Allow me to start by saying that I know there are better brands... I
can attest to that by the fact that I have a very nice 10" Delta
tablesaw sitting in my shop right now... Allow me to also say that it's
leaving in a month or so and returning to its owner. (as to why it's
on loan is a long story not associated with this question) which
returns me to my own saw.
On to my question ---->> my normal saw is an older Sears 10"
contractor table saw. It's a solid saw and cuts oak, ash, walnut with
no problem. However.... the fence is absolutely atrocious to use. I
have to do the measure front and back to make sure it's square or
close. I've been looking at the aligh-a-rip 24/24 as an upgrade and
wonder if someone who has one can give me some info on it.
Does it lock close to square? Do you still have to measure front/back
to make sure it's close to square? Does it move easily on the rails?
Is it worth it to do that or stick with the standard fence?
I understand there are Beismeyer, Shop Fox, Excalibur, and a multitude
of other fences that are light years ahead of the 24/24 out
there....right now my budget isn't quite up for those. Not whinning
it's just the way it is right now.
Any info is greatly appreciated.... Thanks!!!
"bremen68" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> I've been looking at the aligh-a-rip 24/24 as an upgrade and
wonder if someone who has one can give me some info on it.<<<
I've had one for 3 - 4 years and have no complaints about it. it is
certainly
a big improvement over the 30 year old Craftsman that I had. I purchased
228390 contractor type saw when Sears discontinued them just before they
came out with the cabinet saws and it came equipped with the newer
align-a-rip fence. I am an occasional wood worker (been one for over 50
years) and wouldn't even think about replacing it. RM~
PS, the fence and the wheels (and the close out price) on the saw are what
prompted me to dump my old saw and purchase the 228390 combo.
"bremen68" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Allow me to start by saying that I know there are better brands... I
> can attest to that by the fact that I have a very nice 10" Delta
> tablesaw sitting in my shop right now... Allow me to also say that it's
> leaving in a month or so and returning to its owner. (as to why it's
> on loan is a long story not associated with this question) which
> returns me to my own saw.
>
> On to my question ---->> my normal saw is an older Sears 10"
> contractor table saw. It's a solid saw and cuts oak, ash, walnut with
> no problem. However.... the fence is absolutely atrocious to use. I
> have to do the measure front and back to make sure it's square or
> close. I've been looking at the aligh-a-rip 24/24 as an upgrade and
> wonder if someone who has one can give me some info on it.
>
> Does it lock close to square? Do you still have to measure front/back
> to make sure it's close to square? Does it move easily on the rails?
> Is it worth it to do that or stick with the standard fence?
>
> I understand there are Beismeyer, Shop Fox, Excalibur, and a multitude
> of other fences that are light years ahead of the 24/24 out
> there....right now my budget isn't quite up for those. Not whinning
> it's just the way it is right now.
>
I have had one for 2 years and am very satisfied with it. It moves very
easily and always locks dead on square. I moved the rails out to give me
30" on the right; am not sure why anyone would want 24/24.
When I clamp my router fence to it to use my TS router table, I have to
clamp the end down so it doesn't move; but it was never designed to do this
job, so that is hardly a criticism.
On 29 Aug 2006 05:55:01 -0700, "bremen68" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>On to my question ---->> my normal saw is an older Sears 10"
>contractor table saw. It's a solid saw and cuts oak, ash, walnut with
>no problem. However.... the fence is absolutely atrocious to use. I
>have to do the measure front and back to make sure it's square or
>close. I've been looking at the aligh-a-rip 24/24 as an upgrade and
>wonder if someone who has one can give me some info on it.
>
>Does it lock close to square? Do you still have to measure front/back
>to make sure it's close to square? Does it move easily on the rails?
>Is it worth it to do that or stick with the standard fence?
I had one of those on my old Sears saw--now long gone, replaced by a
Unisaur, but that's another story. To answer your questions, yes, no,
yes, yes (do anything you can to get rid of the standard fence).
It's a fine piece of equipment. It was probably the best amendment I
made to the Sears saw. It made the saw a pleasure to use.
I have a page on my website that deals with Craftsman saw upgrades.
You may find it helpful.
--
LRod
Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
http://www.woodbutcher.net
Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997
email addy de-spam-ified due to 1,000 spams per month.
If you can't figure out how to use it, I probably wouldn't
care to correspond with you anyway.
"bremen68" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Allow me to start by saying that I know there are better brands... I
> can attest to that by the fact that I have a very nice 10" Delta
> tablesaw sitting in my shop right now... Allow me to also say that it's
> leaving in a month or so and returning to its owner. (as to why it's
> on loan is a long story not associated with this question) which
> returns me to my own saw.
>
> On to my question ---->> my normal saw is an older Sears 10"
> contractor table saw. It's a solid saw and cuts oak, ash, walnut with
> no problem. However.... the fence is absolutely atrocious to use. I
> have to do the measure front and back to make sure it's square or
> close. I've been looking at the aligh-a-rip 24/24 as an upgrade and
> wonder if someone who has one can give me some info on it.
>
> Does it lock close to square? Do you still have to measure front/back
> to make sure it's close to square? Does it move easily on the rails?
> Is it worth it to do that or stick with the standard fence?
>
> I understand there are Beismeyer, Shop Fox, Excalibur, and a multitude
> of other fences that are light years ahead of the 24/24 out
> there....right now my budget isn't quite up for those. Not whinning
> it's just the way it is right now.
>
> Any info is greatly appreciated.... Thanks!!!
I suggest a Beis clone. Jet makes a Beis clone fence that you can add to
your Craftsman saw.
I have the rails and fence from a Craftsman 22114 I could let go of...where
are you located? Maybe we could work out a swap if you are interested?
Thom
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "bremen68" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Allow me to start by saying that I know there are better brands... I
> > can attest to that by the fact that I have a very nice 10" Delta
> > tablesaw sitting in my shop right now... Allow me to also say that it's
> > leaving in a month or so and returning to its owner. (as to why it's
> > on loan is a long story not associated with this question) which
> > returns me to my own saw.
> >
> > On to my question ---->> my normal saw is an older Sears 10"
> > contractor table saw. It's a solid saw and cuts oak, ash, walnut with
> > no problem. However.... the fence is absolutely atrocious to use. I
> > have to do the measure front and back to make sure it's square or
> > close. I've been looking at the aligh-a-rip 24/24 as an upgrade and
> > wonder if someone who has one can give me some info on it.
> >
> > Does it lock close to square? Do you still have to measure front/back
> > to make sure it's close to square? Does it move easily on the rails?
> > Is it worth it to do that or stick with the standard fence?
> >
> > I understand there are Beismeyer, Shop Fox, Excalibur, and a multitude
> > of other fences that are light years ahead of the 24/24 out
> > there....right now my budget isn't quite up for those. Not whinning
> > it's just the way it is right now.
> >
> > Any info is greatly appreciated.... Thanks!!!
>
> I suggest a Beis clone. Jet makes a Beis clone fence that you can add to
> your Craftsman saw.
>
>
>