Fence Recommendations for vintage Craftsman 113 TS

When I still had my Craftsman 113, I put a Delta T2 fence on it and had no problems with it.

-- Bondo Gaposis

I think the Delta T2 (or T3…whatever the current version is) is smart money for that saw in the $200 range.

-- Happiness is like wetting your pants...everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth....

I also would say the T2 fence is perfect for the smaller sized contractors, either that or a Vega homeowners, or “Utility” fence. It is a perfect miniature of the Vega Pro, the best, most accurate fence I have ever used.

Vega 26 Utility

Delta T2

On both looking around the web will likely find you much lower prices. Either will transform that Sears saw into a much higher potential wood cutting machine.

-- Think safe, be safe

Another vote for the delta! My 113 saw is great with a T2 fence on it!

Dittos on the T2 or T3. No regrets on my buying my T2. larry

-- Just a barn cat, now gone to cat heaven.

The Incra and a good saw blade…

-- Desert_Woodworker

The Incra and a good saw blade…

Wow, that is one BEAUTIFUL fence… but at $500+, it’s over 5x the value of the stock table saw itself in its present condition…

Dittos on the T2 or T3. No regrets on my buying my T2. larry

What are the diferences between the T2 and T3? Is it just the T3 being newer?

My favorite:

http://www.mulecab.com/

-- “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk

Think of it like a horse and saddle- you will have a saddle when the horse is gone

-- Desert_Woodworker

+1 on the Mulecab-
http://www.mulecab.com/

-- Desert_Woodworker

Or… build it yourself and you can watch it on YouTube…

-- Desert_Woodworker

Unifence if you want the best :)

-- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/

FWIW:
The Delta T2 fence system is cost reduced version of standard Biesemeyer fence using a 2×3 front rail.
The T3 fence system is lighter duty ‘home’ fence system. Uses the same T-Square design, but front rail and fence head is smaller diameter tube (1.5×2.25, or something like that?).

IMHO:
The current T2 is NOT same caliper fence as original white Biesemeyer fences sold back in time shortly after Delta bought Biesemeyer, often called ‘Industrial’ fences. The industrial fences used 1/4” thick angle rails, while the new T2 has thinner (~5mm) angle iron. The 2×3 tube is also thinner gauge steel on new T2 fences.
Nothing wrong with new T2 fence, but once you use both versions, the new T2 ‘feels’ different and maybe a little less solid? The Biesemeyer used to be the best in t-square fences (excluding the Unifence), but the current cost reduced T2 is now equivalent to clones made/sold by Jet/Grizzly.

The T3 is decent fence upgrade for contractor saw, providing using SHORT rails. If you want the 84 inch rails with 52” capacity; suggest the T2 with larger structure is better choice to connect your TS to the extension table legs required for long fence.

If you want an industrial T-square fence, and want it cheap: don’t forget you can make your own.
Here are some plans from Twisted Knot Workshop.
http://www.twistedknotwoodshop.com/PDF%20Files/tsquarefence.pdf

Best Luck.

-- If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all, Doom, despair, agony on me… - Albert King - Born Under a Bad Sign released 1967

Marine Tanker…see post # 14 larry

-- Just a barn cat, now gone to cat heaven.