520 Rip Fence

[fjimp]

I've had my 520 upgrade for some time now, yet it was only last night that I needed my sacrificial fence. I reached for it, put it on the table, and then realized it won't work with the 520 fence!

My sacrificial fence is mounted with two bolts and brass thumbscrews. There are two holes in the 510 fence. I honestly cannot remember if I drilled those holes or if there were originally in the 510 fence, but my gut tells me the holes were there from the factory.

The Rockler option won't work for me because my sacrificial fence is also high, giving stability for certain operations where I need a high fence. For example, last night I needed to put a 70 degree bevel on the edge of a board. The table won't tip 70 degrees, so I wanted to tip it 20 degrees and hold the board against the fence. For safety, and to get close enough to the blade, I need a tall sacrificial fence.

So, what are you guys using? Before I go drilling holes in my 520 fence, I'd like to know what you all do.

Paul

Paul, I just checked, neither of my 520 fences have two or even one hole in them. Another option might be to check out the Shopsmith Auxiliary fence 555653. I have one and have used it on both the saw and on the jointer. I also seem to remember Nick doing a sawdust session on creating a great jig for this purpose. fjimp

[dusty]

I've had my 520 upgrade for some time now, yet it was only last night that I needed my sacrificial fence. I reached for it, put it on the table, and then realized it won't work with the 520 fence!

My sacrificial fence is mounted with two bolts and brass thumbscrews. There are two holes in the 510 fence. I honestly cannot remember if I drilled those holes or if there were originally in the 510 fence, but my gut tells me the holes were there from the factory.

The Rockler option won't work for me because my sacrificial fence is also high, giving stability for certain operations where I need a high fence. For example, last night I needed to put a 70 degree bevel on the edge of a board. The table won't tip 70 degrees, so I wanted to tip it 20 degrees and hold the board against the fence. For safety, and to get close enough to the blade, I need a tall sacrificial fence.

So, what are you guys using? Before I go drilling holes in my 520 fence, I'd like to know what you all do.

Paul

Paul, would something like this work?

I would expect that it would have to be secured to the fence using t-nuts. The vertical could be sized to whatever your needs are. It can be used on either side of the rip fence.

[mbcabinetmaker]

I have covered damaged fences with standard grade plastic laminate in the past. It works very well and doesn't throw off the measurements that much. Use a light color so that you can see the stock against the fence.

Mark

[paul heller]

Paul, would something like this work?

Yes, Dusty, that is a rather good suggestion. Thanks.

Paul

[a1gutterman]

Paul, would something like this work?

I would expect that it would have to be secured to the fence using t-nuts. The vertical could be sized to whatever your needs are. It can be used on either side of the rip fence.

That will work great as long as you do knot need one of the "T" slots.

[fjimp]

Dusty's suggestion looked perfect. I seem to remember something similar that was fairly tall and hand 45 degree angled supports to keep taller boards square. fjimp