Installing a TigerFence on a Hammer K3! Awesome! 

It makes an “entry level” slider super accurate! Much thanks.

Thanks for checking out the video!

I contemplated that for a while. Which one did you get…I bet it works well.

@@ramonartful It's an LP02 from AliExpress. Very cheap compared to something like Siko, but it seems to work well. The magnetic strip fits perfectly into the notch on the front of the scale piece, and I made a little bracket that goes under the cast iron fence mount in order to hold the sensor. I made a little holder for the readout out of 1/4 MDF that sits on top of the cast iron fence mount. I can't believe that it works as well as it does.

Thank you 🙏🏼

Yeah man…I love this fence. Been using sliders for decades and never had an automated fence. This thing even makes my entry level slider awesome! Thanks for watching

Right!? I’m soooo glad to have this. I can’t believe how fast and accurate it is! All I wanna do when I walk into my shop is cut parts! 😆

@@ramonartful 🤣🤣🤣

David which saw did you install it on? Thx

@@tundrawhisperer4821 SCM nova si 400

@@allmywdwrk Thanks. Did you have to come up with a substrate to mount this to, much like Ramon did with the 1/2 aluminum plate? I have a Felder K700S and I’m just looking into my mounting area and options.

Right!? I love this thing on the K3! And man…you shoulda yelled at me! 😆 Next time

I simply cannot say enough good about this thing! When I walk into my shop now…I just wanna turn on the TigerFence and slice up some parts! 😆 thanks for watching 🙏🏼

Truly thrilled with it! Thanks buddy

Man…I am soooo thrilled with this! I find myself using the slider with the TigerFence more than my cabinet saw now! 😆

Yes they are pricey. But after using it for only a couple of weeks I can easily see where this thing will pay for itself. I cut thousands of parts for the Docks that I make…and accuracy is paramount. I simply cannot believe how well it functions and cutting parts to the thousandth of an inch makes me happy! 😬 Thanks for watching the video 🙏🏼

$5k was the quote I got back from Tiger Stop. I have an older Altendorf I am planning on replacing at some point. I think I’ll be waiting until I replace it to get something with a CNC fence. I poo-poo’ed DRO’s and automated adjustments until I got a widebelt with a DRO. Now my planer is also entirely automated. The time savings in repeatability and accuracy is incredible. If I wasn’t looking to replace my saw, I’d have one in a heart beat.

Thanks! I’m loving this thing!

Yes…I too am impressed with the substantial fence! The round bar is seriously beefy! Even the actual fence is much heavier than my original and it’s longer which makes panel or sheet engagement much easier. The enable code along with a serial number allows TigerFence to keep track of fences sold through out the years since they upgrade and make changes occasionally. I looked at the Incra and even purchased a Wixey DRO for my small table saw but never installed it. I have an older style Unifence and it isn’t ideally compatible. Thanks for checking out the video…I appreciate it!

I do recommend! So fast, repeatable and accurate! Pricey? Yep. But in a shop that produces…it’ll pay for itself.

It’s all supplied by TF. There’s more brackets that I didn’t use. It could be mounted a number of ways, positions and locations. I did use a round aluminum dowel about 1 1/2” (38mm) tall to mount to the fence housing. Then the pipe slips over that and secures with a set screw. Thought I’d try this location and so far I like it.

@@ramonartful Okay, sounds like they send a “universal kit” of various mounting options. Thx Ramon, much appreciated!

I was quite disappointed with the fence on the K3. Without a cursor…it’s challenging to set accurately. I will say this about the TigerFence; I had no idea how much time it would save me! The accuracy is amazing. Cutting hundreds of parts for my Domino Docks is so much better now! Love this thing. Much thanks.

@@ramonartful yeah for someone like you you definitely save time which means you’ll save money. I look at the price of that system and at $4000 that was out of my price range. Good luck thanks for getting back to me.

I have the kf700 professional and realy like the fence although I do find that it's requires to much force strength to lock it but I haven't looked into it if it's ajustible

@@zohranbloedjes9770 it’s adjustable thru skewing the two bolts to mount it to the cast iron top. It is doable but a pain. You have to loosen all the sheet metal table mounts first and it’s real course adjustment. It’s not like an American style simple screw on fence that just pushes the fence around easily. I also struggle with the parallax that Roman talks about because there is no cursor to sight in on. The gap between the extrusion and scale is what makes it difficult to view.

Hello! Thank you tons for watching the video. I couldn’t believe that these saws (even the lower budget Hammer line) don’t have a cursor! The saw is accurate…adjusting the fence is not. I’m super thrilled with this combo now! The TigerFence made an “okay” slider into a machine that easily cuts accurate and quality parts! My steel table was surprisingly flat. The rod bolts underneath helped with that. The Formica was bonded with industrial strength contact cement. Much thanks.

@@StanBlaszczyk uhm the parallax isn't an issue for me mabey age related? But cursors aren't really a thing on the machines I have acounterd

I can do a YT vid on that. It was a bit of work and I think I have some older footage. It may be in portrait mode but may be some useful information. I’ll add that to my list. It may be a while though. Thanks a lot

@@ramonartful appreciate it s bunch!!

I just remembered that I have a RU-vid video coming soon about the K3. I’ll add something about the outfeed tables…just for you 😬

@@ramonartful thanks a ton!!

It’s a one time part of set up. Probably so that TigerFence can keep track of your specific fence (serial number) in case there’s any issues. I’m not sure really. What I am sure of, is that it was a super simple setup! Loving this thing. Thanks for watching!

I’m sure you’ve already looked online for a PDF version for your table saw? And yeah…I like the keypad where it’s at so far. Once in a while I have to walk around…exactly how I did when I had the original fence. I can’t think of a good place to mount it where it wouldn’t be in the way. So for now…it’s good. Thanks a ton for watching!

@@ramonartful yeah i have, its an italian old thing D:

Yeah…I only had to drill two extra holes in the cast iron…my outfeed table took quite a few bullet holes. 😆 I thought about installing the keypad out there but didn’t want to deal with the long cable. It’s working well where it’s at, anything over 3’ I have to walk around to reach the pad. If I move it…it would be right where the TigerFence starts…setting horizontal. That would be an easy install and out of the way…and stationary 😬 thanks. And oh! Yeah…this was upwards of 5k…special order size was extra. Although, I can easily see something like this paying for itself rather quickly. What’s that saying…“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” The same applies here! My most expensive machines and tools…I never even think about what they cost! I want a K700 😬

@@ramonartful Yeah, I’m going to add this upgrade as soon as I get the Mac airtight clamps first. My K700S is just a joy to mill wood and plywood on. These sliders are just so versatile! 😁👍🏻.

I got a quote from TS, yesterday for $5k. No frills, on my Altendorf slider. FYI…

@@mattschreiber4251 Yeah, I went and looked back and found my old quote it was $5k as well. I’ve never seen one in person, but what are your thoughts on its pricing?

@@tundrawhisperer4821 Yeah...they really are! I'd like to upgrade to the saw you have!

They’re still in production…they’ve had some delays. I had backed them but decided to not get it for my 10” saw. I simply have too many jigs for my Unifence. I think it would be a good alternative to the TigerFence though. I’d say in the next few months they’ll be pushing it. Thanks

Ha ! That’s a good one 😆

@@ramonartful Just a little gag. Loving your videos Ramon! I have a lot of respect for your thoughtfulness, ingenuity and craftspersonship. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

I love positive feedback back like this…thank you tons. And yeah…I have a bottle of Dykem. 😬 Thanks for checking out the video! 🙏🏼

😬 Now all I need is a string Australian accent 😆

You certainly have valid points here. It needs registered to make it easier on their end to keep track of units or even custom made setups, etc. They can quickly reference individual customers through that. I will say this; I looked at these for a loooong time…juggled the idea of the price and estimated time to recover the money. After using it for about 6 months now…I know without a doubt that this thing will quickly pay for itself! The accuracy is one aspect, but the speed of changing the fence is incredible. The TF turned my entry level slider into a superb machine. Yeah, I’d rather have a Felder but for the accuracy I can now quickly achieve, this is incredible for me. I recently made a batch of Zero Clearance Inserts and was able to cut them precisely at 1.84” wide, one after the next. Sure, I could have fiddled with the standard fence to achieve that…but this is so easy! Yes, I did work with them to get this, but I’d gladly pay full price for what it does for me. Thanks a ton for the feedback, I appreciate it.

Yeah, I agree. I was disappointed with the Hammer fence! But this thing is amazing! Cheers