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25th November 2008, 07:17 PM #1
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Need help with auxiliary fence
Hope I’ve got the right forum for this question.
I’m looking for the best method (other than clamps) for attaching a semi-permanent auxiliary fence to this type of fence. I am planning on using a number of different style auxiliaries, including sacrificial and tall auxiliaries (for cutting tenions and the like).
I figure that there is probably a simple method and for sure someone on here will be able to explain it to me.
Thanks
Jack
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25th November 2008, 07:33 PM #2
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G'day Jack, I made mine just a push fit over the existing fence, see here.
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30th November 2008, 02:46 PM #3
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Thanks Fred.
I was expecting some responses talking about a system using T nuts and the like to attach auxiliary fences.
So how does everyone else who has this style of fence attach their auxiliary fences?
Jack
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30th November 2008, 04:14 PM #4
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Hi Jack.
Originally Posted by Jack52
I own the same fence shown in your picture, and if memory serves me, I believe that the track in it suits 1/4" nuts and bolts. I bought several sizes of quarter inch countersunk head screws and nuts and have made a few auxiliary devices.
The most useful one, almost constantly in use, is a small one that I keep on the fence just behind the blade. which allows me to perform repeat docking cuts without danger of kickback. The length of the board is set against the block on the fence, and as it passes through the blade, it just rests there waiting harmlessly to be removed.
Basically, the only reason to remove that particular one is when I have ripping to do.
Another one is a tall fence, which I also have constructed to fit as a sleeve over the existing one. It has one side about 10 inches high, allowing for grooving the edge of a board, for example. I have also used it for tenoning with the addition of some clamped-on rests.
Other fittings I have act as stops for stopped dadoes and stops for making lots of cross-lap joints.
For those who have always wondered why tablesaw fences have those
tracks in them, I hope that this gives some insights.
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30th November 2008, 04:21 PM #5
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Jack, Originally Posted by Jack52
Have a look at my post www.woodworkforums.com/showpost.php?p=182296&postcount=26 on how I attached my router fence to the TS fence. This uses a couple of knobs, T nuts and rubber caps to quickly clamp it to the fence.
Since then for my TS fence extensions/jigs I use ordinary quick clamps and I make all fence jigs 100 mm wide for ease of maths.
Peter.
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