This is a Game Changer - Making the Table Saw Fence YOU Asked For

While there's nothing wrong with my older fence design, I thought that this one would be an interesting challenge - to make a self-squaring fence that locks on the back as well as the front. I've had a number of people who have asked if this could be done and I figured now is as good a time as any to answer that!
Yes, it can! And it works beautifully.

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[JohnHeisz]

While there's nothing wrong with my older fence design, I thought that this one would be an interesting challenge - to make a self-squaring fence that locks on the back as well as the front. I've had a number of people who have asked if this could be done and I figured now is as good a time as any to answer that!
Yes, it can! And it works beautifully.

[ET-cjjo]

Woodworking skills and ideas, and video and vocal presentation are all superb. Best wishes from an aspiring British woodworker living in Japan.

[jethropebs]

John, so glad you're back doing woodworking projects rather than electronics. You are an amazing builder, problem solver and inventor. Thank you for doing and sharing your processes and projects. I've been inspired in a huge way and in my opinion you are one of a select handful of the all time greats on youtube for sure! I've just purchased your plan pack and can't wait to build something great!

[marcosbatista]

your projects, works are the highest level of quality, it's like tools made to last, you're level festool, sawstop, Felder, your machine doesn't lose any quality for them, thanks for sharing 🙏.

[samspade]

John, just got my plans yesterday and I am having fun just going through them. I really appreciate all of your projects and am in awe just how good you are. Thanks for the table saw fence, I think it will go great on my father's old craftsman. Thanks again.

[ericwilliams]

You're projects and wood working skills are on another level of excellence.
I love your speaker projects as well.

[jeffdorrity]

Great value for all those plans John! I plan to purchase ASAP! I bought and built the first version a couple of years ago. It does a wonderful job with complete accuracy on my vintage early 1950’s Sears Craftsman saw.

[silverfox]

I built the previous version which works quite well and is very accurate. The new updated one will be even more accurate as it locks front and back so will counteract any side pressure on the fence. Great job John and keep up with new projects, plans and videos. You are definitely an inspiration . Another plus with this type of fence is that it is hassle free to remove if you want to use a crosscut sled or need the sawtop for another purpose.

[Dingbat]

Dang it, now I have to make the new version!

I have the older version that only clamps onto the front rail and it has been working just fine so thanks for the brilliant plans for the old version. 🙂

[PatNetherlander]

Great build John. As are all of your builds. You explain the ‘how-to’ very well and your plans (at least the ones I bought) are spot on and very handy for DIY’ers like me! Thanks mate!

[dwighttrumbower]

I built the previous one for Sears table saw. It is working very well.

[JoaquimParis]

John, I like to challenge my own knowledge and problem solving thinking to build things, also because I'm still a rookie in this area, but I'll buy your bundle because I love your channel and you deserve all my apreciation and recognaicence.

[garlicbad]

Ingenious design as usual. Good job John!

[acidxero]

I'm always so impressed by your ideas, your designs, and your craftsmanship.. yet I'm always perplexed by how your videos tend to just.. stop. It seems a rarity that you spend even just a moment exhibiting the functionality of the stellar design you've just implemented, which is perhaps where the greatest sense of satisfaction comes from as a spectator. I presume the choice is deliberate, considering how calculated all other aspects of your videos are, but I've noticed that vacuum.. that unfulfilled desire to see what you've built in action time and time again at the end of more than a handful of your videos. Either way, always a delight to watch and learn!

[thedelawarevalleyworkshop]

Great job! Can't wait to include this on my table saw rebuild starting next week, after I finish my slight adaption to your Miter saw station!

[BrassMtn]

This man has so much knowledge and skill!! He’s got a sub for life! Great work sir!

[kbsnicola]

Good timing! Having accidentally destroyed my fence built from your original plans, this one will be a great upgrade replacement - I'll buy the plans for this one too as I'm working on a new table saw build right now.

[philipbyrnes]

As usual John, wonderful, clear, simple, informative and straightforward. Excellent work, again, as usual lol, thanks mate, great work, more power to you 👍😎👀

[KSFWG]

Don't Fence Me In....now I've got that song stuck in my head...thanks John... lol ;)

[MJKCreations]

I'm still in the process of building up my workshop (which involves gutting my garage, since it turns out it was put together so badly by the previous homeowner that I'm pretty sure it's illegal), but I still bought this plan bundle. Once I get the actual walls and electrical back in place, I'm going to be using these plans a lot! Thank you!