[Huntrava]

Hi there-

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I recently picked up a used Craftsman 10 inch, 15 amp Table Saw on Craigslist for $250, which seemed like a great deal. Now I've got a table saw and a router table in a portable unit, which is great since I'm a renter. That said, it didn't come with a rip fence.

Could I get some recommendations for a good, solid replacement rip fence? I understand some of the parts are compatible with the BT3000 and the BT3001...is the rip fence one of them???

Thanks-

 

[knotscott]

Model # and/or a pic would narrow it down from the dozens of possible saws this could be.

 

[woodnthings]

yah, which saw?

Ebay will have one probably...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+fence+for+ryobi+table+saw&_sacat=0&_from=R40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Craftsm...086?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c35083306

 

[Sawdustguy]

Retro fit a Biesemeyer fence to the saw, I did to my C-man. Pretty easy job.

 

[Phaedrus]

From the description, the OP is talking about this (or a similar) saw:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...d=00921829000&subcat=Table+Saws&vertical=TOOL

Craftsman has sold rebranded Ryobi sliding benchtop saws (bt3000/3100). From what I was able to find I believe the majority of parts are interchangable, though I have heard that they are getting more difficult to come by.

 

[ryan50hrl]

That was my first table saw....and it was a great saw...

Have you checked with sears parts?

 

[Huntrava]

Model # and/or a pic would narrow it down from the dozens of possible saws this could be.

Wow, my bad. I posted that after work at 3:30 AM...:laughing:

It is indeed the 21829. On Ebay the replacement Sears parts are very expensive (~120) which is why I'm wondering if a less expensive fence would work, or if that's just the cost of doing businesses with this thing.

Retro fit a Biesemeyer fence to the saw, I did to my C-man. Pretty easy job.

This could be interesting. As far as I know, the only thing more important than a properly aligned fence is a calibrated blade. Are there any tutorials on how to do this? It doesn't sound cheaper, per se, but I'm sure it would improve the saw overall.

 

[Sawdustguy]

Wow, my bad. I posted that after work at 3:30 AM...:laughing:

This could be interesting. As far as I know, the only thing more important than a properly aligned fence is a calibrated blade. Are there any tutorials on how to do this? It doesn't sound cheaper, per se, but I'm sure it would improve the saw overall.

I did this with my C-Man saw and the instructions supplied by Beisemeyer were easy to follow. I had to drill the cast iron top for some bolts, drills easy, and I had to cut out part of the rear rail so the tilt would work. Then I make a right extension table for it.

Not a difficult installation. The hardest part was cutting the rear steel angle iron to allow the saw to tilt.

I would do it again without hesitation.

 

[knotscott]

Ahhh.....I can definitely relate to those "C-trick moments"! :laughing:

A fence from the Bt3000/BT3100 will definitely fit the 21829....both made by Ryobi.

 

[GeorgeC]

Wow, my bad. I posted that after work at 3:30 AM...:laughing:

It is indeed the 21829. On Ebay the replacement Sears parts are very expensive (~120) which is why I'm wondering if a less expensive fence would work, or if that's just the cost of doing businesses with this thing.



This could be interesting. As far as I know, the only thing more important than a properly aligned fence is a calibrated blade. Are there any tutorials on how to do this? It doesn't sound cheaper, per se, but I'm sure it would improve the saw overall.

What is a "calibrated blade?"

George

 

[woodnthings]

I'm sure he means "aligned" ...properly

What is a "calibrated blade?"

George

calibrated:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/calibrated