Making The Ultimate DIY Table Saw Fence

[@JohnHeisz]

Plans for this project: ibuildit.ca/plans/wooden-table-saw-fence/ The build article for this project with the original build video and installation video, plus more details: ibuildit.ca/projects/wooden-table-saw-fence/ Adjusting the fence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ6bZYl9m8-XgdU ▶️ Ways you can help support this channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h ▶️ Project plans for sale: ibuildit.ca/plans/ Become A Member of this channel: kzbin.info/door/jA8vRlL1c7BDixQRJ39-LQjoin More videos on my second woodworking channel: kzbin.info My home reno channel: kzbin.infoHome My "Scrap bin" channel: kzbin.info Website: ibuildit.ca/ Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/ Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/

[@zenbooter]

John Heisz - I Build It John you are such a fine craftsman. I tell you if I lived next to you you would have to serve me with a restraining order. God bless you man.

[@n0rth3rnlight]

Yes Yes a hundred Times yes

[@squishy312]

I doubt that many of the commercially made table saws can cut with that amount of accuracy and consistency.

[@alfredneumann4692]

And if something gets damaged, you can fix it yourself!

[@GenoLoma]

Any chance you can make available the build plans for this awesome saw..? I'm struggling to design my own..

[@vectors2final36]

I've made a couple of these fences from John's plans and I've been very happy with how well they performed. It was the best $10 I've spent on anything I've seen on youtube.

[@440a]

I realize this post is months old, but I have a question. I am getting ready to build this fence and have been studying the plans. I don;t see the dimension for the bottom fence part (H) where it joins to the TEE. How much overhang is needed on the handle side of the TEE??

[@440a]

Never mind, I found it on another page.

[@aminahamin1369]

@@440a P.

[@cjlamber]

Thanks John. I just completed your fence and it has made a huge difference to my table saw's capabilities. When you dont have a table saw fence it is a long process to measure individual rips using combination squares or callipers. Admittedly I made some blunders along the way (I put the fence "T" on backwards).......yeah didn't read the instructions. But despite my comic bungling I actually managed to utilise my repair abilities and produce a pretty neat version of your fence. I'm very happy with the result. Thanks again.

[@jonathanpopp3529]

John, Last year I bought your plans for the fence, built it and LOVE it! It took a old family saw missing a fence and not been used in nearly 30 years to being used now. I mistakenly thought why would you do another video of building a fence, wow, glad you did! I learned even more about building it. Thanks John!

[@ksnax]

I made this fence and love it! With care in creating it, it is very consistent and precise, beating out the quality of the stock fence on my newer Craftsman contractor saw. As I mentioned in another comment, I changed the profile of the locking lever to hang vertically when unlocked and lock at horizontal. This creates a less hazardous space for people to move around when not locked in place, as well as reduces potential alignment shifts from being bumped.

[@simonhildebrand8782]

Why no riving knife John ? Its really dangerous without one?

[@moneycounsel6619]

Thanks so much. Years ago, I traded a bit of carpentry for an old Rockwell Beaver saw. It didn't come with a fence and I have been using a 2x4 with a couple C-clamps for years! Made a few modifications to your design and now I have a piece of furniture to make furniture.

[@foxtrot9000]

i built your fence for my table saw 2 years ago and i absolutely love it. I use it close to everyday and it hasn't let me down. thank John

[@garrymeads8441]

I had seen this video a while ago thinking that it would be neat project to try but had my doubts about how solid and accurate it would be. Well my fence on my saw broke and I thought I would give it a try..........plans were very good and the result.........very impressed with the design and performance of this fence. John....you have done a great job on this and I want to commend you on your plans as they were very well done!

[@USAMark70]

Probably the best looking saw I've seen anywhere! A true thing of beauty! And as precise as just about saw on the market today! If my current saw ever decides to quit working, I'll definitely be building this! Thank you, John, for continuing to share your work!

[@KipdoesStuff]

Build it now before it stops working, lol.

[@USAMark70]

Kip does Stuff ...Good point actually!! Lol.

[@JamesBiggar]

Looks like you just unboxed a new saw, very nice. Well done!

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks James :)

[@socalmatt84]

Beginner woodworker here . Bought the plans and built this fence and it totally spruced up this old Rockwell contractors saw ! Love it !

[@richardkatzman1215]

John, I see you’re still at! I love watching your videos because they are always exact.

[@Dickie2702]

John you are a complete genius. I absolutely love your videos, as a furniture maker I could never find the time to make tools for my workshop but I love to see you push the boundaries or what is possible with a few bits of plywood and a healthy dose of ingenuity. Sir, you are truly talented. Would absolutely love to see you make a drum sander, you wouldn't be the 1st but I bet it would be an awesome project to watch and I know your approach would be unique. It's the only tool I have ever attempted to build myself and I didn't get past buying a motor and some bearings.

[@RyanMonty]

I just built one myself...pain in the ass 😂

[@negotiableaffections]

The heart of the tablesaw - a bespoke fence & system. Brilliant work John.

[@cangooner]

Not sure how I missed this for so long, but I've just bought the plans and am *very* much looking forward to replacing the garbage fence on my saw. Thanks!

[@glennworton2494]

Easily the best "homebuilt" tablesaw I've seen. "Professional" grade

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks :)

[@garthfairfield2235]

Darn straight bro

[@scottphilips8514]

For sure, this thing looks amazing!!

[@krabenaldt7605]

I bought the plans and built the fence. It works extremely well.

[@gnusndn6089]

Wow what a great table saw build, and fence. Years ago I built that same style fence out of steel for my saw it is one of the best additions to my saw I have ever made. I really appreciate these videos you've made of this saw. God has given you a great ability to build stuff and instruct it, with clarity . The addition of that measuring tape strip you put on the saw is great, however as a creature of habit of an old carpenter I still use the measure fence to Blade method. Please keep on building and talking about stuff I really like it. Thank you

[@zafardurrani9544]

Nice idea and Excellent invention, I like it, Although, I am not a professional woodworker but I am very fond of woodworking, Infact ,I am a retired school, Teacher, with the age 60 years. I hope you will guide me time to time because I want to make something but I have no idea, no guidance, no plan , Thank you for providing me the best knowledge and video, Zafar from Quetta Pakistan

[@zachariahzeilman1978]

I just bought the plans for the fence system... and I have to say, John Heisz, you sir know how to make some detailed ass plans💯 so easy to follow and build. 5 stars on my end. Keep doing your thing my dude your one of the only people on KZbin I actually look forward to having new videos drop

[@joshk7051]

I LOVE how clean your shop is.

[@neriomonesi504]

ottimo lavoro, probabilmente adotterò questa tipo di guida, non riuscirà cosi perfetta, ma sarà sufficiente

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

I like it, John. You've done a great job showing us old hackers how to innovate using your great skill at fabrication. That is a great table saw that will be the center of attention in your videos for a long time.

[@michaelhoffman305]

Hi John, I like your projects, and decided to make this fence. I have the plans, and have most of the pieces almost put together. Then I noticed you have a gap between your fence rail and the top of your bench. I have a 3/4 mdf on bottom, and 2 sheets of 3/4 maple or birch ply on top, flush with my Ridgid table saw top. I don't THINK I'll have any issues using your system. I may have to make a slight adjustment to the piece that attaches to the bench (make it taller so I can account for that gap you have) and also notch out the miter slots...but, figure I'd run it by you, you seem to really know your stuff. I look forward to making more of your projects too! Thanks for all the stuff you do on KZbin!

[@groobus]

The different materials complement the killer design. The addition of the fence brought it together. Beautiful work

[@dawdawsd1]

I think this table saw is your finest work yet, impressive accuracy for a tool made completely without any automation

[@benomax6429]

You are the King of work table saw.

[@mopemaster]

Finally the fence of all fences! ;) Great build John!

[@randolpharends5755]

Hi John, I just finished my table saw fence and I love it. Once I finish it all I will post the pictures. Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.

[@Jarrettmonty99]

Been using this for a couple days and finally got around to fine-tuning it. Love it! Using about a 20 yr old Delta ShopMaster hand me down and the rip fence for it was terrible. Would have to break out the calipers and align it to the miter slots every single time I adjusted it. I've made a good few cuts that my 1 thou resoution calipers measure the same on both ends

[@ericlyons6251]

Curious, all in what did the fence cost to make?

[@Gravy_Master]

@@ericlyons6251 3/4” plywood is about $65 a sheet.

[@GregNickoloff]

I built one of these from John's plans. Best $12 I ever spent. I was able to built the whole thing with a quarter sheet of plywood and a busted up tape measure. Came out great. (I do need to revisit the cam handle, but no big deal) It is 1000x better than the crap fence that came with my saw. I can actually cut straight boards off my saw.

[@野島和廣]

I made same table saw. That's very convenience. Thank you for your kindness.

[@christophercarpenter6083]

Thanks for another video. You are the one person I fallow and watch on KZbin, everyone else is maybe. I know I don't comment a whole lot but I was really hoping that you would be making plans available for the table saw this fence goes with. I have been checking for it several times a day since the table was finished.

[@bigrig4385]

Awesome build plans. Thanks John! If only I had a table saw fence to precisely rip my material list 😔

[@silverfox7550]

John,just finished your fence a few days ago and it seems to perform quite well, fine tuning was minimal as straight 90 degree cuts are prevalent. I am not a professor in physics but the clamping pressure of the cam is likely quite high so there is no need to be overly aggressive when tightening in position. Have had this saw for approximately thirty five years. Original fence was never truly accurate ( measure every setup) and the clamping at rear of the fence failed ( white metal) . Replacement fences while probably quite good were considerably more expensive than the original cost of unit,hence this alternative seems quite reasonable. Enjoy your projects and videos . Work safe and be safe ( healthwise). Thanks.

[@macedindu829]

The temporary table saw did it's job ok, but it's really satisfying to see the new one in action. Everything looks great, and man does that thing make a satisfying whir.

[@JustinDepew]

I approve of this fence design. Been using it for years on my old craftsman table saw!

[@Assimilator702]

Justin Depew Do you use the same design for the rails? I also have a Craftsman and the fence is the weakest link in an otherwise great saw.

[@JustinDepew]

@@Assimilator702 yes I used the rail like shown in the video and plans

[@wakney]

Travail très abouti. Impressionnant. Merci pour cette brillante démonstration de précision.

[@lucm70]

Amazing tool ! It must feel nice to acheive that level of perfection .

[@na-tv6rn]

Informative, great plan and a 2112 shirt! Consider me subscribed! As a Canadian, I love finding fellow Rush fans at random!

[@maxschaefer7429]

Love the rush shirt! 2112 is one of the coolest songs ever!

[@unfoldingcreative]

Love that you can see the IBuildIt logo through the spinning blade. Top notch looks and execution, sir.

[@cypok495]

спасибо автору. теперь я знаю, какой должна быть хорошая пила. пожалуй это лучшее, из всего, что я видел на Ютуб

[@AbouzarKaboudian]

It just shows pure craftsmanship and the level knowledge of what you do! Fabulous!

[@rider660r]

Made one quite a bit like this a few years ago,but I used the screw handle off a Harbor Freight 6" bar clamp and cut the "nub" that the screw handle screwed into instead of a cam lock mechanism. If I'd take a lil more time to shim the fence rail I could get the accuracy almost spot on but for me being within .5mm over 6' rip in 2x4/2x6 PT is fine Also added a router to the TS and the fence does double duty for it.

[@chrisk8208]

Love the fence and will purchase the plans. Like the idea of a plastic bench top, I'll do a cost comparison. Like the simplicity of the hand held conversion to table saw but can't live with the idea of having a table saw without a riving knife, so I'll go the more complicated but safer route of building a lift carriage.

[@vasiliialbrekht420]

С удовольствием смотрю ваши залипательные видео. Хорошего настроения и хорошего дня👍

[@MrWoody135]

Very very nice, simple strong, and good video editing too.

[@Jnes01]

The saw and new fence are beautiful.

[@nightsaber2272]

This DIY tablesaw looks better than factory made tablesaws. Warm and cozy :)

[@arminindrapura8567]

Keren Wak aku suka kali semoga selalu sukses terus buat kau Wak.

[@michaelochs8132]

RUSH!! 2112!! and the fence too! ;-) hello from the USA

[@tonylawrence9157]

Thank you, John. Nothing to it if I could have you around as well; Just cut up lots of bits of wood very accurately, line them up, then glue and screw everything together with great precision, and the product is worth every bit of the effort. You have done your part well. I'll see what I can do. Wish you well. Subscribed. Australia.

[@ksnax]

Just bought the plan this evening and will begin building tomorrow with one key change: The locking cam center will be moved so that it locks near a vertical position to eliminate me running into or getting snagged by it sticking out when I pass closely by the saw.

[@johnlcallaway]

Thanks for sharing. I bought an old Craftsman table saw at a garage sale and it needs some upgrades. This will provide a great start.

[@nadofigueiredo]

Thank you for sharing with us. Ahhh ... and enjoying, as here in my country today we celebrate Father's Day, I wish you all a Happy Father's Day.

[@brian-hall]

I have the Triton TWX7CS001 Contractors Saw in their portable TWX7 Workcentre as I need to be able to fold the saw up out of the way in my minuscule workshop but the fence on it is absolute garbage. It has to be adjusted from both ends of the saw and uses 4 clamps to hold it in place, all of which make it very prone to errors & slow to use. So I have just completed building John's fence from his plans and it is absolutely brilliant. It actually make the saw finally usable. Thanks John.

[@brianreynolds9446]

I also experience the same pain with my Triton Workcentre 2000. I think I'm going to attempt to make one as well...

[@victorflores1359]

this and your entire workshop is amazing. I wish I had your confidence, skillset and knowledge.

[@learningcoach1]

Man Dude you are amazing ! i dont know how you do it but i pay attention very closely ! ultra awesome video

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

great job. A awesome job on the Table Saw and fence build.

[@comfortablyplumb2140]

I made your fence about 6 months ago and still love it! I decided to replace some parts with 3/4" but still, great design. Easily locks in place and glides across the table with ease!

[@rudiopa24]

Eine schöne Maschine. Ob sie auch wirklich gut und genau ist? Der EIN_AUS_Schalter ist Top! Gratuliere! Rudi

[@Timshowtomake]

ich wundere mich warum Halt darauf steht ;-)

[@seansysig]

John this build is gorgeous. I'm so impressed with the accuracy of the cut thickness. The alignment of the blade, trunion, and bearing surfaces are impressive. $4,500 labor of love!

[@rufusTfirefly67]

It's amazing how smoothly that saw runs. Nice work, John!

[@pasimakila6567]

Very nice project mate. Greetings from Helsinki, Finland

[@iannesbitt2986]

Mighty nice saw and fence build.

[@thebassment1845]

Love the Rush shirt. Bonus points dude!

[@BergflitzerFoto]

Perfekte Arbeit und prima erklärt....habe was dazu gelernt 👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@dpeagles]

That all turned out so well.

[@ISTMM]

Great job John keep it going

[@pedalman4595]

FLAWLESS JOHN, JUST LIKE ALL YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ywjpheej1]

The sound of that new saw while running is . . . wonderful.

[@johnschotz1614]

As always. A very very good build.

[@meesiphht2769]

Looks nice. I don't know how this would go on mine but looks nice.

[@shanemilehi]

Very nice. What a beautiful tool

[@AquaPeet]

I just love how you put things together so meticulously and as perfectly aligned as you can so that it becomes as precise as the used materials can possibly perform. Take care of this baby and I hope it'll serve you many years to come and that it remains a joy to work with! Thanks for sharing!

[@craigsudman4556]

Real nice fence John. Good work. I've built your fence and really like it. Good stuff!

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Nice work. Won't work for my saw, bit its still awesome.

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

Very impressive John.

[@donvanco3078]

Man, I LOVE the sound of the new saw. It sounds like it could saw a brick in half and not bog.

[@macedindu829]

Right? Especially in comparison to the old one, which sounded like a circular saw, because it was.

[@charlesholland6851]

I cut bricks with skill saws almost every day!

[@wolfgollnitz899]

Well engineered! Excellent craftsmanship! I really enjoyed this saw building series. Thank you and keep them coming.

[@nsdiyproject5128]

thanks for sharing sir... I'm your fan from Malaysia

[@jimengr]

Awesome saw and fence! Nice job.

[@jeannoriega3409]

Félicitations pour ce que tu fais jean de Belgique

[@genewilson81]

Fantastic as usual John, thank you! I learn something every new video build!

[@yvesgosse3979]

Hi John, it's a very good job and very interesting idee

[@theothermarshal]

Excellent quality content yet again and I like the gray plastic material you've used throughout... curious how it will weather over use.

[@nathanjones6071]

Great Videos. Just found your stuff and becoming increasingly obsessed. Thanks so much for your content creation.

[@alexandrechevalier4304]

Very good work, as usual... Thanks John

[@ASousaMakesIt]

Epic build Master John! may the woodworking force be with you!

[@renegadedouglas8927]

Sweet fence. very good build.

[@jhc500]

I really like the aesthetic of this saw. The size/shape/color scheme looks really great.

[@solidus784]

As an electrician seeing someone cut screws with a snips gives me a shiver down my spine.

[@thunderstruck1078]

You would've used electricity? FYI these are special, screw-cutting snips.

[@JamesBiggar]

You mean side cutters (snips are for cutting sheet metal). They should be able to do it - aside from wires and insulation, cutting small screws and pins is technically one of the reasons they were first designed and implemented in the electrical and general construction industry decades ago - and I say this as a carpenter. If yours can't do the job, I recommend better quality tools. All cutters should be made of hardened steel which is typically much harder than a screw. There are cleaner ways to do it, but it does the job.

[@solidus784]

@@thunderstruck1078 No I would probably use a big pliers and yes I know they are just shitty old snips so it doesn't matter. It's just that my snips are permanently attached to me and the thought of putting a big gouge in them hurts my fillings like chewing on tinfoil.

[@solidus784]

@@JamesBiggar Jesus James lighten up I'm Irish no one calls them sidecuters here snips are for electricians tin snips are for cutting sheet metal and if you really want to be such a pedantic little man over an off the cuff comment here you go www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=art_detail&parentID=1367&groupID=1478&artID=2504

[@act.13.41]

Just pick up a nice big electrician's pliers from a garage sale and use them for stuff like this.

[@aaborkar]

Do you have a video on how you resurfaced your table saw with the plastic you talk about at 9:10?

[@christofix]

I always love your videos because I learn a lot from you. Nice build on this fence John. It was a pleasure to watch how you did it! keep making great stuff like this!

[@jorgecrissien6931]

This is a great build. I wanted to know if you could provide some insight on the block that you are using at the end of the fence. Also what type of material are you using for the top of your table saw. I know that you are saying its a plastic but I would like to know. I build one using 3/4" baltic birch and had to make some modifications. It came out pretty good but not good enough. Im going to get 1/2" sheet and start again. Thanks again.

[@idleford]

I’d be very interested in the power box/switch build with your cool little stop paddle

[@adrianperalta7192]

Qué inspirador!, maestro. Hiciste gran trabajo excelente, gracias a tu video por enseñanza de carpintería que estoy aprendiendo cómo no soy nivel de dios cómo tú

[@mattschoular8844]

Nice work. Thanks John..