Better cuts with the Ridgid 4512 fence

Achieving accurate cuts on the Ridgid 4512 table saw with this simple fence technique. Better woodworking

[@terrellknight1756]

Thanks sir, great helpful little video! I just bought this off marketplace and as I began researching there’s several videos out there scaring you about the fence, how to upgrade, etc. such a simple fix for no cost. Thank you again!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

You are welcome. However as habit I double check my measurements and fence alignment. Goes with measure twice cut once.

[@lauramarshall6376]

Thanks for this. I had this problem, too. We finally were able to adjust the little adjustment screws just right and are now getting good consistency. If we have the problem again, I'll remember this.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Good luck

[@104Tomcat]

You saved my R4512 from Craig's List! Great video & great advice! Thanks!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

So it worked out for you I am assuming, awesome. Thanks for the comment!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Amazing! I saw this tip from the person you are referring to just a couple of days ago. Alas, I, too, cannot remember his channel.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

I would like to give the person the credit. Also, a few weeks ago I seen a video where a person installed after market fence guides. Looked interesting. If I could ever find that video again I would like to by the guides and do a video installing them.

[@kaden7298]

I have same issues. Been trying to fix that problem for 3 years now!!!. I’ve done Same as what you do. But still have to nonstop checking my tape and readjust fence

[@ryanm2214]

This is the one and only complaint I have about my 4510. Unfortunately just seems to be a design flaw with their fence system. Even with downward pressure, I can see my fence still move. Rather not Band-Aid accuracy so I have been looking at aftermarket fence systems but until then, measure twice or ten times and cut once lol.

[@Domarnett]

Thanks for the tip, makes perfect sense once you’ve seen it.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

You are welcome. Took me a little while to become second nature.

[@huejanus5505]

I have an older model delta saw and use that technique as well, even though I don’t have an issue with the fence locking in out of square. I find checking the squareness of the fence more accurate using measurements from the front and back of the fence to one of the slots.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

I like verifying my square with measurements from both the front and back of the blade for critical cuts.

[@normanbannister9270]

Thank you! you just preserved my sanity.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Awesome.... I have a bald spot or two.

[@knowledge2100]

I have an old craftsman, fence has similar issues. Always confirming with my square ruler. Will try this technique. Sure will save time. Thanks for the tip.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

You are welcome. I have become confident with it, but that is just my experience with it.

[@garybrewer2352]

I also have an old craftsman with a very similar fence. Same issue. Great saw otherwise, I'll try your trick.

[@a.dejesus792]

Excellent info. Thanks for that.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Thanks.

[@DaysOfWineAndVinyl]

That helped a lot. Thank you!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Your welcome, thank you for watching it.

[@jordanreeves1902]

Great tip. Ill have to try it on my ridged saw that seems to have the same problem.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

I found if my fence is adjusted properly this works very well for me.

[@gpdoyon]

I spent the whole day trying to make my cuts even. I came to the conclusion that the fence was the culprit and entertained the thought of buying an expensive new fence. I will be trying this fix as today. I have the R4513 and think that my saw suffers from the same issue. Thank you very much for this valuable information! I'd be happy if the cuts were improved by 1/32". Fingers crossed!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Good luck. I hope it works for you.

[@gpdoyon]

@@bynumwoodworks8275 As it turns out, if I hold the fence down at the end, where it tens to move right 1/16" every time I love it down, I can maintain an even cut from end to end. But man, that's a lot of additional work. However, you have me a solid work-around! 👍

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

@@gpdoyon I am glad it is working for you. I really don't even think about it anymore. I adjust my fence, place my left hand on top and latch it down.

[@johnpress7665]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Thank you.

[@cbcarper9681]

Thank you a great idea

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Your welcomr

[@donniehodge2548]

Thank you

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Your welcome.

[@evinfuilt]

Thank you, this was driving me mad with mine.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Did it work for you?

[@jetme8815]

Money tip, Thanks!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

No problem!

[@choiceblade]

MAN, I hope this works. I can't find the replacement upgrades for the far end which provides free travel across the saw while ensuring parallel registry against the blade and miter slots.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

For it to work your blade needs to be aligned to the miter slots and your fence aligned. Then taking the slop out really does make a difference. Hope it was helpful for you.

[@honkhonklersr.4340]

Check the runout of the blade too!!! Some can be off a few mil!

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

In my case it was accurately aligned with my miter slots. I check those every time I use the casters to move the saw. I had to adjust the trunions times in the past 6 years. I try not to move it much.

[@raylopez9144]

Is this a spin-off from two tool-time

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

You mean tool time Tim? LOL

[@chrisansari]

This "tip" is literally part of the instructions in the tool's manual.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

oh nice.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I figured this one out on my own a couple of years ago. Had the same problem and saw where the problem was. I still measure to make sure. I love the saw, though. Check out the R4512/R4520 group on Facebook. Check the #itemsforsale list and you'll find a guy named Brian Gidney, who sells a mod for the fence that takes out the slop. I haven't tried it yet myself, but it gets good reviews in that FB group.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

I also double check on a regular cutts

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

I too like ELP.

[@stu.thomason]

Perhaps this is where you saw the trick to hold the fence in place. This guy goes into a lot of detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roPdhKOei8ysrbM

[@bladder1010]

This advice is good as far as it goes, however I have noticed that no matter how tightly the screws holding the "T" bracket are torqued down, ANY amount of lateral pressure will knock the fence out of being parallel, as though the screws are lose, even though they are not. So, if you can imagine a situation where you are man-handling a big sheet of plywood or something and it hits against the fence with even a fairly light force -- it will knock it out of alignment. Doesn't matter if the fence is locked down or not. My opinion is that the fence on this saw is crap. You have to check it every time you go to use the saw and treat it with extreme delicacy. That's not acceptable in my opinion.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

I have never experienced that after dialing in the fence other than the shift locking down the fence.

[@DrThunder88]

The content begins at 3:26

[@coreelite]

Throw the factory fence in the garbage. Just upgrade it.

[@JoeLazzara]

So which fence did you buy for this saw?

[@coreelite]

@@JoeLazzara - i put the Vega Pro on my R4511, had to do some quick and easy mods and I couldn’t be happier.

[@JoeLazzara]

@@coreelite Ok great. Thanks so much for letting me know about it, I appreciate it. I'm going to looking into it now.

[@JoeLazzara]

@@coreelite Do you think the newest Ridgid model would have the same issue?

[@coreelite]

@@JoeLazzara - from what I have read they do. It’s an easy modification. Drill and tap a hole on the front rail and drill a hole on the read rail. Easy stuff.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Ridged builds a garbage saw and fence. Also they offer the worst customer service on the planet.

[@gregmartin1757]

Cool but you could have explained all this in about 30 seconds instead of over 6 minutes. No need to repeat it all 3×

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

A lot of people appreciate the narrative and why their fence didn't align. And a handful doesn't. 30 seconds in youtube terms doesn't get you views unless you doing shorts. Thanks for your input.

[@stu.thomason]

Yeah, I agree...with both you and Bob. Maybe lead with the tip, earn the thumbs up and praise, and invite people to continue watching to get the background.

[@tmmt2884]

There’s a fix for this problem by replacing the plastic pieces on the bottom of the fence both front and back. You can find the parts on Etsy. Just search for Rigid R4512fence fix onEtsy. $32. Rigid should have addressed this issue the moment it became apparent. It’s the #1 complaint about this saw which is otherwise a great saw for the price.

[@JoeLazzara]

Hi there. I assume you have this saw. I was wondering how you're liking it? Is the fence reliable after replacing those pieces that you mentioned? Thanks.

[@richardkremer8313]

Just add one suggestion. Use a wooden or metal ruler an not a flexible one. Place one on both ends an check your blade. Along with your tip. Bet yah I’m right.

[@bynumwoodworks8275]

Thanks I actually do this with a thick metal ruler about an 1/8 inch thick so the ruler doesn't go under the fence.

[@richardkremer8313]

@@bynumwoodworks8275 Showing the public like you are gives those soft heads that measuring method to use would be excepted. An no way should you use it for critical measurements. Squaring your blade to fence is such a time for no mistakes. I’m a real ass hole now for texting all this. I was not born one. Took time dealing with incompetence an poor work man ship an many others. To be come one. Except my a-hole apology ! You did a great job.