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I have an offset router table but I knew that it wouldn't be long enough for the LS. I would highly recommend this product because Incra delivers what they promise.As a follow up, the LS looked so nice on my rigged router table that I had to make some upgrades. I had been looking at purchasing the LS 17 for a long time but I could never convince myself to spend this much money on a router table fence. I now have a 27" X 43" offset router table that I ordered from "Woodpeckers" and a router lift that I ordered from Incra/Woodpeckers.I can't say anything more than the other reviewers have said already, they all gave 5 stars like I have. So I bit the bullet and purchased the LS 17 Super System. The book and templates that come with it are fantastic and they walk you through step by step for each type of joinery. Upon receiving the LS from Amazon (who had the best price) I couldn't help but see the high quality of another Incra product.
A few months ago, I purchased the IncraMiter 100SE and I was so impressed by it's quality and accuracy which sold me on Incra products. So I followed Incra's s suggestion on how to add an extension to my table. This is a router table upgrade that you won't regret. Assembly was easy and the instructions were clear.
Best tool I've added in 45 years, & the rules take your projects to a whole new level of accuracy.
Furthermore, INCRA are an excellent company, with superb customer services and personal feedback. This is an excellent piece of equipment. Take the time to set it up properly and be accurate with your initial set up measurements on the table (unless you have the INCRA table ready laid out) Perfect repeatability and super accurate results. I have a bunch of INCRA stuff and it is all absolutely first rate. In no time at all you will be making perfect box joints, dovetails and other more exotic joints.
Incra was produce a well built and accurate system. The learning curve is relative steep, I believe. However, you can't do many of the things possible with this system either. I've finally started using this system after determining whether I wanted to buy a longer router table, or just modify my current one (the latter won out). Repeatability is where this system really shines. But once you've got a handle on it, there is nothing like it. I do beleive that through dovetails on a tradition machine my be a little easier (you don't have to cute off any rounded areas, etc).
This unit is very well designed and constucted of top notch materials. I am very pleased with this Incra jig and will continue to explore its many uses. Small, accurate dovetail joints are easily accomplished and repeatable if you keep a good log of settings. You want to really pay attention to the instructions when constructing your "table" as some of the measurments are pretty critical. Little cumbersome, but works well and saves time by not having to tear down the incra each time. Ive had this Incra system for a couple years now.
Cutting box joints for small boxes has always been a little hazardous on the table saw, but this jig makes it safe and extremely accurate. There is a bit of a learning curve, the video really helps (wish mine was dvd), and the book is pretty good. Just unbolt the board and pick the whole thing up and stash it in the back room. The router cut out overhangs the bench. I am still discovering new ways to use it. Not overly difficult, just have to pay attention.
Highly recommend. I had to build mine on a piece of mdf that I can remove from the workbench, as it is also my table saw outfeed table.
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