Jessem Clear Cut TS guides on jobsite saw?
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I found these pictures online from another forum. I’m not sure how you lock the fence down with this attached. You would probably have to lock the fence and then attach this jig.
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I found these pictures online from another forum. I’m not sure how you lock the fence down with this attached. You would probably have to lock the fence and then attach this jig.
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Get a replacement tape from SawStop, zero out the tape with the clear out stock guide in place. Of course, if you use the saw without the stock guide, you can't reference against the new tape. One has to decide which saw fence set-up (with or without the stock guide in place) is mostly used.
If I had the jobsite saw, I'd put on the stock guide only when it's needed.
If I had the jobsite saw, I'd put on the stock guide only when it's needed.
Since the brackets could in theory remain on the top of fence, other than maybe storing the fence in it's storage spot, would it be possible to just drill the top of the fence, tap it and bolt the Jessem directly to the fence? Or mount a T track to the top of the fence by drilling and tapping the fence. The Jessem guides don't really need to move forwards nor backwards on such a small saw. Cutting on the left vs the right could create complications though, but I have never seen either in person.
I figured from images it was a cast aluminum, but could well be wrong. What is under the plastic? Could it be thru bolted, which might require drilling a larger hole in the bottom? If others are like me they may almost never cut with the fence to left of the blade which would mean the right side could be drilled and tapped to allow an angle bracket to mount in an L over the top from the right side. I am sure a solution could be found. The location of the fence lock may well complicate things though.ChuckM said:
Otherwise this solution would work great!
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Goldserve, I'm kinda in the same spot you are in, but I have not even ordered the Jobsite Pro yet (health issues to work through).
You might find this interesting, however:
Peter_C, is that your saw? I would really like to know more on how you attached the Incra Fence system to it.
Thanks
You might find this interesting, however:
Peter_C, is that your saw? I would really like to know more on how you attached the Incra Fence system to it.
Thanks
Sorry not mine, although I do own a Bosch 4100 table saw. Mostly I use a TS75 in a CMS insert though. I am sure the connections are fairly straight forward for most saws.ILoveTools said:
Of note unless a portable saw is needed for site work a stationary table saw is far superior, and usually more expensive.
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How do you like your CMS TS 75? I’ve been using it for a while with an Incra LS Positioner and I have to say I’m not impressed with the cut quality. Maybe I’m expecting too much. Even with the fence parallel to the blade and trying with both a panther blade and a stock blade the cut quality is very poor in my opinion. Saw marks no matter what. Even if I take a small pass off the edge. And I’m using Jessem stock guides as well.
How do you like your CMS TS 75? I’ve been using it for a while with an Incra LS Positioner and I have to say I’m not impressed with the cut quality. Maybe I’m expecting too much. Even with the fence parallel to the blade and trying with both a panther blade and a stock blade the cut quality is very poor in my opinion. Saw marks no matter what. Even if I take a small pass off the edge. And I’m using Jessem stock guides as well.
I rarely use a table saw and usually don't need perfection for rougher carpentry. The biggest benefit of the CMS for me is size and weight, making it easy to transport. What other table saw can be carried one handed? I am not very impressed with the setup for accuracy etc, but I do not have a proper fence for it. Plus a tape measure is my typical means of setting cut width for ripping.edwarmr said:
Could you point me towards a thread on your setup, or post a photo please? Especially interested in the mounting of the Incra LS, and how the Jessem mount but I would assume there is a T track mount on top of the fence making it easy.
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My setup is a little complicated but it allows me to swap out modules and route and rip with the same fence. I should have mentioned I use the CMS-VL. This allows me to attach the Incra LS Positioner to my MFT/3 using the Precision Plate from Precision Dogs (https://precisiondogs.us/collections/frontpage/products/precision-plate).
Instead of using the original Incra fence I made some brackets from aluminum extrusion to attach the Jessem TA Fence to the Incra LS positioner. The Jessem stock guides are compatible with the TA Fence. They work with an Incra fence too, you just need an adaptor that Incra sells. Here are some pictures. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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My setup is a little complicated but it allows me to swap out modules and route and rip with the same fence. I should have mentioned I use the CMS-VL. This allows me to attach the Incra LS Positioner to my MFT/3 using the Precision Plate from Precision Dogs (https://precisiondogs.us/collections/frontpage/products/precision-plate).
Instead of using the original Incra fence I made some brackets from aluminum extrusion to attach the Jessem TA Fence to the Incra LS positioner. The Jessem stock guides are compatible with the TA Fence. They work with an Incra fence too, you just need an adaptor that Incra sells. Here are some pictures. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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Vibration is one of the factors causing machine marks. A jump from the contractor saw to the SawStop PCS (SawStop Titanium/WW II blade) made a big difference in my case. All my panel glue-ups are done with boards ripped on the PCS (I no longer own a jointer).edwarmr said:
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Makes sense. I think my expectations were too high. I was reasoning that if you can get really clean cuts using the TS 75 on a track then why not using it in the CMS module. Bringing the saw to the workpiece using a track probably offers more stability for the saw.
Thanks for the pics 
I asked because the Incra LS is on my list, along with the Jessem guides. I do use the Festool fence for the router insert and it has worked as desired. My stand is actually the Basis 6 not the later model CMS, although they both take the same inserts, the extrusions and heights are different. I also use an older OF2000 router.
Someone posted this somewhere and I grabbed the photo. Figured one day I would do something similar. For me the sliding table feature is great!
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I asked because the Incra LS is on my list, along with the Jessem guides. I do use the Festool fence for the router insert and it has worked as desired. My stand is actually the Basis 6 not the later model CMS, although they both take the same inserts, the extrusions and heights are different. I also use an older OF2000 router.
Someone posted this somewhere and I grabbed the photo. Figured one day I would do something similar. For me the sliding table feature is great!
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Here is what I came up with. An aux fence that is 6" tall and a slim track that sits right below the surface to not cause any binding. I did the best to tune and adjust the fence with only a 0.1mm difference at the front of the saw versus the back when referenced from the miter slot. Good news is the fence does not contribute to any additional drift.
