Band Saw Fence Upgrade

Upgrading your bandsaw fence is not as difficult as you might think. Take a look at how easy it was to set up the new fence on mine.

[@stormman8393]

A no nonsense, straight to the point demonstration. Thanks for sharing.

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@shawnclark9674]

New subscriber here. Love how detailed your videos are. Also like how you didn’t delete the factory error. That helps just in case a buyer has the same issue. Can’t wait for your next video.

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome, dude! Pretty interesting piece of equipment! 😊 Happy new year! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Happy new year!

[@markhiggins3054]

Thanks heaps was wondering about drift as my bandsaw from 1970 has heaps.

[@donniehodge2548]

Good Job 👍

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Thank you much!

[@donniehodge2548]

I bought me one works great 👍

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Enjoy it

[@tinywoodshop5491]

To get rid of the whistle of you bandsaw when you turn it on you have to tighten down the belt, just did that on mine!

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@Poolboy28560]

Looks good but may I suggest setting the "drift. based off the miter slot?

[@pawoodworker13]

Thats' what I was thinking? Would it be easier to square it off the miter slot not making a cut.

[@virtualfather]

Would have been nice to see a board cut

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

You're right on that point. Always forgetting something. Lol.

[@tedpuckett2779]

I have a Porter Cable bandsaw and currently no fence. It looked like you took off the grizzly fence. I’ve been considering the grizzly fence and Kreg. Can you give any input on why you replaced the grizzly and went with the Kreg?

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

First let me say there's nothing wrong with the Grizzly fence. I have used Kreg products in the past & I'm just a fan. That's the reason for the fence change. Thanks for watching the video!

[@RaulCastillo-pw8et]

Have you added a resaw fence to this Kreg fence. Wondering if you are able to add a wood tall fence to resaw?

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

I haven't added a resaw fence yet. It is something I plan on doing in the near future.

[@jfobear1953]

you mentioned a piece at the end you would pick up in the near future. What was what you said? I liked your video and just now starting so will be watching you. :-)

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

I believe it was the resaw attachment. Thanks for watching.

[@turnerhugh]

What was wrong with the grizzly fence?

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

There's nothing wrong with the grizzly fence. The Kreg fence allows for a micro adjuster which is probably the main reason for the switch.

[@MSACoachMike]

So two years in, are you still happy with the Kreg fence retrofit?

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

I have no complaints thus far. Still loving it.

[@jakeh409]

Great video! Are you still happy with the fence? Thanks, Jake

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Hey Jake....Thanks a bunch. I have no complaints with the fences performance to date.

[@jakeh409]

Thanks for the reply. That's good to hear. I will place my order tomorrow. Thanks again. Jake

[@jakeh409]

I got my fence installed, and run into the same problem with the grade stamp on the bolts. Kreg needs to address this. Your video helped with the install, thanks again. Jake

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

@@jakeh409 Glad it all worked out. Enjoy the new fence.

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Looks like you have had this for about a year. How has your experience been with this fence?

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

I have been using it for about a year with no complaints so far.

[@VinceEspositoJr]

@@Woodcraftedworkshop I ordered it. How does it perform better than the original? I've had no real issues with the original but it is short.

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

@@VinceEspositoJr The original fence performed fine. I wanted to switch to a fence that gives me more options such as the micro adjuster & resaw attachment.

[@VinceEspositoJr]

@@Woodcraftedworkshop Thank you.

[@GeraldJensen]

I'm thinking about doing this on my Jet 14" ... never have liked the stock fence that came with it! I was a bit surprised that the bolts didn't fit ... Kreg's quality was always top drawer when they were manufacturing in the USA.

[@Woodcraftedworkshop]

Hey Gerald! Small issue that was easily fixed. Overall it's a very nice fence.