Kreg Bandsaw Fence review.
I was asked to do a review of this fence after I have used it for a while so here it is.
I have a Delta 16” band saw with a 6” riser Model 28-475X. It had no fence when I bought it new. So I added one. I was never very happy with it, it had two rails and the round front rail was hard to read. Also the fence was on the right side of the blade, I prefer it to be on the left. Also the rails stuck out too far and were always in my way (small shop).
I have been looking at the Kreg fence for some time as I have several other Kreg products that I am very pleased with.
. Kreg KMS7200 Bandsaw Fence
The main parts are all anodized aluminum extrusions, very ridged.
The instructions were clear and all of the necessary installation parts were included. I also purchased the two re-saw guides a 4-1/2 inch and the 7” . they lock into the T track and easily removed.
The picture shows the small guide.It also came with a micro adjuster which may or may not end up being usefull.
20190111_110314 (Small).jpgOld Delta Fence front (Small).jpg
I set the fence parallel to my miter slot and made sure it was absolutely perpendicular to the table top. Of course you also have to make sure the table is perpendicular to the blade.
I have been slicing a bunch of wood to a bit more than 1/8 just enough thicker so that the drum sander cleans it up for a final thickness of 1/8. There is no movement or flex in the fence and the slices are very precise. I did not use the guide for re-sawing this wood as I have no blade drift issues with my saw.
I have been slicing, maple, Wenge and yellow heart for a magazine project.
Very pleased and well worth the $107 on Amazon.
I was asked to do a review of this fence after I have used it for a while so here it is.
I have a Delta 16” band saw with a 6” riser Model 28-475X. It had no fence when I bought it new. So I added one. I was never very happy with it, it had two rails and the round front rail was hard to read. Also the fence was on the right side of the blade, I prefer it to be on the left. Also the rails stuck out too far and were always in my way (small shop).
I have been looking at the Kreg fence for some time as I have several other Kreg products that I am very pleased with.
. Kreg KMS7200 Bandsaw Fence
The main parts are all anodized aluminum extrusions, very ridged.
The instructions were clear and all of the necessary installation parts were included. I also purchased the two re-saw guides a 4-1/2 inch and the 7” . they lock into the T track and easily removed.
The picture shows the small guide.It also came with a micro adjuster which may or may not end up being usefull.
20190111_110314 (Small).jpgOld Delta Fence front (Small).jpg
I set the fence parallel to my miter slot and made sure it was absolutely perpendicular to the table top. Of course you also have to make sure the table is perpendicular to the blade.
I have been slicing a bunch of wood to a bit more than 1/8 just enough thicker so that the drum sander cleans it up for a final thickness of 1/8. There is no movement or flex in the fence and the slices are very precise. I did not use the guide for re-sawing this wood as I have no blade drift issues with my saw.
I have been slicing, maple, Wenge and yellow heart for a magazine project.
Very pleased and well worth the $107 on Amazon.
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