Sears micro-positioning device

[Kavoom]

I saw this on the Sears site. 29.99

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922214000P

"Allows micro-adjustments of Rip Fence in 1/64 in. increments." It comes up with the 21829, but says it's for another unit, however the one reviewer on it says he is using it on a Bt3x00.

Anybody used one?

[JimD]

I use one on my BT3100. It is exactly the same as the one sold by Ryobi except it has the Craftsman name on it. I bought it from Craftsman because it was cheaper and easier to find. It is very useful. If you are trying to get a precise width, for instance, you can position the fence slightly oversize, lock the positioner down, make a cut, and then precisely reposition the fence. I use it for making tenons too. I have a jig that rides the rip fence and holds the piece vertical. I reposition the fence in small increments to get the tenon width just right.

The one modification I made to the positioner was to epoxy a small rare earth magnet to the hook piece and a small washer to the rip fence. This lets me attach and detach the positioner without lifting the fence. It also eliminates any slop in the attachment.

Jim

[LCHIEN]

it works on the BT3000/BT3100, Sears 22811, 21829 and other sears variants of the BT3x. The one you're looking at is a sears labelled Ryobi supplied unit.

I have had one for years, works really well. More info on the micropositioner in my FAQ (see sig line)

[Kavoom]

Thanks for the feedback. I got your Faq LChien I'll check that out.

[wouldchuck]

Just ordered it for $25.49, online special.

[mac_daddy]

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