Homemade Table Saw Fence Mechanism

In this video you will see how I built a really steady homemade table saw fence mechanism, made of MDF, OSB, Pinewood, Plywood and a pair of ball bearing drawer slides.
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[@reinharddecker4650]

I am impressed. Explanation and presentation could not be better.

[@circularebin]

I know this is an old video, but I still wanted to commend you for the ingenuity. The use of drawer slides is brilliant. I hope the table still serves you well.

[@escaflowne33055]

Finally found the fence design I needed. I feel having a fence held on both ends is far better than a T-style. Solved my issue on what system to use without having to get into metal work. Great job!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm happy that you liked my work, mate! Thanks a lot! Take care!

[@nomadpek]

Interesting idea to use drawer slides with bearing, I also considered to construct my router table with this solution, and at last I found an example for this! Well documented professional video, good job, the fence and video the both. Thanks for idea!

[@ronaldr9911]

Elias thank you for your great design of your Table Saw top and Fence as I could not decide on which fence to build until I seen yours , the major change in mine other than size is have removed a Compound Mitre Saw from its base and added a car jack for height adjustment . The saw is held in place by cutting down the slide rods and connected to two draw slides that hold it steady and changed the top of the Jack and replaced the saw handle with a piece of timber . And your last Video your assignment to build the display units and those Joiners designed for beds is Brilliant, you are like me you improvise you see others uses for manufactured items. I have warm memories of my visit to Greece in the early 70’s, the people, the country and the most beautiful tasting tomatoes in the world.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Ronald! I’m really happy that you liked this version and your patent sounds great, too! Take a look at the 2nd one I made and decide which one looks easier to you to build! Both are really steady and strong! Greetings from Greece! Take care!

[@darhoo6470]

It's the most nice and neat table saw fence ever seem. I decided to make one right now.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Lol! Thanks so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it! Yeah, Try it! I’m sure you will do just fine! (Always keep in mind that woodworking is a dangerous activity that demands various safety precautions to be taken)._ Take care!

[@asdsdasdasda8040]

Amazing idea. It's also super simple if you leave out the hinges and change the locking mechanism! Definitely going to try this out!

[@codycevering2733]

Wonderfully thought out. I love the design. If I hadn't just finished building my new table saw, I would have used this video as my starting point. Bravo sir. Excellent job, keep up the good work.

[@ybaggi]

That is probably the best most stable fence mechanism I have seen. Congrats. I will prinably choose this as the upgrade option for my tablesaw.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm so happy that you liked it and thanks a lot for your kind words, Yves! I really appreciate it! Take care!

[@1ronsario]

Brilliant idea, Thank you for sharing God Bless

[@spiros6125]

Ηλία πολύ καλή δουλειά,πάντα είχα στο μυαλό μου να φτιάξω κάτι παρόμοιο.Η κατασκευή σου είναι έξυπνη και μάλλον θα την αντιγράψω.Σ'ευχαριστώ !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@oxaoxa8752]

I was so inspired .... can provide size every detail of wood to make the work table. Thank you for the info .

[@bdc3078]

one of the best home made table saws I have ever seen

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words, mate! I really appreciate it! All the Best!

[@bdc3078]

if it is ok with you I would like to steal part of your fence idea for my router table...............:)

[@mickbaines333]

Absolutely Brilliant !! I have been looking for ideas on how to replace my old rusty table saw top and there are quite a few examples out there but your version is by far the most manageable for a limited woodworker especially the ingenious fence mechanism. Well done Elias & Thank-you..

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm so happy that you liked my work!, Mick and I greatly appreciate your warm words of encouragement! It's very kind of you. Thanks you so much! Take care & All the Best!

[@bartonix29ahmedos83]

fajny projekt i łatwy do wykonania pozdrowienia z pl

[@haiderdawood8095]

U deserve it, and u were one of the few students who explained it in depth

[@philippefernandes9188]

Probably the most unique design that I ever seen ! Cheers ! Probably the hardest too ! lol

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Lol! Thanks, Philippe! I’m happy that you liked it! I don’t think it is too hard to build it, you only need the right tools & the right PPE! So if you know how to use any of your power tools or other industrial machinery, I’m sure you will do just fine! (Always keep in mind that woodworking is a dangerous activity that demands various safety precautions to be taken)._ Take care & Happy New Year!

[@powerbatterychannel4315]

A huge job! I really don't need to make such a table saw, but your video is a very detailed and interesting!

[@fernandovelazquez1762]

Por mucho el mejor sistema adaptado a la guía de sierra de mesa, me acabas de dar una gran idea para adaptársela a mi sierra, mi bolsillo te lo agradece LOL.

[@donmcleod8307]

Beautifully made. Especially the forethought you put in to hinge the fence so it is flat when needed. I subscribed

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Yeap! Thanks a lot, Don! I'm really happy that you liked it! Thanks for subscribing, too! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@adriantrain2037]

Well designed and really well explained. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlietuna5962]

Very thoughtful and thoroughly explained of a wonderful idea! Thank you sir!

[@you-tubejunkie2926]

BEST DIY FENCE EVER !

[@marcelonetto9235]

Um ótimo projeto, de simplicidade que somente mentes sofisticadas conseguem alcançar. Não percebi no vídeo aferição do corte antes da montagem final, mas tal passagem deve ser intuída por todos. Parabéns, desde o Brasil ...

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Aprecio muito as suas calorosas palavras de encorajamento! É muito gentil da sua parte. Muito obrigado, Marcelo! Saudações da Grécia! Feliz Ano Novo!

[@karlnapf587]

Fine idea. Well done

[@escanifobeticomendes2517]

Very good idea! Congratulations

[@oscarvalenzuela262]

a lot of work, for a simple fense!!

[@MikkosFree]

Can't believe I found someone with the same wave length as me! I too use drawer slides to keep my fence straight and easy gliding. Although yours is better since right now, I still use a chamfered lever to lock my fence into place. I'm gonna be stealing your ideas! :D

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm happy that you liked my work, Mikhail! Thanks a lot! Keep it up & Take care!

[@MarcoACasco]

Very ingenious !!!!!!!!!!!

[@brentnicol6391]

I watched this a month ago and commented on it. I watched it again and I must it again. This is one brilliant design and explained well. Great job buddy. Great job. I like it.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I greatly appreciate your warm words of encouragement, Brent! It's very kind of you. Thanks a lot! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@brentnicol6391]

Elias Stratakos It is a pleasure my friend and all the best to and your family for 2017.

[@user-hx6md6pn7q]

Συγχαρητήρια φιλαράκι μου ! Ότι και να φτιάξεις είναι τρομερό!

[@mpalikou]

muchas gracias creator!!copa la vida locaa!!chorizo barcelona

[@ooCHICOoo]

Great video learning more about wood

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, mate! I'm really happy that you liked it! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@asbvlogs1080]

I like it very much

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thank you very much, Subhan! I'm really happy that you liked it! Stay tuned for more! Best wishes!

[@luisymaz473]

Excellent!!! Congratulations, thank you for sharing your work!

[@cmappouras]

Ωραίος ρέ Ηλία.. Μπράβο σου πραγματικά

[@quasimotoson]

Awesome video ... the filming and drawings were very well done. Thanks for posting!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words, Scott! I really appreciate it! Take care & All the best!

[@sohelkhan6938]

Brother you have done an excellent job and thanks for sharing your precious project, which is very inspiring for the beginners.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm happy that you liked my work, Sohel! I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you very much. Best wishes!

[@sohelkhan6938]

Thanks for the reply to my comment. Brother I am having a doubt about the sliding bearing channel you have used on both the sides of the table, which are very smooth, is there any chance of error while working, once the fence threaded black knob is locked. Please do reply.

[@KBBAKTHA]

Brilliant design, though appears quite complex, upon watching the video twice, i could fully understand the simplicity and accuracy of your design.

[@alessandrocaporalini5556]

really interesting , but it request a great skill and precision! When I'll feel confident , I' try. Compliments !!!

[@sputnyk1210]

Excellent project! I like the whole design and editing,ads or look easy. Instructables is great too! Maybe I can make one day.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm really happy that you liked my work and thanks a lot for your kind words! Yeah, Try it! I’m sure you will do just fine! (Always keep in mind that woodworking is a dangerous activity that demands various safety precautions to be taken)._ Take care!

[@tonyhewett3729]

What a great idea! I like the fact that the fence lock is located centrally rather than at one end. Also great use of drawer rails as fence guides. Really clever mate.

[@user-ec8gu1rj8h]

Awesome table saw , an original idea well executed ! Thanks for this video and keep up the good work

[@user-ec8gu1rj8h]

Do you have plans available for this ?

[@neelakandanperiasamy]

nice method , thanks for video with dimensions

[@ChrisQuinlanArtKilbeggan]

Great idea, well done

[@MauricioGoncalves.]

Nice job!

[@amirdepaz888]

A Master at work.Very innovative.Thank you.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for the warm words of encouragement, Amir! I really appreciate it! All the Best!

[@francesluck6597]

Great design, lovely piece of work!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words, Bruce! I really appreciate it! All the Best!

[@fidane105]

Awesome job dude. Well done

[@darrenvictor2648]

Impressive!

[@msdarwin04]

Beautiful work Mr Stratakos. May end up making your table for my workshop when I retire.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Dear Michael, I really appreciate your kind words! I'm really happy that you liked it, too! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@ACosmicCastaway]

Oh my. Now I wanna try your plan for the fence. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@chebbahdjamel9459]

Superbe travail et beaucoup de bonnes idées

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Merci beaucoup, Chebbah! Je suis vraiment heureux que vous ayez aimé mon travail! Meilleurs vœux et bonne année!

[@moegasim]

amazing idea.....thanks for sharing

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thank you very much, Mohammed! I really appreciate it! Best wishes!

[@boganindustries]

dude you rock

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Lol! Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it! Stay tuned for more! Best wishes!

[@grovitch]

Very good job! And very clever! I like the detailed narration, very useful for beginners like so that we get the right habits...

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for the warm words of encouragement, mate! I really appreciate it! It’s true that the editing took me a lot and I’m happy that you saw that and liked it! All the Best!

[@nikolaev4202]

Привет из России. Хорошая работа, оригинальное решение. Но помните пальцев у Вас всего 10, так что соблюдайте "охрану труда"!!!

[@geraldinosilva97]

Um trabalho de mestre 🎉 parabéns.

[@Smedleydog1]

That was brilliant!

[@cheapvaper3863]

the best saw jig I never seen. great job! thank you very much :)

[@KarwanShkur]

very nice

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks mate! I'm happy that you liked it! Take care!

[@jackloganbill605]

Nice, great job!

[@jafarsidik180]

very very nice

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, Jafar! I'm really happy that you liked my work! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@MOUNIROU60]

great design thnx for posting

[@Mishukov90]

Love it!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, Alexander! I'm really happy that you liked it! Best wishes!

[@alexzuniga3681]

Great job !!!

[@jimakoszor]

αξιος ανθρωπος με μερακι μπραβο φιλε μου

[@artashsargsyan4144]

Wow, good idea!!!! Like it!

[@noconz0727]

Great design. I have thought about a fence like this that is controlled digitally with a stepper motor. It reminds me of the Incra system

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you very much. Great idea by the way! Try it! Take care!

[@WebFunPlace]

Good job man! Very very good and useful video!!! Thanks!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words, mate! I'm happy that you liked it! Keep it up!

[@bertvdbovenkamp4099]

..6

[@GuyMcLaren]

I see a few improvements that could be made, you need some grooves for a sled and a mitre sled

[@Fabrizio_Marengo_Fai_da_Te_DIY]

Nice job Elias

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Sono contento che ti è piaciuto il mio lavoro! Grazie mille, Fabrizio! Mantenere il buon lavoro, anche! Auguri!

[@boudreaumay3040]

Very good job ! I'll be watching !

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm happy that you liked it! Thanks a lot! Best wishes!

[@boudreaumay3040]

Best wishes for you !

[@markhamze154]

For safety he should mention it's only for cutting man made material and not natural woods. He can fix that up by installing a splitter. Other wise his work is good accurate. Without a splitter kick back can occur!

[@timjensen4900]

So all I need is a table saw with a table fence to make my table saw and table saw fence...doh!

[@raullenehan]

I was just about to comment the same.

[@60perales]

muy bien trabajado me gusta

[@user-ez5wp1mj3u]

Μπράβο Ηλία. Πολύ καλή δουλειά. Καλοδούλευτο!

[@rafaelcamilo4887]

You are a genius.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Lol! Thanks Rafael! I'm happy that you liked my work! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@produtor2014]

Elias Stratakos. você fez o melhor tutorial que já vi sobre mesa de corte parabéns! Like e inscrito:)

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Obrigado por suas calorosas palavras de incentivo! Estou feliz que você gostou, Flavio! Saudações da Grécia! Muitas felicidades!

[@produtor2014]

Elias, fiquei curioso como você fala tão bem o português? Por acaso você é um brasileiro que mora na Grécia?

[@mrigankalean]

upload more videos i loved your style of work

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm happy that you liked my work, mate! Stay tuned! Thank you very much. Best wishes!

[@udindodol]

Good thanks

[@marquardtbd]

excellent, I like yours best!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm so happy that you liked it, Mark! Thank you very much! Best wishes!

[@uendeltv]

Perfect

[@parisdaskalopoulos3109]

Μπράβο Ηλία πολύ καλή δουλειά

[@nottingham_ChrisAllison]

Outrageously good!.. very clever!

[@eln74]

Awesomely built and well explained, tnx bro for sharing it eith the world!! 😀

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words, Emmanuel! I'm happy that you liked it! Best wishes, Elias Stratakos (DIYMasterman)._

[@duringthejourneyi]

well done

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, mate! Best wishes!

[@brian559]

those fingers get mighty close to that blade at times!

[@bigong2010]

it so cool !!!! Thank you very much.

[@Psychlist1972]

Some brilliant engineering and design. I really enjoyed this.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, Pete! I really appreciate it! Best wishes, Elias Stratakos (DIYMasterman)._

[@ronansley2348]

Very nice build.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm really happy that you liked it! Thanks a lot, Ron!

[@ronansley2348]

Thank you for sharing it. Do you have plans for this build?

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Nope, I don't have plans yet. But you can see the step by step instructions of the project here: www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Table-Saw-Fence-Mechanism Take care!

[@ronansley2348]

Thank you Elias and keep up the creative work :)

[@davexb6595]

Big thumbs up from me.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, Dave! I really appreciate it! Best wishes!

[@tasosavramidis7431]

οτι καλύτερο εχω δει , Μπράβο

[@garymeechan9457]

Awesome work mate, I am going to be building a mobile 4 in 1 multi-purpose bench and going to use this, I would love it if you can do a tutorial on how to use Sketch-up, I just can not get started

[@user-tz7ez1fw5h]

You are boss .very good job and prefect saw I’m pleasure

[@Loszmi]

Wow. It's best reason for my new (old) saw which i going to me from my uncle.

[@Elias_Stratakos]

I'm happy that you liked it! Thanks a lot! Best wishes, Elias Stratakos (DIYMasterman)._

[@mihumus]

Very nice fence system and explanation. Really great work, Elias!!

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words, mate! I really appreciate it! Keep up the great work, too! Take care!

[@carlosjuliobojacaramirez9825]

🙆muy. util, práctica, ingeniosa, ideas claras felicitaciones

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Estoy feliz de que te haya gustado, Carlos! Gracias por sus cálidas palabras de aliento! Realmente lo aprecio! Los mejores deseos y todo lo mejor!

[@aguiar2008]

Gostei muito vou fazer acompanhando seu projeto, Parabéns

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Muito obrigado, amigo! Estou realmente feliz que você gostou! Tente! Estou certo de que você vai fazer muito bem! (Sempre tenha em mente que o trabalho com madeira é uma atividade perigosa que exige várias precauções de segurança a serem tomadas). Cumprimentos e Feliz Ano Novo!

[@mattbuzz]

Hello. You missed placing the fin that goes behind the saw blade to avoid kickbacks. Do you have any idea how to do it? Greetings from Argentina.

[@helmimastur3049]

it ferry good job

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks a lot, Helmi! I'm really happy that you liked my work! Take care & Happy New Year!

[@mr.papercraft603]

Realy simple but realy nice build! respect :)

[@Elias_Stratakos]

Thanks for your kind words! I really appreciate it! Take care, Elias Stratakos (DIYMasterman)._