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23rd June 2023, 12:11 AM #1
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Non flat table saw fence
Hi all,
I decided it's about time that I did a tune up on an old dewalt contractor saw I picked up 2nd hand a few years ago.
While I didn't expect it to be perfect, I've found that the fence has a bow in it, dipping away from the blade by about the thickness of two strips of painters tape at its worst.
The fence is made from boxed aluminium so I can't hammer it out.
Any suggestions on how I can reduce this?
Regards,
Adam
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23rd June 2023, 03:10 AM #2
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Add a (melamine/mdf) face to the fence. Shim until it is dead flat. One way to attach is with double-sided tape.
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23rd June 2023, 07:08 AM #3
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+1 here but I would avoid the double-sided tape.
Originally Posted by derekcohen
I use a variety of disposable or custom faces on my TS fence, & for the fence on the mitre gauge and sleds. I attach them to the fence / sled with t-track bolts and nuts. Simply clamp the face to the fence and drill a pilot hole for alignment through both, then use an appropriately sized forstner bit to drill or create using a router a relief housing to match the head of the t-bolt then drill the clearance hole for the bolt. Check the head of the t-bolt is not proud of the sacrificial face.
Check out router fences for ideas as many use a similar attachment method for the sacrificial face on the router fence/s.
Another option is to replace the existing fence extrusion with something like V-slot 20 x 80mm linear rail (makerstore.com.au)Mobyturns
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23rd June 2023, 09:16 AM #4
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Thanks all.
Perfect timing with the weekend coming up to give that a try.
Regards,
Adam
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