How do you know how to keep it in line with the prefered no drift cut? Once I squared my fence to the table, then found the correct tracking and adjusted the table to that, it stays right on when I move the fence in and out. I just bolt on an 8 inch slab of phenolic when I do a resaw.I use a magnetic fence but I also use an additional magnet behind it to make sure there is no shifting. Love it I can cut .010 cleanly
Are you using the Magfence brand? I have an 18” as well and the aftermarket fences are not available in that size. The Magfence is the only one I have seen. I built a wooden fence but it takes a while to set up. Magfence offers an alignment tool that gets good reviewsI use a magnetic fence but I also use an additional magnet behind it to make sure there is no shifting. Love it I can cut .010 cleanly
Are you using the Magfence brand? I have an 18” as well and the aftermarket fences are not available in that size. The Magfence is the only one I have seen. I built a wooden fence but it takes a while to set up. Magfence offers an alignment tool that gets good reviews
Cast ironIs that an aluminum table or cast iron?
My question exaxctlly. Or maybe get a T-square fence off an old table saw that is being upgraded.What am I missing (note that sometimes I don’t have a remarkable grasp of the obvious)?
I use a “T” style bandsaw fence which I carefully aligned just once and subsequently simply adjust for the desired width of cut.
Doesn’t a magnetic fence have to be aligned every time that one moves it?
What is its advantage then?
That is good Kelly,Cast iron
Fine, but what if you need wider than the table?This design has a tee so that the magnetic fence can be aligned repeatedly.
Taytools Magnetic Bandsaw and Drill Press Fence 18" x 3" (DCE)
Bandsaw Fence Advantages and Features Click here to watch our YouTube video. Advantages: 1) One can be used on any bandsaw with a magnetic ferrous table. One will not work on saws with cast or plastic tables. Check to make sure a magnet has a strong attraction to your table before purchasing. 2)...taytools.com
This design has a tee so that the magnetic fence can be aligned repeatedly.
Taytools Magnetic Bandsaw and Drill Press Fence 18" x 3" (DCE)
Bandsaw Fence Advantages and Features Click here to watch our YouTube video. Advantages: 1) One can be used on any bandsaw with a magnetic ferrous table. One will not work on saws with cast or plastic tables. Check to make sure a magnet has a strong attraction to your table before purchasing. 2)...taytools.com
Funny,That is seriously expensive for a piece of aluminum extrusion and a couple of magnets...