| Project by SimonSKL | posted 119 days ago | 1183 views | 12 times favorited | 14 comments |  |
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For several years my router table was also part of my table saw. Everytime I had to use the router table, I had to take down all my table saw settings and if I had to use the table saw later, I have to reverse everything. While I didn’t mind the extra set up time of these tools, I found it difficult to duplicate the exact settings from before the switch. So I decided to have a dedicated router table and a new fence.
My router table top is made from a section of a solid core door and I came across the plan of a router table fence in an old issue (Nov 2004) of Wood Magazine. This fence has many desirable features and accessories so I decided to make one.
I found a 12”x48” white laminated shelf in a local home center for $2.99 and I thought it would be an excellent surface for the fence. There are 4 segmented faces (middle and lower) in the front which can be independently adjusted for router bits of different sizes and heights. A T-track was placed in the top face to allow accessories attachments. A 2” dust collection port in the back keeping the router table top clean and dust free (almost).
Because I don’t have a jointer so I made an extra right lower face but slightly thinner (about 1/16”) than the left. With a straight router bit, I can use my fence as a jointer! I also made two stopblocks and a feather board for better and precise cuts.
My new router table and router table fence sure cut down my project time and I can switch back and forth between my router table and table saw without changing any of the critical settings.
Thanks for looking!
-- Simon, Danville, IL
14 comments so far
Scott Bryan
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posted 119 days ago
Simon, this is a nice router table and fence. But I think the fence is really what makes this a top notch project. It makes these two a versatile combination that add a nice tool to your shop.
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Greg Wurst
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posted 119 days ago
That’s a darn nice fence.
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a1Jim
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posted 119 days ago
super fence looks great well done
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Ben Kahmann
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posted 119 days ago
Great setup you have there. Should give you years of ahrd ACCURATE work
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Don K.
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posted 119 days ago
Excellent looking fence…great work !!!!
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BarryW
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posted 119 days ago
wonderful fence system…seriously adjustable in many ways.
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Innovator
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posted 119 days ago
Nice fence, I like the idea of using it as a jointer.
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SteveKorz
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posted 119 days ago
Very nice! I like this a lot….
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Jeff
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posted 118 days ago
I’ve been looking for a good plan for a fence. I’m pretty sure I have that issue, so looks like I’ll have one soon enough. Thanks for the post! Great looking table and fence.
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Kent Shepherd
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posted 118 days ago
Great fence—-well done
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BTKS
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posted 118 days ago
I like this one. BTKS
DaleM
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posted 118 days ago
I need to build an entire new table and fence and this one looks like a winner. I’m saving it in my favorites.
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John Daugherty
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posted 117 days ago
Looks great, you should be able to do anything you need with this one.
arw01
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posted 113 days ago
You did a great job. That article is still, imho, is the best home built fence out there.
I found when I made it, however, using the same material you did, a mdf covered shelf from home depot, that the shelf had different thickness’s across the width. Unforntunately for me, I used a cross section for each piece across the fence rather than a straight cut along the lenght of the shelf. This resulted in pieces that are off a few thousands.
Someday I will fix it, but it’s been adaptable for me over the years.
The little compartments on the back of the fence make for a great little stowage spot too!
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