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   DougF | Dec 14, 2005 05:42pm | #1

   I have had mine 20 years installed on two different saws.  The rail attaches to the angle iron with common sheet metal screws and the bolts to attach the angle iron to the saw and extension table are common hardware items.  You can easily drill and tap the holes in saw top since the metal is soft or drill and use nuts to secure the angle iron.

   I would check the flatness of the fence face and make sure it has the two adjusting set screws. In either case, they are easily replaceable.  Check the nylon pads since they do wear down.  

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   RickL | Dec 14, 2005 05:43pm | #2

   Flat head machine screws to attach rails to the table. Regular bolts to attach the tube to the angle iron brackets. The fence is as tough as it get for fences. The cursor is the most fragile piece. I've done service work on machines and been to trade schools where unifences were trashed but the Bies fared quite well. Support your local hardware stores before HD in my opinion.

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   woodenfish3 | Dec 15, 2005 01:31am | #3

   Years ago I felt the same way, that the unifence is nice but won't last as long as the Beis.

   It is also more difficult to attach jigs onto the unifence, IMO.

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   notDusty | Dec 15, 2005 06:23pm | #4

    woodenfish3 ,

                      The only moving part is the cam lever lock . These often show signs of wear . Check to make sure the lock works and that the fence itself is flat and straight . The rail closest to the operator is really the only one that is important , depending on what type of table your saw is mounted in .The other rail only supports the weight of the end of the fence , and does not keep the fence aligned nor is it needed for the use or operation of these great fences. Also the hair line indicator or cursor is a piece of plexi glass that can crack or break but can easily be replaced .

                         good   luck         dusty