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Brand: Vega EAN: 0664845720259 Label: Vega Manufacturer: Vega Model: U50 Publisher: Vega Studio: Vega Features:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: An after-market fence is a fantastic way to ratchet up the performance of a basic table saw, turning it into a precision tool. And this big-capacity Vega system is easy to install and a pleasure to use, with a very agreeable price for passionate woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers. The quality and capabilities of this "utility" model match those of the professional version that Vega's better known for, and though the company markets it for saws that don't get "extremely heavy use," it's absolutely rugged enough for the exacting home woodworker. Hands down, the best feature about this first-class fence is the micro adjustment. We've all done it: tap, tap, tap on the fence, hoping for just the breadth of a hair's change in position. Enjoy that? We don't either. But this Vega has a threaded rod and thumb nut that moves the fence thousandths of an inch in either direction. A full rotation of the nut carries the fence 1/16th of an inch, and the cam locks the position securely. Another feature we love is the fence bar itself: It's high, wide and has a channel along its length, perfect for substantial sliding jigs, like, say, a miter spline jig. And while the finish on some of the other parts isn't as refined as it could be, the fence bar is sweet. It's made of aircraft quality aluminum alloy extrusions, lightweight for easy handling, but extremely rigid, and we like the way the black anodized finish cuts down on friction. The fence rides beautifully on the rails, and we found lockdown to be rock-solid. Installation wasn't nearly as complicated as we had anticipated, and it probably won't take you more than 30 minutes even if you happen to have one of the saws that requires drilling a couple of holes. But if you've got a Delta Unisaw or contractor model, a Powermatic 66 or a 10-inch Craftsman, for example, you'll be ready to roll without the extra drilling. This is the larger of the two models in this line, and you get an impressive 50-inch capacity to the right of the blade and 8 inches to the left. (The smaller version offers 26 inches to the right of the blade.) You could spend a whole lot more money than this on an after-market fence, but the results you'll get from this Vega will rival any big-ticket fence's performance, and you'll depend on it for the ultimate accuracy and reliability.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Vega FenceThis fence functions pretty well, but is not as heavy duty as I would have liked for the money. I cut myself on the sharp edge of the aluminum extrusion, so I've filed all four corners down. The screws provided for the rear rail did not fit my Unisaw, so the installation could not be completed until I made a trip to the hardware store. And lastly the front and rear rails do not lie on the same plane so I'm having to notch out the extention table I'm making in order to have it be flush with the existing ... Read More Rating:  - great fenceBest upgrade for my saw ever! Easy installation. Smooth operation, so smooth in fact that I have yet to need the micro adjustment--I have never seen a fence in any store on any saw that slides as smoothly, and is very accurate, too. Highly recommend. Rating: - like a new sawgot the u50 within a week of order. Installed w/o any problems. This is a very nice fence. I had planed to buy a new table saw, but this fence made me reconsider. Made a lot of things I had given up trying with my saw easy. Also got wixey digita scale from Woodcraft on sale $99. Great setup. No more guess work, checking for parallel, or worries that the fence will move. ... Read More Rating: - Incredibe Fence SystemI bought the Vega U50 Professional fence about 1998 to replace the factory fence on my Grizzly 1022 table saw. I had struggled with that old fence for years trying to get accurate cuts, measuring, adjusting, remeasuring and readjusting and then hoping for the best as I made the cut. The installation of this Vega system changed the old saw from a tool to a work of art. Installation was easy. I think I had to drill only one hole; all others matched up. I made the initial adjustment to align ... Read More Rating: - Love ItThe thing I really like about this fence is how easy it is to zero it in to the blade. It rides very true and the micro adjustment is a feature I don;t kow how I ever lived without. For the money it was a great buy. |
