How To Make A Router Table Fence
Hole in the center of an 8 x 36-in.
How to make a router table fence. The last step is to mount the fence onto the table. These clamps are simple to make and grip tightly and quickly. Create clearance for the bits in the fence base by drilling a 3-12-in.
I made the holes slightly larger than the bolts Im using so it could have a little wiggle room. Drill for the rods with fence supports face down on the drill press table. If its not youll end up with joints that dont fit properly.
Therefore each turn of my rod will move the fence 003 at the router bit 005 x 06 003. Measure the center-to-center dimension between the two bolts on the main fence and transfer that to the auxiliary fence and the spacers. However the rod is positioned about 16 times further from the pivot point than the router bit.
The auxiliary fence and spacers should be built to fit your particular router table. When sizing the auxiliary fence simply rip the melamine to the height of your main fence. You can make a number of passes then when you get the final cut mark the edge of the fence on the table.
The length of the auxiliary fence involves a little more thought. With the fence in position I made a mark in line with the tracks so I could drill the holes. Assembling the Base and Back.
You will need 2 pieces 1 of which will be a flat piece that will lay along the top of the router table and another at right angles to the first piece. Take a look at the fences online and in woodworking catalogs to see how they connect to a router tabletop. Cut the board in half to make a base and rail on a plank of MDF.