I once read an old issue of Wood magazine that had a detailed plan for making a Biesmeyer (can anyone spell that word?) style fence out of hardwood. It even included the rails and a push down locking lever. So there is nothing wrong with a wood fence!
I LOVE when people take it upon themselves to build their own tools! This one looks fantastic!
Great improvement mark. I spend a lot of time making improvements to my tools since I don't have the cash to buy them will all the bells and whistles. That looks a LOT like my old Craftsman saw. You can get a lot done without breaking the bank if you take the time to improve your tools.