Project Information
When I built my miter saw cart a few years ago, I did not add a fence or stop. I wanted to think about it before making a final decision. The original plan (Popular Woodworking) had a simple t-track and stop block on each wing with no fence. In the interim, I used a straightedge clamp when setting repeat cuts.
The new fence system is made from 1" laminated oak (3" high). Each fence is 36" long and has a t-track for mounting stop blocks and feather boards. Photo 1 shows the cart with both fences mounted. The fences are held in place with 5/16" hex bolts and star knobs. They can be repositioned, if needed. Photo 2 is a closer look at the left side fence. Both fences come within 1/2"of the miter saw metal fence. Photo 3 is one of the stop blocks. It is a two part stop. The main block is 3"x3" x1". The metal rod (3/8"x12") hold the extension stop (1" x3" x1"). The extension stop is used when making close in cuts (photo 4). Photo 5 is the miter saw cart with the wings folded down. Photo 6 is a shot of the ZCI insert. It is made from 1/4" oak. I made it by attaching the plastic kerf plate to the oak and routing using a pattern bit. I am looking for some 1'4" plastic for the next generation of ZCI inserts.
The new fence system is made from 1" laminated oak (3" high). Each fence is 36" long and has a t-track for mounting stop blocks and feather boards. Photo 1 shows the cart with both fences mounted. The fences are held in place with 5/16" hex bolts and star knobs. They can be repositioned, if needed. Photo 2 is a closer look at the left side fence. Both fences come within 1/2"of the miter saw metal fence. Photo 3 is one of the stop blocks. It is a two part stop. The main block is 3"x3" x1". The metal rod (3/8"x12") hold the extension stop (1" x3" x1"). The extension stop is used when making close in cuts (photo 4). Photo 5 is the miter saw cart with the wings folded down. Photo 6 is a shot of the ZCI insert. It is made from 1/4" oak. I made it by attaching the plastic kerf plate to the oak and routing using a pattern bit. I am looking for some 1'4" plastic for the next generation of ZCI inserts.