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DIY Table & Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN)

by Creativity Hero

In this Instructable I’ll show you how I made a fence and a router table fence for my multipurpose .

If you want to build this fence yourself you can find a FREE PLAN on my official website.

This is very simple design of a fence and also it provides perfect cuts.

Here are the materials I used:

Plywood 122 x 244 cm, 21 mm thick (your local hardware store) glue http://amzn.to/2fshgMw T-nuts http://amzn.to/2fqvbCS 5 minute epoxy http://amzn.to/2hnjRMa Water-based Polyurethane http://amzn.to/2AwIcnG Walnut http://amzn.to/2wXruea Nuts and washers http://amzn.to/2hlYzyJ

Types of I used:

Circular saw http://amzn.to/2fRs8nD http://amzn.to/2xH1Lu9 Router http://amzn.to/2xAOiCh Cordless http://amzn.to/2frP8MD Forstner bit http://amzn.to/2fr0GQA Random orbit http://amzn.to/2fqHQJ3 http://amzn.to/2guzmSr U-shape saw http://amzn.to/2hWgzgg Clamps http://amzn.to/2ho27Rb drill bit http://amzn.to/2yKLRRp

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrjlxMjhiXw&t=290s

Step 1: Cutting the Board to Size and Sanding the Pieces.

This fence I made out of plywood board with 21mm Before assembling the fence I’m going to sand the thickness. So, I cut the longer pieces on my table pieces separately with a 180 grit . For the saw. Due to the fact that I still don’t have a fence, I larger pieces I used a random orbit sander, but for the used a scrap of plywood and used it as a guide for smaller pieces I used a sanding block. precision. I’m going to make knobs out of the smallest pieces, For the smaller pieces I used a jigsaw. You can find and for that purpose I’m going to round their corners a all the dimensions in the free plan. little to make them handy and much easier to turn.

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 2 Step 2: Assembling.

Now I can move on to assembling the fence. Then, I pre-drill holes with a countersink drill bit on each side, making them deep enough so that the I’ll start with gluing the three longest boards together screws will be flush with the surface. This is another with a and some clamps. thing you need to pay special attention to if you want to make accurate cuts with your table saw. Squaring is most important here.So, I recommend working on a flat surface and measuring twice before After that I’m driving 5 cm long screws on each side driving the screws in. and they will hold the pieces tight in place.

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 3 Step 3: Attaching the Front and the Back of the Fence.

I can now move on to the front and the back of the some weight and wait for it do dry for a while so I can fence. secure it in place.

The front piece needs to be perpendicular with the To create the lock mechanism of the fence I turned main body of the fence and 65 mm of it need to go the fence upside down and drilled 2 holes on the below the fence. I drew a line that will help me bottom of the front piece. achieve the right distance. I pre drilled holes and attached it on the fence with 5 cm screws as well. In order to prevent any flexing I need extra support on the back of the fence and one small piece of plywood It was a bit difficult to do, because I don’t have that will provide that support. long clamps. I decided to apply a wood glue, add

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 4 Step 4: Creating the Lock Mechanism of the Fence.

These two plywood pieces will be secured together. I need to make two holes all the way through both pieces. This means that I need to work carefully and make them straight.

Then I installed the T-nuts. I applied 5-minute epoxy and pulled them into the wood with a .

In order to make knobs I drilled holes in the middle of the smallest pieces of plywood where the bolts will be inserted.

Step 5: Turning the Table Saw Fence Into a Router Table Fence.

This fence can be used both as a table saw fence, and a router table fence. I needed to make a 35 mm hole on one side of the fence before assembling it, but I’m doing it after that with a Forstner bit.

All the excess plywood I removed with a saw which is awesome for this job.

This hole helped me turn this table saw fence into a router table fence as well.

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 5 Step 6: Applying a Wood Finish.

Now I need to protect the wood with a finish. All the The longest piece of plywood is a guide rail of the pieces that I’m going to cut in the future will slide fence and I’m going to place it under the top of the smoothly on the fence, and the finish will help me workbench. But first, I’ll protect it with walnut stain, achieve that. the same that I used for the workbench.

I applied one coat of water-based polyurethane with a I left all the pieces to dry. Once they’re dry I can put rag. It is transparent finish which will provide a everything together. contrast between the workbench and the accessories.

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 6 Step 7: Putting All the Pieces Together.

I didn’t have 10 cm long bolts, but I had threaded rod, so I made two bolts out it. Then I pulled those DIY bolts into the knobs and used nuts and washers on both sides to tighten them well.

After that I inserted the knobs into the holes that I previously made, and finally I insert the last piece on the other side. Now I’m done with the lock mechanism.

Step 8: Attaching the Guide Rail of the Fence Below the Workbench.

The last thing that I need to attach is the guide rail of the fence. I applied just enough wood glue making sure that I don’t make a mess and clamped it below the top with a bunch of clamps. It needs to be flush with the front of the table.

I pre-drilled holes with a countersink bit, and at the end I attached 35 mm screws on a shorter distance because the rail needs to be firm and flush with the front of the workbench.

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 7 Step 9: Running Some Test Cuts.

To attach the fence to the workbench I have to slide it I hope this Instructable was helpful. If you need some in and lock it with the knobs. Once it is locked in more details don’t forget to watch the video and place it’s not moving which means that it will provide subscribe to my YouTube channel Creativity Hero for accurate cuts. more fun projects.

At the end I run some test cuts and check the Website: https://creativityhero.com/ squaring. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativityHero/ Now I can finally cut wood evenly, precisely and safely. Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/CreativityHero/

There are some other accessories that are a must Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/creativityhero/ have for every workbench. I plan to build them in my next videos. I’ll give you free plans for them as well.

DIY Table Saw Fence & Router Table Fence (+ FREE PLAN): Page 8 Excellent Instructable. I am looking forward to your video on how you constructed your workbench.

Hi Marija! (From your name and pronunciation I suppose you're also a Slav ;))

I really don't understand this . Why have you used a box for guiding wood to the saw? You could easily just make L profile (or even just a straight stick) out of wood and clamp it on a table as a straight guide. Can you provide us with some more info what this tool could be used for? Will you use this tool as a router template (with additional rails) to flatten wood or why is it that shaped?

I'm just making my workroom in my basement and i'm interested in such tools.

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