30/06/2018
Name : Rob van der Linden
Location : NE Victoria
Title : Table Saw Super System
Review : A couple of years ago, I purchased a second hand table saw which did not have a fence. I had already been using an Incra LS system on my old saw for several years and I transferred the LS to my "new" saw. Unfortunately my "new" saw was wider than the old one but Graham was able to supply a longer fence. (Excellent service BTW...) Once the LS system is setup properly (and this does take a fair bit of time and attention to detail...) it requires no further attention. There is no "drift" in the calibration - even with years of use. To set a particular width of rip, one merely selects the measurement on the stainless steel rule, move the fence to match and lock it place. Ready to cut! Simple, accurate and correct the first time, every time! If one needs to adjust a tenon for example, you can run the timber through again and trim as little as 1/20th millimeter off the wood - accurately! In my setup, I have my router table as an extension to my saw table. The LS, in conjunction with the Wonder Fence, makes for the perfect router fence. All I have to do is move the main "bridge" along the table (closer to the router) and it's ready to go. Perfect! There is only one minor issue with the system. When cross cutting, the space available to the right of the saw blade is limited to about 800mm on my set up due to the "bridge". To cut longer lengths, it is necessary to remove the bridge and fence (but not the rails!). An simple procedure involving undoing 4 wing knobs and lifting the top assembly off. The brilliant positioning system for attaching/locating the top assembly means that recalibration of the fence is not required. With the correct router bits, making accurate, perfectly fitting box and dovetail joints is a breeze! Although the LS system is quite expensive, it is far ahead of other after market fences and indeed every OEM fences I've seen. It's accuracy and reliability is second to none!