How would you rate the fence that comes with this saw?
941950
It is a good serviceable fence. If you can afford it upgrade to the wider one.
941951
I'd give it a 7. It doesn't always hold its position and comes out of square, but it does okay.
1783493
I just cut down a chain link fence . No problems very powerful tool. Make sure you have the right blade it took 5 blades to cut down 10 poles
2225194
I think it's an excellent choice. The feature that most sets this saw apart from Chinese box store crap is that you can tension the blade if it loosens. Not really part of your inquiry, but another reason to buy this saw.
1593998
The short answer to your questions are that the trunnion is heavy aluminum and the table is cast iron. The fence is okay/ fine for guiding cuts other than resaws. For that you MUST have a higher fence to support the stock. I recently made a tall fence that attaches over the original, and the difference in control is well worth the time spent in construction. As to the last question: I have, and continue to, recommend this saw to anyone who asks. For the money, this saw cannot be beat. Buy quality blades and pay attention to the set up and you will never regret this purchase.
17141
Yes, I got the Jet 708718R Band Saw Rip Fence With Resaw Guide and Jet 708717 JRB-14 6-Inch Riser Block from Amazon.
1847167
That sounds shady all setups ive bought and seen come with some kind of fence any way just buy a fence and keep the strip new best tool you will ever own!!
392720
each blade is 1/8 thick, as are most table saw blades anyway. When you stack the dado with out a shim it will give you a rough 1/4 so I would just use your single blade and make two passes adjusting your fence.
1295796
My saw is a 10 inch Makita 2708 about 18 years old, just a good old reliable saw. The new fence is as good as the original. Been working fine. Hope this helps
1953198
It's a powerful saw that works hard, but I don't have any experience to compare it with. It's only my second saw and I use it infrequently. Sorry.
1681018
i am probably not the one to ask about this saw. i really don't care for it and have since purchased an alternate unit. my problem with saw is different from yours, but still ends in the same result of an unsatisfied customer. good luck
1966581
I would think that this saw would be a good choice because it is a pull saw and being very thin can make a very clean cut. Hope this helps.
1735493
No other fence can get a solid accuracy like this fence. It's so precise and can turn a beginner to a pro in no time. Your stocks will be square all the time. AND it's not an overkill on a table saw no matter what size is your saw. By the way you can get better results using it on a table saw than on a router table. Go ahead and grab one you wont regret it.
1852770
Matt, sorry I can't speak to your Delta comparison request. I own a 10" Craftsman contractors saw. The old kind with lots of heavy steel, not plastic. This fence fit my saw very easily. I've been using it for a couple of years now and love it. It was easy to install, easy to align and is still very accurate after this use. I think on the initial install I had to drill a couple of holes in my table for proper attachment because i had an extra steel table extension but that was not diilfficult. So, overall I think this is a high quality product for a reasonable price compared to its competition. Hope this helps, feel free to ask more questions if needed. Scott Matt, sorry I can't speak to your Delta comparison request. I own a 10" Craftsman contractors saw. The old kind with lots of heavy steel, not plastic. This fence fit my saw very easily. I've been using it for a couple of years now and love it. It was easy to install, easy to align and is still very accurate after this use. I think on the initial install I had to drill a couple of holes in my table for proper attachment because i had an extra steel table extension but that was not diilfficult. So, overall I think this is a high quality product for a reasonable price compared... » Read More Matt, sorry I can't speak to your Delta comparison request. I own a 10" Craftsman contractors saw. The old kind with lots of heavy steel, not plastic. This fence fit my saw very easily. I've been using it for a couple of years now and love it. It was easy to install, easy to align and is still very accurate after this use. I think on the initial install I had to drill a couple of holes in my table for proper attachment because i had an extra steel table extension but that was not diilfficult. So, overall I think this is a high quality product for a reasonable price compared to its competition. Hope this helps, feel free to ask more questions if needed. Scott « Show Less
1593996
The table is cast iron. But the trunion is cast alum. Its sturdy enough. The fence is alright. I have resawn boards as wide at 8 inches before with a 3/4 blade with no problems. I would prefer a taller fence but this one is okay. I also have made bandsaw boxes with 1/8 inch blades with no problems. Its a good saw for the money. I had one issue with it and Rikon customer service was great and friendly. They had me going in less than an hour.
1447027
You're fine.....I just used mine, and it cuts probably an inch and a half high if the front is on the ground. Since it is like a weed whacker you can cut right up to the fence as well.
1534611
Well, I would not do it-inadequate fence, inadequate miter gage for wood, too much blade exposed for a toothed blade. I like my fingers and eyes too much to try a wood saw blade in a metal cutting saw. Unless you are in need of a metal cut off saw, this is not the saw you want.
954350
My Vega Fence came with all hardware. I stripped all of my existing fence off and installed the Vega. It was a dramatic improvement on my existing Craftsman saw fence.