The abovementioned fence systems are designed to fit on a variety of different table saws, so some will require drilling of new holes. Other shorter systems have cut sizes of 25 inches or more, which will still rip a 4’ by 8’ sheet in half. If you need the extra size, make sure to look for one of the extended rail systems.
Some of these offer rips of up to 54 inches wide, which is wider than most full-size sheets of wood. If you do a lot of larger cuts, you may need a system with extended rails. Don’t worry, just because it doesn’t latch in the back doesn’t mean it will be any less sturdy. Some may only work on 27-inch tables, while others may have fences as long as 42 inches that latch in the front only, allowing them to be used on tables of any depth. Be sure to double-check what size saw your fence will work with. While some systems are intended to be more universal and will fit on almost any sized saw, other systems are limited by the length of fence. Table saws come in different sizes, and so do their fence systems. Differences in rip size, ease of install, and more, all need to be considered before making a purchase. Not a deal-breaker, but it was the one downside of this fence that we noticed.Īll in all, we think that this is the best table saw fence of the year.īuyer’s Guide – Finding the Best Table Saw FenceĪfter reading our reviews of the top ten table saw fence systems available, you may be wondering which features you should be prioritizing. You can make as many cuts as you’d like without worrying about your distance changing.Īlthough it’s a higher-end product, several of the parts had metal burrs from manufacturing. It’s extremely secure, and once you lock the fence into place, it isn’t going to budge. There is also a fine-adjust for dialing in exact measurements. Otherwise, this is a smooth yet sturdy slide that makes it easy to nail down precision cuts. The U26 has mounting options available to accommodate a wide variety of saws however, you may need to drill some new holes to mount it on your model.
With a rip size of 26 inches to the right and 8 inches to the left, you get plenty of space for making rips of different sizes. Designed for a variety of different table saws, this system includes the front and rear rails for mounting the fence. If I buy a new rail that gets in the way, I’ll probably do the same thing you did and notch it out.The Vega U26 is almost certainly the most sought-after table saw fence on the market. When I have the blade all the way up, the motor won’t get in the way of my current fence rail. Mine’s supported by a big spring that lost tension, so I added some gas struts to support the motor. The motor on the back of mine doesn’t raise up high enough to interfere with a fence rail. I think our table saws are a little different, though. I have a spare motor that I’ll put on the jointer so I can store it out of the way when I’m using the table saw.ĭavid – I like the restoration you did on the old Beissemeyer! If I could find one of those, I’d do the same. I plan on building a new stand for both the table saw and jointer because I use the table saw way more than I use the jointer. The attached jointer is on the left side, but I have plans to separate the jointer from the table saw. I’m not worried about how far to the left the rails extend. I’d truly appreciate any advice y’all could give, and I really look forward to making some really straight rip cuts in the future! 30″ – 36″ is about all the room I can afford in my shop. I’m also limited in space to my 20′ x 20′ garage, so I can’t put a gigantic 50″ fence rail on the saw. I’m not sure of the spacing on the existing mount threads, but I wouldn’t be opposed to drilling and tapping new mount holes if necessary.
I’m getting tired of having to clamp a chunk of flat-edged thick wood to the fence to make cuts.ĭoes anyone have any suggestions on a high-quality rip fence I could purchase? It’s nowhere near flat, and difficult to keep in alignment. I’ve found that the original rip fence is terribly inaccurate. I’ve been using it for about 15 or 20 years now. It got passed to my father, and then to me. My grandfather bought the Delta/Rockwell 10″ tilting arbor table saw and 6″ jointer combination back around 1956.
I’m wanting to get a new rip fence for my table saw.
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