PRO Delta Uni-Fence Tips and Tricks!

[@brienpike4220]

Picked up an older Unisaw and the fence would not properly disengage from the rails; it had to be slid out at the end. After watching your video I figured out I needed to replace the ball bearing and spring. It works perfectly now. Thanks for the help.

[@joesshop3622]

Glad to help! Thanks for the visit!

[@jimbennett7248]

Very generous of you to share! I downloaded your video, just in case my unifence needs major adjustments. Thank you!

[@kelleyhamby3280]

I have an X5 unifence that I love. The original rail was getting chewed to pieces by the locking handle(on the inside). This video helped me get it all back together and running like a champ. Many thanks for taking the time to make these videos. It was super helpful.

[@joesshop3622]

Thanks for the reply! Glad it helped!!

[@lewallen67]

First, thank you for taking the time to post this information. I acquired a ‘90s unisaw a few years ago and there was not much on KZbin about it. Mine came missing parts and was rigged to work with bolts. I eventually was able to piece together all the parts needed from eBay and now have a stock working fence. I added the 42” Peachtree fence recently and love having that as an addition to the stock fence. Your tutorial just helped me fine tune everything. Again, thank you for posting this!

[@joesshop3622]

Glad it was helpful! If you have further questions, I attempt to stay current with the comments normally at least once a day. Thanks for commenting and visiting!

[@jameswortner6135]

Thank you for this video. I have a Delta Unisaw circa late 1990s with this extruded aluminum fence. Yes, it needed to be cleaned and reconditioned. Your fix and process worked perfectly. Better than NEW for the next 30 years!

[@joesshop3622]

FANTASTIC! Always glad to hear!

[@chavitech]

Sweet! I was going crazy with my old fence, Thanks for your advice!

[@joesshop3622]

Glad it helped! I've been there...for a long time when first installed.

[@mbarton98]

Thanks for the tips. My unifence has been working great since I bought the unisaw 52inch new in 2000. Saving the video for reference when I do need it.

[@joesshop3622]

Thanks You!

[@jonaldrich3749]

Best advice I've seen for proper adjustment of the Unifence! Thank you for posting this! The Unifence is by far, IMO, the best fence ever made. Last year I was fortunate to find a brand new in the box 2005 Unisaw X5 but sadly it came with a Biesemeyer fence. I can tell you after using it for a year that despite all the acclaims it gets it is vastly inferior to the Unifence in terms of accuracy, repeatability and versatility. I have finally decided to remove the Bissey and replace it with the more reliable Unifence. I have found a source of replacement fence extrusions, but have yet to find where I can obtain a new 52" rail.

[@joesshop3622]

Those are elusive as hell, people say to look at estate sales... like you mention I find it more versatile than any other I've used. The ability and speed to slide the fence fwd. or back and to flip it 90° downward is incredibly awesome. Let alone setting it to float so I can cut off vacuum forms a 1/4" thick with a perfect flange in seconds. I'm certainly with ya'! Damn good fence for sure. I put one on my brothers saw and he's been grateful for decades! Imagine using a stock fence for a lifetime?

[@tmegow]

this is my first unisaw/unifence I used my Father’s Jet lock/ tubular fence on his old TS. I had no idea how this even worked. This was the perfect video! Going to finish the refurb tomorrow and hopefully have my first solid locking fence. The jet lock never was solid. Oh it is possible to mount the locking lug(?) facing the wrong way ?

[@joesshop3622]

If it goes together it should be right due to the offset roll pin hole. Just check the fit last to assure yourself it locks properly before you powerup the blade. Thanks for the visit!!

[@josephjetton273]

You don't see many woodworkers using this fence. I have had one on my Delta contractors saw for about 20 years. Thanks for the info.

[@joesshop3622]

This fence is sick IMO, to be able to flip it sideways is evil cool and totally useful to me!

[@jimedwards2511]

Best fence ever made. I have no idea why they stopped making it

[@joesshop3622]

@@jimedwards2511 WE ALL don't get it! Several have said the same after using the others fences. Its versatility smokes a lot of them for sure. THANKS JIM!!

[@silentsun67]

Anyone ever seen a jig for this type of fence to cut panels vertically?

[@joesshop3622]

@@silentsun67 No I have not but you could easily make one. I'd make a sled that cradles the part and cant go anywhere left or right and clamp it in place. Then raise the blade into and through the sled and now you can move a panel through it and have it guided the whole way...get it? Like a window in a track.

[@grboomer_8366]

Can you explain in more detail about "rolling" the ramp angles? Are you sanding, grinding, filing, burnishing to get that rolled edge?

[@joesshop3622]

At 2:13 you can see a reflection indication of the roll size and its more than enough to force engagement. Use a fine file and keep the edges flat while rounding them. You don't want any file marks or sanding marks leftover when your done. If the edges are nice and flat and smooth, engagement will also be smooth. FYI, rough edges are not good for the inside of your fence rail extrusion so sand smooth and you'll be rewarded with how nice it works now.

[@mikechartier5262]

Great video! I'll definitely be doing that tune up ,I just bought a Platinum Edition Unisaw what's the difference between that and the regular edition? Thanks for any info

[@joesshop3622]

I don't recall the difference Mike, sorry! Thanks!

[@brucemitchell5637]

I really liked the video, but you completely skipped over how the roll pin and dog are re- attached!

[@joesshop3622]

I'm sorry I feel everything is self evident attempting to shorten videos. I start by tapping the roll pinin part way first, then put the 2 together and drive the pin home till slightly subsurface by a few taps of a bang stick lol. I prefer a C clamp that negates the hammer-time typical to drive these home.

[@jimbennett7248]

Very generous of you to share! I downloaded your video, just in case my unifence needs major adjustments. Thank you!

[@joesshop3622]

Thanks Jim for the visit! Any questions feel free...