Woodstock W1410 User Manual
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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 MAY, 1997 PRINTED IN USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 2
A. SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ........................................................................................
B. UNPACKING .............................................................................................................................
C. PIECE INVENTORY .................................................................................................................
D. CLEAN UP .................................................................................................................................
II. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................
A. ORDER OF INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................
B. TOOLS REQUIRED ..................................................................................................................
C. MOUNTING THE RAILS ......................................................................................................
D. OPTIONAL EXTENSION RAILS ............................................................................................
E. MOUNTING THE FENCE ........................................................................................................
F. BLADE GUARDS .....................................................................................................................
III. ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................
A. TABLE CLEARANCE ............................................................................................................
B. TRACKING .............................................................................................................................
C. LOCK HANDLE ......................................................................................................................
D. FENCE CLAMPING PRESSURE ......................................................................................
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E. PARALLELISM TO BLADE .............................................................................................
F. 90˚ TO TABLE TOP ...........................................................................................................
G. SCALE/INDICATOR .........................................................................................................
H. FENCE STOP ...........................................................................................................................
IV. OPERATIONS .........................................................................................................................
A. FINE POSITIONING ...............................................................................................................
B. BOARD BUDDIES
C. WOOD FACING ......................................................................................................................
V. TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................................
A. RAILS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER .........................................................................................
B. RAILS TOO FAR APART .................................................................................................
C. FRONT CLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST ..................................................................................
D. REAR CLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST ....................................................................................
E. FENCE DOES NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY .......................................................................
F. FENCE WILL NOT ADJUST PARALLEL TO BLADE .......................................................
VI. PART DOCUMENTATION ...............................................................................................
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VII. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................
XIII. WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................
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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 blackanodized aluminum construction with built-in
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.
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.
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 changing
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.
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.
9. NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON TOOL.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES, EAR
PROTECTION AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
11. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. USE A PUSH STICK WHEN CUTTING
NARROW PIECES.
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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.
B. UNPACKING
Piece count for the W1410 Shop Fox
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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 car
ton for future storage or shipment if necessary.
In the event that any parts or hardware are miss
ing, please contact Woodstock at the phone number or address found on page 2 and we will send
replacements right away.
Qty Description
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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 3⁄8" - 16 x 1" Hex Bolts
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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
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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 cutouts 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
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Optional Tools:
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5
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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 Cclamps 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.
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At each centerpunch location, drill a
⁄8" diameter
starter hole, then drill a 5⁄16" hole using the bit supplied 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.
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Mount the rear rail with the
⁄8''-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts
and Flat Washers provided. There should be 2 flat
washers between the rear rail and the table top.
Figure 4.
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Figure 4. Mounting the rear rail.
Step 9.
Measure the distance between both ends of the
rails to determine if they are parallel. The differ
ence 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.
Step 10.
Mount the cross brace to the end of the rails using
the 3⁄8-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts and Flat Washers provided. Leave the bolt in the middle of the brace loose
until the bolts at the ends of the brace are tight.
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Step 8.
The distance between the front and back rail
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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
on page 20 for further instruction.
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D. OPTIONAL EXT. RAILS
E. MOUNTING THE FENCE
An extended rail set is available for the Shop Fox
Fence increasing the rip capacity to the right of the
blade to 49''. They are mounted in the same manner as the standard rails.
An extension table (Figure 5.) must be mounted
between the fence extension rails to properly support the rails as well as the workpiece. The extension table must fit in the gap between the rails perfectly or the rails will be bowed. Remove the right
side table saw wing and bolt the extension table in
place using the existing holes for the wing. Extra
holes will need to be drilled in the rails to secure
the extension table at the right end.
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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 7. 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 8.
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.
27"±1⁄4"
Figure 5. Extension table.
Figure 7. Fence installation.
Figure 6. Extension table and extension rails
assembled.
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Figure 8. Jaw position.
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