happy with your purchase, I am confident of it.
> >
> >Mark
> >
> >"HerHusband" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> I've been debating buying a new saw to replace my 20+ year old
Craftsman
> >> tablesaw. I did my research and picked out a few models I was
interested
> >> in. But, I had a hard time spending money on a new saw when my old saw
was
> >> working fine.
> >>
> >> My saw is probably worth less than $100 on today's market. Small
aluminum
> >> table, 13 Amp motor, direct drive, maximum 2.5" depth of cut, and a
really
> >> bad fence. But, it has been very reliable and rugged despite a bad
power
> >> switch and my abusing it dragging it out into the yard and whatnot. On
the
> >> positive side it has an induction motor, left tilt arbor, is small
enough
> >> to store, and light enough to move around the garage easily.
> >>
> >> In any case, after replacing the power switch and a lot of debating, I
> >> sprung for a Mule Accusquare fence (Their smallest model 825). It cost
me
> >> about $180, and is clearly worth more than the saw. But, it was still
> >> a third the cost of a new low end table saw.
> >>
> >> It took me about 2-3 hours to remove the old fence, install the new
one,
> >> and get everything tuned up. The fence arrived with a broken plastic
> >> "cursor", but Mule sent me TWO replacements free of charge.
> >>
> >> I've been using the new accusquare fence about a month now, and I have
to
> >> say I am very pleased with it. It's quick and easy to set, stay's
aligned,
> >> and is accurate. I can actually set the fence using the built-in ruler
> >> instead of having to measure from the blade to fence for every cut.
It's
> >> amazing how the simple addition of a new fence has transformed my
> >> little table saw.
> >>
> >> So, I'll keep using my old Craftsman saw till the motor finally dies.
Then
> >> I might spring for a new saw. On the other hand, a replacement motor is
> >> only $200... Hmm... :)
> >>
> >> Anthony
> >
>
When I was in the market to replace a Grizzly tube-style fence (on a
Rockwell contractor's saw), the folks here pointed me in the direction
of Mule Cabinetmaker's Accusquare, and I'm glad they did.
<http://www.mulecab.com/>
I got the medium-long rail setup. It was about $100 less than comparable
fences with no loss in function. It's right on the money with repeatable
settings as good as anything I am able to measure (who needs
microadjust?), and their customer service is tops, quickly answering any
questions I had.
I too got their router table. Simple, clever design. I recommend it.