Home built Router Fence - UHMWPE

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Kevin

· #3 · Sep 12, 2004

That looks interesting! What are the screws for that are on the end?

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Joe Lyddon

· #4 · Sep 12, 2004 (Edited by Moderator)

Kevin said:
That looks interesting! What are the screws for that are on the end?

My guess to the screws... for fine adjustments...

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paulcomi

· #5 · Sep 12, 2004

Is that plastic material rigid enough to not flex when used as a fence?

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boomerang

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 12, 2004

Kevin - They're tee-bolts - just sitting there to illustrate the slots that are cut the full length of the fence - to attach to the aluminum angle fence and for jigs.

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boomerang

Discussion Starter · #7 · Sep 12, 2004 (Edited)

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More pics on the fence..

I hope they attach...

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boomerang

Discussion Starter · #8 · Sep 12, 2004

paulcomi said:
Is that plastic material rigid enough to not flex when used as a fence?

Paul - The UHMWPE (split) Fence (faces) are attached to an aluminum angle - the real fence. Check out the other pics.

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2much2soon

· #9 · Sep 13, 2004

It is difficult to see from the image what the other end of the bolts are attached to???

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Hi Boomerang; Not sure if I can see all of the picture...but is your table made of that plastic material as well.Looks impressive.I have some of that material I plan on using when I get my plate for my router...............Looks like you may use some big cutters there.Did you try making various inserts of that plastic as well.saw it done before...cuts out a profile of a preferred bit for zero clearance.....LATER,Dave.

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boomerang

Discussion Starter · #11 · Sep 18, 2004 (Edited)

rout-on said:
Hi Boomerang; Not sure if I can see all of the picture...but is your table made of that plastic material as well.Looks impressive.I have some of that material I plan on using when I get my plate for my router...............Looks like you may use some big cutters there.Did you try making various inserts of that plastic as well.saw it done before...cuts out a profile of a preferred bit for zero clearance.....LATER,Dave.

I made the Table from 1-1/4" MDF and laminated both sides. Phenolic plate and inserts are from Woodhaven.com - they also provided the template for the cut out. all worked out very well. I also have a Triton Router (Oz design) which allows me to change bits "above table".

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DONALD

· #12 · Sep 18, 2004

boomerang said:
First post - finding my way around

That looks very impressive to me boomerang, Is this your design? I bought a router table last week and I know already I wont like it. Can you tell us the source of the material? Welcome! DON

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DONALD

· #13 · Sep 18, 2004

Sorry I didn't read all of your poats.............went straight to the pictures.

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NewMontanaWorkshop

· #14 · Sep 23, 2004

So how do you like that Triton router? Have heard some good things about it.

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ejant

· #15 · Sep 23, 2004

I am also interested in hearing more about the Triton router.

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Jerry

· #16 · Sep 25, 2004

Homemade router fence material

Is there a source or supply of the plastic (looks like nylon) material for making homemade router fences?

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ejant

· #17 · Sep 25, 2004

Here is an auction on Ebay for the UHMWPE material.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36352&item=3842018809&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

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boomerang

Discussion Starter · #18 · Sep 25, 2004 (Edited)

Snowshoe said:
So how do you like that Triton router? Have heard some good things about it.

LOVE it - specifically for table use (for me). Above-table bit changes and the unique closed in "cowl" lets me extract dust from the side. It's way too heavy for me to use hand held. I realize I'm not using all the other nice features.

Here's a great review: http://www.mv.com/users/besposito/woodworking/triton/

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Hunt Dog

· #19 · Oct 31, 2005

boomerang said:
I hope they attach...

I know I'm about a year late to ask about this, but I'm a beginning woodworker who has just discovered this resource. Boomerang: Your fence looks really spiffy. Is that a fine adjustment knob in the back there? Do you have plans for this fence set-up or can you tell me where to get them? Also, where did you get the aluminum angle?

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