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   Bepperb | Dec 23, 2006 02:01am | #1

   Not sure how much this will help... I have the Incra on my Jet contractors saw.  You can just mount the rails further to the right, or easily cut them since they're extruded aluminum and relatively inexpensive to replace (I think I paid ~80 bucks for the two rails).  Even though I'm a proud owner, I guess I'm not completely sold on the Incra, some parts feel finicky, I don't like the thumbscrew to lock fence, but I do like the dial to move the fence, and I think I have like five rulers to zero at different points (I also use my as the router fence).  I guess like anything else take a good look at one before you buy, it's a very different animal, you'll love it or hate it.

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   allenb | Dec 23, 2006 03:51am | #2

   I have the Incra system on my TS and I really like it.  It takes a little setup to get it adjusted the first time but it does work well.  It really is repeatable and you can move it in very small increments.  The only problem I think is that when you move the fence to the right the center bar also slides to the right.  I have a small work area and it blocks my walkway if it's shifted right.  Not a real big issue most of the time.  I cannot give you a comparision of this fence against another brand since I have never owned anthing but the normal stock fence.  I do know that it turned my saw into a "new" machine and really improved my work.  I also have the Incra for my router table too so having the same system is a plus.

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   Anderson | Dec 23, 2006 05:13am | #3

   I've the JoinTech machine. I really liked the Incra and planned on getting it, but the JoinTech seemed a lot more substantial so I ended up with that. I'm still getting used to it, but I like it. Very accurate and easy to use.

   Barry

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   pcooper | Dec 23, 2006 10:01pm | #4

   I played with several fence systems before buying the Inca version, but I am very pleased with it. I also use the joinery package they have, and included two router tables in the set up so my fence system can do double or triple duty. It is a bit of a deal to set up the first time, you need to spend some time measuring and making adjustments to get it set like it needs to be, but the pain is worth the gain in my book. My projects come out far better the first time with it, not a lot of remaking pieces because I couldn't get the fence in the right spot.

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   bones | Dec 24, 2006 06:24am | #5

   I have the Incra fence system for my router table, and they make good stuff. If you do get it before next friday, I just received an e-mail discount for $40.00 off at woodpeckers.  Cupon code is "TS40".  Their E-mail newsletter has a new sale every friday.  That one just showed up.