jorp_porp
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14" taiwanese delta knockoff didn't come with a fence. Anyone have suggestions for a DIY solution? Simple or complicated, taking all solutions.
Diy bandsaw fence suggestions?
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whateg01
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Simplest is a board and a c-clamp. From there, the sky is the limit. I've adapted a fence from an old import table saw. The nicer ones I see have a better rail and clamp, about like you'd find on a table saw.
whateg01
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You can square the fence with a combo square then clamp it there. But, yes, it's easier with some sort of rail.
Firebrick43
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This guy has a lot of info to build your own guide rail system, or purchase parts or whole system from him? Lots of good ideas.
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This is 1 of 3 of his band saw videos.
I know his band saw is large, just sharing ideas
Make Your Own Biesemeyer Style Guide Rails - VerySuperCool Tools
STEP BY STEP GUIDE RAIL SERIES – October 2014 series These are the companion videos to the “Step by Step” guide rail blog post. 5 videos / 40 steps CONDENSED GUIDE RAIL BUILD Play video 1 Steps 1 – 10 STEP 1. MEASURESTEP 2. ACQUIRE STEELSTEP 3. CUT STEEL TO LENGTHSTEP 4. CLEAN STEELSTEP 5. […]
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This is 1 of 3 of his band saw videos.
I know his band saw is large, just sharing ideas
MushCreek
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I need a simple fence for my 14" Delta. I normally don't need one, as I have a table saw, but I do use the Delta for resawing thick stuff. The underside of the table isn't shaped well for clamping.
milkovich
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I used these t-track nuts and knobs to make a resaw fence. One thing to note, it's nice to have adjustability in the fence because every blade will kind of wander in it's own direction. I'd love to give it the full "snodgrass" every blade change, but I guess I'm lazy. FWIW, this is an 11 amp craftsman 14" and while it won't set any records, I can resaw 6-7" of hardwood with a 3-4 tpi blade. 
RTM
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Many people suggest a single point fence for resawing, so you can adjust the angle of cut on the fly. I've never tried it that way, I use a sled.
Firebrick43
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Nice! That's a good price on those t track nuts. I've 3d printed some in the past and they work all right with threaded inserts and/or captive nuts.I used these t-track nuts and knobs to make a resaw fence. One thing to note, it's nice to have adjustability in the fence because every blade will kind of wander in it's own direction. I'd love to give it the full "snodgrass" every blade change, but I guess I'm lazy. FWIW, this is an 11 amp craftsman 14" and while it won't set any records, I can resaw 6-7" of hardwood with a 3-4 tpi blade.
Does the sled work well?
y'sguy
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Oof, this thread reminds me that I need to spend time adjusting the track of my bandsaw. I know there is a good method for this on an older Craftsman saw. I have seen some in the past, but they have newer more modern adjustments
RTM
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Just big enough to be handled by one person, unless the log is too big. Two people works well. 36" for the base, the log part might be a bit shorter.
I like it. Made a few errors building it, like not setting the edge of the sled to the blade, to make measurements of the slice easier. Stole some ideas from a commercially available kit.
Here are some pic of the build and options it can handle, and in use
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