I moved across the country several years ago and put my woodworking shop tools into storage. Recently completed a stand alone shop building and now unpacking my tools and setting up the shop. I have a 20 yr old Delta Bandsaw, and at least 15 yrs ago purchased the old FasTTrak bandsaw setup developed by Mark Duginske (and later sold to Kreg tools).
I've always developed the jigs and fixtures needed in the shop, rather than buying them (sorry Rockler, but your jigs and fixtures are waaayyy overpriced). So when I needed them, I built router tables and fences, crosscut sleds, etc-you get the idea-and they always worked well for me.
So, in unpacking all my stuff, I now find that some of the parts from the original FastTrak fence are missing! My first thought was to see if I could find a source for old parts-no luck. My second thought was to buy a Kreg Precision Bandsaw Fence-Yikes-they want $120 for them now!
Was trying to remember if I really used the old fence that much, or simply built an easy-to-use one out of MDF.
So, my question to my fellow Lumberjocks is-"Do I really need to spend money on a new Kreg fence, or simply go back to my shop built inexpensive fixtures approach and make a new one-putting the $'s saved towards a new jointer?
Do you current Kreg Bandsaw Fence owners really find them that indispensable?
Thanks for the help.
Gerry
I've always developed the jigs and fixtures needed in the shop, rather than buying them (sorry Rockler, but your jigs and fixtures are waaayyy overpriced). So when I needed them, I built router tables and fences, crosscut sleds, etc-you get the idea-and they always worked well for me.
So, in unpacking all my stuff, I now find that some of the parts from the original FastTrak fence are missing! My first thought was to see if I could find a source for old parts-no luck. My second thought was to buy a Kreg Precision Bandsaw Fence-Yikes-they want $120 for them now!
Was trying to remember if I really used the old fence that much, or simply built an easy-to-use one out of MDF.
So, my question to my fellow Lumberjocks is-"Do I really need to spend money on a new Kreg fence, or simply go back to my shop built inexpensive fixtures approach and make a new one-putting the $'s saved towards a new jointer?
Do you current Kreg Bandsaw Fence owners really find them that indispensable?
Thanks for the help.
Gerry
