Imperial Tapes for TS55 and Parallel Guides

[Weens1]

I am sure I'm not the first guy to think of this, but I just set up my parallel guide with my TS55 and I was wondering if anyone has put adhesive rules on the parallel guides to have an imperial scale instead of metric. I know the conversion isn't that hard, but seems like it would be an easy enhancement. Anyone tried it? What tapes dis you use?

 

[Sean7a]

I am sure I'm not the first guy to think of this, but I just set up my parallel guide with my TS55 and I was wondering if anyone has put adhesive rules on the parallel guides to have an imperial scale instead of metric. I know the conversion isn't that hard, but seems like it would be an easy enhancement. Anyone tried it? What tapes dis you use?

Fastcap does make some really inexpensive imperial tapes for this purpose, fences for table saws, etc.  We mayyyyy have some left over that we're looking to get rid of.  Call the shop if up for it.  I don't have'em up on the site.

I think there are some photos of customized tapes on parallel guides as well as custom indicators which were VERY nice.  Seems like a worthy aftermarket accessory we'd all buy?

 

[fshanno]

I replaced the metric early on.  I use Delta stick on because that's what my dealer stocks.  You can place them so they are right at the edge of the extrusion which helps when lining up the stop.