Router fence hints please

a1tomo

Sorry Kristan, being new to the forum and a computer klutz, I am having triuble with pictures. I'll try again. or will be glad to E-mail to you.

Evidently, still not able to send picture (.jpg) anyone have an idea what I'm doing wrong?

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Kristian

Hi Tom
you can email me directly

Kristian

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thistlefly

I've just done a fair amount of research as I try to get my "reborn" shop up and running... and I would have take a different "route" (heh-heh) if I'd known what I do now.

I have a Bosch RA1181 table, never used yet. I was looking at the available jigs for dovetails and, hopefully, more general use... and having found the Incra Super System, I think it's the system of my dreams. Sure, around $400, but providing perfect dovetails and a higher level of precision on almost anything I can think of.

Then I see that it really works best with a larger table.... and that there are table saw extension router tables that work well with the Incra system. Oops: Those extensions only fit the Incra rails... which are part of the Incra TS system which adds the same precision to table-saw cuts as the Super System does for routing... with the combined rig being in the $700-$800 range.

If I had the dollars to burn, I'd do that right now, since space is at a premium in my (garage) shop. As things stand, I'm going to try to omit any routing projects that require dovetails, until I've set aside enough money to upgrade to the full "TS-LS" system.

bobj3

HI thistlefly

You can beat the high price of the Incra Super System by getting it's little brother that can do it all but at a lower price..
Many of the members have one.. like I do,,, they are great jigs..


http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...4&filter=Incra

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Kristian

Thank´s Bob

I have to think about making them by my self.
But right now I´m to tired to think about them.
I have to come back tomorrow, it´s bedtime here right now 10.30Pm
and we have another day tomorrow too, don´t we? (hopefully)

Talk to you later

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allthunbs

Hi Kristian: Hold the fort guys.

Kristian do you have a baseplate to mount your router in your table?

A fence can be dead simple or so complicated you won't be able to adjust it in this lifetime.

My fences are pieces of jointed hardwood, usually maple. When I have a situation that may require messing up a nice fence, I usually grab a chunk of whatever is thick enough and handy, joint an edge and face and clamp it to the table.

http://www.thewoodworkingchannel.com/

Go to this url, click on video, the video window will open up, on top of the video window is a tiny right arrow on the right, click on it, select "The Router Workshop" and select the third program in the right column. Click "play" and watch the video. It is 1/2 hour long but worth every second. You don't have to understand what they're saying, just watch. It will show you how to use a fence. Once done, you'll understand why all the differences of opinion here. "C" clamps, the one's you've already got and hammer yup, the one beside you are the only additional tools required.

This is a start. When you are finished watching the programs, come back here and we'll continue with your questions.

Allthunbs

Hamlin

Hi Tom,

When you reply or send, scroll down to the bottom of the page. You'll see a button called "manage attachments", click browse, then click upload. Once uploaded, click submit reply. Voila.

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Hamlin

Hi all,

In no offense to Bj and others, but, I'm not fully understanding the confusion of the fences. The best fence is one that's functional for the user. I currently have 2 fences from OP, straight fence and a jointer fence. The 3rd fence is from a salvaged Craftsmen table.

If you want something that is truly simple, a flat, straight 2X4 is all that's needed.

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a1tomo

Thanks Ken,

Apparently was doing it upside down. Thanks for the input.

Tom

Mike

Kristian, as I stated in the first answer to this post there are many ways to build a fence. I like the simple fence used on the Router Workshop, a piece of HDPE and two clamps. I have built a nice fence similar to what some have suggested in the past using a T track for hold downs and a dust collection chute on the back. Sliding faces to adjust the size of the opening, many nice features. This is from the plans in ShopNotes #1 and can be seen on the tables used on the Woodsmith show on our PBS which you may get on cable. All of these designs work, all will do the job. Simple or complicated is up to you.

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