That micro adjuster from Canyon Tools is cool as heck! Developing universal tools that increase usability of other devices is actually incredibly hard and often impossible. Solving this problem with that little doodad over something that often requires a massive new fence (of which have their own problems you've pointed out in reviews) is impressive!
I have Canyon Fire Tools Micro Adjuster and Woodpeckers RipFlip stop. I use that to flip stops for repeatable cuts with the saw fence and single blade like with a kerfmaker. I use the micro adjuster as Mark said to replace the tapping of the fence. It 's more controlled and because it attached magnetically it allows for adjustme
For anyone looking for exact saw fence accuracy, you may also want to take a look at the Wixey Saw Fence Digital Readout. You can get readouts in increments down to 0.005 inch.
Thanks for the heads up on these Marc. I'll definitely be adding the fence micro adjuster to the arsenal, and will order a small pack of the applicator pads to try out, but the alignment jig is easy enough to DIY since I already have a dial indicator.
Vega Engineering has an after-market table saw fence that has the micro-adjustment built in. I've had mine for almost 20 years. It works exactly like this one except it has a lever to lock the adjuster in place.
Talking about buying American made products, I was on a Facebook thread where they were discussing Nabisco sending Oreo production to Mexico. There was a young guy commenting about how he is new member of a union and everyone should buy U.S. made products, etc, etc. He lamented the Oreo cookie being made in Mexico because his kids like Oreo cookies. Someone suggested he by Hydrox cookies because they are still made in the USA. He said, "...but they cost more."
The wood pecker rip flip that you attach under the fence rail can be used for the same purpose as the magnetic adjuster. I like the rip flip Caues you can use it to dial in dados with the turn of a set screw that touches the handle of the fence.
I have the stupid simple tools tramming device. It is beautifully made. I thought it would be overkill for aligning my drill press, but honestly I had no idea how off some of my holes were and how annoying it was when things didn't line up.
I use the Makrs stain pads. I think they're great! Looks to be a small US business but they do a good job of hiding their actual location for some reason.
I love made in USA. I know that I can make that micro adjuster for under $50. That is being very generous on that estimate. AND it will be made in the USA.
The fence microadjustor is intriguing, but how well does it lock down the fence and keep it from deflecting? I have a powermatic with a biesmeyer fence, amd I had all sorts of inaccuracy for a time until I discovered my fence lock down mechanism was not tight enough. If I understand this product right, that lockdown mechanism wouldn’t be in play, so is it the strength of that magnet that will hold a big beast of a fence from any deflection?
Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately, it does seem like, for the most part, people are only interested in advocating for US-made stuff until it might hit their own wallets. Then it's off to Amazon/Alibaba/Banggood/etc
And again: made in USA is not automatically a "best quality" guarantee, just as the opposite is not. Every country may have great quality tools. The TH-cam woodworking shows tend to be leaning against "USA or bad" stamp. Not fair.
It’s not so much as “made in the USA or bad.” You’ll often see TH-cam woodworkers sing praises for Jess Em tools which are Canadian as an example. It’s often times more of a filter for “Not made as cheaply as possible.” Other times, yeah, they’re some nationalist that take pride in purchases from their own country. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that either.
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That micro adjuster from Canyon Tools is cool as heck! Developing universal tools that increase usability of other devices is actually incredibly hard and often impossible. Solving this problem with that little doodad over something that often requires a massive new fence (of which have their own problems you've pointed out in reviews) is impressive!
+1 for small businesses in Nebraska!
I have Canyon Fire Tools Micro Adjuster and Woodpeckers RipFlip stop. I use that to flip stops for repeatable cuts with the saw fence and single blade like with a kerfmaker. I use the micro adjuster as Mark said to replace the tapping of the fence. It 's more controlled and because it attached magnetically it allows for adjustme
toward the blade and away. It's well made and the magnet that attaches to the blade is strong.
I have the A-Line-It set. Super useful for more than the saw and fence.
For anyone looking for exact saw fence accuracy, you may also want to take a look at the Wixey Saw Fence Digital Readout. You can get readouts in increments down to 0.005 inch.
Thanks for the heads up on these Marc. I'll definitely be adding the fence micro adjuster to the arsenal, and will order a small pack of the applicator pads to try out, but the alignment jig is easy enough to DIY since I already have a dial indicator.
Pretty interesting tools indeed, Marc! Thanks! 😃
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Vega Engineering has an after-market table saw fence that has the micro-adjustment built in. I've had mine for almost 20 years. It works exactly like this one except it has a lever to lock the adjuster in place.
Talking about buying American made products, I was on a Facebook thread where they were discussing Nabisco sending Oreo production to Mexico. There was a young guy commenting about how he is new member of a union and everyone should buy U.S. made products, etc, etc. He lamented the Oreo cookie being made in Mexico because his kids like Oreo cookies. Someone suggested he by Hydrox cookies because they are still made in the USA. He said, "...but they cost more."
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The wood pecker rip flip that you attach under the fence rail can be used for the same purpose as the magnetic adjuster. I like the rip flip Caues you can use it to dial in dados with the turn of a set screw that touches the handle of the fence.
I have the Rip Flip on my table saw as well and it works great for fine adjustment. However, it won't fit on all table saws.
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I have the woodpeckers table saw alignment doodad. It's pretty sweet. I got it second hand, so I can't comment on the value too much, but it's nice.
I have the stupid simple tools tramming device. It is beautifully made. I thought it would be overkill for aligning my drill press, but honestly I had no idea how off some of my holes were and how annoying it was when things didn't line up.
Now waiting for woodpeckers to make one 😜
I’m taking the wife out to dinner tonight before she sees my new purchases. LOL
Smart man.
Good call!😂😂
Better leave her at the restaurant
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I use the Makrs stain pads. I think they're great! Looks to be a small US business but they do a good job of hiding their actual location for some reason.
I believe they're in Colorado.
Great videos by the way. Thanks
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I love made in USA. I know that I can make that micro adjuster for under $50. That is being very generous on that estimate. AND it will be made in the USA.
The fence microadjustor is intriguing, but how well does it lock down the fence and keep it from deflecting? I have a powermatic with a biesmeyer fence, amd I had all sorts of inaccuracy for a time until I discovered my fence lock down mechanism was not tight enough. If I understand this product right, that lockdown mechanism wouldn’t be in play, so is it the strength of that magnet that will hold a big beast of a fence from any deflection?
you don't understand the product right! you still lock down the fence as usual. to adjust, unlock the fence, use the fine adjust, re-lock the fence
Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately, it does seem like, for the most part, people are only interested in advocating for US-made stuff until it might hit their own wallets. Then it's off to Amazon/Alibaba/Banggood/etc
And again: made in USA is not automatically a "best quality" guarantee, just as the opposite is not. Every country may have great quality tools. The TH-cam woodworking shows tend to be leaning against "USA or bad" stamp. Not fair.
It’s not so much as “made in the USA or bad.” You’ll often see TH-cam woodworkers sing praises for Jess Em tools which are Canadian as an example. It’s often times more of a filter for “Not made as cheaply as possible.”
Other times, yeah, they’re some nationalist that take pride in purchases from their own country. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that either.