This solves every crappy table saw fence!

Elevate your woodworking game with Shopfix as we guide you through the process of building a custom auxiliary table saw fence for your table saw! 🛠️ In this detailed tutorial, we'll show you step-by-step how to enhance the precision and functionality of your table saw with this DIY project.

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🌟 Why an Auxiliary Fence?
Discover the advantages of adding an auxiliary fence to your table saw. From increased accuracy to expanded capabilities, this DIY upgrade will take your woodworking projects to new heights.

🔧 Materials and Tools Showcase:
We begin by showcasing the materials and tools you'll need for this project. Follow along as we guide you through the selection of quality materials and essential tools to ensure a successful build.

⚙️ Building with Precision:
Watch as we delve into the construction process with precision and clarity. We'll provide detailed instructions on measuring, cutting, and assembling your auxiliary fence, ensuring a snug and accurate fit for your table saw.

🪚 Enhance Your Woodworking Skills:
This tutorial isn't just about building a fence; it's an opportunity to enhance your woodworking skills. Learn valuable tips and tricks along the way that you can apply to future projects.

🎓 Adjustability and Customization:
Explore the versatility of your new auxiliary fence by understanding how to adjust and customize it to suit different woodworking tasks. From bevel cuts to dadoes, we've got you covered.

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[gk]

Nice quick and straightforward video. All that in less than 5 minutes. Straight to the point - the way it should be.

[MrFreesearcher]

I used a section of 2080 aluminum extrusion to achieve the same goal, although I drilled holes through my original fence, as it was damaged in delivery, with a massive dent in the middle. The new fence was then held with 3 dome headed bolts, and thumb nuts on the reverse side. I am able to slide it back and forth depending where I need, and I can use the same stop I made for my cross cut sled if I need to do repeatable partial cuts. Only drawback with extruded aluminum is it can be deformed if you really crank down hard on bolts, so a thumb nut is best. Even then, don't go all hulk on it, as a distorted fence spoils your day. Thankfully I found this out on a piece of off cut.

[lafamillecarrington]

I'd done something similar, and also found that the auxiliary fence was not at 90º. I tried shimming and adding screw adjusters, but nothing worked perfectly. I'm thinking that I need to make a completely new fence from scratch!
I love your shimming when cutting the box lid - I'll definitely be doing that.

[thomasbyrne]

Thanks, great presentation content
Tom Byrne

[Kirril]

Great idea! I've been thinking about this for a little while. Bow came out with some nice fences like this but they're quite expensive and this is a very simple build plus easy to store. As an idea, you could rebate a second c channel on the front face to be able to attach a feather board pointing down to the table top to help keep pieces going through cleanly. Particularly handy on longer pieces, even ply where you need to stand further back from the infeed.

[rashidtayidi]

Useful idea especially for portable table saw fences. Maybe using extruded aluminum like 8020 would help with a humidity independent surface, one that can be registered to the scale of the TS, and provide necessary tracks to attach anti kickback rollers and other attachment options, and a longer fence for larger panels if so desired.

[GGGG_]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with us ❤

[rickscarpellotherapy]

Thanks! I’ve been battling numerous square issues with my Dewalt jobsite. This fixes one of them 🙌🔥🙌

[thomasgreiner]

If my table saw is poor because of a bad fence, what makes you think I will have a jointer and thickness planner to make a new square fence?

[johnkelly]

That was a nice solution. Very nicely done video.

[normanbott]

Thanks for this idea. My DW 745's fence is square uverall, but the extrusion is concave ! I think I'll utilise good quality ply for mine since I don't have planer/jointer.

[garybecker]

I had a similar issue with my dewalt fence due to deflection in the extrusion. i took apart the fence and filled the extrusion with hardwood and a couple of threaded inserts for accessories, etc.

[Kevinrichardsonministries]

Excellent... I've been putting off making a fence extension for my DWE7491 but this makes it simple that I no longer have an excuse. Thank You... I think. Hahahaha... Thumbs Up Brother... Great Video... Saved...

[genewhitesides]

Good job. It would also be reasonable to remove the out of square with a hand plane. But that did the trick. Thank you sharing.

[Aaron-njou]

Great idea. That is my one of my main complaints coming from a Biesmeyer style fence which was so easy to attach auxiliary fences to compared to the DWS 7491 which is so thin and awkward.

[diymco]

This is excellent. Several good ideas in one video.

[stevestormssr]

The simplicity of your design is great. One concern though. Your t-track is mounted about an inch above the saw fence. Even with good hold down clamps you are only bracing the top. This is extremely difficult to square it to the table top and maintain that alignment for any period of time because the bottom is not supported at all.
Perhaps cutting dovetail grooves from the bottom edge and using the "L" type clamps to give support throughout the height of the insert would maintain a square and better clamping to the fence!

[henryrossouw]

I use MDF on my 75mmx75mm fence post on which I welded a 50mmx50mm angle iron as slider.100% square in all seasons.

[JamesOStanworth-Wang]

Great idea, thanks. I guess it was still off on the first go since it was cut using the inaccurate fence!

[matthewstanton]

Fantastically simple way to add all sorts of jigs to the fence and I've already got the exact same clamps