TABLE SAW FENCE UPGRADE

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I started setting up my new shop about 10 months ago and got a new Grizzly table saw. Over all I have been very satisfied with the saw with the exception of the fence that came with the saw. I am finally rectifying that by upgrading the fence with a new Shop Fox fence. The operation of the new fence is much smoother and the adjustments so far have been more accurate.

[Edhooey]

Great video! I'm about to install a shop fox on my old 1950's Craftsman, and this video definitely helped me understand the directions! I'm only now just getting to the point where the crappy old original fence was starting to be a pain, so I'm hardly a pro in setting up and adjusting a saw fence.

[EllisonWoodcrafts]

I have the same one saw. Never have gotten the stock fence to work properly. I’m definitely upgrading. Great video!

[Troutdreams]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking for a replacement fence system for my 45 yr old Powermatic cabinet saw.
Hard to stomach the prices for a solid fence system these days! This one w 7’ rails is now $589, which is about what I paid for the saw a decade ago.. Vega is a bit less but has the round rails that I’d like to get away from, and I keep reading the finish on Vega is poor (everything needs deburred).
The lesson here for anyone buying a used saw is to be certain you like the fence.

[Coomanboo]

I have this fence as well on my saw. the only thing I don't like is that it has put a mark from under neath on top of my table from sliding it side ways. On mine, there is a sort of plastic or teflon pad under the fence that is to help it in sliding. I believe there is more than one but only one of them is the problem. I have sanded with 500 grit, waxed it and not I just live with it. But over all a great fence.
Lovin the videos!!

[Erikpdx]

I bought a grizzly 2 years ago and the Shop Fox fence came with it. I thought that was their standard, but new buyers can look out for it in the specs on the saw

[fredsanford]

Hello, I just got a saw with a shop fox fence. Is there a way to accurately mount a t track to the top for a hold down?

[ChadPalmer]

Awesome love the shop fox fence. I just upgraded my table saw fence last month with a biesemeyer 52 inch fence. Keep the videos coming love them 👊🏻:)

[joedance]

While I like the fence, the box arrived in terrible condition, with gaping holes. Small parts could be seen falling out as the delivery man carried it across the yard. The styrofoam packaging was broken into bits and pieces. One piece was damaged and replaced by Grizzly. Customer support was good.
Glad to hear you had a better experience.

[dubiousjesse]

I bought my Ryobi rts10 over 10 years ago and it’s still going strong. I want to upgrade the fence, but want to make sure I can remove to install on my next table saw. How universal are these aftermarket fences! I don’t mind drilling holes to make the fence compatible.

[davidgoodwin]

nice fence upgrade. My two cents - I'd also use a riving knife and push stick, kickbacks can be nasty and take your fingers

[bill]

Left out the most important parts of the install.

[kevingeaney]

You spoke about achieving 5/1000inch side to side? Where? How did you measure that? Between what parts of the fence?

[jaimegenovajr]

Can it be drill a hole on the shop fox rail rather than the cast iron table itself, I’m on shop around between Grizzly and Laguna, I’m worried about the Grizzly aluminum fence

[nicklagios]

I bought the same saw a couple of years ago and went through the same process with the fence. Now I have a very solid and reliable table saw set up. A question. I noticed that you have a 4” dust collection hose connected to the cabinet. How well does your dc work with the saw? I’ve not had much success and was wondering if you have any feedback. Thanks, Nick.

[jasonautry]

I have the same saw. Is this fence any longer than the stock one? Also, what is the insert you are using? That doesn't look stock either, thank you!

[tferr]

Is a bolt on the backside of the cast iron top or did you thread the hole?

[Jesse-xjrb]

You bought a new fence over 3/1000th of an inch?