The single GREATEST upgrade I ever made to my table saw

[@MWAWoodworks]

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[@glencrandall7051]

This is just about the best table saw fence accessory I have ever seen. This video was published 3 years ago but I just found it today. Where have you been hiding??? Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2024 and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@charlottegeorge3054]

The first half of the kzbin.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

[@wilcraig8348]

I have been doing some home renovations over the past couple of years. It is taking a fair amount of time, as I am a sole Mum juggling the school thing, working, and budget constraints. I am loving the process, and am kicking crazy wonderful goals. Every room/project completed is one that I am super proud of, and my girls skite about me now. I have just bought myself a decent table saw, sliding mitre saw and basic router and have been surfing youtube videos for how to set myself up more practically before I go any further in my home. I am SO stoked to have found you, as everything you are saying is exactly what I am chasing. Love this upgrade, and looking forward to checking out your other videos as I work out exactly how I am going to set things up. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and tips!

[@thejackal3245]

Just found this channel and I know this video is almost a year old but I just had to say, this has got to be one of the most slick setups I've ever seen. Awesome job, and inspirational!

[@heesanoice7637]

This is great example of thinking outside of the box and fine craftsmanship. Why in the hell would anyone give it a thumbs down ?? That makes no sense.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Lol right. There's always a naysayers out there. Thanks for your kind words!

[@jackkister5979]

Great fence and video. I like the way you quickly described the fence and did not bore me with video of you cutting or drilling wood.

[@PaganWizard]

I am definitely adding this fence to my table saw. A great alternative to buying rare earth magnets, which can be pretty pricey, is to get those inexpensive 18 inch magnetic strips from Harbor Freight. As an added benefit, you get the full length of the strip to use, as opposed to only where those much smaller rare earth magnets are located. If you want, you can also gently pry those magnets off the metal strip, and space them out in your fence just like with the rare earth magnets at a lower price.

[@vksubra1953]

This is my first visit to your channel. I am quite impressed by the thought you have put into your fence. There is something new that i haven't seen before. Thank you for sharing these ideas.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate them very much 🙏

[@mlubecke]

Same here. Great video and channel.

[@limogesfarmer6326]

Love this! I like how you can add on to it, and make these attachments as you need them. Very well thought out. I would have liked to have seen the design process for making it fit you existing fence, but I assume a nice snug fit is what you need.

[@KomarProject]

That’s a real cool fence man. Super versitile.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Man, thats a beast of a fence! Ive never seen one with so many uses and features. Great work, Matt!

[@rkerby6375]

You have built yourself a super cool addition to your Table-Saw Fence! I want to build this fence! Well done!

[@JeraldBullard]

That is a really awesome fence. I am a disabled viet vet ihave been butchering wood for a long time. Thanks for a great video.

[@bruceking440]

I was getting ready to build something basic and decided to look online and found this! I built one for my Incra fence. The changes I made, added another stack layer on the top edge of the Incra for more stability and room for two rows of screws through the left sub fence part. I also used a heavy duty track on the fence face because I had one and most accessories I have use 5/16 bolts. I made the sliding fence longer. All of these will need tweaking to get the face square with the table. I used thin paper folds between the two tall fences as necessary then screwed them together from the right side. Mine is so tight, to remove it from the fence I have to put a clamp on the front Incra guide before lifting it off. It is heavy. For those having trouble with the T nuts, you lay out the bolt locations, use a punch to make an indentation, drill the insets with a forstner bit first. I used a one inch so any other errors would not prevent a socket or nut driver from working. You need a drill press to do these well. Then you can drill in the center of these insets accurately to get the bolt holes and another inset to accept the inner part of your T nuts. A small bit through the clamped up pair gives you the exact starting point for the 2nd forstner hole. Use a drill press or it won’t line up.

[@stephenmcgeown]

Great design work there. Love how it is covering so many use cases and provides options for more to come.

[@MWAWoodworks]

That's what I was aiming for!

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

I made a High fence for my Bandsaw out of HDPE, it is a great material but is soft and easily marked, mine is also black, so the idea of laminating it in white Formica is my main take from this video, thanks mate! I've thought of doing similar to what you did on my table saw fence but using HDPE, initially put off by it's durability, but again laminating it with Formica solves that issue too! Great job, you thing much like I do.

[@ron827]

Beyond the GREAT ideas, you are easy to understand, very articulate and the video was expertly edited. This video also serves as an example for others of how KZbin videos should be made.

[@mgpalma]

That is one fantastic idea. I've hesitated to make any of the other 'fence additions' I've run across because they were too limited. This one I will make and adapt to my Incra table saw setup. Brilliant man! Thanks!

[@donamills]

I'm finally able to get back to woodworking after 10yrs. and with all the Free CAD programs, 3D printing, and home CNC available now, I figured there would be some great tech utilization out there for table saw fences. And by far, this is the best one I've seen. This is on my priority list of things to build. Thanks for sharing! One question: What reason have you run into that requires you to remove the fence from your saw?

[@adamcoe]

About to go start mine out in the garage right now! Really liked your idea to use a piece topped with Formica, I went the same way, and I ordered some T track to install as well. Really great design!

[@mmartens4440]

First of all, let me put this out there. I am a visually impaired hobbyist woodworker. I had inherited a Delta 36-650 saw from my grandfather a few years ago. When my grandmother told me to come get this saw well I’ll let you think about that. I have always taken very good care of this saw until the other day I was making some zero clearance inserts for this saw. I do not know if I’ll be able to replace the fence or not. But after seeing this auxiliary fence system that you made. I think I Will make your fence system. Hopefully I can find a new rip fence for my saw. I think it will give this old visually impaired hobbyist woodworking, the safer system to use, especially with the white for Micah. 😊

[@vjtiengineer5496]

Very nice. And importantly you spent the time showing all the features and explaining the nuances rather than having to watch you build it. Liked it very much - I am just starting to use my table saw more. I definitely look forward to building this. Thanks ....

[@Pghpete5]

Talk about perfect timing... I was planning to buy plywood tomorrow for an L fence. Think I'll go this route instead. Ty! Nice hat too. Awesome when creators support each other. Now off to buy your plans.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome! Yeah I love supporting my brothers and sisters in the craft

[@calvinmoreira4017]

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzbin.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

[@soujrnr]

That is outstanding, sir!! I especially like the Formica idea! I'm new to woodworking, and I really want to build a nice unit like this! The tapering idea is also awesome! Thanks for sharing this! I'll be downloading a copy of these plans to begin on immediately!!

[@DebHeadworth]

Wow!!! Your table saw fence is amazing. You’re teaching so many things in this video! Thank you!!

[@MarkMoaniala]

Matt, Just bought the plans for your fence. Excellent work on both the fence design and the plans. My fence will go onto a Sawstop PCS with the 36" T-glide system. I too have my router hanging from the right side table and am planning to put an extra track into the aux fence such that I can use a JessEm clear cut router feed (#04215) simply by swapping sides with the aux fence.

[@keithbott7978]

At the end of this you mentioned your router table was attached at the end of your table saw. Mine is too. I would find it hard to believe you didn’t have some upgrades implemented as part of the fence. I would be interested in seeing this as well.

[@bradleyweigle7875]

This is a great attachment. Because my factory fence has a bad configuration this fence is going to work well on my saw.

[@gregspencer8472]

Stumbled across your channel today...brilliant. Hands down the best all round fence I've seen so far. I will definitely be making one of these. 👍

[@MWAWoodworks]

I appreciate your kind words and support 👍

[@bret_Lambky]

First visit as well, great job on the table saw fence addition. I know that selling your plans is a great way to finance your business. Woodworking is more hobby/ relaxation for me. It would be nice to have some of your simple plans cost free. And then the more advanced plans at a modest price. I would think that maybe your sponsors would help offset the cost just for the PR opportunity! Yes I can be a tightwad, woodworking isn’t cheap. Thanks again for the video you gave a lot of great ideas! Keep them coming!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Unfortunately, no sponsors yet! Me and my plans are on our own! And thanks much for your kind words 🙏

[@bret_Lambky]

MWA Woodworks I don’t know how long you have been doing this. I am sure woodcrafters or one of the other woodworking disciplines would help you out. On the saw fence, make the back portion opposite side of the saw blade Adjustable. So it can clamp of a variety of thicknesses of different saw fences. I wish we could attach pictures on here for clarity / explanation!

[@jefferyt7764]

Well done. Could even add a jointing jig to that. What a wonderful design.

[@mmartens4440]

First of all, let me put this out there. I am a visually impaired hobbyist woodworker. I had inherited a Delta 36-650 saw from my grandfather a few years ago. When my grandmother told me to come get this saw well I’ll let you think about that. I have always taken very good care of this saw until the other day I was making some zero clearance inserts for this saw. I do not know if I’ll be able to replace the fence or not. But after seeing this auxiliary fence system that you made. I think I Will make your fence system. Hopefully I can find a new rip fence for my saw. I think it will give this old visually impaired hobbyist woodworking, the safer system to use, especially with the white for Micah.

[@stevescott2828]

Excellent design Excellent video production Excellent explanation Lots of time went into that. Thanks for letting us in on it.

[@kevinkeener]

Once in a while I come across a woodworking video that is about something as truly inventive as it is practical and actually useful. This is one of those videos. I'm all stoked now to build one for myself. Thanks for sharing this wonderful bit of tool knowledge.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I'm here again to watch this for the second time! Not sure if I commented the last time, so sorry if I repeat myself. I'm installing a Dewalt 745 Table Saw into a work center table and I remembered watching this and loved the design. I'm not sure if your size will work with the type of saw I have but I will use all of the same features and accessories for it. I just love your projects. Well thought out!!

[@sdcofer52]

Excellent!!!. My first thought was to patent this (if you haven't) and then sell it to Rockler. Really, this is genius! You should patent it. You could definitely sell it. It expands the utility of a table saw (one of my least favorite tools) immensely. Let's talk.

[@Mikael1948]

The best table saw jig I ever seen! Thank you for sharing!

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Very nice fence. Well thought out versatile. The tool caddy on top with the magnets is a nice feature.

[@dng5611]

Very well done videos you have. I am going to return a tenoning jig I bought and build your fence design. The jig is cast iron and pretty stout, probably works great but I just don’t want a heavy piece laying around. Thank you for sharing your ideas and designs.

[@timothymbess]

Saving this to my "Projects" playlist. Great update to a standard fence.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Awesome! Glad to hear that you're planning to make one in the future 👍

[@howardhagadorn9443]

Beats the daylights out of a dozen separate jigs, I'm impressed! Now all I gotta do it get a decent fence to sit it on..........

[@DavidNeumayer-g6b]

I have one already, but you have given me more ideas on how to upgrade it. Thanks!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Great!

[@jeffandphoebe]

Came here via Jay Bates' "Interesting Stuff From Around the Web" series. What a great and versatile system.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Oh! I wasn't aware he featured me.thanks!

[@mikedutton5084]

Yes Jay Bates Great Table saw fence. Subscribed hope to see more .

[@anthonylau3065]

Ditto!

[@gadgetmerc]

me too

[@MWAWoodworks]

You guys are awesome! Thanks and glad to have you on board!

[@tkjvsmith227]

This is the best fence addition that I was able to find and number of combinations for use is even more attractive. My one negative to the fence is it is quite heavy and it does not slide easily across the table saw top. I am thinking of adding nylon glides to assist in moving.

[@joshmonaco6170]

Wow! I'm really impressed! I just started getting serious about woodworking a few months ago and decided it was time to start adding some auxiliary fence functions like a tall fence, L fence etc but seeing a great idea like this that can be an all in one solution with the ability to add on more in the future just blew me away! You have earned my sub for this 👍

[@geoffwilliams5522]

Thanks for your video. That is the best table saw fence I have seen. I am going to build one for sure.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@chappydowhop]

Cool Fence! What type of marker was that at the end? It looks like the lid can stay clipped to something while the marker is in use.... I wonder if there is a 3d printed file to make for a sharpie...

[@MWAWoodworks]

I think it was a RevMark. Best permanent markers around.

[@matthewmcnulty5831]

Just found your page today. Appreciate the explanations and justifications you add to your videos! Thanks!

[@kennethlemke9826]

Excellent..I just built one for DeWalt table saw..almost identical to your plans. I also added some things to the support fence without the high fence for feather boards etc. The bolt inserts allow other things to be attached to it. Example home made wheel feather.

[@lukeantoniuk]

I will buy these plans too! I think I could figure it out just based on the video but time is money. The plans I bought from you for the cross cut sled were very detailed and made it quite simple to build start to finish without spending time figuring out the variables.

[@patrickprintz8976]

This is a great video. I am learning finer woodworking and this fence is something I hope to make soon. It will help a ton. Thank you for sharing this.

[@davidswanson5669]

More DIYers need to be innovative like this. This is what impresses me, not how much gear one is able to afford.

[@steven6068]

Great build on the fence upgrade. Can you use the Jessem Clear-Cut roller guides?

[@MWAWoodworks]

I have the track under my fence. I had to rout out a groove for it to have clearance

[@douggoertzen2396]

Awesome utilitarian design. Thanks for sharing it with us weekenders who would like to up our game.

[@richardcary5751]

Best fence add-on I've seen to date. Very versatile!

[@rondavis6017]

This is the most inclusive fence setup I have seen anywhere. Great job.

[@nathanmorrow6981]

This is genius! I'm going to use the basic design for my little Craftsman table saw. I may not need all of it's features but thay can be added later.

[@rickscarpellotherapy]

Outstanding fence. I’m gonna build it. And you sound EXACTLY like Sam Rockwell. 🙌

[@MWAWoodworks]

Whoa never got that one before. Thanks!

[@FranktheDachshund]

Coolest fence addition I have seen!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@williamj.milosh5848]

Beast of a fence is right! I adapted this fence to my Skil TS6307-00 and learned a couple of things. The fence substructure and auxiliary fence alone with 3/4" birch plywood weigh 15.2 pounds. With my smaller portable saw I could have used 1/2" plywood. I also realized after I put those two together that I didn't need two sides for the fence mount because the Skil fence itself is reversible. Duhh. But I still appreciate the design as being very well thought out.

[@JohnCHansen01]

Have you also created a similar add-on for the fence that would serve the router at the side of the table saw?

[@JayEdwards-oz7gn]

I made basically the same tall fence , but with one major difference. On mine the fence is 12" tall has three t-tracks. The fence also can slide on two heavy-duty 24" drawer slides. To do this you'll need an extra piece of 3/4" stock between the sliding fence and the stationary fence that rides the factory fence. This is needed as a place to mount the drawer slides. So, the fence will be three pieces thick. It does make for a heavy unit when you need to remove it. I've used this for cutting door panels and tennons and it glides smoothly and is dead on every time. Wish I had made this years ago.

[@the-wooden-beard]

That taper ability blew my mind! Brilliantly thought out, great work as always. Cheers!

[@bldrmtnman]

I noticed you had the track set up under your custom fence for the Jess-em stock feed hold downs, but you didn't mention in your video when you change from them to your custom fence. One of your demonstrations was using feather boards that are similar to what the Jess-em hold-downs do, less the infeed pressure they also provide. Also, wasn't clear why you needed the ends blocked, is that so the fence can't slide when you push the stock through? Nice fence system, I'll probably get your plans, thanks for the video.

[@peterbarlow8912]

Great fence! Need to make one. Suggest a nut driver in the caddy for those hex nuts.

[@MWAWoodworks]

Good idea!

[@jewdd1989]

Out of all the table saw jigs besides 3x3 custom Tamar’s table saw sled (more recent one) and C Reeves adjustable sled, this is the best table saw jig. When you think about it it saves on wood in the long run bc you can add jigs as you go without building the base to fit this all in one concept. I’m currently building it so I can add bridle joints to a vanity frame I’m building

[@andrewbieger5004]

Don't know how I missed this video & this is an awesome build. I have looked at at least a dozen auxiliary fence designs on YT, but yours is next level stuff. The modular design is the greatest part, even if I don't ever do some things like splines. The top two piece aluminum 'slide' is MUCH better as the basis for the tenon cutting jigs, compared to the typical hook design. My TS is an older Delta with the funky Unifence, so a notch is required on the far side of your fence to clear the big fence carriage on my saw fence. I would likely start with a small, base fence to mimic your Biesmeyer style original fence, using an after market aluminum box extrusion from Peachtree Woodworking. That gives me a box to put your fence on top of. Ordering your plans today and will send you some pics when done.

[@brianb7388]

this is a great video of a extension fence and all the ways it can be used. great engineering and forethought about the T nut placement. double reversible for maximum flexibility is just smart.

[@murrayhill9000]

Great video. "Peruvian Walnut" for the miter Rail? Wow? I wonder how many wood shop hobbyists have scrap Peruvian Walnut laying around the shop?

[@MWAWoodworks]

A friend sent me a scrap of it. I had no other use for it so on the fence it went! 😁

[@richardlaymance9984]

Very nice. Love the formica on the aux fence. I’ll just bet the material slides easy. That actually makes for a much better cut. Well done

[@MWAWoodworks]

It's so tough. I'm glad I did it 👍

[@kurttalert]

Awesome. I’ve admired this fence in your videos for a while. Just purchased the plans. I was about to make a spline jig today- might as well just build this guy instead! Thanks!

[@MWAWoodworks]

Wow awesome! Get er done!

[@harryg3889]

How long did it take you to make the original “basic” fence. I guess I’m asking what was the configuration of the original fence? And how long did it take to make it?.

[@mutant9137]

Brilliant work but consider adding safety features on your jigs like the spline jig that tell you where and where not to put your fingers. Got real close on that spline cut :)

[@MWAWoodworks]

Already have that 😁

[@TheMrTTT]

Best fence design I've seen and your delivery was perfectly paced and clear. Very nice.

[@MikeJ-f8y]

THANKS FOR AN EXCELLENT VIDEO. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF NUILDING MY WORKSSHOP. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST PROJECT. THANKS FOR MAKING AN EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@jeffjohnson2792]

Absolute genius and very innovative. Subscribed. I'm going to try to make this, but with laser cut plywood so I can repeat the process if I get a different fence. If I give the file away I'll call it the MWA fence. :)

[@frankgonzalesjr2793]

Love your ideas. This by far is the best out there. No disrespect to the other guys. This looks like a very safe way to work on a table saw.

[@CapeSIX]

The versatility is real. A little set up and prep time for a new jig is well worth

[@mrcoutts1211]

Wow, it simply excellent and easy to make a highly productive jig well done. Good thinking Marvellous

[@Soberzul]

I stumbled across this while checking out various ideas for a spline jig. HOLLY MACARONIS!!! I immediately subscribed to the channel and started sourcing parts. Absolutely genius!!! Thank you for doing 99% of the thinking for us.

[@bigkremey]

Matt, awesome walk through and super innovative! Love the versatility, and this is now added to the long list of shop builds to get done. At some point. 😂

[@MWAWoodworks]

Glad I could add to your workload🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lint2023]

Nice build. I also use tee nuts often. You may like threaded inserts. Search "threaded inserts" and see the options.

[@bigviper64]

Really great ideas..I’’m gonna make the tool rack for my small 10” table saw asap!

[@harplingesven0100]

What a excellent saw fence video you shared. I Thank you humbly for you teaching your skills. Antonio/Thailand

[@joeysawdust]

Extremely well thought out and executed! Looks like you thought of everything! Thanks for the idea(s)!!!

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Wow! Very innovative. You certainly put a lot of thought into your design. It's super utilitarian and very versatile. I'm a big fan of how you can easily upgrade it with different accessories. Bravo 👏👏

[@MWAWoodworks]

If it was going to live on my saw I wanted to be able to do every task I could think of.

[@peterszutu555]

Great video. I’ve been thinking about making one myself but I would compromise the ruler on my fence rail. How can I adapt the ruler to the additional thickness you add to the fence? It’s dead on right now. There isn’t enough range to move the pointer 3/4” to accommodate the added thickness.

[@josevillanueva6992]

Wow nice multi uses fence. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@cooper7623]

You know, at first, I thought it seemed excessively large. After seeing it in action I have to say that I am impressed. I can't wait to experience it for myself. Nice job!

[@carololivie2095]

I love this fence. I downloaded the plans and cut my wood but you don't show anything about the construction so I haven't put it together. I am new at wood working so I don't know what process I use to get the holes to line up exactly for each side and I have never put in T-nuts successfully so showing this process would really help. In the plans it would also help to have the pieces in the cut list named for what part they are. It is very confusing compared to other plans that I have downloaded

[@javiervigil6591]

This is the best fence setup I’ve seen. Thanks for being cool enough to share the info publicly.

[@ProDMiner]

Dude you are a genius! I’m legit gonna make this, such a good idea! I really love the idea of how tall it is. I need one for a mitered corner box I made that needs to be cut in half cause it’s pretty big. Thank you!

[@marciocarneirosantos]

This is quite a piece of engineering! Outstanding!

[@rickdafler2515]

I’m impressed. There’s a great deal of thought and experience in that entire set up. I think you should either make and sell those or find a company to build and sell them for you. Yeah, I’ll build one and it will be a great experience, but sometimes it’s worth the investment to save the time, just buy it and get on with the work. Anyway, great job. Glad I found you and subscribed. 👊

[@howardbessen4246]

Agree -- I would buy that, and the jigs you showed

[@geographyinaction7814]

One of the joy's of woodwroking, is designing jigs, and or building the ones on this site. Anywhere I can build a precision tool over buying one, I do so.

[@robertjames-life4768]

Great fixture, I have the over arm dust collector on my Saw Stop I wonder if I could do a shorter version of this?

[@RolandContreras]

I am an amateur but yur fence seems very useful to me. congrats....

[@serenityhillhomestead5392]

Most versatile fence design I've come across. I like it.

[@TheKevinator-81]

Nice. Looks like a version of Bob Van Dykes fence. I saw the article in finewoodworking, i think it was called supercharge your rip fence. I made that version. You gave me some ideas to add features to mine. Good job Sir.