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Table Saws Review
EZ Smart Guide System 100"
Made by Eurekazone Inc.
  • Bidirectional: The first patented guide rail system with dual zero positioning anti chip edges.
  • Universal: Works with all (right bladed) saws and routers and without the need for dedicated tools.
  • Antichip Protection: On and Off the Guide rail,left and right of the blade. 2 zero clearance inserts
  • Modular, portable, extendable to any length with 3 self align dove tail connectors. True Zero Play.
  • Safety, Precision, Ease, Speed and Versatility. From the largest panel to the narrowest strip.
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Table Saws Review Questions
Can you cut bevels with this guide? If so, how do you compensate for the offset?

Table Saws Review Response to the 3 stars "question-review"
The smart base provides two tracks. One for the straight cuts and one for the bevel cuts. The smart base provides anti splintering protection on and off the guide rail.

Table Saws Review Replaced my table saw
This tool is great for someone who doesn't have the time, patience, and/or skill to make their own saw guide. Many people have written that they could achieve the same results with a homemade guide made of a straight board and some scrap plywood, but that would take a level of precision and workmanship that I simply don't have (and where are you going to find a "straight" board nowadays!?). I also think the integrated clamping is very convenient and effective. The Smart Guide itself has proved to be extremely precise-to the point that I use a drafting pencil carefully sharpened before making a cut line and get results that are within 1/64" every time. That kind of easy repeatability (precision) makes it possible for me to produce square and correctly sized panels that I was never able to get on my table saw. Don't let my long list of caveats deter you-even knowing what I know now, or maybe because of it, I'd buy this tool again.

A few caveats:
1. Initially, I used this with a cheap DIY-quality saw and got horrible results.
a) Because it was a "small" base saw (versus a contractor grade "large" base...nominally 1.5" from guide edge to saw blade and 5" from the blade to the other edge of the base) it required a lot of time to properly align the saw to the base (Smart Base).
b) I also discovered that if I wasn't careful, the Smart Base would flex and the saw blade would lever away from the cutting line. This was because it was a "small" base saw which didn't cover a good portion of the Smart Base. Bottom line: don't use this guide system with a "small" base saw. Make sure your saw base is at least 6.5" wide.
2. I mounted the saw to the Smart Base using the provided machine screws. This was a bit of a pain (see above 1a) and required that I use a Dremel to get the nuts to sit flat (think about some of those saws with ribbed bases). However, I was glad when I later gave the cheap saw away and was able to easily remove the saw guide base. The other way to mount your saw to the Smart Base would be to use double sided tape (included). Hopefully the manual has been updated because it doesn't match the hardware provided with the guide. The machine screws that came with my guide required a 1/4" hole in the Smart Base and a 1/8" hole through the saw base. I think the manual recommends 11/32" and T-nuts which apparently, was the old way of doing it.
3. When making the first cut along the guide, you're cutting through a plastic strip (the "EAC-1") mounted to the aluminum guide and assuming you don't change saw blades this line should be your cut line from here on out. The first time I did this, I put both lengths of the guide together and clamped it to a 4x8' sheet of plywood-bad idea. The guides, when put together are 100" long, so unless you clamp the guide along a diagonal, some of it (the guide) will extend beyond the plywood. Any other time except this, this would be fine. But, when you cut through the EAC-1 it must be supported underneath so as to get a precise and clean cut that you can easily align to your planned cut line. My EAC-1 was jagged at the ends where it was unsupported and it projected the wrong cut line. I ordered a new set of edges and expect to have much better success next time (see below).
4. Another thing about the EAC-1 is that when you make this first important cut you need to be pretty steady in order to produce a nice clean cut and hence a nice clean cutting line. I recommend taking the EAC-1 off and making 2-3 practice cuts so that the first time you use the guide you're not trying to carry out any kind of accuracy dependent operation that will affect every future cut you make. I think my first attempt at this would have gone better if I'd had a better sense about how fast to push the saw along the guide, knew how much resistance I could expect, and whether there were any sensitive motions to avoid (i.e., flexing the Smart Base perpendicular to the cut line). Oh, and don't forget to use the Anti-chip insert...you'll want the EAC-1 to be really cleanly cut.
5. Finally, get a good blade to put in your saw. I assume the reason you'd be willing to shell out the dollars required for this guide is that you are serious about achieving a good result. Don't let a dull blade keep you from that. The recommended Freud Diablo (~$15) was a winner for me.

Table Saws Review
HTC HOR-1038U Outfeed Rollers 37"x 31
Made by HTC
  • Supports full 8-foot panels
  • Measures 37 by 31 inches
  • Folds down for compact storage
  • Fully adjustable
  • You can rip, cross cut easily & accurately & by yourself
Amazon base price: $249.99
List price: $299.95 (that's 17% off!)
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Table Saws Review 10+ years and good as new
I've had my HTC outfeed attachment on my Jet cabinet saw since about 1995. The other day I had been struggling with trying to rip half sheets of ply on my Hitachi portable table saw using portable roller stands when I finally got so fed up that I decided to go back to the shop and do it. That's when it hit me how much I have come to take the HTC for granted. I don't think about it because it does exactly what it's supposed to do.

As far as other reviewers complaining about variations in roller height, it's not an issue I've ever noticed. Perhaps HTC uses cheaper rollers than they did way back when. Either way, I don't feel the need to check it unless I'm experiencing issues with how it's supporting the stock, and it never gives me such problems. I just level the first set of rollers to the table when I first mount or (re)mount it, and it always works from there. It never pulls stock to one side and after all this time everything still moves perfectly. Also, the folding feature is of great value to me, as I have a small shop.

Installation and removal (on the Jet anyway) are no big deal, though you do have to drill holes in the cabinet of your saw.

In summary, if you need the option to save space by folding your outfeed table down, this is a product I fully recommend. If you have a lot of space, I'd probably recommend just building ground supported tables around your saw, which might be cheaper, but more importantly would allow the possibility of extending the table around the left of your saw to support full sheet goods.

Table Saws Review Great Product--Fills Empty Nest Problem
True this product is not precisely flat and has 1/8" variances in height, BUT it works great. Until a couple of years ago, I had hefty football linemen living at home, but they've grown up and I no longer have anyone to hold the other end of sheet goods for ripping. This product not only fills the gap, but is an improvement. There's no variations or wobble on the other end and the stock always tracks straight since the 1/8" variances are at the outer edges causing the sheet to naturally split while staying against the fence (and, without any problems after the cut is finished). The instructions are precise and installation on my Powermatic 66 took approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, plus another 5 minutes of help (from my Marine Sgt. son who was home on leave) required to tighten the lower screws. Also, the 2 short rollers were not short and I called the manufacturer on Monday, received replacements on Friday and took another 5-minutes to slip them in place. I like the fold down feature that is adjusted to the table height since my saw is on a roller base and this product permits easy movement whereas a fixed table would be a hassle.

Table Saws Review Worth Every Penny
Cutting on my Jet 10" cabinet saw used to feel (wait, was) unsafe, but since adding this invaluble accessory I now know how much safer cutting can be.

... now if they only had one for the left side ....

Table Saws Review
Delta 50-289 Mobile Machine Base for Unisaw with 52" Unifence
Made by Delta
  • Adds roll-away portability to Delta Unisaws with 52-inch Unifence
  • Steel construction for durability
  • Foot-operated lever provides easy raising and lowering of base
  • Inside dimensions 20-5/8 by 20-5/8 inches for a custom fit-includes extension
  • Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
Amazon base price: $179.99
List price: $218.05 (that's 17% off!)
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Table Saws Review Good concept, poor execution
I've had this mobile base for five years. The concept is great; a low profile base for occasional moving of a heavy tool, but sturdy and immobile during use. Unfortunately, the extension on the wheel lift suffered a broken weld after a couple of years use. Since I only moved the saw four times, that's unacceptable performance. There's only a small weld that fixes the extension bar to the lift plate, so check it carefully if you get one of these bases or you may face an expensive repair later!

Table Saws Review Good base "heavy built"
Excellent quality, easy to assembly, feel secure when moving saw, and easy to raise and lower. The only drawback is manuverablity. Turning radius is large for my small shop (16x16) and requires some work to get saw where you want it.

Table Saws Review Works Well, kind of expensive
It didn't take too long to assemble, very strong, makes moving the saw easy. I'm very satisfied.

Table Saws Review
Jet 708715PK / JTAS-10X50-W1 3 HP 10" Right Tilt Xacta Saw with 50" Xacta Fence
Made by Jet
  • Right-tilting blade
  • Wide stance trunnion design
  • 27-by-40-inch table
  • 4-inch steel dust chute
  • One-year limited warranty
Amazon base price: $1,499.99
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Table Saws Review Good Machine, Horible Customer Service
Over the past three months, I have purchased 4 Jet woodworking machines including this one, to the tune of almost $2400. Until recently, I was planning to purchase a Jet Planer Molder and Performax Drumsander, but based on my recent experience with the WHM Tool Group, who makes this equipment, I am having second thoughts. Although I am for the most part happy with the machines I've purchased, when I was assembling my table saw, the fence that came with the saw did not match the one in the instructions, and I had to spend a considerable amount of time on hold with the WHM customer service department to find out how to mount it to the saw. I can live with that, but as I began to use the saw I discovered that although two arbor wrenches are required to change the saw blade, only one came with the saw. Although I don't think it is too much to ask that they throw in two $6 wrenches with a $1500 saw, I thought, I'd just order one from the WHM website. There I found that the Shipping for the $6 wrench would be $19.99. I sent a note to WHM regarding this requesting a reply, and did not receive one. When I called a week later, I was curtly told that the saw comes with only one wrench. When I asked why it would cost $20 to send a $6 wrench that would fit in a standard letter sized envelope, I was told that they do not ship via U.S Mail, and that was the end of the conversation. I ordered the wrench to the tune of $26.70, and was surprised again to find that it was back ordered with no expected date of delivery. I sent a copy of this rating to WHM tool group to give them a chance to respond, but again have received no response almost a week later. For what ever it's worth, if customer service is important to you and you don't want to have to purchase things that should come with the tool and then be charged three times the value of the item for shipping and handling you might want to consider another brand.

Table Saws Review Top of the 3-hp cabinet saws
If you are looking for a 3hp cabinet saw, look no further. I ordered this saw after exhaustive research. I had eliminated the 5hp models from JET, Delta and others due mostly to price. I knew (and I was right) the 3hp model would handle the oak, maple and other hard woods I like to work with. The fit and finish is first rate. Everything about this saw feels first class. I have no complaints at all

The saw arrived with no difficulty. I used the free shipping option, and contacted the carrier to ensure it was delivered on a lift gate truck (thank you to all of you who warrned me!). The whole shipment is 680 lbs. 580 of it is just the saw. I was able to slide it down my storm cellar entrance on my own (however, I don't recommend this as a 1 person job!!!), as the saw comes bolted to a wood skid.

I set the saw up in about 3 hours, with another 1 hour for the router base. Again, thanks to all of you who provided an order of assembly, and the note about the router plate holes being off by 1 mark.

The fence is amazing. Once it was setup, I've never had to worry about it's allignment. I get smooth, consistent cuts every time. The micro adjust let's me dial in any cut, with a degree of acuracy that is greater than any other non-industrial saw I've worked with.

In terms of cut quality, I'm very pleased. The best saw is worthless without a good blade. Again, I'm value-consious, so I've been using the Freud blades - I have about 6 of them between my radial arm saw, table saw and mitre saw. I've not been given a compelling reason to spend the extra money on Forrest blades. I've also added the Freud Super Dado set, and made some unreal dado cuts.

I would recommend a few extras: 1 - stabalizer. This has made good cuts excellent cuts. It really is a must, even with the quality Freud blades. 2- Zero clearance insert. In combo with a good rip blade, I've been ripping oak plywood without any tearout or splintering. 3 - Outfeed table. I've installed the Delta outfeed table. It took drilling a few holes in the cabinet, and removing the splitter/ blade guard. It took about 3 hours to install, but it fits perfectly. This is an excellent addition to an already great saw. It really make the saw more useable, and more importantly, safer.

This saw has PLENTY of power for any cut. I've cut 3/4" x 3/4" dado's with out any bogging of the saw. I've rip-cut 3" solid maple stock without any hint of bogging down. 4x quartersawn exotics? No Problem! This thing just GOES!!!

Table Saws Review A great Table Saw with lots of Power and excellent Quality.
This was an upgrade for me from a Rigid contractor-type table saw. This is an excellent table saw that is easy to assemble if you read and follow the instructions. Mine was perfectly aligned from the factory and took me about 3 non painfull hours to assemble ( as a matter of fact, I had a good time doing it because all the parts were there). After that I was practicing and making a few different cuts to try it out with a happy smile on my face. I do use it on an every day basis, and I can tell you that it works great, has plenty of power, it's extremely straight, accurate, comes with a great fence, and it is a joy to use.
If you are not familiar with table saws in general, it would be a good idea to find out more about left, or right tilt table saws. With that in mind, see which is more confortable-convenient for you to use. Keep in mind that this saw has a powerfull 3 HP, 230V electric motor.
I started working with a contractor saw, and 2 years later I bought this Jet model with mobile base, and extension table. Now I notice the difference in power and the quality of my cuts. I am glad I didn't buy a more expensive brand. This is a great saw for the money and it will last you for a long, long time.

Table Saws Review
Jet DI-10 / 708102 8" Dado Insert for Right Tilt Saw
Made by Jet
  • Reduces virtually all splintering and tearout on dado cuts
  • Made from high-density phenolic laminate and melamine face to eliminate friction
  • Precision leveling screws accessible from the top of the insert
  • 8-inch dado insert for right tilt saw, designed for JWTS-10JF and JTAS-10X50-W1 saws
Amazon base price: $46.08
List price: $40.31 (that's -14% off!)
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Table Saws Review Works Fine for Me
I've had no problem at all with this throat plate. Fits my saw perfectly. Easy to install and easy to remove. Read earlier complaints and thought about them before purchasing...took the chance and couldn't be more pleased.

Ross...

Table Saws Review A perfect match for my Jet contractor table saw
This was a pre-christmas gift for myself. I purchased
the SD206 6" Freud Professional Dado blades, and the
JET DI-10 / 708102 8" Dado Insert for Right Tilt Saw.

Together these work great together. While I've not
gone all out and used the blades extensively. I have
played around and made a number of cuts with them.

The dado's are clean, flat along the bottom (unlike
with a wobble dado set).

I'm not a full-time woodworking. I just like to play
around with my pwoer tools in the garage. These products
were perfect for me. Low in cost, and high in results.

For a beginner or starter set. I don't see how you can
go wrong with this items. Plus the carrying case for
the dado blades is quite handy.

Table Saws Review A perfect match for my Jet contractor table saw
This was a pre-christmas gift for myself. I purchased
the SD206 6" Freud Professional Dado blades, and the
JET DI-10 / 708102 8" Dado Insert for Right Tilt Saw.

Together these work great together. While I've not
gone all out and used the blades extensively. I have
played around and made a number of cuts with them.

The dado's are clean, flat along the bottom (unlike
with a wobble dado set).

I'm not a full-time woodworking. I just like to play
around with my pwoer tools in the garage. These products
were perfect for me. Low in cost, and high in results.

For a beginner or starter set. I don't see how you can
go wrong with this items. Plus the carrying case for
the dado blades is quite handy.

Table Saws Review
Powermatic 1791228 Model 64 Left Tilt Table Saw with 50" Accu-Fence
Made by Powermatic
  • Rugged construction
  • Precision-ground cast-iron table
  • Two cast-iron wings
  • Left-tilting saw
  • Belt driven
Amazon base price: $899.99
List price: $1,200.00 (that's NaN% off!)
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Table Saws Review Powermatic 64. Great Saw.
I just bought the saw after weeks of comparison shopping and found that the Powermatic had everything that I was looking for. I was looking at the Jet, Delta and DeWalt brands, and feel that the Powermatic was the best buy for the money, and the quality is number one.

Pros: The table's table finish is fantastic. Very smooth and true. The saw feels very study and strong. High quality. T he motor is quiet and it has a clutch that stops the blade nicely when you shut the saw off. The accu-fence is accurate and a breeze to work with. Very high quality.

Cons: There are two bolts that hold the the belt cover on, but I could only put one on because the second one rubs the belt. If the belt was shorter, the guard would fit better. The table is beveled, but the extension wings are not. The motor was a little tricky to align on the back of the saw. The directions could have been a little easier to understand. I do not like the way that the blade gaurd mounts on the saw. There is two bolts that hold the gaurd in the rear, and one that is located right behing the blade that makes removal of the guard difficult.

The saw took me about 4 hours to assemble, and about another hour to make some final adjustments. Make sure that you get a mobile base for this saw, if you plan on moving it around. I am very happy with the saw, and glad that I went with the Powermatic brand. It is a well built table saw, and high quality. I would have this a 5 star rating if it was not for those minor issues. I puchased this saw from Amazon...Very fast delivery.

Table Saws Review Excellent Saw and worth every penney
I bought this saw after reading all of the reviews and they are mostly correct.
The saw is the smoothest running contractor grade saw on the market and the construction is excellent. Out of the box the fence was slightly out of adjustment but I aligned it in two minutes using the procedure in the manual and it has held true. I've aligned other fences and this was the easiest and most accurate I have ever encountered. I especially like the solid feel and positive locking mechanism which sets the fence true every time.

I agree that the assembly is involved and the instructions lacking. The belt guard will rub if the motor isn't attach correctly, but this is easy to fix by sliding the mounting plate away from the belt. The best advice I can give is take your time on the assembly and think about how all the pieces will fit together because once you are finished you will love this saw.

Table Saws Review Great saw, company and price

The Bottom Line with only a few minor issues, the saw stands out as a great saw. The price and service solidify my choice of this saw.

Table Saws Review
Biesemeyer 78-935 T-Square Home Shop Fence (Universal) 52" Right/12" Left
Made by Biesemeyer
  • Predrilled to fit a variety of table saws
  • 52-inch right, 12-inch left capacity for a variety of applications
  • Hairline pointer allows easy, precise reading of distance
  • 3-point locking system for parallel alignment to blade to 1/64-inch
  • Built in tape for easy set up
Amazon base price: $
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Table Saws Review Great Fence
Best fence in the business for the price. I fit it to and older table saw with no problem. After using it now I can never go back to the [poorly made] fences that come with low end table saws. Only negative thing was the poor shipping packaging. Thanks for a great item at a great price.

Table Saws Review "GREAT FENCE"
I RECENTLY PURCHASED AND INSTALLED THE BIESEMEYER 52" FENCE ON MY DELTA UNISAW. THE RAIL SYSTEM IS EXTRA HEAVY DUTY AND THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT THIS IS A QUALITY PRODUCT.
INSTALLATION WAS A SNAP AS ALL THE HOLES MATCHED PERFECTY. THE FENCE LOCKS TIGHT FRONT TO BACK AND IS DEAD-ON WHEN SETTING FENCE TO BLADE DISTANCE. THE EXTRA LONG FENCE MAKES IT EASY TO GUIDE EVEN FULL SHEETS OF PLYWOOD WHEN RIPPING.
PACKAGING COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROVED AS THE PLASTIC KNOB ON THE LOCK MECHANISM WAS BROKEN OFF IN SHIPMENT. 10 MINUTES ON THE LATHE AND I HAD A NEW WALNUT KNOB TURNED OUT TO ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS TO AN ALREADY CLASSY FENCE.

Table Saws Review Solid fence.
Purchased fence system with extension table and legs. Fence is very solid. Made out of thick steel. Fence that came with my new saw was junk! Fence system is well built and fence slides and locks very well. But, I far warn you it can't be set up in an hour. Rails have to be set exactly with jig included with system but, with a little patience it will come out fine. Just started woodworking therefore, wwas harder for me to set up than a experienced woodworker.

Table Saws Review
Biesemeyer 78-960 T-Square Table Saw BladeGuard System for 50" and 52" Fences
Made by Biesemeyer
  • Fits saw with 50 inch cutting capacity to right of blade
  • See through guard allows any blade angle
  • Lifts away with a touch of finger for instant clearance for sliding table
  • Price includes hardware for 10 inch saw & 50 inch fence
  • Shown with optional dust collection hose kit
Amazon base price: $434.99
List price: $555.50 (that's 22% off!)
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Table Saws Review High Quality Bladeguard
I purchased a Delta Unisaw in January of 2003. Completing the installation I ripped several pieces of wood and immediately disliked the factory bladeguard and splitter that came with the saw. I used the saw for about 8 months with no problem without a splitter or bladeguard. One afternoon as I was trimming drawer bottoms to size, I had my first and only encounter with kick back. It took my breath away. The saw blade picked up the drawer bottom and hurled it at me. The drawer bottom glanced off my hip and lodged in a hollow core door, even poking through the other side.

I stopped what I was doing, got on the internet and began researching bladeguards and splitters. After reading reviews and even the "Table Saw Book", I decided to order the Biesemeyer Bladeguard from Amazon.

It arrived about several days later in one large box. I was expecting some shipping damage because the box looked battered but upon opening the box, everything was in good shape. The packaging was first rate.

The bladeguard was very easy to install. I had the job completed in less than an hour. My only complaint was that the basket was cloudy and very sticky. I took it apart and used some househould cleaner to remove the blotches. After the cleaning it was crystal clear and smooth to the touch.

I installed the splitter that was included also. It is simple and quick to remove when using a dado blade etc.

The fit and finish of the bladeguard is first rate. The instructions were concise and clear. Using the bladeguard and splitter isn't a problem like the factory guard. The adjustments are easy to make and the basket can be locked in place above the blade when not needed.

I certainly feel that I am working safer now with this equipment installed and my wife is a lot happier also.

Table Saws Review Biesemeyer 78-960 BladeGuard
Thanks for the quick delivery and great price Amazon.

I opened the box and was surprised to see the "Jet" color rather than my Delta Gray. There were six hex nuts missing, the logo on the T-Bar is noticeably crooked and the blade guard isn't clear. It had some sort of sticky residue that so far hasn't come off. The blade guard was also mounted crooked to the balance mechanism. I called Biesemeyer, got a friendly help desk operator and was assured that the splitter that was included indeed was the 78-961 splitter. The reason I called and asked was because I couldn't see how the included splitter I received could possibly be in the $$$ range. It is NOT the solid, quick detachable Biesemeyer splitter!

So far the entire system works as expected and advertised, however, I am only slightly more than two-thirds satisfied.

Table Saws Review The Best Blade Guard Made!
I was tired of taking the standard splitter/guard assembly off my Unisaw. I did the usual research and made a trip to a distant retail woodworking store to check them out in person. I liked the Biesemeyer blade guard system much better than any of the others.

I placed my order with Amazon and the FedEx lady showed up with it in only a few days. I have a Biesemeyer fence/table board on my Unisaw so I was hoping it would be a simple bolt on operation. Nope..I had to drill five (the instructions call for six holes but a cross brace on the Biesemeyer table board obstructed the hole position) holes in the hard Biesemeyer rails. It took less than five minutes to drill the holes and mount the base. Hint: Tighten the bolts down gradually and watch the vertical arm of the base assembly to make sure you don't get it cocked over at an angle. It doesn't effect how it works just looks funny if it canted over a tad.

The rest of the assembly went painlessly. The overall fit and finish was very good. One minor complaint was that the sliding arm was rusted at the unpainted portion where it slides into the
base assembly arm. Only took a minute to clean it up with a wire brush and smear some grease on it.

One pleasant surprise was the inclusion of the dust pickup on the guard assembly! This is usually part of a hundred dollar kit! I figure I can get some 2" plastic hose at a local hardware store for a few dollars and get it hooked up to my
Shop Vac I store under the table board of my Unisaw.

I had to move the spring to the third hole so the guard would stay up in position. The counterbalance weight seems a little light to do much..but the guard stays up nicely when you want to move it up a tad. There is also a handy mechanical latch that is very easy to use to latch it up and out of the way

I had already seen the Biesemeyer splitter that comes with this unit and had already ordered the one Biesemeyer sells as an upgrade for the Unisaw. Contrary to an earlier post these are NOT the same parts! The one that comes with the Biesemeyer guard is a much less impressive unit (came in a Delta box marked made in Taiwan BTW) than the Biesemeyer accessory splitter. I wish Biesemeyer sold the guard without a splitter but having seen the splitter I don't think it would change the price much if it were left out or made an option.

All in all I'm very, very happy with the guard. It wasn't what I'd call cheap, but then keeping all ten fingers intact and avoiding 200mph flying hardwood boards isn't cheap to get fixed either.

Buy one...it will be some of the best woodworking money you'll ever spend.

Table Saws Review
Delta BC30W 30" Commercial Biesemeyer Saw Fence System
Made by Delta
  • Ruggedly constructed of 9-ply Finland birch and high-impact laminates that are hand fitted to solid steel tubing and angle iron mounting rail for years of use
  • Easy gliding fence body to handle quick, repetitive cut-off work, precision ripping and squaring cuts
  • Three-point locking system and hairline pointer with built--in steel tape to assure fence is parallel to blade and accurate to within 1/64 of an inch
  • Ripping capacity both to the right and left of blade
  • Universal mounting for attaching to almost any table
Amazon base price: $435.72
List price: $ (that's NaN% off!)
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Table Saws Review Biesemeyer fence
This accurate fence is everything it promised. I took my time putting it together (5 hours) and it was worth it. It is accurate within 1/32 of an inch. Great product.

Table Saws Review Wonderful
I purchased this system a couple of weeks ago and I instantly fell in love with it. I ordered a custom fence. I got a 24 inch left and 50 inch right rail. I did this because my saw is a right tilt and this allows me to make cabinet doors on the left side and avoid the chance of pinching under the blade. It is rock solid. I used the template to set the front rail and it was about an 1/8th of inch to low. Instead of redoing the whole fence, I added two furniture slides available at any home improvement store underneath the fence. It works wonderfully. I am very pleased with fence system.

Table Saws Review 50" Beismeyer Comm Fence
Excellent product, simple installation on my Delta Unisaw, pre-drilled holes lined up exactly!

Table Saws Review
JDS Company 18-34 18" - 34" Accu-Miter Miter Gauge
Made by JDS Company
  • Shot-pin accuracy for 90-, 45-, 30-, 22-1/2-, and 15-degree angles
  • Precise protractor scale for less frequently used angles
  • Rigid, front fence with telescopic extension
  • Adjustable end stops for repetitive cross cuts
  • Easily retro fitted to your existing miter bar or to optional 3/8-by-3/4-inch bar
Amazon base price: $194.49
List price: $179.99 (that's -8% off!)
Average review score: Table Saws Review

Table Saws Review Overrated
Because the screw issue has not been resolved (see other reviews), assembly can be maddening. It is too heavy: sturdy is good, but this gauge is awkwardly heavy. Without a T-slot (and maybe even a lateral table extension), anything but narrow stock will have this gauge falling off the table.

Reviews here imply this is a "must have" for precision work. Fastening a milled board to a conventional gauge (preferably with an adjustable rod, to eliminate lateral play) and clamping on a stop on occasion has a lot going for it.

Table Saws Review Miter gauge does what it says!
The JDS 18-34 Accu-Miter Gauge does everything it claims it can do.It was simple to assemble and adjust it.Adjustments have held true so far.I've used it alot in the short time I've had it. Comparing it to 3 other miter gauges I have its by far the best, but I feel it should be. I paid the price for a quality tool and got one.

Table Saws Review Great Mitre Gage
This is a rock-solid mitre gage. Easy to set up and use. There are two stops on the gage and both are easy to use and produce extremely repeatable cuts. Customer service at JDS is efficient and nice. (I accidently knocked the gage off of the workbench and one of the stops broke. JDS quickly shipped a replacement for a nominal fee, $4). It's an expensive gage. But, I do so much cross cutting that the cost is justified.

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