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ktritz · 10-26-2004, 10:37 PM

I'm planning on building a router table for my Hitachi M12V and I was wondering what materials people suggest for the fence surface.

Do they use HDPE or UHMW-PE on the Router Workshop, and are there advantages of one over the other?

Thanks,
Kevin

Woodnut65 · 10-27-2004, 07:08 AM

Hi:
The Oak Park fences are Polyethelene, and they work very well. It is a stable material
and will not hurt the router bits, as you make clearance in the fence for the
bit that you may be using.
Woodnut65

ktritz · 10-27-2004, 12:43 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. Both HDPE and UHMW-PE are type of polyethylene (high density and ultra-high molecular weight). I think UHMW is about twice the price of HDPE, but I was unsure if there are any problems with just using HDPE.

Kevin

**BobandRick** · 10-27-2004, 01:20 PM

I find that the HDPE is a better material to use than the Ultra High Density. It's easier to work with and will deliver the same results.

Don Hurley · 12-13-2004, 02:30 PM

What dimensions do you find ideal for straight fences? In thickness and width.

**BobandRick** · 12-14-2004, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Hurley

What dimensions do you find ideal for straight fences? In thickness and width.

1" thick and 2 - 2 1/2" wide...

Sidro · 12-19-2004, 07:57 PM

Where does one get HDPE for a fence.

Sid

cfm · 12-20-2004, 10:19 AM

OakPark.com sells prefabricated fences of the ideal HDPE material. Engineered to tight specs.

Otherwise there are a number of places on the internet that sells HDPE material.

You'll probably find the material expensive - especially when adding shipping costs etc.

All the best

cfm

kp91 · 12-21-2004, 10:40 AM

I personally find MDF faces on aluminum angle works quite well. Even without formica facing it slides pretty nicely, you can bury your bits into it and replace it economically, and if you split it down the middle, you can shim behind it and make an easy jointer fence.

Before I have used a jointed 4x4, scraps of hardwood scewed to my tablesaw fence, you name it it works. My favorite feature of the router workshop is that they can turn out quality items without a $400 fence or a $300 router lift. Simple really works.

cfm · 12-23-2004, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidro

Where does one get HDPE for a fence.

Sid

I guess your question was not answered fully:

Here are two:

http://www.usplastic.com/

http://www.mcmaster.com/

and I am sure there are others.

All the best.

cfm

10-26-2004, 10:37 PM	#1
ktritz Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10 View ktritz's Gallery	Report This Post! Fence materials I'm planning on building a router table for my Hitachi M12V and I was wondering what materials people suggest for the fence surface. Do they use HDPE or UHMW-PE on the Router Workshop, and are there advantages of one over the other? Thanks, Kevin
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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 343 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi: The Oak Park fences are Polyethelene, and they work very well. It is a stable material and will not hurt the router bits, as you make clearance in the fence for the bit that you may be using. Woodnut65
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ktritz Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10 View ktritz's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi, Thanks for the reply. Both HDPE and UHMW-PE are type of polyethylene (high density and ultra-high molecular weight). I think UHMW is about twice the price of HDPE, but I was unsure if there are any problems with just using HDPE. Kevin
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BobandRick The Router Guys Forum King Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 632 View BobandRick's Gallery	Report This Post! I find that the HDPE is a better material to use than the Ultra High Density. It's easier to work with and will deliver the same results. __________________ Rick and Bob The Router Guys Click here to send a greeting card to friend or relative.
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Don Hurley Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Germantown, Ohio Posts: 13 View Don Hurley's Gallery	Report This Post! What dimensions do you find ideal for straight fences? In thickness and width.
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Sidro Registered User Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 22 View Sidro's Gallery	Report This Post! Where does one get HDPE for a fence. Sid
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cfm Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 44 View cfm's Gallery	Report This Post! OakPark.com sells prefabricated fences of the ideal HDPE material. Engineered to tight specs. Otherwise there are a number of places on the internet that sells HDPE material. You'll probably find the material expensive - especially when adding shipping costs etc. All the best cfm
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kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA First Name: Doug Posts: 919 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! I personally find MDF faces on aluminum angle works quite well. Even without formica facing it slides pretty nicely, you can bury your bits into it and replace it economically, and if you split it down the middle, you can shim behind it and make an easy jointer fence. Before I have used a jointed 4x4, scraps of hardwood scewed to my tablesaw fence, you name it it works. My favorite feature of the router workshop is that they can turn out quality items without a $400 fence or a $300 router lift. Simple really works. __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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