Fence sits high at the front...

[Bigfish105]

I've had this bt3100 for close to 10 years now and just recently I've noticed the fence seems to be riding high near the front. The black metal part of the handle actually is slightly above the table so stock drops slightly when the end clears the handle. I can't figure out how to fix this. I took the plastic guide things out of the handle to see if it would drop into place and it does but I can't figure out what happened. Any suggestions?

[pelligrini]

I'm not exactly sure what is going on. I can't quite figure it out. A photo might help to understand. I am not all that familar with all the workings of the fence either.

Hopefully someone will come along with a solution.

[poolhound]

I would have to go and look at mine to be sure but the way the fence works is with a "trapping" action. The lever works a cam that then traps the rail against 2 small blocks under the front of the fence. If these blocks are too far forward it would limit the camming action. Try adjusting the position of the blocks and see if this helps.

Dont forget that if this does work you will have to retune the fence/blade alignment.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Fish,
I had a similar issue with my rip fence - seems either the cam or the plastic piece the cam acts on was too thick, and locking the fence was causing the front to ride up slightly. However, first make sure both the plastic surface and the rails themselves are clean, free of any wax or other lubricant that may be defeating the gripping action.

Ultimately, I had to remove the plastic piece the cam acts on, grind some thickness off, and it's since locked fine with no riding up.

[LCHIEN]

my thought would be that the cam is already closed too far when the lever is unlocked and the handle all the way up (pushing it up opens the cam.)
the adjustment for this is the screw in the rear of the fence - loosening this screw allows the cam to open up some, I htink.

the cam pushes the plastic pads to grasp the front rail.