How To Make A Router Table Fence
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How to make a router table fence. Measure the length and width of the router table so that you can work out how long the fence should be. The auxiliary fence and spacers should be built to fit your particular router table. Consider drilling a hole through the left end of the fence and into the table top.
A 14 hole was drilled then reamed with a 14 reamer to allow the fence adjustment rods to slide through easily. When sizing the auxiliary fence simply rip the melamine to the height of your main fence. They make the fence easy to position for accurate cuts.
If its not youll end up with joints that dont fit properly. With the fence in position I made a mark in line with the tracks so I could drill the holes. You can make a number of passes then when you get the final cut mark the edge of the fence on the table.
Router Table Plans Increase the capabilities of your router with this weekend project. The most important thing to keep in mind when building a router table fence is that it absolutely must be square to the tabletop. Take a look at the fences online and in woodworking catalogs to see how they connect to a router tabletop.
I made the holes slightly larger than the bolts Im using so it could have a little wiggle room. Create clearance for the bits in the fence base by drilling a 3-12-in. Sand the faces flat before you drill for the adjustment rods.
The fence base and rail will be made from a piece of MDF. The length of the auxiliary fence involves a little more thought. How to Make a Router Table Fence.