Diy Table Saw Fence Rail

You will only need a few simple supplies to make your table saw fence.

Diy table saw fence rail.

The entirety of the fence is almost made using only one inch plywood. Here s a look at how close the fit should be red arrow below. We ll use the terms table saw fence and rip fence interchangeably in this article. Clamp guide rail to table.

Given the design of his table saw the goal was to create a fence which could be used on either side of the saw providing more flexibility than most other fences. Purchase the supplies to make your table saw fence. Often known as a rip fence a table saw fence allows you to safely and accurately cut and rip wood using your table saw. Another interesting feature in this diy table saw fence plan is attaching a piece of hardwood over the edge on the back side of the table to prevent the possible wobbling of the fence.

Check for existing holes in table saw that you can use fig 19a making a solid table saw guide rail is the first thing to consider when looking to upgrade your saw. The fence rail itself can also be shimmed but if you were careful about how the fence was made and fastened to the saw it should already be close enough. To hang the guide rail accurately in position you ll need your step down spacing set up.