Hi.
I sold my Freud SH-5 fence this week-end and look to buy a new system. The Veritas system seems like it is well built with no unnessary gimmicks on it. Plus it is not too expensive.
Does anyone have experience with this fence (and insert plate/steel top)?
Any other ideas for a fence that can be shipped in canada?
Of course, I could build one. Any good desing references?
Thank you.
Fred.
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Fred, I have the Veritas table top and while I don't own the fence yet, several people who do have it have reported to me that they really like it. One of them had purchased the sled also, did alot of work with it and was very happy.
Their fence is one example of why I like Veritas items -- they design well, build well and don't charge an arm and a leg, especially when it comes to add on's which they price reasonably. One add-on I really like is the shaper-style hold-downs they stock.
The other thing to keep in mind is that customer service is a major focus of the company, so if you found fault with the fence, they'd undoubtedly want to make things right.
PS: For building a fence -- there was a nice plan in Wood Magazine just before Christmas. Someone here mentioned yesterday they are about to start building it. It is a clean design with plenty of versatility.
forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
Another proud member of the "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)
Edited 1/24/2005 11:22 am ET by forestgirl
This one in Taunton's "Working with Routers".
If you buy the fence from Lee Valley, you won't have shipping issues since they're in Canada.
"I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
This one in Taunton's "Working with Routers".
Pat... would you recommend any alternatives to the woods you chose to make this with??Mike Wallace
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Changes can be made, maybe some minimal risk.
Walnut, oak & ash have proven themselves over 5 years of service. Not uncommon for %RH to swing 50 points in a day here! Key is hi density, stable , strong, straight material. Maple was nothing short of hell. Required flattening on a regular basis.
Dimensional stability's the key huh.?? Have to admit that I'd suspected as much but wasn't exactly sure... straight grained and quarter sawn sound about right..??Mike Wallace
Stay safe....Have fun
Wood to use for the fence is ASH. It is a wonderful wood. I use it all the time and I have yet to see it warp after it has been profiled.. Well, almost never..
The Ash tree in Norse mythology was known as “Yggdrasil,” the mighty tree that supported the heavens, and below ground, its roots went down to hell.
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