From: msi@ESD.3Com.COM (Mark Isfeld)
Newsgroups: rec.woodworking
Subject: Beisemeyer Fences/ Yellow Wheels / Aux Fences
Summary: One way to mount Yellow Wheels, and what about aux fences on Biesemeyer
Keywords: Biesemeyer Fence Auxilliary Board Buddies Yellow
Date: 21 Jan 93 22:12:25 GMT
Distribution: rec

I had two requests for info on how I mounted my "Board Buddies" on my
Biesemeyer Fence, and how to mount Aux Fences.  Here is my Solution...


I purchased the 24" sliding mount.  I attached that directly to the 
metal part of the fence between the wooden/plastic sides.  I 
used 10-32 flathead machine screws.  I
attached them by drilling holes with a #29 drill (I think) which I
purchased for the occasion.  Then I tapped the holes with a 
10-32 tap.  I choose 10/32 over 10/24 because the sides of the steel
bar are not very thick, so a finer thread will provide the 2-3 threads
needed to provide a reasonable fit.  Flat Head Sheet metal screws might
work well also.   I also had to enlarge the countersinks in the aluminum 
extrusion so that the screws would be completely flush.  Then I 
just screwed it on!


Side View of Fence:

   ####V####   ########
xxx####v##       ######           xxx
xxx####v###############           xxx
xxx----v--------------------------xxx
xxx|   v                         |xxx
xxx|                             |xxx
xxx|                             |xxx
xxx|                             |xxx
xxx|                             |xxx
xxx|                             |xxx
xxx|                             |xxx
xxx-------------------------------xxx

Where xxx is the plywood/Plastic side
      ---
      |     are the sides of the metal tube
      ##    is part of the aluminum track for the Board Buddies (option)
      V
      v     Are 10/32 Flat head machine screws (4 down the length)

I like the setup, because I can easily add/remove the "Board Buddies", as
well as adjust them fore and aft.   The Aluminum mount sticks up just
slightly above the wood sides of the fence, just enough to mount the
Buddies, but not so much as to interfere with anything.  No auxiliary fence
is required which makes it more convenient to use and install.
Also in theory, the bracket makes it easier to move the wheels from
machine to machine, and cost less than two more wheels.  I don't have 
another spot for them, but who knows.

One person asked about Auxilliary fences, and how to mount them.  Here
are my Ideas.  Are there Others Out there?  I am looking for a solution
that can be clamped on in a few seconds, and removed in a few seconds.
I'd like to make both a short one, for Rabbetting with a dado head, and
a tall one for vertical work.

I want to build an Auxilliary fence, and I think the mounting technique for
a tall one is straightforward.
    ||
    ||=======|
    ||       |
    ||       |
    ||-------|O-
    ||XXXXX  |
    ||XXXXX==|
    ||XXXXX

XXX is fence
||  is Aux Fence going length of fence
==  is block of wood 1x2 or so
|
|   is block of wood 1x2 or so
--  is threaded bolt
O-  is threaded nut with plastic knob attached (under 2$ mail order)

Now a short one that is useful with the buddies, is another matter. 
Biesemeyer makes a fence that uses metal parts for the clamping system.  I
don't remember how tall it is.

Let me know if you come up with a better fence mounting system.  I am
interested in easily removable ones only, not permanent mount.

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