Fence recommendations needed for Jet JWTS-10CW2

Dec 27, 2003 6 Replies

Hi, I just bought a Jet saw (JWTS-10CW2, cast wings) from a place going out of business but the saw did not come with a fence or rails. So, I need to buy some.



I was thinking about getting the Xacta fence as I've used it before on a larger JET machine and liked it, but it is quite expensive ($300+?!?) and wanted to post a message to see if I had any other options. I guess Incra and HTC also make fence systems for the JWTS-10CW2?



Recommendations? Experiences?? Inexpensive places to buy?



Thanks!



-Sub


Someone was recently looking to sell there stock fence in this group. I think he was in Fla. Kevin

Sub;

I have the complete new rail and fence system. I have the miter gauge too if you need that.

I am in Tampa Florida. But I can ship it...

e-mail me at snipped-for-privacy@tampabay.rr.com

Thanks!

Elmar

On my jet I have the Vega 52" Utility fence. I did have a bit of trouble getting it realigned once to my miter slot after it's removal and reinstallation after the purchase of the saw. The class 8 knarled allen head bolts bite into the alum a bit and can cause a dimple. I purchased some washers but I didn't take the burr off the alum before attempting again. Someday I will pull it back apart (about a 30 minute total job) and try it again.

To "solve" the problem I used about 3 pieces of blue carpenters tape on the correct side of the head, this adjusted the end within a couple thousands toe out at the end of the table. Except for my feed techique I can cut purple heart with no burning on the WWII.

Alan

I've seen the stock fence, and I think I need something a little more precise than that. I will mostly be using the saw to do careful cutting. I will be making speaker enclosures, and the more precise the cuts are the first time, the less work I have to do later!

-Sub

Have Biesemyer Home shop on same saw. Works great. Mounting was very easy.

RT

Subw00er wrote:

Is the Biesemyer the same fence as the Jet Xacta fence? They look pretty close to me.

BTW, does anyone use the newer fence that comes on the supersaw? I will probably end up getting the 50" version for my JWTS because I cant really afford the Xacta. I also like that little roller feature. I need to find out on Monday if it will fit on my saw though.

-Sub

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