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Michael Van Pelt is the founder of American Sycamore Woodworker’s Retreat. He has a reputation as the tool guru. Mike has been in woodworking for over thirty years. His knowledge of tools comes from his many years of intertwining experience in the woodworking industry. Mike’s experiences include being active as an Industrial Arts Teacher, professional instructor of power machinery and tool techniques, tool sales, management and owner of woodworking tool retail store, Delta Machinery representative and technical advisory.
If you have a question for Michael, choose the Submit Question button to the right by November 30th. We will send you a reply with Mike's response in mid-December and then post it to this page for other members to view. You never know...someone else may have the same question
IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCT RELATED QUESTION, PLEASE USE OUR CONTACT US FORM FOR AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. THIS SECTION IS RESERVED FOR GENERAL WOODWORKING RELATED QUESTIONS.
Listed below are questions and answers that have already been submitted.
Questions
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9/10/2009
Re: Fences/DD Bench Saws
Response from user:
In regards to the many questions on replacement table saw fences, I built a Biesmeyer style fence from 2.5Sq.White Oak and some steel angle, nylon 5/16 bolts and a 1"sq.AL tube, 2"Al. Angle and a DeStaco Toggle Clamp and extended the table with wood, then put a 1/4" ply on top of the saw, and used a delta throad place to make a replaceable 1/4" thick insert. Since there is no way to align the blade to the miter slots, the fence is now easily aligned to the blade as is the miter gage. Anyone who want more on how to construct, may contact me at: cadguy5603@yahoo.com I haven't made or writen up anything for a magazine yet, but if there is enough interest, I will submit drawings and pics to PopWoodworing so others can use my idea too.
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4/14/2009
Table Saw Fence
Answer provided by Mike Van Pelt
| Q. |
When we talk about a 30", 42" 50 plus inch fence, what are we talking about? |
| A. |
This is
the measurement or cutting capacity to the right of the saw blade such as 30”
cut to the right of the saw blade. Most saws have about a 12” cut to the left
and between 30” and 50”cut to the right of the blade. |
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10/15/2008
Sacrificial Fence
Answer provided by Mike Heavey
| Q. |
How do I attach a Sacrificial Fence to my Biesemeyer? |
| A. |
It can be done several different ways. I either use double face tape, and or clamp the board right to the fence. It all depends on the type of fence I need. |
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8/26/2008
Best Fence Option
Answer provided by Mike Van Pelt
| Q. |
I have an old Craftsman Tablesaw that needs a new fence system. Are bolt patterns on the tabletop to rail supports standard or will I need to drill my table for a new fence? I'm thinking of the T2 or a bies if I can find one locally. |
| A. |
I have put on several Biesemeyer fence systems in my career. They are in my
opinion the best fence system on the market. You will most likely have to drill
some mounting holes. I normally use a cordless drill. You will find the cast
very easy to drill. The Biesemeyer fence system is package very well. I do not
see any problem of ordering one. |
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6/20/2008
Table Saw Fences
Answer provided by Mike Heavey
| Q. |
I have a Delta Contractor saw with a Delta Pro Fence 4-5 years old. I now want a better Fence. Should I buy a Delta T2 or T3 or possibly a Biesemeyer fence. Bought separately, they all seem to be expensive. |
| A. |
If the pocket book allows, my number one choice is the Biesemeyer fence. If that’s a little to rich, then the T2 would do the trick. Mike |
