I have many machines in my wood shop, large wood lathes, table saws, multiple types of sanders, compound miter saw, etc, etc. I have a healthy respect for all of them except one. That's the band saw. I have a healthy FEAR of that thing. This fence fits well and works even better. I haven't lost my fear of Mr. Band Saw, but now I can use a push stick, a ten foot push stick. My life and my shop are safer because I have a fence.