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   SARGEgrinder47 | Jan 27, 2008 10:29pm | #1

   I was shopping fences and tables yesterday at the Atlanta WW Show, BW. I don't have any experience with the Kreg, but I did see it demo'ed. The T-trac fence is micro adjustable to get that extra hair when it needs to come off. For instance when trimming down a dovetail to loosen the fit in say a dove-tail for a sliding dove-tail guide rail for drawers.

   The fence also has two sized rods that can be used on the out-bound side to use the table for an edge jointer. Very precise as I saw it, but that would not tell the story of is "slop" going to come into play with use in the future with it's TS T-Trac design which only locks on one end. So..

   The table is OK.. but nothing more than laminated MDF as most with a phenolic insert. But.. it does have a unique system to hold it in and raise and lower the insert to insure flat. One is places at each corner of the insert opening and I find them very clever. They can be purchased separately if you are going to build your own.

   If you want to see an alternative that I found to be reasonably priced, go to http://www.ptreeusa.com which is Peachtree Woodworking Supply here in Atlanta. Have a look at their table and fences. Especially the Supreme Fence which is very clever and well made for $119. Just not micro adjustable with a turn of a knob as most fences don't have that feature. The table is $179 and nice.. but they sell the hardware (special U tipped tracks for fence).. miter track separately along with various inserts.

   I am probably going with their fence.. their table hard-ware and up-grade to their 1/4" extruded aluminum insert. All their inserts are the same size at 9" x 12". I will build my own table 1 1/2" of MDF and laminate it both sides and edges for probably around $20 plus the additional $59 for the aluminum insert.

   Hope this is of some help in making your decision....

   
   

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   Edited 1/27/2008 2:29 pm ET by SARGEgrinder47

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   polarsea1 | Jan 28, 2008 08:44am | #2

   Looks like a winner to me, I watched a video that's available on Youtube and was very impressed.  

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcoDDUrruB8

   I like Kreg products, the ones I've had and used have been very good quality and stout. And they're made right here in the USA. I'm giving a lot of thought to buying one.

   
   

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   Edited 1/28/2008 12:47 am by polarsea1