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Vega Saw Fence Professional Model
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. SAFETY
Observe all recommended safety precautions for table saw use, properly maintain the saw, saw blade and saw fence, post the safety sheet provided near your saw and have operators review frequently.
STAY ALERT-THINK!
The Vega Saw Fence System can be attached to most saws using existing holes and the fasteners provided with the fence. The Vega Fence fits 10" Delta and Powermatic table and contractor saws, most Sears 10" saws since 1955, and Jet 10" saws. The Fence System can easily be attached to other saws having typical flanges at the front and rear of the table by drilling holes. Saws not requiring drilling will have hole locations similar but not identical to those shown in Figure 1. The fasteners provided may not match your Saw. You may need to purchase other fasteners.
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Figure I
If your saw does not have holes as shown in Figure 1, drill holes in the flanges of the table at the front and rear as shown in Figure 2. If the design does not allow access for attaching nuts, drill 11/32 and tap 3/8-24.
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If your saw has mounting holes that are suitable, but on the wrong center, drill and tap additional holes through the under side of the rail. Drill 17/64" and tap 5/16-18.
STEP I ATIACH FRONT BRACKETS After removing the old fence rails, attach (2) new brackets to the front of the saw through the holes used to attach the old rails. Adjust screw A to provide approximately the 1/16 dimension shown and tighten Bolt B. (Final rail height adjustment can easily be made later after all parts are assembled.)
Figure 3
STEP II ATIACH FRONT RAIL
The chrome plated front rail will be located so that the 'O' mark on the scale will be approximately 6" to the right of the saw blade. (Final adjustment will be made later.) Attach the front rail to the mounting brackets using the appropriate• tapped holes in the under side of the rail. (The attachment slots allow considerable lateral adjustment of the rail for final adjustment.) Please note there are 2 sets of mounting holes in the front tube. (This allows added adjustment if needed.) The tape may have to be readjusted to fit certain saws. See Tape Replacement section if this is required.
STEP III ATTACH REAR RAIL Attach the rear rail to the saw by bolting through the rail, through the jacking plates and into the saw table. (See Figure 8) Adjust screw "C" to provide approximately 7/16" clearance between the top of the tube and the table top. If the holes in the rail do not line up with the holes in the saw table, redrill either the tube or the saw table. If the rear fence rail can not be raised high enough to contact the bar support button add a washer(s) between the fence bar and the bar support button to provide desired clearance. If your saw has hardware protruding from the rear of the saw table that interferes with the rear rail a number of options exist. Material may be removed from the rear bar, it may be positioned lower (and spacers added under the fence rear SU.(>
port button, or the rear bar can be mounted further away from the saw table (and spacers placed between the saw table and the rear bar. NOTE: Spacers not provided.
STEP IV ASSEMBLE FENCE &: HEAD 1. Remove the 4 socket cap screws from the head. 2. Clamp the head lightly to the front rail. 3. Remove the forrnica cover from the fence. 4. Lay the fence on its side and insert the socket head cap
screws. See Figure 4.
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Figure 4
5. Position the spacer washers exactly over the tapped holes in the head. See Figure 5.
6. Tip the fence over (screw threaded ends down) and set into the spacers and tapped holes. Tighten the cap screws snugly (not tight.) See Figure 5.
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Figure 5
STEP V ALIGN FENCE For acceptable performance it is essential that the fence and the mitre gauge be exactly parallel to the saw blade. To align the fence with the mitre gauge slot, position one side of the fence exactly parallel with one side of the mitre gauge slot. Clamp the fence head and clamp or securely hold the oppo-
site end of the fence in position while tightening them vecy tight. They need never again be adjusted. At this point slide the front rail and/ or adjust the reader so that the fence just contacts the saw when indicating zero.
STEP VI F1NAL ADJUSTMENT Slide the Fence Assembly to the far right and left side of the saw table, or saw table/ extension table, if you have one. Check the clearance between the bottom of the fence bar and the saw table. Readjust the relative height of the front and rear rail if necessary to achieve the desired clearance (typically 1/16"). NOTE: The front and rear rail must be parallel to the Saw Table.
STEP VII INSTALLING THE REAR HOLD DOWN The use of the rear hold down is optional. If you use a Stock Feeder or the Finger Saver you should use the rear hold down. Install the rear hold down as shown in Figure 9. Drill (2) 11/64" holes and attach the hold with the self tapping screws provided. For best function the bracket should clear the bottom of the rear rail by 1/16". The bracket may be bent slightly to provide proper clearance. The bracket should not contact the rear rail.
STEP VIII BUILDING AND ATTACHING TABLE EXTENSION
Figure 9
To utilize the full capacity of the Vega Saw System it is necessary to use a solid or a skeleton table extension. For a skeleton extension one or more wood bars may be used as shown in Figure 6. Attach to the under side of the rail in the holes
Figure 6
Figure 7
already drilled and tapped. Hard wood is best for this design. For a solid table build an extension approximately as shown in Figure 7 and attach from the bottom with the lag bolts provided. Shim as required to make the extension flush with the saw table.
NOTE When attaching table extensions or skeleton supports to the rails, do not attach in a manner that pushes them apart or pulls them together or the great accuracy of this fence system will be impaired.
STEP IX REAR TABLE EXTENSION If a rear table is desired it can be attached to the rear rail as shown in Figure 8. Build the rear table approximately as shown in Figure 7. To clear the mitre gauge either make the extension 3/8" lower than the saw table or make grooves in the extension. Support legs will be necessary for all rear extension tables a.id for right hand extensions on all but the heavier saws.
f[tjCE BAR
LOCKING THE FENCE The fence cam lock has been designed to provide great locking force with a minimum of force being exerted on the handle. It is not necessary to exert great force to provide secure clamping.
MICRO ADJUST FEATURE The Micro Adjust Feature allows the fence to be moved for precise adjustment. The procedure for this is as follows; the second cam "S" is locked, the main cam"]" is released, and the knurled knob "Q" is turned providing "micro adjustment". The main cam 'T is then locked and the second cam "S" released.
RIPPING OPERATIONS The Finger Saver is designed for CUITING NARROW STOCK ONLY. It is ideal for infrequent and small quantities of cuts. The stock feed system is designed mainly for larger quantities of cuts and for handling much wider material than the Finger Saver.
AUXILIARY FENCE 2 - 4~" wood screws are provided to attach a wood strip to the side of the fence for operations such as molding and dadoing. Two holes are drilled through the fence bar for the screws.
VEGA SAW FENCE MAINTENANCE
The very careful design of the Vega Fence requires little maintenance. For smoothest operation of any saw, however, we recommend using WD-40 or light oil on the table surface and the guide rails. Occasional careful inspection and cleaning of the Front Rail and inside of the Fence Head with solvent is recommended. Take care not to allow contaminants such as abrasive dust or other gritty materials to become imbedded in the Fence Head. Use fine steel wood if necessary to remove contaminants from the inside of the Fence Head. Avoid getting lubricant between the main cam and brass wear strip. This can cause the cam to gradually open.
TAPE REPLACEMENT
Carefully peel the tape off the rail from one end. Clean the rail with mineral spirits. Mask the rail on both sides of the desired tape location leaving a 'window' slightly larger than the tape. Re-apply the tape to the rail. Remove the masking and use a cloth slightly damp with mineral spirits to firmly press the tape down and clean the rail and tape. If good adhesion is not achieved contact cement may need to be used or a new tape purchased.
NOTE The best way that we know to check the alignment of the saw blade with the mitre gauge slot is by cutting off a 1 x 4 with the blade in the full raised position and the stock clamped to the mitre gauge. After the cut is made, slide the mitre gauge with the stock still clamped in position back and forth past both the front and the rear tooth circle. Alignment is adequate if the sound created is similar as the stock passes both the front and rear tooth circles. If the saw fails this test see the manufacturer's directions for method of correction of saw and table alignment.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q-What if the rear of the fence is too high or low~ A-If the rear of the fence is too high remove some material
from the support button. If the rear of the fence is too low add washers of equivalent between the fence and rear support button.
Q-What if the saw blade accidentally cuts a radius in the fence? A-The fence may be covered with formica, wood, or the area
carefully prepared and filled with a sandable filler. Replacement fence rails are also available.
Q-What if the main cam does not stay locked? A-This indicates a lack of friction between the cam and the
head locking cam wear plate. There are 3 remedies for this problem. #I-Carefully clean both parts (lubricants may have worked into this area). #2-Lightly sand the contacting area of the cam to 'rough up' the surface. #3-Replace worn or broken head locking cam wear plate.
NOTE
Even with the best available designs, saws can be dangerous. Observe all safety precautions - STAY ALERT - TIDNK.
VEGA ENTERPRISES, INC. Route 3, Box 193 / Decatur, Illinois 62526
Thoughtfully designed machines made in the United States ofAmerica.
217 /963-2232 800-222-VEGA FAX 217(963-2246
STEP III ATTACH REAR RAIL Attach the rear rail to the saw by bolting through the rail, through the jacking plates and into the saw table. (See Figure 8) Adjust screw "C" to provide approximately 7/16" clearance between the top of the tube and the table top. If the holes in the rail do not line up with the holes in the saw table, redrill either the tube or the saw table. If the rear fence rail can not be raised high enough to contact the bar support button add a washer(s) between the fence bar and the bar support button to provide desired clearance. If your saw has hardware protruding from the rear of the saw table that interferes with the rear rail a number of options exist. Material may be removed from the rear bar, it may be positioned lower (and spacers added under the fence rear SU.(>
port button, or the rear bar can be mounted further away from the saw table (and spacers placed between the saw table and the rear bar. NOTE: Spacers not provided.
STEP IV ASSEMBLE FENCE &: HEAD 1. Remove the 4 socket cap screws from the head. 2. Clamp the head lightly to the front rail. 3. Remove the forrnica cover from the fence. 4. Lay the fence on its side and insert the socket head cap
screws. See Figure 4.
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Figure 4
5. Position the spacer washers exactly over the tapped holes in the head. See Figure 5.
6. Tip the fence over (screw threaded ends down) and set into the spacers and tapped holes. Tighten the cap screws snugly (not tight.) See Figure 5.
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Figure 5
STEP V ALIGN FENCE For acceptable performance it is essential that the fence and the mitre gauge be exactly parallel to the saw blade. To align the fence with the mitre gauge slot, position one side of the fence exactly parallel with one side of the mitre gauge slot. Clamp the fence head and clamp or securely hold the oppo-
site end of the fence in position while tightening them vecy tight. They need never again be adjusted. At this point slide the front rail and/ or adjust the reader so that the fence just contacts the saw when indicating zero.
STEP VI F1NAL ADJUSTMENT Slide the Fence Assembly to the far right and left side of the saw table, or saw table/ extension table, if you have one. Check the clearance between the bottom of the fence bar and the saw table. Readjust the relative height of the front and rear rail if necessary to achieve the desired clearance (typically 1/16"). NOTE: The front and rear rail must be parallel to the Saw Table.
STEP VII INSTALLING THE REAR HOLD DOWN The use of the rear hold down is optional. If you use a Stock Feeder or the Finger Saver you should use the rear hold down. Install the rear hold down as shown in Figure 9. Drill (2) 11/64" holes and attach the hold with the self tapping screws provided. For best function the bracket should clear the bottom of the rear rail by 1/16". The bracket may be bent slightly to provide proper clearance. The bracket should not contact the rear rail.
STEP VIII BUILDING AND ATTACHING TABLE EXTENSION
Figure 9
To utilize the full capacity of the Vega Saw System it is necessary to use a solid or a skeleton table extension. For a skeleton extension one or more wood bars may be used as shown in Figure 6. Attach to the under side of the rail in the holes
Figure 6
Figure 7
already drilled and tapped. Hard wood is best for this design. For a solid table build an extension approximately as shown in Figure 7 and attach from the bottom with the lag bolts provided. Shim as required to make the extension flush with the saw table.
NOTE When attaching table extensions or skeleton supports to the rails, do not attach in a manner that pushes them apart or pulls them together or the great accuracy of this fence system will be impaired.
STEP IX REAR TABLE EXTENSION If a rear table is desired it can be attached to the rear rail as shown in Figure 8. Build the rear table approximately as shown in Figure 7. To clear the mitre gauge either make the extension 3/8" lower than the saw table or make grooves in the extension. Support legs will be necessary for all rear extension tables a.id for right hand extensions on all but the heavier saws.
f[tjCE BAR
LOCKING THE FENCE The fence cam lock has been designed to provide great locking force with a minimum of force being exerted on the handle. It is not necessary to exert great force to provide secure clamping.
MICRO ADJUST FEATURE The Micro Adjust Feature allows the fence to be moved for precise adjustment. The procedure for this is as follows; the second cam "S" is locked, the main cam"]" is released, and the knurled knob "Q" is turned providing "micro adjustment". The main cam 'T is then locked and the second cam "S" released.
RIPPING OPERATIONS The Finger Saver is designed for CUITING NARROW STOCK ONLY. It is ideal for infrequent and small quantities of cuts. The stock feed system is designed mainly for larger quantities of cuts and for handling much wider material than the Finger Saver.
AUXILIARY FENCE 2 - 4~" wood screws are provided to attach a wood strip to the side of the fence for operations such as molding and dadoing. Two holes are drilled through the fence bar for the screws.
VEGA SAW FENCE MAINTENANCE
The very careful design of the Vega Fence requires little maintenance. For smoothest operation of any saw, however, we recommend using WD-40 or light oil on the table surface and the guide rails. Occasional careful inspection and cleaning of the Front Rail and inside of the Fence Head with solvent is recommended. Take care not to allow contaminants such as abrasive dust or other gritty materials to become imbedded in the Fence Head. Use fine steel wood if necessary to remove contaminants from the inside of the Fence Head. Avoid getting lubricant between the main cam and brass wear strip. This can cause the cam to gradually open.
TAPE REPLACEMENT
Carefully peel the tape off the rail from one end. Clean the rail with mineral spirits. Mask the rail on both sides of the desired tape location leaving a 'window' slightly larger than the tape. Re-apply the tape to the rail. Remove the masking and use a cloth slightly damp with mineral spirits to firmly press the tape down and clean the rail and tape. If good adhesion is not achieved contact cement may need to be used or a new tape purchased.
NOTE The best way that we know to check the alignment of the saw blade with the mitre gauge slot is by cutting off a 1 x 4 with the blade in the full raised position and the stock clamped to the mitre gauge. After the cut is made, slide the mitre gauge with the stock still clamped in position back and forth past both the front and the rear tooth circle. Alignment is adequate if the sound created is similar as the stock passes both the front and rear tooth circles. If the saw fails this test see the manufacturer's directions for method of correction of saw and table alignment.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q-What if the rear of the fence is too high or low~ A-If the rear of the fence is too high remove some material
from the support button. If the rear of the fence is too low add washers of equivalent between the fence and rear support button.
Q-What if the saw blade accidentally cuts a radius in the fence? A-The fence may be covered with formica, wood, or the area
carefully prepared and filled with a sandable filler. Replacement fence rails are also available.
Q-What if the main cam does not stay locked? A-This indicates a lack of friction between the cam and the
head locking cam wear plate. There are 3 remedies for this problem. #I-Carefully clean both parts (lubricants may have worked into this area). #2-Lightly sand the contacting area of the cam to 'rough up' the surface. #3-Replace worn or broken head locking cam wear plate.
NOTE
Even with the best available designs, saws can be dangerous. Observe all safety precautions - STAY ALERT - TIDNK.
VEGA ENTERPRISES, INC. Route 3, Box 193 / Decatur, Illinois 62526
Thoughtfully designed machines made in the United States ofAmerica.
217 /963-2232 800-222-VEGA FAX 217(963-2246
SA w FENCE - PROFESSIONAL
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DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER p Head Micro Adjust Guide Pin 72518 A Front Rail with tape Model 40 72534 Q Head Micro Adjust Adjusting Nut 72514
Model 50 72535 R Head Micro Adjust Adjusting Pin 72517 B Rear Rail with tape Model 40 72543 s Head Micro Adjust Cam 72516
Model 50 72542 T Head Micro Adjust Cam Knob c Tape Model 40 72550 and Screw 72551
Model 50 72553 Tl 42" Fence Bar Assembly 72576 D Support Plate 72545 T2 50" Fence Bar Assembly 72577 E Rear Bracket Assembly 72567 u Fence Bar - 42" 72574 F Front Bracket Assembly 72546 Fence Bar - 50" 72575 Fl Head Assembly 72614 v Fence End Caps and Screw 72520 G Head 72512 w Fence Top Cover - Formica 72521 H Head Spacers ( 4) 72513 X* Fence Rear Support Button 72568 I Head Cap Screws (4) y Front Extension Plate 72613
J Head Locking Cam 72552 z Spring Washer P5101 K Head Locking Cam Wear Plate 72522 zz Rear Hold Down 72576 L Head Locking Cam Knob 72532 AA Wear Strip Spacer 72644 M Head Locking Cam Pin 72519 BB Rear Support Button Spacer 72653 N Head Reader and Screws 72509 CC Tube Cap (2) 72639 0 Head Micro Adjust Block 72511 *If necessary this support button may be relocated by drilling a 11/64 hole in
the fence bar and using the self tapping bolt to reconnect.
