Thanks to Paul, Seth, and Charlie for input on my "to fence or not to fence"
question for wide jointing on the BF6-31. I tried surface planing a 12" wide
board today without the fence with excellent results and felt perfectly safe
(using the bridge-guard and two push-blocks). Wander wasn't a problem as
long as I proceeded with caution. So, I guess it's pretty much a non-issue!
..Geoff