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The fence would be a lot better if it was designed with TWO screws instead of one. As it is, it works fine, provided you do not use too much lateral pressure. You can save yourself some money if you are planning to get both tools.Function: It works, is easy-to-adjust and is accurate for 90 and 45 degree cuts. (If you need a special angle, it's easier to make an auxiliary fence and attach it to the fence in the 90-degree setting). costs less than a set of high-quality squares.The fence is attached by a single threaded rod, tightened with a plastic-knob. I have seen and used this.
The planer kit came with the attachment, so I did not have to buy an extra fence for the sander. Any other angle would require some fussing to get perfect. That's marginal. And the ts aligner jr. It is identical to and interchangeable with the attachment that comes with the Bosch electric planer. I have however been able to get very accurate odd-angles by using a TS aligner to adjust this.
Power planers require a light touch anyway, so that usually is not a problem. In case you don't know already, The TS aligner is the best tool for adjusting ANY tool that requires accurate angles.
These accessories are very useful additions to this belt sander allowing the user to bench mount the sander with the belt horizontal or vertical to guide narrow edges or small work-pieces for finish (or other) sanding. It could have saved me many hours of hand sanding. Excellent for sanding shoe-molding or baseboard returns flush with the back edge. I can't believe how useful this versatile belt sander is - I waited WAY TOO LONG to purchase this excellent tool.
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