Resawing and ripping at the band saw has one set back — drift. This fence solves that problem in a simple, solid, way. It seems that no matter how well I tune up my band saw, I occasionally have to fight drift when ripping or resawing. The blade tends to wander off the cut line.
Do you need a fence for a bandsaw?
If you use your bandsaw only for making curved cuts, you'll likely never need a rip fence. For accurate ripping and resawing, though, a good fence helps greatly. That said, many bandsaws don't come with a fence.
What does a saw fence do?
The fence, also known as a rip fence, provides a cutting guide when you're cutting material. The fence runs from the front of the table to the back and is parallel to the cutting plane of the blade. Other table saws allow you to only use the fence on one side.
Would you use the band saw to make a straight cut fence?
Portable bandsaws can be used to cut wood, of course. Sharp blades, proper tension and speed, using a fence for that straight cut and letting the blade do the work will give you what you want, whether it's simply ripping a thick slab down or making that fancy curve cut on table legs.
What does the fence do on a band saw?
Never before has a band saw fence allowed you to accomplish such a wide variety of cuts. This fence adjusts both for blade drift and perpendicularity to the blade (essential when cutting thin veneers).
How thick of wood can a bandsaw cut?
Band saws are the undisputed champ when it comes to cutting curves and slicing through thick material. Many small band saws can slice though lumber a full four inches thick, and bigger saws handle six-inch cuts.