L-Fence Jig

Lodgepole · Post by **Lodgepole** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:27 pm

Recently, a friend of mine lent me his issue of Fine Woodworking. This is their annual "Tools & Shops" issue.

On page 60 is an article by Bob Van Dyke explaining how to build and use an "L-Fence".

I don't know if anyone else has seen this article, but I can see a number of advantages in using this fence, if nothing else, reducing the chance of a kickback. Also, included in this article, are a number of tips on how to use this fence with various templates

Hopefully, after I finish scrolling Christmas ornaments, I'll customize this fence specifically for my 510.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:20 pm

Since I'm not a member I can only see a small image of the jig.

To me it looks a lot like a fancy version of a pattern jig. I've used these for a long time and even have a post here showing the use of one.

https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=2713

I believe that the PTWFE shows them too.

In case I'm wrong about this could you get us some more detailed information?

Ed

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:17 pm

Lodgepole wrote:Recently, a friend of mine lent me his issue of Fine Woodworking. This is their annual "Tools & Shops" issue.

On page 60 is an article by Bob Van Dyke explaining how to build and use an "L-Fence".

I don't know if anyone else has seen this article, but I can see a number of advantages in using this fence, if nothing else, reducing the chance of a kickback. Also, included in this article, are a number of tips on how to use this fence with various templates

Hopefully, after I finish scrolling Christmas ornaments, I'll customize this fence specifically for my 510.

I'd be interested in your evaluation. After reading the article, I just couldn't see any particular advantage to me.

Hope you get it made after Christmas!:)