Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the saw
is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence, but
it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is constructed
in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes with
the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and would
appreciate any input. Thanks
Andy
Ethan asks:
>
>Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
>Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the saw
>is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence, but
>it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is constructed
>in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes with
>the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and would
>appreciate any input.
Try www.mulecab.com. I'm pretty sure their fence will fit on almost any
bandsaw, and it's a damned good fence.
Charlie Self
"It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from
man."
H. L. Mencken
If you talking about a resaw "fence" or guide, I just made one out of a
piece of scrap hardwood. Round the end off on the benchtop belt sander
and hold it down the desired distance from the blade with a clamp. I
have several that are different widths so I can keep the blade guide
down as low as possible when resawing.
Ethan wrote:
> Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
> Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the saw
> is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence, but
> it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is constructed
> in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes with
> the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and would
> appreciate any input. Thanks
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>
I'm not a fan of manufactured fences.They have a habit of screwing you up if
you have a blade leading, or you have to move the guide up farther than you
need to clear the fence, and then there are those rails sticking out to
whack you on the head every time you stoop to pick something up. Clamps and
boards for rips, pivot blocks for resawing would be as easy, and maybe a bit
safer.
"Ethan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
> Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the
saw
> is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence,
but
> it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is
constructed
> in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes
with
> the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and
would
> appreciate any input. Thanks
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>
On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:19:04 GMT, "Ethan" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
>Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the saw
>is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence, but
>it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is constructed
>in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes with
>the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and would
>appreciate any input. Thanks
>
>Andy
>
>
>
angle iron. C clamp.
My problem with using clamps is that my band saw is built on a cabinet and
there are no openings under the table to attach a clamp to. But, I threw a
home made fence together this afternoon. I'll give it a try. Thanks for
the come back.
"Mapdude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If you talking about a resaw "fence" or guide, I just made one out of a
> piece of scrap hardwood. Round the end off on the benchtop belt sander
> and hold it down the desired distance from the blade with a clamp. I
> have several that are different widths so I can keep the blade guide
> down as low as possible when resawing.
>
>
> Ethan wrote:
> > Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
> > Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the
saw
> > is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence,
but
> > it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is
constructed
> > in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes
with
> > the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and
would
> > appreciate any input. Thanks
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:19:04 GMT, "Ethan" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
>Electronic Band Saw?
I usually clamp a jointed straight and 90 degree piece of wood to the
table. Tapping one end or the other allows compensation for drift.
For stopped cuts, blocks can be screwed or clamped to the wood.
If you haven't tried this, try it before you spend big bucks on a
fence. I've done the same on my router table.
Barry
I agree with Charlie. The Mule Cab is nice. You may have to do minor
surgery like drilling holes that line up with the mounting bracket.
http://www.mulecab.com/
Layne
ps, usual disclaimers apply.
On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 22:19:04 GMT, "Ethan" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Does anyone have an idea on where I can find a rip fence for a Craftsman
>Electronic Band Saw? According to Sears the fence that was made for the saw
>is out of production. They have what they call a Universal Rip Fence, but
>it does not fit this particular model of band saw. The table is constructed
>in such a way that it will not accept the mounting hardware that comes with
>the universal fence. I am really between a rock and a hard place and would
>appreciate any input. Thanks
>
>Andy
>
>
>