Helper handle for my Grizzly bandsaw fence

[Ohio Mike]

My Grizzly 17" bandsaw has the optional resaw fence. The body of the fence is cast iron and is quite heavy. It's so heavy that I can't easily slide the fence one-handed with the locking handle. Waxing the front and back rails helped a little, but not much.

By adding this helper handle I can now position the fence with my left hand while holding the workpiece with my right.






A 5/16" hex nut JUST fits in the hollow cavity on the underside. Not even enough room for a washer!




Mike

[Arlin Eastman]

Mike

I have the same fence and to help it move easier I used Teflon tape on the bottom and now it rides really easy.

You have a nice idea and I will try it too.

Arlin

[AgGEM]

Likey
Ag

[Bob DeViney]

I like it. I've got a Grizzly 17" bandsaw as well, and that handle would make it easier to pick up the heavy fence when I need it. [It sits on the floor behind the bandsaw except when resawing.]