Kreg Bandsaw Fence
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Kreg Bandsaw Fence
So, I have figured out with your help, where I went wrong with the Kreg bandsaw fence. Now, a question... WTF is this set screw for? It's definitely in my way!
It is on the far left of the bandsaw table.
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
It is the screw that provides a stop when the blade is 90 deg to the table. But you have to set it. It may be too long and if it is use a shorter one.
Bill V
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
It is the stop screw that sets the table back to 90* after you have tilted it. It has a lock nut on the under side. When properly adjusted it sets the table to be 90* to the left and right of the blade. The lock nut keeps it from moving. That set screw will be below the table when properly adjusted.ChrisNeilan wrote:So, I have figured out with your help, where I went wrong with the Kreg bandsaw fence. Now, a question... WTF is this set screw for? It's definitely in my way!It is on the far left of the bandsaw table.
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
Maybe this "light reading" will help. Reference page 18.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/manuals/845539.pdf
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/manuals/845539.pdf
"Making Sawdust Safely"
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
Well, thank you! I bought this bandsaw on Ebay and thought i had worked the bugs out. This should be the last one. I usually use a squre to be sure i'm at 90 degrees. Don't trust them screws! 
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
Thank you Dusty, my only bandsaw manual is for a cast iron bandsaw. Some slight differences i see. 
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
It is not the screw that must be trusted! It is the one who set the screw and then the lock nut that you must learn to trust.ChrisNeilan wrote:Well, thank you! I bought this bandsaw on Ebay and thought i had worked the bugs out. This should be the last one. I usually use a squre to be sure i'm at 90 degrees. Don't trust them screws!
"Making Sawdust Safely"
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
dusty wrote:It is not the screw that must be trusted! It is the one who set the screw and then the lock nut that you must learn to trust.ChrisNeilan wrote:Well, thank you! I bought this bandsaw on Ebay and thought i had worked the bugs out. This should be the last one. I usually use a squre to be sure i'm at 90 degrees. Don't trust them screws!
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
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Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
I don't trust him (me) either!dusty wrote:It is not the screw that must be trusted! It is the one who set the screw and then the lock nut that you must learn to trust.ChrisNeilan wrote:Well, thank you! I bought this bandsaw on Ebay and thought i had worked the bugs out. This should be the last one. I usually use a squre to be sure i'm at 90 degrees. Don't trust them screws!
Re: Kreg Bandsaw Fence
Come on Man!!ChrisNeilan wrote:I don't trust him (me) either!dusty wrote:It is not the screw that must be trusted! It is the one who set the screw and then the lock nut that you must learn to trust.ChrisNeilan wrote:Well, thank you! I bought this bandsaw on Ebay and thought i had worked the bugs out. This should be the last one. I usually use a squre to be sure i'm at 90 degrees. Don't trust them screws!
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT