®
Shop Fox Fence
ITEM W1410
OPERATING MANUAL
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
COPYRIGHT © 1996 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
REVISED MARCH, 2021 (JL) PRINTED IN TAIWAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 2
A. SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ........................................................................................ 3
B. UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................. 4
C. PIECE INVENTORY ................................................................................................................. 4
D. CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................................. 4
II. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 5
A. ORDER OF INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 5
B. TOOLS REQUIRED .................................................................................................................. 5
C. MOUNTING THE RAILS ...................................................................................................... 5-7
D. MOUNTING THE FENCE ........................................................................................................ 7
E. BLADE GUARDS ..................................................................................................................... 8
III. ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 9
A. TABLE CLEARANCE .............................................................................................................. 9
B. TRACKING ............................................................................................................................... 9
C. LOCK HANDLE ...................................................................................................................... 10
D. FENCE CLAMPING PRESSURE ...................................................................................... 11-12
E. PARALLELISM TO BLADE ............................................................................................. 13-14
F. 90˚TOTABLETOP ............................................................................................................ 14-15
G. SCALE/INDICATOR .......................................................................................................... 15-16
H. FENCE STOP ........................................................................................................................... 16
IV. OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 17
A. FINE POSITIONING ............................................................................................................... 17
B. BOARD BUDDIES® ................................................................................................................ 17
C. WOOD FACING ...................................................................................................................... 18
V. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 19
A. RAILS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER .......................................................................................... 19
B. RAILS TOO FAR APART................................................................................................... 19-20
C. FRONT CLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST ................................................................................... 20
D. REAR CLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST ..................................................................................... 21
E. FENCE DOES NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY ........................................................................ 21-22
F. FENCE WILL NOT ADJUST PARALLEL TO BLADE ........................................................ 22
VI. PART DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................. 23-25
VII. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 26
XIII. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 27
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Shop Fox® Fence
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Woodstock
International’s Shop Fox® Fence. The Item W1410
Shop Fox® Fence was designed by Woodstock’s
engineering staff to provide the woodworker with
a precision alternative to standard table saw fences. The Shop Fox® Fence fits most contractor and
cabinet-style table saws with tables measuring 27"
from front to back.
The key to the Shop Fox® Fence’s accuracy is its
unique roller tracking system, which allows the
fence to hold precise alignment with the blade,
even when the locking system is disengaged. This
consistency allows the woodworker to make even
the most minute adjustments with complete confidence.
The Shop Fox® Fence features polished and
black-anodized aluminum construction with builtin micro adjustment knobs on either side of the
positive locking lever. A T-slot on top of the fence
is designed to accept Woodstock’s Board Buddies®
hold down rollers. Optional extension rails are
also available for the Shop Fox® Fence for use
with wider materials such as plywood and wood
composites.
Woodstock is pleased to provide this manual to
assist in the installation and operation of the Shop
Fox® Fence. It represents our effort to offer the
finest documentation available. If you feel there
are areas where this manual could be improved,
we encourage you to write us with your comments
at the following address:
Technical Documentation
Woodstock International, Inc.
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
(360) 734-3482
Fax (360) 671-3053
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A. SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS
1. KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW. Read the
owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s
applications and limitations, as well as its
particular hazards.
2. DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS. Maintain
guards in working order.
3. ENSURE THAT YOUR TABLE SAW IS
ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Never
remove the grounding prong.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas invite accidents.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or
wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep
your work area well lighted.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
13. DO NOT REACH BEHIND TABLE SAW
TO GRAB CUTOFF PIECE. If wood binds
against saw blade it will kick back faster than
you can let go.
14. DO NOT LET THE END OF THE WORKPIECE CONTACT THE FENCE WHILE
CROSSCUTTING WOOD WITH THE
MITER GAUGE. There is a potential for
kick-back. Move the fence away.
15. DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM
POWER before servicing and when chang-
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, and cutters.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position
before plugging in the cord.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Do not operate the table saw until you are certain it is in
perfect running condition.
7. DO NOT FORCE WORK THROUGH
TABLE SAW. Tools work better and more
safely when they are allowed to work at their
own speed.
8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry
that might get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear should be worn. Wear a hat or
other protective head wear if your hair is
long.
9. NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON TOOL.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES, EAR
PROTECTION AND RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION.
11. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
12. USE A PUSH STICK WHEN CUTTING
NARROW PIECES.
18. NEVER LEAVE THE TABLE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED - TURN POWER
OFF. Do not leave the saw until it comes to a
full stop.
19. DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT IF
USING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
20. DO NOT WORK IN HASTE or operate
equipment if you are mentally or physically
fatigued.
21. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO
NOT KNOW OR UNDERSTAND, DO
NOT OPERATE MACHINE! Ask for help
first.
22. BAD HABITS ARE DANGEROUS.
Review all safety procedures often.
These safety rules cannot cover every situation in
a woodshop. Consider your conditions when setting up and using your Shop Fox® Fence.
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B. UNPACKING
Piece count for the W1410 Shop Fox® Fence.
The Item W1410 Shop Fox® Fence is shipped
from our factory in a carefully packed carton. If
you discover the product is damaged, please contact your local Woodstock dealer immediately for
advice. Be sure to save the packing containers for
possible inspection.
The Shop Fox® Fence weighs only 35 pounds.
However, when lifting, we must caution against
improper lifting techniques. Always keep your
back straight and lift with your legs. If you are
limited by the amount of weight you can lift and
carry, please refrain from moving The Shop Fox®
Fence until you get the necessary assistance.
C. PIECE INVENTORY
The parts are arranged in two layers of packing.
Remove the parts in an orderly fashion. This will
simplify identification and make inventory and
assembly that much easier. When removing the
parts, please take care not to destroy the foam and
cardboard carton. It is a good idea to save the carton for future storage or shipment if necessary.
In the event that any parts or hardware are missing, please contact Woodstock at the phone number or address found on page 2 and we will send
replacements right away.
Qty Description
1 Shop Fox
®
Fence
1 Front rail
1 Back Rail
1 Manual
1 Scale
1 Bag of Mounting Hardware
1 Universal Blade Guard Bracket (optional)
Mounting Hardware Consists of:
4
12
1
1
3
⁄8" - 16 x 1" Hex Bolts
3
⁄8" Flat Washers
5
⁄16" Drill Bit
3
⁄8" - 16 Tap
1 Rubber Bumper w/ Mounting Hardware
1
Cross Brace w/ Mounting Hardware
D. CLEAN UP
Remove the plastic protective covering and wipe
the fence off with a clean rag. Inspect all the parts
(especially the contact areas) for burrs and other
irregularities that might hinder assembly. If you
find any burrs or “flash” from the machining or
casting process, simply sand or file them flat.
Although this is not a common occurrence, it is
possible that one or more of the parts could have
been missed during the machining and deburring
process.
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SECTION II: INSTALLATION
A. ORDER OF INSTALLATION
Installation of the Shop Fox® Fence is quick and
easy. Installation involves mounting the front and
back rails to your table saw and then attaching the
fence to the rails. On some saws, the mounting
holes for the rails will match the existing rail
mounting holes. On other saws where the mounting holes do not line up, it will be necessary to
drill and tap new mounting holes in your table top
edge. We’ve supplied you with a drill and tap for
this purpose. If you are uncomfortable with the
tapping process, through-bolting may be used as
an alternative. If through-bolting, make sure you
have access to the backside of the hole and that the
table webbing will not interfere with the nut and
bolt before attempting this method.
Before beginning installation, measure your table
saw top from front to back. The Shop Fox® Fence
comes preset to fit on tables measuring between
265⁄8'' and 271⁄4''. If your table top is not within this
range, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for
further instruction.
C. MOUNTING THE RAILS
Step 1.
Locate the back fence rail (the rail with the oval
cut-outs) and set it against the rear edge of the
table saw. Position the back rail so that its top
edge is 1⁄16" below the table top and the oval cut-
outs are in line with the miter slots. Figure 1. If
the back rail mounting holes line up with the
existing holes in the table top, attach the rail using
the original mounting hardware as shown in
Figure 3. If the holes do not line up, use the
mounting method covered in Steps 3-6.
B. TOOLS REQUIRED
Only a few common tools are required to assemble
your Shop Fox
14mm open end wrench
5mm Allen wrench
3mm Allen wrench
Needle nose pliers
7
Optional Tools:
3
5
1
Center punch
Hammer
Tap handle
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®
Fence. Specifically, these are:
Regular screwdriver
6" adjustable wrench
⁄16'' socket and ratchet
⁄8''-16 tap
⁄16'' drill bit
⁄8'' drill bit
3
⁄8'' or 1⁄2'' Electric drill
Figure 1. Attaching the back rail.
Step 2.
Line up the ends of the front rail even with the
back. Set the top edge 1⁄16" below the bottom of the
miter slots. Figure 2. If the front rail mounting
holes line up with the existing holes in the table
top, attach the rail using the original mounting
hardware as shown in Figure 3. If the holes do not
line up, use the mounting method covered in
Steps 3-6. If both rails are mounted at this point,
skip to Step 7.
Note: Delay installation of the adhesive scale
(#56) until Section III Part G.
Figure 2. Attaching the front rail.
Step 3.
If the front and back mounting holes do not line up
with the existing holes in the table top, you will
need to drill and tap new mounting holes in the
table top.
drill chuck. Loosen the chuck, detach the tap and
continue turning the tap into the hole with an
adjustable wrench. Advance the tap half a turn,
back it out half a turn, advance another half turn,
etc. until the tip of the tap extends 1⁄2" beyond the
hole. Back the tap out and proceed to the next
hole. It is not necessary to use cutting oil when
tapping cast iron.
Step 6.
Mount the front rail with the 3⁄8''-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts
and Flat Washers provided. Figure 3. It is imperative that the front rail mounts flat against the front
edge of the table. If there is a gap between the
front rail and the extension wing, it is a good idea
to loosen the wing and move it over until it touches the rail. This will add extra support to the front
rail.
Position the back rail according to the instructions
in Step 1. Clamp the rail to the table saw using
C-clamps or bar clamps. The use of wood clamping blocks will ensure a secure, non slip set-up.
Mark the oval mounting holes on the edge of the
table. Remove the rail and centerpunch the middle
of the outlined slots on the table edge. Refer to
Step 2 for positioning the front rail and repeat this
process for the front rail.
Step 4.
At each centerpunch location, drill a 1⁄8" diameter
starter hole, then drill a 5⁄16" hole using the bit sup-
plied with the Shop Fox® Fence. It is not necessary
to use cutting oil when drilling cast iron.
Step 5.
Tap each hole with the 3⁄8" - 16 tap supplied. Hold
the tap in a tap wrench if one is available. If a tap
wrench is not available use a 3⁄8 " or 1⁄2" electric
drill that is set on slow speed. Treat it as though it
were a drill bit. After the first few rotations however, the tap will invariably start slipping in the
Figure 3. Mounting the front rail.
Step 7.
Mount the rear rail with the
3
⁄8''-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts
and Flat Washers provided. There should be 2 flat
washers between the rear rail and the table. Figure
4.
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Figure 4. Mounting the rear rail.
D. MOUNTING THE FENCE
With the lock handle in the ''UP'' (unlocked) position, attach the fence to the rails by skewing the
fence so the groove in the rear spring loaded roller
engages the back rail first. Figure 5. Then, holding the rear of the fence stationary, roll the first
front roller onto the front rail. Align the rear jaws
so the back rail will pass between them. Figure 6.
You may need to gently separate the jaws with a
screwdriver to allow them to clear the rail. Feed
the front jaws onto the front rail and slide the
fence the rest of the way on, making sure the second front roller engages securely.
Step 8.
The distance between the front and back rail
1
should be 27'' ±
⁄4''. Add or remove washers to
achieve this measurement. If your measurement
does not fall within this range, refer to Section V
for further instruction.
Step 9.
Measure the distance between both ends of the
rails to determine if they are parallel. The difference between the two ends of the rails should be
no more than ±1⁄8".
Note: relative parallelism between the ends of the
rails is not critical to the accuracy of the fence, but
will prevent the unlocked fence from moving by
itself in the direction of the taper. Extra washers
may be added or removed from between the table
and back rail to achieve parallelism.
27"±1⁄4"
Figure 5. Fence installation.
Step 10.
Mount the cross brace to the end of the rails using
the 3⁄8-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts and Flat Washers provid-
ed. Leave the bolt in the middle of the brace loose
until the bolts at the ends of the brace are tight.
Figure 6. Jaw position.
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E. BLADE GUARDS
CAUTION: Table saw blade guards are an import-
ant safety component on any table saw. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BLADE GUARD.
A little extra time spent aligning your saw guard to
the blade will make it a smooth functioning and
integral component of the machine. Please refer to
your table saw operator’s manual.
One of the challenges of working with a blade
guard lies in cutting narrow pieces. Most blade
guards overhang the actual blade by about 1" on
either side of the blade. When working in close
proximity to the blade (under 3") we recommend
using a push stick made from 3⁄4" or wider materi-
al. Since the push stick must go around the blade
guard, any cut less than 11⁄2" wide presents a
potentially dangerous situation.
The safest way to rip narrow pieces is to cut narrow strips from wider boards so that the narrow
piece comes off the saw to the left of the blade. In
the event that a narrow piece (under 11⁄2") needs to
be further trimmed down, we recommend that you
re-evaluate which machine may be better suited to
the job. Jointers, planers and thickness sanders all
produce excellent finishes and provide safer alternatives to removing the blade guard from a table
saw.
Please note that the rear carriage (#44) of the Shop
Fox® Fence works in conjunction with most rear
mounted blade guard support systems, but limits
the minimum cutting width to approximately 11⁄2".
Facing the fence with wood or using an overarm
style guard may allow closer cutting than 11⁄2". If
your existing rear blade guard support bracket
prevents the Shop Fox® Fence from coming within
13⁄4'' of the blade, we recommend installing
Woodstock's optional bracket. Figure 7 Please
contact Woodstock at the phone number or address
on page 2.
Figure 7. Optional bracket installation.
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SECTION III: ADJUSTMENTS
Your Shop Fox® Fence has been pre-adjusted at
the factory. However, it will be necessary to check
and fine tune each adjustment with the fence
installed on your saw. A quality steel rule and
square will help you bring your new fence into
perfect alignment.
A. TABLE CLEARANCE
It is important to minimize the gap between the
bottom of the fence and the table so thin material
will not slide under the fence during operation.
This clearance must be uniform along the table
surface. It is also very important that the fence
does not contact the table surface when sliding
from side to side.
With the fence mounted on the rails, try sliding it
over the table. Make sure the fence is supported
by all three rollers. Gauge the gap under the fence
at various locations over the table surface. There
should be a uniform gap of 1⁄16" between the bot-
tom of the fence and the tabletop. If the gap is not
uniform, loosen the rail mounting bolts and raise
or lower one end of one or both rails to achieve a
uniform gap.
increase the spring tension while loosening the
adjustment nut will reduce the tension. To adjust
tracking:
Adjustment nut
Figure 8. Rear spring adjustment.
Step 1.
If ripping thin laminates or veneers, clamp an auxiliary fence to the Shop Fox® Fence so it rests
right on the table. This will ensure that thin material will not slip under the fence.
B. TRACKING
The spring tension on the rear roller will affect the
ease with which the fence will travel from side to
side. Too much spring tension will restrict free
movement of the fence on the rails. Too little tension may allow the fence to derail if moved
abruptly or allow the fence to skew slightly when
being locked down. Tension is easily adjusted by
reaching underneath the rear carriage (#44) and
turning the adjustment nut (#48). Figure 10.
Tightening the adjustment nut onto the stud will
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Test ease of movement relative to tracking quality.
The best way to do this is to experiment with the
rear roller tension until a setting is found that
allows comfortable motion and tracking. Grab the
fence by the handle and abruptly slide it back and
forth several times. When changing direction,
both front rollers should stay engaged to the rails.
If either roller tends to move away from the rail,
increase the rear spring tension and repeat the test.
Step 2.
Continue to increase or decrease rear spring tension as necessary until all rollers remain in constant contact with the rails when changing directions. Don't increase tension to the point that
movement becomes restricted.
C. LOCK HANDLE
The lock handle (#2) actuates and holds the
clamping jaws when in the engaged (down) position and releases the jaws in the up position. This
handle is already adjusted for use out of the box.
However, further adjustment may be necessary
after a short break-in period. To adjust the lock
handle:
Step 1.
Push down on handle. Very little effort is required
to do this (15-20 pounds of force).
Step 2.
Check the position of the power link (#5). Figure
9. Notice how the link “cams over” slightly past
horizontal when the handle is engaged. The power
link should be adjusted to “cam over” at approximately five degrees past horizontal.
Set screw stop
Figure 10. Set screw stop.
Check nut
Power link
5˚
Figure 9. Adjusting the power link.
Step 3.
Slide the vinyl grip (#1) back about half way to
expose the set screw stop (#28) located on the
underside of the draw bar (#6). Figure 10. The set
screw stop limits the degree of handle throw.
Step 4.
Bump the handle from underneath. If the handle
can be unlocked by bumping it 3 or 4 times, the set
screw stop needs to be backed off. If the set screw
stop is backed out too far, the power link will pivot
past five degrees and the clamping force will
diminish.
Step 5.
Loosen the check nut (#29) with a 7⁄16" socket.
Adjust the set screw stop using a 3mm Allen
wrenchuntilthethepowerlinkis5˚pasthorizontal. Test your results. If you can bump the handle
and it releases, incrementally back out the set
screw stop some more. If the draw bar can be
observed stopping its outward motion and then
begins to reverse direction, turn the set screw stop
back in.
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D. FENCE CLAMPING
Step 2.
PRESSURE
If you can move the locked fence by exerting
approximately 50 lbs. of lateral force, the fence
clamping mechanism will require adjustment. It is
quicker and easier to adjust the fence while it is on
the saw; however, reaching underneath the fence
may be awkward for some people. Removing the
fence and laying it upside down on a bench to
work on is another option. With this method, you
may have to slide the fence on and off several
times.
Before starting, review the adjustment steps while
looking at the parts breakdown near the end of this
manual.
Step 1.
The front clamp (#17 & 18) is adjusted first and to
do so, it is necessary to disable the rear clamp (#23
& 24). Disable the rear clamp by removing the
cotter pin (#16) and pivot pin (#8) located on the
lower jaw (#24) of the rear clamp. Figure 11.
Needle nose pliers will ease removal of the cotter
pin.
Now engage the locking lever several times to see
how securely the front clamp holds. It should only
require 5-10 pounds of force to push the lever into
the locked position. Try moving the fence from
side to side using the locking handle. If the front
clamp slips under a lateral load of 25 pounds or
less, then the clamping pressure needs to be
adjusted.
Step 3.
Remove the two cotter and pivot pins shown in
Figure 12 and remove the upper/lower jaw assembly as one unit. This will leave two steel yokes
(#14 & 15) exposed, one long and one short.
Step 4.
To increase clamping pressure, either unscrew the
longer yoke half a turn or screw the shorter yoke
in half a turn. Adjustment should be done in half
turn increments.
Step 5.
To reduce clamping pressure, turn the yokes in the
opposite direction. After adjusting one yoke half a
turn, reassemble the clamp and test the unit. If
more adjustment is required, turn the other yoke
half a turn and retest. Do not over-adjust.
Pivot pin
Cotter pin
Remove
Remove
Figure 11. Disabling the rear clamp.
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Figure 12. Removing front jaw assembly.
Step 6.
Once the front clamp is properly adjusted, reinstall
both cotter pins. If the front clamp cannot be made
to function properly, refer to Section V,
Troubleshooting..
Step 7.
The procedure for adjusting the rear clamp is virtually identical to the procedure for adjusting the
front clamp. Disable the front clamp by temporarily removing the cotter pin and pivot pin in the
front clamp assembly. Figure 13.
Remove
Remove
Remove
Figure 14. Removing clamp assembly.
Step 10.
Increase the clamping force by unscrewing the
longer yoke (#22) half a turn and retest. If more
adjustment is required, screw the shorter yoke
(#10) in half a turn. If further adjustment is
required, continue to work back and forth between
the two yokes so that both are adjusted equally.
Figure 13. Disabling the front clamp.
Step 8.
Push down the locking lever and test the grip of
the rear clamp by pushing from side to side on the
back end of the fence. If the clamp holds securely
under a lateral force of 25 pounds, the rear clamp
requires no further adjustment. If the rear clamp
slips under 25 pounds of lateral force, adjustment
will be necessary.
Step 9.
To adjust the rear clamp, first remove the clamp
assembly from the two yokes by removing the two
cotter pins and pivot pins (#8 & 16). Figure 14.
Step 11.
To reduce the clamping force, screw the longer
yoke in or the shorter yoke out.
Step 12.
Reinstall all pivot pins and cotter pins and test the
clamping force of the entire unit. Locking lever
pressure should not exceed 20 pounds. The fence
should be able to withstand approximately 50
pounds of lateral force.
CAUTION: Through repeated use and wear,
re-adjustment of the front and rear clamps and
handle throw may be necessary for safe operation
and maximum performance.
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E. PARALLELISM
If your table saw has been properly adjusted, the
saw blade should be parallel to the miter slot. If
your blade and miter slot are not parallel, refer to
your table saw manual to adjust the saw blade to
the miter slot correctly. Disconnect all electrical
power to the table saw and follow all safety rules
before you make any adjustments to your table
saw.
Align the front edge of the fence to the front edge
of the miter slot. Check to see if the fence is parallel along the length of the miter slot.
Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot is
somewhat misleading in that it should not be
adjusted perfectly in line. The back end of the
fence should fall away from the miter slot approximately 1⁄64" so the workpiece clears the opposite
end of the saw blade without binding. Figure 15.
This is called “lead” (pronounced leed). You don’t
have enough lead if there is “feather” or burning
on the wood as it is being cut.
CAUTION: DO NOT cut from the right side of
the fence if lead was adjusted for cutting on the
left side of the fence. The wood will pinch and
could cause dangerous kick-back.
To adjust the fence to the miter slot:
Step 1.
Unlock the fence and loosen the right hand set
screw (#32). Figure 16.
1
⁄64"
Figure 15. Lead adjustment.
(Shown exaggerated for illustration purposes.)
Figure 16. Loosen set screw.
Step 2.
The right roller is mounted off-center on its axle
(eccentric) so that as the axle is rotated, the roller
will move from front to back a small amount.
Since the rollers are firmly held against the front
rail, this has the effect of changing the alignment
of the fence with respect to the miter slot. Do not
rotate the axle more than 180° in either direction.
First, try moving it in one direction while watching the relationship between the side of the fence
and the miter slot. Figure 17. If half a turn is not
enough to align the two, go back half a turn to the
starting point and proceed in the other direction
until the fence is properly aligned.
NOTE: The nut under the right roller could come
loose during adjustment. If this occurs, lock the
axle by tightening the set screw and then tighten
the nut. Use a liquid thread locker on the nut if the
problem persists.
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F. 90˚ TO TABLETOP
The fence must also be adjusted so the face of the
fence is square or 90° to the table surface. Use a
good quality square to check. To square the fence
to the table, proceed as follows:
Rotate nut to rotate axle
Figure 17. Adjusting the right roller axle.
Step 3.
Once adjusted, tighten the set screw and recheck
the fence alignment. Be aware that behind each set
screw there is a plastic plug (#31) that protects the
threaded axle from damage and creates a soft stop
for the set screws. Do not over-tighten the set
screw after adjustments have been made.
Step 4.
It may be necessary to adjust the axle slightly to
compensate for the slight axle shift induced by
tightening the set screw. Remember, the fence
should be 1⁄64" away from the miter slot measured
at the back end of the fence.
Step 5.
If for some reason you are having problems
adjusting the fence, please refer to the Section V,
Troubleshooting.
Step 1.
Unlock the fence and loosen the set screw (#32)
on the left side. Figure 18.
Figure 18. Loosen set screw.
Step 2.
The left roller axle is threaded into the fence body.
As the roller axle is rotated, the roller will move
up and down a small amount. Since the rollers are
firmly held against the front rail, this has the effect
of changing the angle of the fence with respect to
the table top. Rotate the left roller axle (#34) while
monitoring the gap between the square and the
fence. Figure 19.
NOTE: The nut under the left roller could come
loose during adjustment. If this occurs, lock the
axle by tightening the set screw and then tighten
the nut. Use a liquid thread locker on the nut if the
problem persists.
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Rotate nut to rotate axle
Figure 19. Adjusting the left roller axle.
Step 3.
Continue to rotate the axle until the fence is square
to the table. Tighten the set screw.
Step 4.
It is advisable at this point to recheck parallelism
between the fence and the blade. If further
adjustment is required, continue to check back
and forth between parallelism and squareness
until both are adjusted satisfactorily. Remember
to adjust with the set screws loose and measure
with the set screws tight. This procedure may
seem a bit tedious, but this is a one time adjustment that, if done patiently, will ensure excellent
performance.
G. SCALE/INDICATOR
Figure 20. Placement of the scale.
Step 2.
Remove the fence and apply a strip of masking
tape along the the rail 3⁄16'' in from the front edge.
Step 3.
Using the zero mark as the starting point and the
masking tape as a guide, apply the adhesive scale
to the rail. Figure 21. Burnish the scale into place
with heavy thumb pressure.
The self adhesive scale (#56) and hairline indicator (#40) provide fast and accurate fence positioning. To mount the scale and indicator, proceed as
follows:
Step 1.
Locate the zero point of the scale by measuring 2''
to the left of the blade and mark the rail. Figure
20.
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Figure 21. Attaching the scale.
Step 4.
Reinstall the fence on the rails and slide it along
slowly, checking to make sure that neither the rollers nor the upper clamp jaw contact the scale.
Step 5.
Note which side of the indicator the hairline is
imprinted on. Orient the indicator with the hairline
mark face down against the front rail. The hairline
is imprinted off center to simplify adjustment of
the indicator if the fence is faced with 3⁄4'' material.
If the fence is not faced, place the hairline off center to the right as viewed from above. If the fence
is faced, position the hairline to the left.
Step 6.
The indicator can be shimmed downward for better reading accuracy. This eliminates any shifting
that may seem to occur between the hairline and
the marks on the scale when viewed from any
position not directly overhead. Figure 22.
Step 7.
To fine tune the position of the hairline indicator,
make a test cut and adjust the indicator to correspond with the actual width of the test board. This
method accounts for any vibration or wobble that
may be present in the spinning blade. This procedure must be repeated every time the saw blade is
changed to maintain accuracy.
Figure 22. Location of shims.
H. FENCE STOP
Once the fence has been adjusted, install the fence
stop through the hole located near the end of the
scale on the front rail. Figure 23. This prevents
the fence from accidentally being rolled off the
end of the rails.
Figure 23. Fence stop installation.
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SECTION IV: OPERATIONS
To operate this, or any tool, safely and efficiently,
it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. Take as much time as necessary to become acquainted with the W1410
Shop Fox® Fence. The time you invest before you
begin to use it will be time well spent.
While most safety measures are generally universal, Woodstock reminds you that each work environment is different and safety rules should be
considered as they apply to your situation.
The Item W1410 is specifically designed for use
on table saws with 27" deep table surface. It must
never be modified or used for any other purpose.
Modifications or improper use of this tool will
void all warranties. If you are not sure about
operating the Shop Fox® Fence, DO NOT USE IT
until you have resolved any questions or concerns
you might have. Please contact Woodstock at the
phone or address listed on page 2.
Figure 24. Fine fence adjustment.
A. FINE POSITIONING
Either one of the two front rollers can be used for
extremely fine fence adjustments. Place your
thumb against the knurled outer surface of one of
the front rollers to rotate it. Figure 24. Moving the
fence in this manner yields excellent control and
accuracy.
B. BOARD BUDDIES
The T-slot in the top of the Shop Fox® Fence has
been customized to accept another popular product from Woodstock International: Board Buddies®.
These one directional, spring loaded hold-down
wheels keep material pressed firmly against the
table and fence. They are fully adjustable and
non-marking. Be sure to request the W1103 T-nuts
separately from your Woodstock dealer for mounting Board Buddies® to your fence. Board Buddies®
are a great addition to any fence system! For the
location of your nearest Woodstock dealer, call
Woodstock International at (360) 734-3482.
®
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C. WOOD FACING
Step 2.
The Shop Fox® Fence can be faced with 3⁄4" kiln
dried hardwood, plywood or medium density fiber
board (MDF) to ensure that the aluminum fence
does not come into contact with the blade during
close sawing and dadoing operations. If using kiln
dried lumber, use a piece that is free of knots and
other defects and preferably a species that exhibits
dimensional stability such as maple, birch or
beech.
CAUTION: It is extremely important to attach
the wood facing correctly. Lumber less the 3⁄4" is
not recommended. Screws or fasteners must be
counter sunk at least 1⁄8" below the wood surface,
but no more than 1⁄4".
To attach the wood facing to the fence:
Step 1.
Size a suitable piece of wood to the face of the
fence.
Drill and counterbore at least two mounting holes
in the wood face piece. Refer to Figure 25 as a
guide for hole placement. Do not drill in the
shaded area.
Step 3.
Transfer these mounting holes to the fence and
drill suitably sized holes for self tapping screws or
through bolts. If using through bolts, it will be
necessary to drill through the fence on both sides.
Step 4.
Attach the wood facing to the fence, making sure
the screws are counterbored well below the wood
surface. Do not over tighten the self tapping
screws to the point of stripping the holes in the
aluminum fence.
Figure 25. Side view of the fence. Do not drill
in the shaded area for attaching wood facing.
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SECTION V: TROUBLESHOOTING
A. RAILS TOO CLOSE
TOGETHER
If your rails are less than 263⁄4" apart, you will
need to add spacers between the rails and table
until the distance between the rails is 27" ± 1⁄4".
Use flat washers to adjust the rail to rail distance.
B. RAILS TOO FAR APART
If your fence rails are farther apart than 2711⁄16'',
this fence cannot be made to work on the saw
without considerable modifications. Contact
Woodstock International at (360) 734-3482 for
further information. To adjust the fence for rails up
to 2711⁄16'', it will be necessary to shift the rear car-
riage (#44) towards the back of the fence and
adjust the internal tie rod (#20) an equal amount.
First adjust the tie rod by removing the internal
mechanism from the fence. The steps for removal
are as follows:
Step 4.
Remove the front and rear carriages (#30 & 44)
from the bottom of the fence. Each is held on by
two socket head cap screws (#37). Now the internal mechanism can be slid out the front as one
piece.
Step 5.
The tie rod (#20) can now be adjusted so that the
distance '''X'' between the two connecting yokes
(#14) equals the inside dimension between the two
mounting rails plus 33 ⁄16". Figure 26.
Step 1.
Remove the plastic plug (#38) and unhook the
return spring (#26) from the rear fence cap (#27).
Needle nose pliers work well for connecting and
disconnecting the return spring.
Step 2.
Remove the front and rear clamping jaws. Keep
them organized so they can be reinstalled properly.
Step 3.
Remove the short and long yokes from within the
front and rear carriage. Count the number of turns
required to remove each one and lay the yokes
with the jaw assemblies. Recording the number of
turns will ease readjustment of the clamping pressure after reassembly.
Figure 26. Tie rod length.
Step 6.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly, with
one special note. After sliding the internal mechanism back into the fence, be sure that the two short
yokes (#14) attached to the rocker plates (#9) are
sticking up through their respective slots in the
rocker mounts (#11). If they have pivoted out of
position, they will remain stuck that way once the
carriages are remounted. Figure 27.
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C. FRONT CLAMP WILL
NOT ADJUST
If the cap screws (#37) that hold the front carriage
(#30) to the fence are not tight enough, the carriage may shift slightly when locked, thus releasing pressure on the front clamp.
Figure 27. Correct orientation of the yokes.
Step 7.
Before tightening the carriages against the underside of the fence, use Figure 28 to get them positioned correctly. The distance ''Y'' between the
front and rear carriage should equal the distance
between fence rails + 17⁄16''.
Step 8.
Once reassembled, proceed to work through
Section III, Part D & E to get the front and rear
clamps adjusted properly.
Step 1.
Reference Figure 29 to verify the position of the
front carriage relative to the front of the fence.
Note: To properly tighten the cap screws (#37),
insert the long leg of the 5mm Allen wrench into
the hex socket of the cap screw and apply torque
to the short leg of the Allen wrench using an
adjustable open end wrench.
Step 2.
If the front clamp cannot be adjusted tight enough
with the front carriage in its standard position,
shift the carriage forward 1⁄16" so that the front
dimension in Figure 29 becomes 9⁄16" and work
through the adjustment procedure again.
Front
Figure 28. Distance between carriages.
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Rear
Front carriage
Figure 29. Front carriage positioning.
D. REAR CLAMP WILL NOT
Step 4.
ADJUST
If the cap screws (#37) that hold the rear carriage
(#44) to the fence are not tight enough, the carriage may shift slightly when the jaws are locked.
This will loosen the grip of the jaws on the rail and
prevent the jaws from staying in adjustment.
Step 1.
Check and adjust the position of the rear carriage
so that it extends 1⁄8" past the end cap at the tail of
the fence. Figure 30.
Note: to properly tighten the cap screws (#37 and
#21), insert the long leg of the 5mm Allen wrench
into the hex socket of the cap screw and use an
adjustable open end wrench on the short leg of the
Allen wrench to tighten.
If none of the above steps work, it may be necessary to check and adjust the length of the tie rod
(#20) inside the fence. To proceed, refer to the
instructions in Part B of this troubleshooting
guide.
E. FENCE DOES NOT MOVE
SMOOTHLY
Possible problem: The fence could be adjusted
too close to the tabletop and may be contacting the
edge of the table or extension wing.
Solution: If necessary, raise any portion of the
rail(s) to eliminate interference.
Possible problem: The hairline indicator may be
rubbing on the front rail.
Solution: Check to see if it may be shimmed
down too far or tipped forward. Reduce shim stack
or if the indicator is tipped, add shims under the
back of the clamp to level it out.
Rear carriage
Figure 30. Rear carriage positioning.
Step 2.
If the rear clamp still won’t tighten up enough,
shift the rear carriage another 1⁄16" past the tail end
of the fence and repeat the adjustment procedure.
Step 3.
If the rear clamp will not open up far enough, shift
the rear carriage so that it extends only 1⁄16" past
the end of the fence and readjust.
Possible problem: The indicator clamp may be
rubbing the front rail if it is installed backwards.
Solution: Reverse the indicator clamp if necessary.
Possible problem: The adjustment nut or stud
(#47 & #48) in the rear carriage may be rubbing
the rear rail in some areas.
Solution: Look carefully underneath the rear carriage in the areas of rough travel. This problem
may be solved by any one of the following steps:
a. Take out a washer between the table and rail in
that area. Reducing the distance between the
two rails will eliminate the problem.
b. Loosening the spring tension will fix the prob-
lem if only the stud (#47) is rubbing.
c. Shift the rear carriage 1⁄16" further towards the
back of the fence and readjust clamping pressure.
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Possible problem: The rear carriage may be drag-
ging on the rear rail.
Solution: Although this is unlikely, it is possible if
the rear roller (#51) is pressed onto its bearing
(#36) too far. Any one of the following approaches may be used:
a. Re-install the bearing/roller upside down.
b. Shift the roller on the bearing in a press.
c. Contact Woodstock International for replace-
ment parts (#36, 49, 51 and 52).
d. Use a file to enlarge the rail cut-outs in the rear
carriage slightly.
F. FENCE WILL NOT
ADJUST PARALLEL TO
side of the front carriage. Loosen the mounting
screws slightly and shift the carriage so that it is
90˚tothefence. Figure 31. Tighten the mounting
screws and reinstall the clamping jaws. Check and
adjust the front clamping pressure as described in
Section III, Part D.
BLADE
Possible problem: The front carriage is not
mounted square to the underside of the fence.
Solution: Remove the clamping jaws to gain
access to the mounting screws (#37) on the under
Figure 31. Squaring carriage on fence.
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SECTION VI: PART DOCUMENTATION
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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
33 X1410033 ECCENTRIC ROLLER AXLE
1 X1410001 GRIP 34 X1410034 ROLLER AXLE
2 X1410002 LOCKING HANDLE 35 X1410035 FRONT ROLLER
3 X1410003 PIVOT PIN 36 X1410036 BALL BEARING 6000-2RS
4 X1410004 EXT RETAINING RING 8MM 37 X1410037 CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 1
5 X1410005 POWER LINK 38 X1410038 PLASTIC CAP
6 X1410006 DRAW BAR 39 X1410039 FENCE
7 X1410007 FRONT END CAP 40 X1410040 MAGNIFIED HAIRLINE INDICATOR
8 X1410008 PIVOT PIN 41 X1410041 INDICATOR CLAMP
9 X1410009 ROCKER PLATE 42 X1410042 FLAT WASHER #10
10 X1410010 SHORT YOKE 43 X1410043 PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 5/8
11 X1410011 ROCKER MOUNT PLATE 44 X1410044 REAR CARRIAGE
12 X1410012 THREADED SHAFT 1/4-28 X 1 45 X1410045 THUMBSCREW 1/4-20 X 1/4
13 X1410013 HEX NUT 1/4-28 46 X1410046 TENSION SPRING 2 X 49
14 X1410014 YOKE 47 X1410047 THUMBSCREW 1/4-20 X 1-1/2
15 X1410015 FRONT YOKE 48 X1410048 KNURLED NUT 1/4-20
16 X1410016 COTTER PIN 49 X1410049 PIVOT ARM
17 X1410017 FRONT UPPER JAW 50 X1410050 SHOULDER BOLT 1/4-20 X 3/8
18 X1410018 FRONT LOWER JAW 51 X1410051 REAR ROLLER
19 X1410019 FRONT RAIL 52 X1410052 EXT RETAINING RING 10MM
20 X1410020 TIE ROD 53 X1410053 HEX NUT 3/8-16
21 X1410021 CAP SCREW 1/4-20 X 2 55 X1410055 SNAP RING 26MM
22 X1410022 REAR YOKE 56 X1410056 SCALE
23 X1410023 REAR UPPER JAW 57 X1410057 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1
24 X1410024 REAR LOWER JAW 58 X1410058 FLAT WASHER 3/8
25 X1410025 BACK RAIL 60 X1410060 FENCE STOP
26 X1410026 RETURN SPRING 41.5 X 38 61 X1410061 PHLP HD SCR 5/16-18 X 5/8
27 X1410027 REAR FENCE CAP 62 X1410062 SHIM .008
28 X1410028 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 5/8 65 X1410065 SHORT BRACE
29 X1410029 HEX NUT 1/4-20 66 X1410066 LONG BRACE
30 X1410030 FRONT CARRIAGE 67 X1410067 FLAT HD SCR 1/4-20 X 1/2
31 X1410031 PLASTIC PLUG 68 X1410068 FLAT WASHER 1/4
32 X1410032 SET SCREW 3/8-16 X 3/8 69 X1410069 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1
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SECTION VII: SPECIFICATIONS
W1410 SHOP FOX® FENCE
Design Type:
Overall Dimensions and Specifications:
Length ..................................................................................................................................30''
Width ......................................................................................................................................2"
Height ..................................................................................................................................31⁄2"
Max cut to the right ............................................................................................................25"
Max cut to the left ..............................................................................................................71⁄2"
Max cut to the right with extended rails ..........................................................................50"
Container Dimensions ...............................................................................91⁄2" x 191⁄2" x 21"
Shipping Weight .............................................................................................................40 lbs.
Construction:
Features:
Fits table saws with a 27±1⁄4'' deep table top
Three ball bearing guide rollers
Maintains alignment with blade, locked or unlocked
Left and right hand fine positioning rollers
Fully adjusts 90˚ to table and parallel to blade
Fence clamps in front and rear
T-slot for Board Buddies
................................................................................................... T-Square Roller Fence
...................................................................................................... Steel and Aluminum
®
Specifications, while deemed accurate, are subject to change without notice.
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SECTION XIII: WARRANTY
Woodstock International, Inc. (Woodstock) warrants this product against defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service
for a period of one year. This warranty extends
to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects
due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack
of maintenance.
This is Woodstock’s sole written warranty and
any and all warranties that may be implied by
law, including any merchantability or fitness, for
any particular purpose, are hereby limited to the
duration of this written warranty. We do not
warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts. In
no event shall Woodstock’s liability under this
warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the
product and any legal actions brought against
Woodstock shall be tried in the State of
Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising
from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product
or part must be returned to the original place of
purchase. Proof of purchase must accompany
the merchandise. Woodstock reserves the right
to change specifications at any time since we
constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment.
We make every effort to ensure that our products
meet high quality and durability standards and
we hope you never need to use this warranty.
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