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Thread: Incra table saw fence?
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16th November 2010, 02:44 AM #16SENIOR MEMBER
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There are always Ebay sellers who will ship worldwide. In addition the Wixey angle gauge is pretty much a badge engineered version of a generic gauge like the one below. There are quite a few of these sold by different companies under different names, some of whom may ship internationally.
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16th November 2010, 02:46 AM #17SENIOR MEMBER
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Not to forget getting the same thing from Hong Kong even cheaper:
Digital Bevel Box Gauge Angle Protractor Inclinometer (eBay item 200541339089 end time 09-Dec-10 14:02:55 AEDST) : Industrial
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16th November 2010, 01:39 PM #18
Be aware that shipping overseas requires more effort for them, forms to fill out, international credit card transaction AND being aware of a matrix of different postal regs for different countries (for exampls aus post doesn't carry parcels longer than 105 cm on any axis unless you buy the really expensive option). If 99% of their business comes from domestic customers it's a fair call for a business to turn away international customers.
I know it's frustrating but do try to see their side.
I think I bought the same kit as you. It was dearer for me then (exchange rate) but the price he charged me was very reasonable. I only wish I'd got the longer rails.
I am confident you'll love your system, and the manuals to set it up are all on incra's website. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, don't skimp. Trust me
Good luck!I'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
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23rd November 2010, 10:18 PM #19
one one-hundredth of a millimetre repeatable accuracy is close enough for me. Your mileage may vary.
All of these are attributes of a Biesemeyer type fence. Carbatec have an acceptable clone for $329. Add $220 for the Wixey fence gizmo and you're gold.
You can buy the Wixey fence system from Rockler. However, the cost of the shipping made the whole deal only slightly cheaper than buying locally when I bought one earlier this year. Given where the dollar is now that may no longer still be true.
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23rd November 2010, 10:24 PM #20
I have the Wixey digital fence, got it from the US together with the Wixey digital angle gauge for $US99 + postage. I had been considering buying the Incra saw fence at the time.
I have the LS25+Wonderfence on my router table, and it does a great job there. The Wixey on the table saw, combined with the already very good fen of the TL10S, does a lot of things that the Incra can't do, converting instantly from metric to Imperial measurements is but one.
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24th November 2010, 11:05 AM #21
I didn't make myself clear. Potential accuracy isn't the point, the incra does it for you. The wixey just tells you when you've got it right. More speed, less effort, no mistakes.
All of these are attributes of a Biesemeyer type fence. Carbatec have an acceptable clone for $329. Add $220 for the Wixey fence gizmo and you're gold.
Anyway horses for courses.I'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
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24th November 2010, 11:16 AM #22
And how does the Incra handle metric Damian?
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24th November 2010, 01:25 PM #23
No argument. Just making the point that the incra is a positioner not a readout.
As I say horses for courses. The origional question was whether the incra was worth the price. The incra does xyz. If you want xyz then it might be. If you want abc or are happy with b, x & y then something else might suit better.
I guess I'm part of that generation that had to learn to convert fluently so the units don't bother me. I am always amazed at the look on the little girls face when I add up my groceries in my head. I wonder what they would do if all the calculators disappeared tomorrow
I have considered upgrading to a 32" positioner. When I do I am probably more likely to buy an imperial than a metric one. It just doesn't matter to me. YMMVI'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
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24th November 2010, 01:59 PM #24GOLD MEMBER
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I wonder what they would do if all the calculators disappeared tomorrow
Bob
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5th December 2010, 03:48 PM #25
Incra Table Saw Fence Completed!
Hi people!
Well, I've finally finished setting up the Incra table saw jig - re-using my old LS25 jig and the Wonder Fence. Since I have a router table extension for the saw table, this setup covers all bases!
It works (and looks) great!
...and now - back to work!
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5th December 2010, 05:56 PM #26
Great to see.....
Hi Rob
Great to see that all the bits & pieces worked out, you should be very happy with the end result.
The only comment I'd make is that Incra say to take the WonderFENCE off when using it in sawing mode, as there is a potental snag point at the router bit opening.
It would be interesting to know how long it took to do the retrofit?
Regards
Grahame
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6th December 2010, 11:07 AM #27
I spent about 4 hours + fitting mine but:
I was taking my time
That included unpacking everything and reading the instructions.
I actually found the experience quite pleasant. The instructions are superb and the system is tremendously well thought out.
I second the suggestion about the wonder fence but I'd add a sub fence is a good idea. The anodising is tough but if you put a lot of work through it it'll eventually wear. If you make a sub fence from MDF you can fit it in seconds and it'll be good and repeatable.I'm just a startled bunny in the headlights of life. L.J. Young.
We live in a free country. We have freedom of choice. You can choose to agree with me, or you can choose to be wrong.
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6th December 2010, 05:58 PM #28
Hi Graham,
It took about 4 hours (perhaps 5?) for me as well... I also took my time and followed the destructions step by step... plus fiddling around fitting the new base plate to the guide housing...
It works great - but I have one comment, the whole assembly takes a bit of muscle to move up and down the table. Plus, I found out, my CI table is not quite flat *bugger!) but it shouldn't worry me...
Thanks for the help...
Rob
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