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   JohnWW | May 16, 2006 05:48pm | #1

   Joe,

   Does your fence have a model number on it, something like 36-906 or the like?  If you have a number, please post it. 

   I'm trying to get some info on the fence but the Delta technical information site is a shambles since Black and Decker took it over, having the model number would help.

   Thanks, John

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   dovetailjoe | May 16, 2006 07:14pm | #2

   John -

   Thank you so much for your reply to my question.  Unfortunately, I find no markings on this fence indicating a model number.  There is a stamped number under the sliding handle portion of the mechanism.  That number is 422-27-012-2005. 

   I purchased the fence 6-7 years ago.  there are two large bolts extending from the rail which should go into probably the Delta saw but no holes on the Powermatic.  I am assuming I'll have to tap new holes either in the Powermatic or the Unifence.

   Any help would be appreciated.

   thank you

   Joe

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   JohnWW | May 18, 2006 12:20am | #3

   Joe,

   Delta is mailing me a copy of the manual for the Unifence, so I may be able to help you more in a few days.  I installed a Unifence once, several years ago but I don't remember enough about them to give you advice without first seeing the manual.  I you want, I'll send the manual to you after I've copied it for my own reference files.

   If you are mostly concerned about drilling holes in the cast iron table edge, don't worry, it is easy, cast iron drills like butter. 

   Use a center punch to start the hole and then drill through first with a small bit like 1/8".  Follow this up with a bit in the size of the bolt.  If you aren't sure about the sharpness of your bits it's worth investing in new ones for this job.  You won't need to lubricate the bits, cast iron doesn't need it.  Drill at a medium speed and let up the pressure on the drill as you get close to drilling all the way through so the bit doesn't break through the fairly brittle iron and jam.

   You shouldn't need to tap the holes, the front edge of most saws overhangs the base far enough to be able to attach the bolts with nuts from behind the table's lip.

   John

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   dovetailjoe | May 18, 2006 04:22am | #4

   John - this is quite a service provided by Taunton.  I very much appreciate your words and look forward to further advice.

    

   I will contact Delta tomorrow and see what I can get.  My main concern is that I have a Powermatic 66 and not Delta.  But I may be all wet.

   thanks again

   Joe Clark

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   JohnWW | May 18, 2006 05:19pm | #5

   The Unifence is sold as an aftermarket fence to be mounted on a wide range of saws, so the fence's manual should cover installing it on a saw like the Powermatic. 

   Mounting the fence is basically a matter of mounting the front rail and then adjusting the fence for square, the installation procedure is the same no matter what brand the saw is.

   John White

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   JohnWW | May 24, 2006 09:20pm | #6

   Joe,

   I received an installation manual for a Unifence from Delta.  The installation is very simple.

   Basically to mount the rail on the saw you need to drill two 7/16" diameter holes in the front edge of the saw's table.  Each hole is 1 3/16" below the top and 2" in from the outside edge of the saw.  If you have cast iron wings on the saw, you could also drill similar holes in the wings close to their outside edges.    When drilling these holes make sure there isn't something like a web in the casting directly behind the spot for the hole.  If something is in the way, the hole can be moved left or right, as needed, to get a good location to drill.

   If you have a wooden extension table on your saw, you can drill 5/16" mounting bolt holes 2" below the top for bolting the rail to the table.

   Once the holes are drilled, place 3/8" hex head bolts in the holes in the table and 1/4" bolts in the holes in the extension table.  Place washers and nuts on the bolts but leave them loose so you can slide the bolt heads into the tee slots in the back of the rail.  With the rail installed snug up the bolts and adjust the rail to be an even distance below the saw's table top, then fully tighten the bolts.

   If you want it, I can send you a copy of the manual.

   John