I Was Given A Fence! - Can I Get It Looking And Working Like New?

Restoring an original WADKIN AGS10 fence.
Thanks to a generous viewer I got my hands on an original fence for my WADKIN BURSGREEN AGS 10 Table saw.
With this fence, I am another step closer to having the perfect beast of a saw in my small single-garage hobby workshop.
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[@Theexplorographer]

Whoa there, please don't apologize for longer videos. I typically enjoy videos that are longer. Especially Creators that are making How-To videos that aren't just ASMR videos of them throwing wood on their bench and carelessly tossing their tools around. I have always appreciated your style and clarity. I have built your multifunction workbench here in the states and have had countless views and compliments on the build on my channel. I too am going to a smaller bench this year but will truly miss the big ole girl. I've built many pieces of furniture on her and she will be missed. Anyway, keep up the awesome work!

[@kenderman1]

Zero need to apologize for longer videos. I enjoy watching your channel, and happy to spend the time with you and the community.

[@MarcusRefusius]

Beautiful Work! I’ve been eyeing my fence on my old Delta Rockwell 10. Sort of inherited it when we bought our home. Poor thing had sat out in the weather before it was stored in my shop and pretty much abandoned. My friend rewound the Baldor Motor. He (RIP) owned an Electric Motor shop and as I recall he charged me $125 American . He wound it in his “Spare Time”. I believe that is now a HIGH Dollar motor. I built a new extension table with a Router mount and dolled up the surfaces which is due to be done again. Adding a Link Belt is the absolute best thing you can do to smooth these old relics out running wise. And now you have given me perfect incentive to rehab my fence. Thanks for a Great Video. Cheers.

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

Thanks for the extended video, nice way to top off the night of binge watching. I've got a nice pile of tools I need to get cracking on and cleanup, restore, and put back into use so this helped get me in the mindset to get working on them.

[@DazJeffo]

Please don't ever apolagise for a longer video... The longer the better for me! I've learned so much from you, and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making these videos.

[@fdort3971]

@woodshopjunkies thanks for the lesson. When you are done with the rust remover...try sending it through a funnel and filters...cheese cloth first will filter out any debris (I highly recommend cleaning with a degreasing dish soap and hot water and a scrub brush first). Then repeat the filter process with large coffee filters...this is slow but it allows it to be reusable! That stuff is really expensive but definitely worth the cost!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

That was so fortunate to get the original part. And the restoration is awesome. I also use evaporust myself. The beauty of this liquid it is a nontoxic agent and you can reuse it over and over. I use disposable paint strainers just to remove any large metal particles. (You should have been sponsored after using it for the entire restoration. Hint, Hint Evaporust Company)

[@livingstonesagonda6465]

I am not handy at all but you can see when work is well thought out. 👏Thanks for sharing

[@RustyCas999]

Love your videos. You are brilliant on so many levels - I always learn something from your videos. Very well edited - no annoying music, just the right amount of explanation, and the sight and sound of a craftsman at work is very satisfying.

[@janmalan471]

I think you should build yourself a shower curtain paint booth. It is cheep and can be packed up small. Basically frames with a bar on the top whare you can hang your curtains on, it is also scalable

[@michaelsnell4034]

If you put the auxiliary fence on, put a T-track into it, then you can attach featherboards or stop blocks and the like easily.

[@rolandgdean]

Now it's a PROPER table saw! Brilliant work again Jon. Can't wait to see it incorporated into the next bench.

[@markelder1345]

The saw looks awesome

[@Sebastopolmark]

If I have a choice, I will always choose to buy an older tool and give it some "love" rather than the lightweight plastic tools that are sold today. IE: Brass Ruler - what a tool. GREAT job and keep the vids coming! !! !!!

[@fritzer5151]

I added an extruded aluminum face which is straight and flat. My fence came with my Unisaw purchased in the mid-80's from Delta Quelph Canada. Nice video

[@keithgloyns9814]

i may be biased but having the same machine fantastic job

[@billyblackie9417]

Great video and great idea using plastic piping with caps to minimise quantity of rust removal fluid needed to reduce waste and very effective in covering the bard fully

[@JagStar]

Fantastic job, as always! 😊

[@user-Sleepy]

Thanks for sharing, you’ve inspired me to redo my garage/workshop.

[@michaelhoward1900]

Great Video! I also use EvapoRust and love it. If I have a odd shaped part that needs derusting, I put the part in the container and fill up the wasted space with marbles. Works well and saves a lot of money.

[@user-eh3sl7xq7s]

Mbmm mmmbm

[@user-eh3sl7xq7s]

Nnnn

[@andrewadar]

Super great videos

[@scottb.2022]

I have a similar saw fence. You didn't show it and may have done this - put a good coat of wax on the rails and the fence will move even more smothly. I do like your restoration projects.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, Jean! Nicely done! 😃 This table saw is going to live for generations! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@woody1320]

Very well done as always, looks like a great machine and good for another 60? years.

[@WoodshopJunkies]

If taken care of then I can't see why not.

[@everthauglin5756]

Beautiful saw, well done.

[@MrPatdeeee]

I have to say again; that you are a genius of genius's. Thank you kind Sir. We ❤ you; for how you share your talents for us. We cain't wait for the each next "Gem"!

[@mm9773]

That’s a beautiful saw, machines of a certain vintage are just so much nicer. Especially table saws that originally came with a riving knife, and you really really really should get that sorted, it makes this thing so much safer. If your fence is not 100 % straight, you might end up guiding shorter pieces into the blade towards the end, and without a riving knife that’s actively asking for trouble. But even with a perfect setup, a riving knife is critical. Nothing bad ever happens, until it does and changes your life in a very shitty way.

[@WoodshopJunkies]

I agree and the riving knife and blade guard bracket is high on my to do list.

[@zafarsyed6437]

Nice!! Another great one!

[@Toyotajunkie]

Stop apologizing! If people cannot focus for 19 minutes, then they have a problem. I love how you go to great effort to restore stuff that would have been tossed in the scrap pile by others. That brass tape strip looks AMAZING in contrast!

[@usaf4dbt]

Thank you

[@woodrowsmith3400]

I just bought a 1968 Delta contractors saw with solid cast iron wings. It came with a 30" Jet-Lock fence that is almost identical to the fence you polished up here. It is nice to have a 'fresher course...thank you! These fences were the cat's meow for many, many years. Often copied, but never duplicated. Still, until Biesmeyer (sp) started manufacturing their T-square style fence in the early 1990's, they were king. Rock solid, stable, and easy to realign should one come out of square. The micro adjustable feature is indispensable for the type of work I like to do. I am slightly jealous of your brass inlay scale on the front fence bar. What a cool touch!

[@daviddolle1410]

encore une vidéo geniale !!! bon travail et a la prochaine !!!

[@marcbarash6045]

Good Job!

[@williamoverton7265]

Great job

[@djmini2numpty141]

top tip, use vinegar to remove rust, cheap and works a treat

[@squalazzo]

excellent job!

[@andrewFull]

Good job.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

When I saw the brass rule inlay I could see they built things to last back in the day. I really enjoy your restoration or clean and paint which ever way you want to look at it. I can see you have some great things installed for us subscribers and I’m looking forward to it thanks

[@roncooper6302]

I could take it apart but would not remember how to put it back together. I suppose I could always use the video. Best regards.

[@garymucher4082]

As long as the fence travels smooth and is parallel to the blade without any fuss or issues, I see no issues myself. I have a Biesemeyer fence and it works extremely well, but only after setting it up correctly... Thumbs Up!

[@Yackhammer75]

Looks great and if this video was 4 times as long it still would be a pleasure to watch. I love the color scheme and that you were able to source an original fence is awesome.

[@andredionne7769]

good job

[@billyblackie9417]

I dip steel wool into Paint remover to scrub awkward areas and steel wool gets into pitted areas also and if necessary I wipe the item down with a cloth and white spirits as it evaporated quick but I usually let the item rest for a few hours after wiping it down with white spirits so it allows plenty of good time for full evaporation

[@singhivan]

How's it Jean. Great video as usual, and I'm glad to see this fence addition to your nice table saw. Can't wait to see the next video. Thanks, boet.

[@mdn642]

You really have some very brilliant ideas that I have never thought about before so Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas and brilliance!!

[@adrianrouse3619]

Looks amazing! I have the same fence and I will do the same to mine also

[@robandsharonseddon-smith5216]

Well worth watching your videos - something to learn in all of them and the quality of work as always superb.

[@shellyjones3046]

I agree do not apologize for longer videos. I do have a question though what do you do for a daytime job or a nighttime job?

[@gardenrailroadingjointhefu3379]

Beautiful job!

[@peterlastrucci324]

Very nice Jean!I did exactly the same to my AGS10 and that standard fence works just fine... cannot justify spending big bux on an aftermarket one. Am still looking for the tail casting (the part that clamps to the back rail) as mine has been butchered and there is a piece missing. It is a wonderful saw and am really enjoy using it.

[@fundi_mike]

Great work - I am anxious to hear about how you source a new micro-adjuster gear (and the costs if you go the machining route), the one I have has exactly the same problem ;-)

[@fabiocolonnelli]

This fence and his internal mechanism is pretty similar to the unisaw fence of the sixthies era

[@WoodshopJunkies]

I think the fence I had in the original restoration was a unisaw fence. It was never really a good fit for me so I ended up giving it to someone who's restoring a unisaw.

[@bradboyer1381]

I've watched your whole series, like in binge watching. What a great introduction to your channel! I enjoy seeing you spot and address various challenges, like welding that crack in the case, or making your own replacement rod in the fence in the next previous video. I think your paint job turned out really well--your instinct to match the original black/silver (or gray) of the faceplates was spot on. Also, your instinct to go with a heavy, cast-iron, pulley-drive system for accuracy's sake was entirely justified just with that demo of running the machine with the coin on edge on top not moving at all. Convincing. I do have one question, and that is that there seems to have been no thought to dust collection? Seems like that's a pretty critical component of any restoration in a modern shop. Thoughts?

[@WoodshopJunkies]

Thanks! I am currently designing add-ons and modifications for the saw. Things like dust collection. I will only get to those, however, once I have completed the riving knife and blade guard repair which I am working on at the moment.

[@bradboyer1381]

@@WoodshopJunkies Fantastic! Can't wait to see your repairs! You're one of the reasons I haven't watched network TV in any place but doctor's offices for years now. : ) I'm actually really curious how you will integrate dust collection, given that your frame is open to allow the motor to swing with a beveled blade, for example.

[@richball9576]

I enjoy your videos. You do an amazing job on your restorations. I'm curious about your accent. Sounds like a mix between Australian and South African. Am I close? Lol

[@WoodshopJunkies]

South African, Afrikaner. English is a second language.

[@richball9576]

@@WoodshopJunkies Your English is excellent for being a second language. Keep up the great work on your videos! Cheers

[@markforrestsm]

Hi Juan, another great restoration / clean up and so good to see that cabinet saw coming back to life! One question, did you check to see that the fence is parallel to the blade? How would you make adjustments to the fence to get it into alignment?

[@WoodshopJunkies]

I did small alignment corrections using the bolts on top. When they a loose there is a small amount of play that I used to align the fence.

[@martinwalton2850]

Very satisfying! For these restorations are you able to remember the order in which they go back together? I never see you refer to anything. I would need the manual!

[@WoodshopJunkies]

I work as a maintenance technician. Taking things apart to repair them is a part of my job and I have become quite good at re-assemblies. Making these videos is a big help because I can review the video if I can't remember how something goes together.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

That looks a lot better than what you started with. Did you put anything on the rails to make it slide easier?

[@WoodshopJunkies]

No, but there was paint on some of the fence working surfaces. I didn't paint on those surfaces when I repainted the fence. This made the fence slide much better.

[@steviec5636]

Any updates on the version 2 workbench?

[@chrismannion9837]

I have the same fence which is broken, the small casting on the outward end is broken so I've put up with it for years. What is the rust remover that you use, that seems very effective and appeared to deal with surface oil OK or did you miss out the degreasing? I learnt a lot thankyou

[@jerryhuber3653]

Why don’t you build your own sand blaster? Then it can as simple or complex as you need or want it to be. I myself went with as simple as possible since I only have one project I need to sand blast. I used an air nozzle for an air compressor and a 20oz pop bottle. Of course with what you’re doing, this won’t be anywhere near sufficient, but maybe you could build a bigger and more elaborate one. It would certainly make a fantastic video.

[@stuartcraigon2003]

Sandblasting leaves pits and a poor surface. Yes it's quick and easy but the chemical method doesn't damage the surface.

[@Dr_Waterski]

What is that switch assembly on your saw?

[@starjared12345]

I hate using chemical paint stripper.

[@btd2516]

Nice job on the fence! But all that paint over-spray all over your tools and shop, You need a better system or area for painting.

[@brucemitchell5637]

Your wife is going to kill you when she sees what happened to her towels! 😊

[@TheMetzor]

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[@johnmeinhardt-jensen7713]

Boet I have a issue with you😡. Not enough of ur great videos. From down under