Thread: Incra table saw fence?

The router fence is very good so I guess the table saw fence is just as good!

"worth the Money" means different things to different people. i was looking at getting the Incra table saw fence from the USA - Aussie prices were a bit troubling. The reports were excellent but I didn't proceed because the Incra fence system needs a large amount of extra space to the right of your table saw - around 1.5 metres. this is ok if you have oodles of space, not so if it is at a premium.

As said depends. I think my ts/ls system is arguably the best piece of woodworking equipment I own, but if your not going to use it then obviously it's not worth 2c.

If your wanting a router table that also does dovetails/finger joints etc then an ultra lite system isn't too expensive. $149 pp

INCRA Ultra Lite Fence System

UltraLITE

If you want to set up a table saw with router side table for say furniture making my system owes me about $2k. That got me an incra, a table saw and router wing and a triton 3 hp router. You've then got a versatile workstation that even a dill like me can use. Footprint is 72" by the width of the table saw plus about 4". Mine is on wheels so I can move it aside when not in use. If you added good infeed and outfeed slides you can break panels down on it, or you could make boxes on it. Not much use for turning

If you want to do machined joinery there is the gifkins (which is $329 for the standard package) and the leigh (12" superjig is $339). With both the gifkins and incra you need a router table, the leigh clamps onto a bench. The ultralite is cheaper and to do the different joints you only need paper patterns and bits, no extra templates or accessories to buy, but different people like different systems.

For Gifkins search on the name, for leigh try carbatec.

I'm about to buy one myself...

I already have a LS 25 System with the Wonder Fence (as well as the 1000SE mitre gauge and Mitre Express) and all work wonderfully!

The saw table rails and carriage will complete the system. I'm looking forward to it!

Since I also have a cast iron saw table extension for my router, the rails will serve for both sawing and routing...

I like Incra products. I think they are terrific. However, this is one case I think where better value may be found elsewhere. A good fence and the Wixey table saw fence system is probably just as good.

If you don't already have a good fence there are good Biesemeyer clones and other alternatives available from local suppliers for not a lot of money. Add the very very reasonable cost of the Wixey ($220) and you have a very good system.

Yeah, I know there are a few clones out there - and I've had one for the last two or three years... (and haven't been overly happy with it...)

But apart from the obvious benefits for saw table use, it will also provide a superb platform for my router table and the LS 25. (The router table is an extension to my saw table...) At the moment I'm using the LS as my main saw fence but aligning it accurately each time with the MagLock switches is a pain!

(but maybe I might import it direct from the States....)

Rob

Originally Posted by markharrison

I like Incra products. I think they are terrific. However, this is one case I think where better value may be found elsewhere. A good fence and the Wixey table saw fence system is probably just as good.

If you don't already have a good fence there are good Biesemeyer clones and other alternatives available from local suppliers for not a lot of money. Add the very very reasonable cost of the Wixey ($220) and you have a very good system.

Or an even more reasonable cost Of $99 in the USA.

$99.00 !!!!!!

Where in the USA??? Incra quotes $399 on special! (Normal #450 or so...)

Originally Posted by RobSys

$99.00 !!!!!!

Where in the USA??? Incra quotes $399 on special! (Normal #450 or so...)

Sorry... Just realised you meant the Wixey gadget for $99.00....

Rob

3 things.

PWS sold be the bast mount kit for a very reasonable price. Cost of shipping the rails from the US is prohibitive. I just wish I could ahve got the longer rails.

The wixey is a different solution. It tells you where your fence is, the incra positions it. The point of the incra is you can drop the fence in EXACTLY the same spot time after time. Yes you can work around that problem, but for some work it's an extremely handy feature.

The incra ts system is so strong and stiff you could hang a table saw off it. The fence NEVER deflects when feeing big heavy work.

Originally Posted by damian

3 things.

PWS sold be the bast mount kit for a very reasonable price. Cost of shipping the rails from the US is prohibitive. I just wish I could ahve got the longer rails.

The wixey is a different solution. It tells you where your fence is, the incra positions it. The point of the incra is you can drop the fence in EXACTLY the same spot time after time. Yes you can work around that problem, but for some work it's an extremely handy feature.

The incra ts system is so strong and stiff you could hang a table saw off it. The fence NEVER deflects when feeing big heavy work.

Yeah... as soon as Graeme gets home I'm going to shoot over and buy it...

Thanks...

I was looking at the Wixey angle gauge from Rockler in the US, but they refuse to send it to Australia

Originally Posted by JillB

I was looking at the Wixey angle gauge from Rockler in the US, but they refuse to send it to Australia

yeah... I had a look there for the incra fence as well... they don't allow for overseas posting at all!

Apparently the entire world comprises only North America... narrow minded sods! At least they're not too much of a nuisance here though... something to be grateful for I suppose...

HEADS UP !!!

Graeme @ PWS has just quoted me $395 (+ a bit for postage) for:

• 2 x 72” Rails
• Mounting brackets
• Mount panel, clamps etc.
• Red steel mounting base for clamp assembly.

I'm re-using my LS25 positioner and its wonder fence to make a complete set-up for my 685 mm deep table.

The kit should be back in stock in a couple of weeks time...

Thanks Graeme!