#Fence for old craftsman table saw upgrade#

You must lift the fence off and place it down, but you will not be able to get close to the blade from the left side (due to the blade guard. If you choose to go this route you will not be able to slide the fence across the blade and work on the left side. Again, I can move this if I need to 'flip' the fence. Solved this by bending up a piece of thin aluminum and attaching it with a 1/4-20 button head. This created a small problem with sliding the fence close to the blade, as the rear 'bumper' slide, would drop down into the notch. I ended up cutting two notches on the outside chance that I may in the future need to 'flip' the fence from the right side to the left. Or you can do as I did and cut a notch into the rear track. You will either need to cut the rad flush with the rear of the table, and come up with some other blade guard arrangenment (or operate without). Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening - Do-it-yourself rip fence for Craftsman table saw - I am currently in. The rear rail will not mount to the back of the saw due to the extended trunion rod. The old saw arbor shaft broke, but the fence is still in great shape. It's pretty nice, and has aluminum rails and body and integral T-tracks. I bought one and used it on my 1950's Craftsman saw. Craftsman Table Saw 6305 Fence Gear Rack from Older Model 113.29730 27521 etc.

#Fence for old craftsman table saw upgrade#

but it could be better.Д¬raftsman Flex-Drive 10' This is not a direct bolt-on for a Craftsman Flex-Drive table saw, if you intend on keeping the Craftsman saw blade guard assembly. Sear's used to sell their own Craftsman fence upgrade for 149.99. Craftsman Table Saw 6305 Fence Gear Rack from Older Model 113.29730 27521 etc. However, I am happy with it since it's a huge improvement to the old Craftsman fence.

but its not as good as I was led to believe through some of the youtube vids I watched. but, if it were a little thicker wall it would lend more meat for the bolts to thread into. the front main tube is pretty thin walled. 30 in rip capacity (right of blade) Extruded aluminum face material. almost looks like it was done with a drill and a dull file. Fits Craftsman saws, or drilling saw table. the aluminum cradle/brackets that hold the front tube is extruded aluminum with the slots punched into it. the stamped steel adjuster brackets are pretty flimsy and quite thin. All the tapped holes had no chamfers at all. but with a little effort it could go from a good product to a great product. and is far superior to the crappy Craftsman fence I had on my saw. As a Machinist I tend to expect more from the products I purchase. It works far better than the craftsman fence.