Simple Jet 310 P/T fence mod.

[ivan]

I very soon got fed up with the ali fence graunching across the tables when setting it to a new width. Axminster probably sold a lot more at the recent sale price, so this might be of interest.

A piece of hard thin plastic to cover the machined fence mounting surface, and another under the ~50mm clamping washer does the trick. 0.3 mm (polypropylene?) plastic from one of those soft tear-proof office folders is the stuff. Then just half a turn to loosen the bristol locking levers and the fence just slips out, and no more need to remember to hold it up. All just as rigid when tightened up.

 

[beech1948]

Ivan,
I am guessing that you are talking about the ali Axminster bandsaw fence.

I was considering buying one. Could you comment a bit more please or even a review would be excellent.

regards

alan

 

[WellsWood]

Alan, the machine in question is Jet's planer thicknesser so I think you're on the wrong track. If not what do you want to know, I've had one for about 6 months now

as Borat would say: "is niiiice!"

BTW, did you know there's an addition to the family now, by way of a 10" version, for a LOT less money. I can't decide whether I'm keen to see it or not, as it will probably make me wish I'd waited for the smaller one.

Mark