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easterngray
07-08-2008, 02:59 PM
I have an Magna era bandsaw with the iron table. Though I can clamp a piece of wood on for a fence, I was wondering if there was ever a real fence for this model. Any suggestions? Thanks and best regards, Alec
billmayo
07-08-2008, 04:23 PM
I use the Miter Gauge with the Hardware Miter Gauge Extension. I use the set screw in the miter bar to lock it in place. You can adapt a 1X6 and a rounded block for resawing. To me, this make an excellant fence and jig.
I have an Magna era bandsaw with the iron table. Though I can clamp a piece of wood on for a fence, I was wondering if there was ever a real fence for this model. Any suggestions? Thanks and best regards, Alec
easterngray
07-08-2008, 05:28 PM
Thats great - thanks Bill.
bigmoe
07-09-2008, 12:52 AM
I modified a fence from my old Delta 10 Table saw. I have a big piece of white oak I needed to re-saw, and the old delta fence with modifications works great.
:)
easterngray
07-09-2008, 07:44 AM
That sounds great bigmoe - how did you modify it? Can you post a pic? Thanks - Alec
Ed in Tampa
07-09-2008, 12:03 PM
I use the method Bill Mayo described which was the recommended method SS used for many years. When I got my bandsaw it only came with a cast iron table and what Bill describes was the method SS recommended for fence. I have used mitre guage in the slot as a fence for about 25 years and it has always worked for me.
If you ever watch Dave Marks on DIY channel he has a huge band saw table built from wood and all he does is clamps a board to it when he resaws. If you ever seen any of his work you know that method works also.
Ed
bigmoe
07-09-2008, 12:50 PM
easterngray, I will try and take some photo's this afternoon.
mikelst
06-03-2009, 06:34 PM
I ran across thiss on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170340075913
It looks like what you are talkin about. Thought I might bid on it. Any thoughts??