aftermarket fences

**todd_m** · 12-31-2003, 01:30 AM

I'm thinking about getting a Jet contractor saw (JWTS-10CW2-JF), but it won't come with the fence or rails. But it is at a discount (obviously), so it may be a good deal after buying the fence separately.

Anyway, what I'm looking for is a recomendation for an aftermarket fence and rails. The sales person suggested a vega fence. I wasn't sure if there was one fence system that would work better with that saw or not.

**Glen** · 12-31-2003, 08:01 AM

Todd,

If Jet's Xacta fence fits I'd recommend it. I'm extremely happy with mine. Though it's on Jet's cabinet saw I suspect it can installed on their contractors series.
There are others out there also such as Inca, Biesemeyer, Excaliber, etc. Suggest avoiding any cable system which I think Excaliber uses. Reviews claim they're a P.I.T.A.
If I had no fence I would be very tempted with Inca's fence system. In contradiction to my Xacta plug I know. But a quality fence came standard with the cab saw and I have no complaints with it. It's easy to jig up.
Something else to consider is the fences capacity or width\rail length. Most after market fences offer a couple widths. Don't recall specifics but mine is the full width of saw and extensions. HOnestly I think it's overkill. I've yet to utilize it's max capacity. Anything that wide I tend to reach for the sled for the sake of accuracy=control=saftey.

Glen

**carl civi** · 12-31-2003, 11:23 AM

Hi, I use the Excalibur fence and rail system,best peice of equipment i ever bought.Incra is fine but the scales are to far away for my eyes.I use the incra ultra on the router table side for certain work.
I like the Excalibur because it locks in the front and back,and it won`t budge,no matter what..Mine is the smaller one 45" I think they go into the 50" something and i never used it to capacity yet.I had it for 5 or 6 years now, no problems at all. Good Luck. Carl

**mals9** · 01-01-2004, 05:44 PM

I put the Jet Xacta fence on my old Craftsman and I am nothing but happy with it. I had to tap 3 holes to mount the rails but that was it. I find it to be very accurate, easy to adjust, and very stable. For the money I would buy it again. My 2 cents.

Mals

**michael perata** · 01-01-2004, 10:44 PM

I bought a dent and scratch Biesemeyer fence for my Jet Cabinet from http://www.redmond-machinery.com/biesemeyer.htm. You can buy a 40" Home Shop fence for about $285.00.

Had a very good experience with these guys.