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Anyone have a homemade router fence that has an easy to adjust depth-of-cut feature? Not in a position to 'buy' a router fence, but I do have a sheet of 1/2" Baltic Birch just waiting to be used up in jigs/fences, etc.
I'm starting my woodworking learning curve on picture frames, and the constant 'bump and hope' method of my current rip fence mounted router fence is really not a good/accurate way to go as far as I can tell.
TIA.
I'm starting my woodworking learning curve on picture frames, and the constant 'bump and hope' method of my current rip fence mounted router fence is really not a good/accurate way to go as far as I can tell.
TIA.
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I assume that you are talking about distance from the Fence to the router Bit.
This being the case, you could attach a 3/8-16 piece of all-thread to the back of the Router Fence (in the center), pass it thru a nut fixed to a bracket attached to the table.
This would give you 1/16th inch advance for each full turn of the knob that you will need to attach to the piece of All-thread, behind the bracket.
The attachment to the Router Fence would need to be capable of rotating, but with little or no slop.
This being the case, you could attach a 3/8-16 piece of all-thread to the back of the Router Fence (in the center), pass it thru a nut fixed to a bracket attached to the table.
This would give you 1/16th inch advance for each full turn of the knob that you will need to attach to the piece of All-thread, behind the bracket.
The attachment to the Router Fence would need to be capable of rotating, but with little or no slop.
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The system I use is like the one Bob & Rick use. It isn't fancy, but it is simple, accurate, and inexpensive to make. Two "C" clamps and a stick (wood or UHMW) works great.
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Hmmm, haven't seen the one Bob & Rick use. Will have to look around for that one.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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You might be able to watch them on "The Router Workshop" on your local PBS TV channel. They also have several books out. Good Stuff.

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Originally Posted by Snowshoe
Anyone have a homemade router fence that has an easy to adjust depth-of-cut feature? Not in a position to 'buy' a router fence, but I do have a sheet of 1/2" Baltic Birch just waiting to be used up in jigs/fences, etc.
I'm starting my woodworking learning curve on picture frames, and the constant 'bump and hope' method of my current rip fence mounted router fence is really not a good/accurate way to go as far as I can tell.
TIA.
I'm starting my woodworking learning curve on picture frames, and the constant 'bump and hope' method of my current rip fence mounted router fence is really not a good/accurate way to go as far as I can tell.
TIA.


Wouln't happen to have a picture or two would ya?
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I also keep it simple. For small measurements, I use the brass set up bars. For bigger distances, I set it up close as I can with a tape measure or machinist scale then test it on some scrap.
Once or twice I have cut a gage block on the table saw and used that to set the fence the right distance away for some dados I was cutting in the sides of a bookcase.
Once or twice I have cut a gage block on the table saw and used that to set the fence the right distance away for some dados I was cutting in the sides of a bookcase.

Here's mine from the back. I just used ratchet handles onto bolts that slide in grooves or tracks;
http://www.woodworkersweb.com/module...ter_behind.jpg
As you can see it also has adjustable faces. To move it I use a calibrated bump!! Just loosen off one side, move it a smidge and tighten it up. Easy as falling off a bike.
Aaron
http://www.woodworkersweb.com/module...ter_behind.jpg
As you can see it also has adjustable faces. To move it I use a calibrated bump!! Just loosen off one side, move it a smidge and tighten it up. Easy as falling off a bike.
Aaron
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Thanks for that picture Aaron, that gives me a few ideas to try. I just finished making my plates from some 'recovered from the dumpster' 3/4" plexiglass. Hope to get started on a router table this weekend.
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