TS fence setup jig

[Bryan S]

Being that my tablesaw is not of the highest quality and the fence is very fussy if not frustrating to setup at times heres a jig I made that makes setup so much easier



Made from birch ply and a simple clamping mechanism a t-nut inserted from the bottem of the 3/4 ply that pushes a piece of 1/4 ply against the sliding adjustment arm. Just line up the tape to the width you want to cut clamp it in place and bring the fence to the jig. For my test cut I set it at 8 1/2 in



Then remove the jig and make your cut



and dead on at 8 1/2 in. I love it when an idea and plan come together as intended. I can now actually make cuts where I want the first try now and its repeatable

 

[b4man]

Very nice alternative to an expensive fence. Good going:eusa_clap

 

[eezlock]

Being that my tablesaw is not of the highest quality and the fence is very fussy if not frustrating to setup at times heres a jig I made that makes setup so much easier

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Made from birch ply and a simple clamping mechanism a t-nut inserted from the bottem of the 3/4 ply that pushes a piece of 1/4 ply against the sliding adjustment arm. Just line up the tape to the width you want to cut clamp it in place and bring the fence to the jig. For my test cut I set it at 8 1/2 in

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Then remove the jig and make your cut

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and dead on at 8 1/2 in. I love it when an idea and plan come together as intended. I can now actually make cuts where I want the first try now and its repeatable

Good job on the jig, sort of, a take -off from a ripping jig I made for small
strips but only larger. eezlock

 

[cpowell]

Great idea, Bryan. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

My first TS had a fussy fence and I still remember the aggravation of setting up for a cut. Looks like you came up with a clever solution.

Chuck