Hi all, I am picking up a Xacta Fence II for pretty cheap to go on a TS3650. I therefore need to get the fence rails and main tube. IIFC the fence matches that of a Biesemeyer/sawstop/T2. Does anyone have a set of rails and main tube they are willing to sell? New I was looking at the Sawstop 36" set for $150 shipped.
Sawstop fence rails and tube for 150 shipped? May I ask where? I have 52" and have been debating downsizing to free up space cause I never use the full capacity
I wanted to extend the fence on my table saw, it is a Steel City and the fence is just like the T2 setup. I went to the local metal store and bought some 2" x 3" rectangle tubing and some 2" x 3" angle iron and made my own rails. Cost me just under $40. I t was easy.
I wanted to extend the fence on my table saw, it is a Steel City and the fence is just like the T2 setup. I went to the local metal store and bought some 2" x 3" rectangle tubing and some 2" x 3" angle iron and made my own rails. Cost me just under $40. I t was easy.
I wanted to extend the fence on my table saw, it is a Steel City and the fence is just like the T2 setup. I went to the local metal store and bought some 2" x 3" rectangle tubing and some 2" x 3" angle iron and made my own rails. Cost me just under $40. I t was easy.
I was thinking about this, but was not sure if the 2 X 3 tube had good enough tolerance to make a good fence. Is there anything special to buying it such as cold rolled, hot rolled etc?
Sawstop fence rails and tube for 150 shipped? May I ask where? I have 52" and have been debating downsizing to free up space cause I never use the full capacity
I was thinking about this, but was not sure if the 2 X 3 tube had good enough tolerance to make a good fence. Is there anything special to buying it such as cold rolled, hot rolled etc?
- ekjohns1
As PaulDoug said, get the material from your local steel supplier, but remember the original tube used has polished surfaces on 3 sides to allow for smooth sliding of the fence; you may be better off buying it from SS.
How much did everyone spend on the metal? Pricing out the metal in my area using vsctools guide is coming to $130 for a 2 X 3 X 76" tube and 2 - 3 X 3 X 6' angle iron. I then have to buy a tap, screws and paint. SS has the 36" tube and angle iron for $155 and if I can ship to store.
Wow.. I typically see what it can be had for online and use that as a guide when buying locally, which will typically be slightly higher, but you don't pay for shipping. For a 6ft 2×3 rectangular tube, you can buy one online for about $30 at places like the Metal Depot. (3×2 14Ga. A513 finish).
And regardless of what fence you go with, you will still need to have a drill, tap, screws/nuts/bolts and paint. Any mechanical junkie should already have all that stuff in the garage anyway
I purchased a 56" piece of each the tubing and the angle iron and paid a little under $40. They cut the length I wanted of each. I cleaned mine real good and painted it. It scratches easily, yes. It would have been nice to have it powder coated, but I have No idea what that would have cost.
By the way, I priced the tubing on the internet and I had to buy and pay for their lengths and with shipping it would have been about $150 if I remember correctly. I had to drill and I used rivet nuts to fasten the tube to the angle iron. I was able to borrow the rivet nut tool from my nephew. I'm very happy with it, I am not a pro nor do I use my table saw daily. But it cuts very accurate, works good.
Looks like the big difference is gauge. 11 gauge (vsctools) vs 14 gauge for the tube adds a significant amount. what gauge angle iron is everyone using?
Here's what I was quoted about 3 months ago for cut to length from a local steel company:
11 ga 2×3' tube, 6 ft, $25
1/4" x 3×3 angle, 6 ft, $25
1/4" x 3×3 Aluminum angle, 6 ft, $38
Powder coating was $90.
I used aluminum for the outfeed angle to keep weight down.
6 ft gives me about 15" left and 35" right rip.
If the SS rails fit your needs, that's a reasonable price for bolt-on. May have to drill some holes in your saw or rails, but that's pretty easy.
Looks like the big difference is gauge. 11 gauge (vsctools) vs 14 gauge for the tube adds a significant amount. what gauge angle iron is everyone using?
- ekjohns1
FWIW - Metal Supermarkets around me are overpriced suppliers for casual buyer.
Most times they charge 2-3x actual market price per pound of metal.
Suggest you check if any of your local metal recycling places also sell new metal?
I get best prices from Davis Salvage here in Phoenix. They stock new metal, as well as recycle usable surplused metal.
On outside the locations look like a junk yard, and might scare away the casual buyer looking for new metal.
BUT:
Prices are by pound, not foot. For new steel, they are usually 10-20% less than the local industrial whole suppliers for 10' of 20' long stick, and don't charge more for partial lengths - only add a cut charge. The prices on new structural/plate/sheet steel are about the same as price I pay for drop/surplus metal at Industrial Metals Supply (which is cheapest of local 'Metal Super Markets'). Cut charges aren't cheap, and add up fast; salvage shop charges $5 cut, wholesale supplier charges me $10.
Best to learn how market price for metal, as being a more informed consumer will save you money!
YMMV
The guide tube is 14ga. (0.083") for both the commercial and 'homeshop' version, which was their homeowner version and later morphed into the T2/T3 IIRC. The size of the tube and rails were different however. Here are the dimensions used for each taken from their FAQ:
I have a complete rail set from a general table saw. They are the home shop size, not the 2×3 commercial size. I think they are 6 feet overall length. I would take $75 and the cost of shipping. I am in Columbus, Ohio area.
Hi all, I am picking up a Xacta Fence II for pretty cheap to go on a TS3650. I therefore need to get the fence rails and main tube. IIFC the fence matches that of a Biesemeyer/sawstop/T2. Does anyone have a set of rails and main tube they are willing to sell? New I was looking at the Sawstop 36" set for $150 shipped.
yes im looking at buying a SS ICS with T-glide 52" set up and i already a Incra TS/LS fence system. I will be selling SS one. Hope to get the saw Wed/Tur this week. maybe we can work something out.
yes im looking at buying a SS ICS with T-glide 52" set up and i already a Incra TS/LS fence system. I will be selling SS one. Hope to get the saw Wed/Tur this week. maybe we can work something out.
- Volpar4
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