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Nickbee · 11-13-2007, 08:38 AM

Say with a piece of MDF screwed to it? Can that be used in a pinch as a fence? Say while I work on a “real” fence?

Thanks!

**bobj3** · 11-13-2007, 09:49 AM

HI, Nick

Most angle iron is not true , then you come to the part if you need to move the fence in and the bit may hit the iron... not good

Find a good true 2 x 4 in the shop and use it for a fence until you make one...

If you have a planer, run it under the blades to take off the round edges..or on the table saw..
Drill out a hole for the bit to sit in and you have it done for a quick fence..

You can also pickup up some white poly.stock at the Big Box stores that works great for a fence..

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Originally Posted by Nickbee

Say with a piece of MDF screwed to it? Can that be used in a pinch as a fence? Say while I work on a “real” fence?

Thanks!

Drugstore Cowboy · 11-13-2007, 09:51 AM

The only potential problem I see with that plan is be SURE your facing board is thick enough to allow for your largest cutter --
Having your router bit hit iron -- NOT good.
You will notice that commercial versions of what you describe have an opening in the middle.

For that matter -- something as simple as a 2x4 as long as it has a smooth edge - will get you by.

>>> DANG BJ you beat me

Nickbee · 11-13-2007, 09:58 AM

good tips guys... I have a 4" angle iron I've had in my basement for years. I clamp it to my table saw as a ripping fence. I will toss it on my flat building board tonight and check the "trueness". And I hear you loud and clear about NOT letting the bit hit the metal!!!!

**bobj3** · 11-13-2007, 10:08 AM

Hi, Cowboy

SORRY

Like most router users I have been down many roads when it comes to making a fence.

Most will start out with a 2 x 4's and they do the job until you realy get into using the router table, I don't recall how many I have made or reworked but it's been many..

I see a new one now and then and I always say that's a neat one and I'm off and running making a new one... LOL

I saw one the other day that was made out of Walnut and Maple and Allen bolts all over it ...and little tricky items ,pull out,push in things, the guy that made that one took a hard look at what the fence can do and should do...but it was a bit over kill but some do get into it big time...

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Nickbee · 11-13-2007, 12:54 PM

I might just bite the bullet on this one and pick up the Bench dog pro-fence. I can use it for now on my wolf craft table and for the offset "router station" I have floating around in my head. Also the Bench dog will have the capability to be used as a joiner right off the bat. Of course I might get a 2x4 while I wait for delivery

....

Thanks guys!!!

kp91 · 11-13-2007, 03:16 PM

Nick,
I use a piece of 4 inch aluminum angle. I did dress it on a mill, but it really wasn't too far out to begin with. On the face of it I use MDF.

There are several good basic fence foundations, similar to http://www.amazon.com/32-L-Table-Fen...4988520&sr=1-8

Hamlin · 11-13-2007, 04:38 PM

If you feel you must use angle, as Doug stated, use aluminum. It's soft so if a bit was to accidentally hit it, it won't do too much damage. As others have pointed out, a good "true" 2"x4" works the best.

**challagan** · 11-13-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bobj3

You can also pickup up some white poly.stock at the Big Box stores that works great for a fence..

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Bj, Home Depot or Mendards sell poly stock, like the OP fences? Where abouts in the store to they keep it

Corey

**bobj3** · 11-13-2007, 11:11 PM

Hi, Corey

You can find it in the flooring dept,,, or right by it...they use it to drive the laminated floor panels together , you can also find big cutting boards and cut them down to size...Kmart and Target have some of the big ones also ,5/8 to 3/4" thick and about 2ft long...and sq.ones...

Just two of many off eBay ▼ at the right price..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Long-Cutting-Boa...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/CUTTING-BOARD-WH...QQcmdZViewItem

The 2nd url is the best one ,he will cut it to the size you want it to be, it sounds like he has a some big panels,, it would make a great router table top

screwed down or glued to some 3/4" thick MDF stock....it would stay slick and clean for a long time

I just may order one for the next router table I want to make... I'm sure the item will end b/4 to long but a email to him will get the item moving I sure...and it can be paid for by PayPal I'm sure..

ADD ON NOTE ****
Just a as side note....I did send him a note and ask for a quote on a 3/4" x 36" x 48" and I will post what he comes back with....

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Originally Posted by challagan

Bj, Home Depot or Mendards sell poly stock, like the OP fences? Where abouts in the store to they keep it

Corey

11-13-2007, 08:38 AM	#1
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 344 View Nickbee's Gallery	Angle Iron as a router fence? Say with a piece of MDF screwed to it? Can that be used in a pinch as a fence? Say while I work on a “real” fence? Thanks!
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Drugstore Cowboy Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 439 View Drugstore Cowboy's Gallery	The only potential problem I see with that plan is be SURE your facing board is thick enough to allow for your largest cutter -- Having your router bit hit iron -- NOT good. You will notice that commercial versions of what you describe have an opening in the middle. For that matter -- something as simple as a 2x4 as long as it has a smooth edge - will get you by. >>> DANG BJ you beat me __________________ The one who says it can't be done -- Should avoid interrupting the person doing it.
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11-13-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 344 View Nickbee's Gallery	good tips guys... I have a 4" angle iron I've had in my basement for years. I clamp it to my table saw as a ripping fence. I will toss it on my flat building board tonight and check the "trueness". And I hear you loud and clear about NOT letting the bit hit the metal!!!!
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,143 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi, Cowboy SORRY Like most router users I have been down many roads when it comes to making a fence. Most will start out with a 2 x 4's and they do the job until you realy get into using the router table, I don't recall how many I have made or reworked but it's been many.. I see a new one now and then and I always say that's a neat one and I'm off and running making a new one... LOL I saw one the other day that was made out of Walnut and Maple and Allen bolts all over it ...and little tricky items ,pull out,push in things, the guy that made that one took a hard look at what the fence can do and should do...but it was a bit over kill but some do get into it big time... ========= __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/
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Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 344 View Nickbee's Gallery	I might just bite the bullet on this one and pick up the Bench dog pro-fence. I can use it for now on my wolf craft table and for the offset "router station" I have floating around in my head. Also the Bench dog will have the capability to be used as a joiner right off the bat. Of course I might get a 2x4 while I wait for delivery .... Thanks guys!!!
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kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 873 View kp91's Gallery	Nick, I use a piece of 4 inch aluminum angle. I did dress it on a mill, but it really wasn't too far out to begin with. On the face of it I use MDF. There are several good basic fence foundations, similar to http://www.amazon.com/32-L-Table-Fen...4988520&sr=1-8 __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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Hamlin Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Baldwin City, KS Posts: 1,374 View Hamlin's Gallery	If you feel you must use angle, as Doug stated, use aluminum. It's soft so if a bit was to accidentally hit it, it won't do too much damage. As others have pointed out, a good "true" 2"x4" works the best. __________________ Ken (On temporary leave of abscense) "A VETERAN" "Wether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown
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