Making The Ultimate DIY Table Saw Fence

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Plans for this project:

The build article for this project with the original build video and installation video, plus more details:

Adjusting the fence:

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More videos on my second woodworking channel:

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[vectorsfinal]

I've made a couple of these fences from John's plans and I've been very happy with how well they performed. It was the best $10 I've spent on anything I've seen on youtube.

[ksnax]

I made this fence and love it! With care in creating it, it is very consistent and precise, beating out the quality of the stock fence on my newer Craftsman contractor saw. As I mentioned in another comment, I changed the profile of the locking lever to hang vertically when unlocked and lock at horizontal. This creates a less hazardous space for people to move around when not locked in place, as well as reduces potential alignment shifts from being bumped.

[cjlamber]

Thanks John. I just completed your fence and it has made a huge difference to my table saw's capabilities.
When you dont have a table saw fence it is a long process to measure individual rips using combination squares or callipers.
Admittedly I made some blunders along the way (I put the fence "T" on didn't read the instructions.
But despite my comic bungling I actually managed to utilise my repair abilities and produce a pretty neat version of your fence. I'm very happy with the result. Thanks again.

[jonathanpopp]

John, Last year I bought your plans for the fence, built it and LOVE it! It took a old family saw missing a fence and not been used in nearly 30 years to being used now. I mistakenly thought why would you do another video of building a fence, wow, glad you did! I learned even more about building it. Thanks John!

[foxtrot]

i built your fence for my table saw 2 years ago and i absolutely love it. I use it close to everyday and it hasn't let me down. thank John

[moneycounsel]

Thanks so much. Years ago, I traded a bit of carpentry for an old Rockwell Beaver saw. It didn't come with a fence and I have been using a 2x4 with a couple C-clamps for years! Made a few modifications to your design and now I have a piece of furniture to make furniture.

[garrymeads]

I had seen this video a while ago thinking that it would be neat project to try but had my doubts about how solid and accurate it would be. Well my fence on my saw broke and I thought I would give it a were very good and the impressed with the design and performance of this fence. John....you have done a great job on this and I want to commend you on your plans as they were very well done!

[negotiableaffections]

The heart of the tablesaw - a bespoke fence & system. Brilliant work John.

[socalmatt]

Beginner woodworker here . Bought the plans and built this fence and it totally spruced up this old Rockwell contractors saw ! Love it !

[USAMark]

Probably the best looking saw I've seen anywhere! A true thing of beauty! And as precise as just about saw on the market today! If my current saw ever decides to quit working, I'll definitely be building this! Thank you, John, for continuing to share your work!

[Jarrettmonty]

Been using this for a couple days and finally got around to fine-tuning it. Love it! Using about a 20 yr old Delta ShopMaster hand me down and the rip fence for it was terrible. Would have to break out the calipers and align it to the miter slots every single time I adjusted it. I've made a good few cuts that my 1 thou resoution calipers measure the same on both ends

[dawdawsd]

I think this table saw is your finest work yet, impressive accuracy for a tool made completely without any automation

[zachariahzeilman]

I just bought the plans for the fence system... and I have to say, John Heisz, you sir know how to make some detailed ass plans💯 so easy to follow and build. 5 stars on my end. Keep doing your thing my dude your one of the only people on YouTube I actually look forward to having new videos drop

[Dickie]

John you are a complete genius. I absolutely love your videos, as a furniture maker I could never find the time to make tools for my workshop but I love to see you push the boundaries or what is possible with a few bits of plywood and a healthy dose of ingenuity. Sir, you are truly talented.

Would absolutely love to see you make a drum sander, you wouldn't be the 1st but I bet it would be an awesome project to watch and I know your approach would be unique. It's the only tool I have ever attempted to build myself and I didn't get past buying a motor and some bearings.

[simonhildebrand]

Why no riving knife John ? Its really dangerous without one?

[groobus]

The different materials complement the killer design. The addition of the fence brought it together. Beautiful work

[bigrig]

Awesome build plans. Thanks John! If only I had a table saw fence to precisely rip my material list 😔

[gnusndn]

Wow what a great table saw build, and fence. Years ago I built that same style fence out of steel for my saw it is one of the best additions to my saw I have ever made. I really appreciate these
videos you've made of this saw. God has given you a great ability to build stuff and instruct it, with clarity . The addition of that measuring tape strip you put on the saw is great, however as a creature of habit of an old carpenter I still use the measure fence to Blade method. Please keep on building and talking about stuff I really like it. Thank you

[JamesBiggar]

Looks like you just unboxed a new saw, very nice. Well done!