Thread: Fence arms losing markings.....

i always have my fence on the right side a la table saw.
i have a little scratch in line with the blade so when the fence is hard up to the blade it reads zero. only ever use it on the left when i need to cut up to 600 wide.

that is a good idea swapping the arms front to back

Originally Posted by TritonJapan

How about when using it in conjunction with the sliding table.

I often use the fence on the right as a length stop (with suitable packer) when cutting multiple lengths using the sliding tables.

Steve

Yep thats one ive done, but i think theres others, still trying to think what:confused: :confused:

Originally Posted by stuart_lees

That's why Triton supplies the stick-on markers (So you use them for when the fence is on the other side).

ROFL!! I've got problems with worn scales and you suggest stickers? FWIW, those were the first casualties... they fell off so long ago I'd forgotten about 'em.

I still can't think why I've used the fence on the RHS. It wasn't as a stop block for cutting length, I use my SCMS for that. I may've done it when cutting full sheets & panels down; from memory (read: I can't be stuffed going to the shed to look. ) you can get more support & distance with the fence on the right?

I have the same problems with my markings .... I blamed myself for sawing recycled timber (dirt and rough surfaces) . I called triton and explain how the markings where rubbing off .... and guess what , two new arms where sent within the week (no charge) & no question asked .<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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The sad part is, I’d prefer not to use the new arms ... incase it happens again. I also have a lot of marks & scratches on my work centre top like yours . I have tried car polish ... which helps <o></o>
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Originally Posted by mics_triton

I also have a lot of marks & scratches on my work centre top like yours . I have tried car polish ... which helps

be careful using car polish, most of them have silicon in them. this will transfer to your timber and ruin any chance of a fine finish. if all you do is crapiata and estapol its no problem but if you use expensive timber and wax/shellac finishes, keep the silicon right away from the woodworking gear

Steve - are you thinking of something like piano wire strecthed across & rebated into the metal or something like that?

Hell, you lot are complaining about arms like that? Sheesh. You can't even read the numbers in one section of mine. I'm serious. And it happened with timber wear ... over ONE AFTERNOON of light work - about five passes with recycled timber. Trouble is, the WC is three years old now and the arms were buggered within a few months of buying it. What do you reckon my chances are of getting new arms :confused:

Richard

Originally Posted by Daddles

What do you reckon my chances are of getting new arms :confused:

Richard

Only one way to find out Richard, ask them the question.

You may be surprised as they know well the problem.

Regards

Neil.

Originally Posted by Daddles

Hell, you lot are complaining about arms like that? Sheesh. You can't even read the numbers in one section of mine. I'm serious. And it happened with timber wear ... over ONE AFTERNOON of light work - about five passes with recycled timber. Trouble is, the WC is three years old now and the arms were buggered within a few months of buying it. What do you reckon my chances are of getting new arms :confused:

Richard

Still good - I'd definitely ask the question as Landseka suggests.

Originally Posted by toddles

Steve - are you thinking of something like piano wire strecthed across & rebated into the metal or something like that?

Something along these lines, that runs through a grrove to keep it below table top height, and it would have to be removable so it does not foul the movement of the fence.

Steve

Those who are going to try the sticky tape fix might want to experiment with a sticky tape product from 3M called magic tape. I work in bookselling and we use it when we don't want to leave a residue on the paper after the tape is removed at some later date. It sticks pretty well and it may not deteriorate the printing as much.