Will it fit my saw?









Probably. Every installation is different, but if your saw's table has flat surfaces at the front and rear that are square to the top and the front-to-rear depth measurement along the miter slot is within the ranges listed below, you should be in good shape.

Thousands of saw models are compatible, and the TS General Compatibility Chart covers the most common TYPES of saws.  The TS-LS Saw Fence Layout and TS-LS Saw/Router Combo Layout diagrams show the typical configurations. 

The adjustable brackets will use the existing holes in the saw in 95% of installations. Extension wings and side tables are not required because the INCRA rails attach only to the central part of the saw's top. See the TS-LS Owner's Manual for the best views of the rail installation.

For metric saws, the original rail mounting hardware can sometimes be reused; if not, you'll need a few common metric bolts to match the threads in the saw's top.

The TS-LS system is available in two versions to accommodate tables of different front-rear depths:

  • The "regular" version is for traditional 10" floor-standing saws 28"-deep (712mm) or less without an INCRA router table, or 27" (685mm) to 28" (712mm) deep when combined with an INCRA router table. 
  • The "XL" version is for saws 33.5" -deep (850mm) or less without an INCRA router table, or between 30" (762mm) and 31"-deep (788mm) when combined with an INCRA router table.
Smaller machines such as bench-top and jobsite saws may need drilling and will generally need support legs under the rails.

Accessories like rear-mounted blade guards, sliding tables, outfeed tables, or over arm dust collection often occupy the space or mounting points needed for the INCRA rails.  There are usually workarounds for these situations - contact us if you have questions about your specific setup.
How easy is it to install?




It's very straightforward, typically two hours of turning wrenches. Everything is adjustable, and the rails are self-leveling and self-aligning. Click to view the TS-LS owner's manual.

Combos with TS router tables and routing accessories include a huge amount of INCRA equipment, so setting up the entire saw/router system normally takes an afternoon.

32"- or 52"-capacity TS-LS?







It mostly depends on whether 32" ripping capacity is enough, or if you need 52". The 32" TS-LS has enough capacity to build standard kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Shop space can also be a deciding factor, and the 52" TS-LS will be a tight fit in smaller shops... check out the TS-LS Saw Fence Layout diagrams for more info. Before squeezing a high-capacity system into a small workspace, consider that it takes an open area of roughly 11ft x 18ft to maneuver and rip or crosscut 4'x8' sheet goods regardless of the style of saw or brand of rip fence.

The current width of the saw and its various extensions isn't a factor when choosing between the 32"- and 52"-capacity systems, but the long rails of the 52" TS-LS will be a closer match for an existing wooden right-side extension table if your current rip fence has 50"+ capacity.

How much space do I need?




Check out the TS-LS Saw Fence Layout diagrams for details. The rails on the 32"-capacity TS-LS is 72" long, and the overall width is 102" when the positioner's carriage is extended for the maximum rip. The right-hand ends of the rails are typically set 45" from the blade.

The 52"-capacity TS-LS has 92" rails, and the overall width is 122" when set for maximum rip. The right-hand ends of the rails are typically set 65" from the blade.

When are support legs necessary?




It depends on the table saw's weight, but legs usually aren't necessary when installing the 32" TS-LS on floor-standing contractor's saws or cabinet saws. Support legs are also not needed when installing our left-side TS router table. Legs ARE required when mounting a substantial extension table or a TS router table to the right of the saw on all but the heaviest cabinet saws and some support is required whenever the 92" rails are installed or when the 72" rails are positioned further to the right than normal.

Does it require side tables?





No. The TS rail system attaches only to the central part of the saw's top, and the rails will serve as the anchor point for any other accessories such as support legs, TS router tables, etc. Because the rip fence performs perfectly with open spaces on either side of the saw, you have flexibility in deciding how to lay out the system - you might keep your saw's metal wings, replace a wing with a router table, reuse an existing wooden extension table, or build an extension table from scratch. Multiple T-slots in the main rails simplify attaching your accessories.
Is it better to have the router table at the saw or a separate router table?



Because the table saw and router table are the two most frequently used stations in most shops, there's no question that having a separate router table is more convenient and efficient. The drawback is the cost of separate Incra systems and slightly more shop space. If your budget or shop space are limited, installing a router table at the saw is a reasonable means of getting the same accuracy for both operations.

Is the left router table or the right router table better?










It's partly personal preference and will partly depend on the saw. The router tables generally replace the saw's metal extension wing on the appropriate side, and cabinet saws and hybrid-style saws will often have a motor housing or access door on the side of the cabinet that could interfere with the router's motor below the table. Visit the TS-LS Saw/Router Combo Layout diagrams and TS General Compatibility Chart for details.

The right-side table helps fill in that area of the saw and doesn't require moving the base assembly for routing, but it also limits access around the router, forces you to lower the router bit to get back to sawing operations, and limits routing fence travel (the fence system can be reversed on the rails for those jobs, however). The right-side router table usually requires support legs, which is a consideration if you move your saw frequently.

The left-side table allows full fence travel, better access around the router, and doesn't require the use of support legs on most saws. It does require sliding the TS base assembly to the left down the rails (there are stops for repeatability), and there is less table surface in front of the fence (although the work surface is comparable to most stand-alone router tables).

Is there a difference between the routing accessories in the TS Combos compared to the stand-alone LS Router Systems?




The systems share the same broad range of routing applications, and the routing accessories for the TS Combos are duplicated exactly with one exception: the Wonder Fence extrusion has no provision for accepting the telescoping stop extender bar that's standard on the LS Router Table Systems (there are workarounds for jobs requiring a stop extension).


Are there any limitations in routing with a TS Joinery System compared to a stand-alone system?




As far as the system's capabilities are concerned, there are no limitations, and TS-based routing setups are capable of the same operations as INCRA router table systems. Having the shop's primary router table separate from the saw still be more convenient and efficient, though, since with a TS-base system one doesn't have access to the saw while routing and vice versa.


Are the tables compatible with earlier TS models?



The current TS router tables and mounting hardware are compatible as far back as the Ultra TS-III introduced in 1999. The router table hardware is sold separately and can dramatically simplify the installation of user-made tables on any INCRA TS system that uses the gold aluminum rails.


Can the TS routing accessories be adapted to earlier TS models?



Yes, though it's recommended that TS systems built in 1999 and earlier upgrade the rip fence extrusion to the current TS-3A fence. The newer fence has a machined front face that allows better alignment between the infeed and outfeed sections of the Wonder Fence.