Jim O'Dell
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Ok, I'm close to ordering my new TS (Grizzly G0691) and I'm going to need to be able to get the set up done right. I have a dial indicator and magnetic base so I can set the blade and fence parallel to the miter slots. I have a decent, not great, Rockler square for getting blade at 90 degrees to the table. What I don't have is an accurate straight edge. With the long extension table (saw comes with 50" rip, and I may eventually get longer rails for my Biese fence and use the Griz fence on the contractor saw) I feel I need something to accurately level the saw extensions, and then the extension table.
Question...How long of a straight edge do I realistically need? Is 36" long enough, or do I need 50"? I can get a 36" one from Infinity for 54.95 less 10% discount and probably go ahead and get a blade for my SCMS at the same time to get to the free shipping. I think they still offer that. Or I can get an aluminum 50" Veritas from Lee Valley for about 90.00 shipped. I'm just not sure which length I really need.
Thanks for any insights you can offer! Jim.
Question...How long of a straight edge do I realistically need? Is 36" long enough, or do I need 50"? I can get a 36" one from Infinity for 54.95 less 10% discount and probably go ahead and get a blade for my SCMS at the same time to get to the free shipping. I think they still offer that. Or I can get an aluminum 50" Veritas from Lee Valley for about 90.00 shipped. I'm just not sure which length I really need.
Thanks for any insights you can offer! Jim.