Took the Delta off and the Fastrack on. Works good.
In article <[email protected]>, Bay
Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote:
> This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
> fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
> from that!
>
> better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>
> TIA
>
> dave
>
Why do you say that? While you cannot slide the fence by the blade you
can certainly place it on either side.
John
Layne wrote:
> The one thing I don't like about the Fasttrack BS fence is that you
> can't cut on both sides of the blade. With the Fasttrack you can only
> cut on the outside of the fence.
>
> Also, check out the Mule fence at mulecab.com. Woodpecker used to make
> a really nice fence and table system, but discontinued it.
>
> Layne
>
> Usual disclaimers apply.
>
> On 19 Sep 2003 14:32:32 -0700, [email protected] (vmtw) wrote:
>
>
>>Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>>
>>>This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
>>>fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
>>>from that!
>>>
>>>better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>>>
>>>TIA
>>>
>>>dave
>>
>>It was designed by the master, what do you expect? (No Mark Duginske not Norm!)
>>http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
>
>
Layne
Yes the fence is an inverted L shape. However I think you could flip
it end for end and put the mounting clamp on the other side and get what
you want. Certainly not as simple as just moving it to the other side
of the blade but should be doable. I haven't tried it but I think all
the clamps parts are symmetrical so it should work. Alternatively you
could move the mounting plate to the rear instead of the front of the
table and thus put the fence on the other side of the blade. You could
also put a wood facing on the inside of the L and make that side flat as
well.
John
Layne wrote:
> John,
>
> Take a look at the Fasttrrack fence. While you can certainly place the
> fence on either side of the of the blade you can't guide your wood on
> either side of the fence. Only the outside of the Fasttrack fence is
> flat and unobstructed. With a fence that's flat on either side allows
> you to cut on the outside or inside of the blade. It's not that big a
> deal but having that flexibility is nice. Some people may prefer
> cutting on the inside of the fence.
>
> Layne
>
> On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:20:47 GMT, John Siegel
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you say that? While you cannot slide the fence by the blade you
>>can certainly place it on either side.
>>John
>>
>>Layne wrote:
>>
>>>The one thing I don't like about the Fasttrack BS fence is that you
>>>can't cut on both sides of the blade. With the Fasttrack you can only
>>>cut on the outside of the fence.
>>>
>>>Also, check out the Mule fence at mulecab.com. Woodpecker used to make
>>>a really nice fence and table system, but discontinued it.
>>>
>>>Layne
>>>
>>>Usual disclaimers apply.
>>>
>>>On 19 Sep 2003 14:32:32 -0700, [email protected] (vmtw) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
>>>>>fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
>>>>
>>>>>from that!
>>>>
>>>>>better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>>>>>
>>>>>TIA
>>>>>
>>>>>dave
>>>>
>>>>It was designed by the master, what do you expect? (No Mark Duginske not Norm!)
>>>>http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
>>>
>>>
>
The one thing I don't like about the Fasttrack BS fence is that you
can't cut on both sides of the blade. With the Fasttrack you can only
cut on the outside of the fence.
Also, check out the Mule fence at mulecab.com. Woodpecker used to make
a really nice fence and table system, but discontinued it.
Layne
Usual disclaimers apply.
On 19 Sep 2003 14:32:32 -0700, [email protected] (vmtw) wrote:
>Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>> This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
>> fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
>> from that!
>>
>> better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> dave
>It was designed by the master, what do you expect? (No Mark Duginske not Norm!)
>http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
John,
Take a look at the Fasttrrack fence. While you can certainly place the
fence on either side of the of the blade you can't guide your wood on
either side of the fence. Only the outside of the Fasttrack fence is
flat and unobstructed. With a fence that's flat on either side allows
you to cut on the outside or inside of the blade. It's not that big a
deal but having that flexibility is nice. Some people may prefer
cutting on the inside of the fence.
Layne
On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:20:47 GMT, John Siegel
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Why do you say that? While you cannot slide the fence by the blade you
>can certainly place it on either side.
>John
>
>Layne wrote:
>> The one thing I don't like about the Fasttrack BS fence is that you
>> can't cut on both sides of the blade. With the Fasttrack you can only
>> cut on the outside of the fence.
>>
>> Also, check out the Mule fence at mulecab.com. Woodpecker used to make
>> a really nice fence and table system, but discontinued it.
>>
>> Layne
>>
>> Usual disclaimers apply.
>>
>> On 19 Sep 2003 14:32:32 -0700, [email protected] (vmtw) wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>>>
>>>>This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
>>>>fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
>>>>from that!
>>>>
>>>>better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>>>>
>>>>TIA
>>>>
>>>>dave
>>>
>>>It was designed by the master, what do you expect? (No Mark Duginske not Norm!)
>>>http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
>>
>>
>
Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
> fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
> from that!
>
> better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>
> TIA
>
> dave
Dave,
I have had that fence for a few months, and I like it a lot. It
really
works exceptionally well for ripping. I have a TS, but often
rippricey lumber on the BS to get more stock per BF. the fence nicely
adjusts for blade drift. I have not yet regretted the purchase, and i
tend to usually suffer from buyer's remorse.
Sincerel,
MikeN
Hi Dave,
How's it going, haven't talked to you in awhile? I've been pretty much out
of the shop with my new son being in the picture. SWMBO swears I'll be
given at least 8 hours of time (cumulative, mind you) this weekend to work
in the shop. I'm planning to build Sam Allen's jointer's bench (I got a
Veritas twin-screw vise and a Record 52 1/2 front vise). Hopefully I'll be
able to make some progress.
Anyway, I have the Fasttrack bandsaw fence on my Jet 14" bandsaw and I like
it for the most part. It is easy to adjust and was a breeze to install,
assuming (which I'm sure is the case) that your Delta has the tapped bolt
holes already in the table where the Fasstrack fence mounting bracket is
mounted. The only slightly annoying thing about the fence that I've found
is that when you tighten down the bolt the fence often shifts a little just
as you get the bolt tight, necessitating a few trials to get the fence at
just the right distance from the blade, etc. Also, since it is only mounted
on one side, the far end of the fence does flex a little if you apply too
much sideways pressure.
All in all, I've been very happy with it and it serves its function nicely.
Mike
--
There are no stupid questions.
There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
> fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
> from that!
>
> better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>
> TIA
>
> dave
>
Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
> fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
> from that!
>
> better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>
> TIA
>
> dave
It was designed by the master, what do you expect? (No Mark Duginske not Norm!)
http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
I have one, you can just turn the fence around. Undo the thumbscrews
that hold the fence to the angle bracket (the same ones that allow you
to slide the fence parallel to the blade, not those that adjust the
distance between the blade and the fence), reverse the
thumbscrews/bolts in the bracket and slide the fence back on with the
flat face reversed. It can't take more than a minute. This allows
you to get past the blade without removing it too.
It's hard to clearly explain, look at the fence for a minute and it
should be obvious.
(Layne) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> John,
>
> Take a look at the Fasttrrack fence. While you can certainly place the
> fence on either side of the of the blade you can't guide your wood on
> either side of the fence. Only the outside of the Fasttrack fence is
> flat and unobstructed. With a fence that's flat on either side allows
> you to cut on the outside or inside of the blade. It's not that big a
> deal but having that flexibility is nice. Some people may prefer
> cutting on the inside of the fence.
>
> Layne
Layne, thanks for this info!
dave
Layne wrote:
> John,
>
> Take a look at the Fasttrrack fence. While you can certainly place the
> fence on either side of the of the blade you can't guide your wood on
> either side of the fence. Only the outside of the Fasttrack fence is
> flat and unobstructed. With a fence that's flat on either side allows
> you to cut on the outside or inside of the blade. It's not that big a
> deal but having that flexibility is nice. Some people may prefer
> cutting on the inside of the fence.
>
> Layne
>
> On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:20:47 GMT, John Siegel
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you say that? While you cannot slide the fence by the blade you
>>can certainly place it on either side.
>>John
>>
>>Layne wrote:
>>
>>>The one thing I don't like about the Fasttrack BS fence is that you
>>>can't cut on both sides of the blade. With the Fasttrack you can only
>>>cut on the outside of the fence.
>>>
>>>Also, check out the Mule fence at mulecab.com. Woodpecker used to make
>>>a really nice fence and table system, but discontinued it.
>>>
>>>Layne
>>>
>>>Usual disclaimers apply.
>>>
>>>On 19 Sep 2003 14:32:32 -0700, [email protected] (vmtw) wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
>>>>>fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
>>>>
>>>>>from that!
>>>>
>>>>>better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>>>>>
>>>>>TIA
>>>>>
>>>>>dave
>>>>
>>>>It was designed by the master, what do you expect? (No Mark Duginske not Norm!)
>>>>http://www.woodworkingfasttrak.com/
>>>
>>>
>
Hi, Mike!
Everything is going fine here. I just got back from vacationing in Vegas
last weekend. Aura Hardwoods finally got in some useable 5/4 red oak,
which I picked up Monday for my desk. I'm waiting a few more days
before I start cutting it for the rails and stiles for the sides and
rear panel of the desk. My big concern is how I'm going to apply a
finish. I probably will use lacquer, which means I need to get a decent
HVLP SOON!
You've been getting toys more frequently than me lately! Waaaaa! :)
dave
Mike in Mystic wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> How's it going, haven't talked to you in awhile? I've been pretty much out
> of the shop with my new son being in the picture. SWMBO swears I'll be
> given at least 8 hours of time (cumulative, mind you) this weekend to work
> in the shop. I'm planning to build Sam Allen's jointer's bench (I got a
> Veritas twin-screw vise and a Record 52 1/2 front vise). Hopefully I'll be
> able to make some progress.
>
> Anyway, I have the Fasttrack bandsaw fence on my Jet 14" bandsaw and I like
> it for the most part. It is easy to adjust and was a breeze to install,
> assuming (which I'm sure is the case) that your Delta has the tapped bolt
> holes already in the table where the Fasstrack fence mounting bracket is
> mounted. The only slightly annoying thing about the fence that I've found
> is that when you tighten down the bolt the fence often shifts a little just
> as you get the bolt tight, necessitating a few trials to get the fence at
> just the right distance from the blade, etc. Also, since it is only mounted
> on one side, the far end of the fence does flex a little if you apply too
> much sideways pressure.
>
> All in all, I've been very happy with it and it serves its function nicely.
>
> Mike
>
> --
>
> There are no stupid questions.
> There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
>
>
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>This is cheaper than Delta's own BS fence. Comments on the Fasttrack
>>fence, please. I see a picture of it in Woodcraft, but can't tell much
>>from that!
>>
>>better/worse than the Delta BS fence?
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>dave
>>
>
>
>