Table Saw Fence, 40" Right Rip, No. M1040 Reviews

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West Virginia
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“It's early days, so maybe after I use it a while I would bump up the rating. I have a 20 year-old Bosch contractor table saw. My impression is that this saw and its successor are pretty common. I contacted Accusquare directly to ask if this fence would work with my saw. I got a very concise, "Yes", but no assurance that "Yes, we have had many customers install this on that model of saw." I needed some more convincing and asked if they had any documentation or other reference that I could study in advance of purchase. They sent me the installation instructions (they could have done that the first time). The instructions are not very well-written. But the product did what I wanted and the price was reasonable compared to other alternatives, so I took the plunge. Read the product name. "40" Right Rip". Now look at the photo. I assumed 40" referred to the length of the travel of the fence. The front bar is actually 60". This is disclosed in the fine print. The instructions are very convoluted. My table saw has an expandable fence that slldes outward but the instructions (and the included bolts) do not anticipate this. I was completely on my own for how to install it. I appreciate that Accusquare can't provide instructions and hardware for all conceivable table saws, but I am surprised that they don't make any attempt to guide the user more generically for how to approach installation. The fence has a back rail and a plastic mounting block that is supposed to allow the back end of the fence to travel as you slide the fence into position. It pinches the back rail and is very difficult to move. It prevents the fence from being square to the blade. You have to knock the back of the fence in place and then measure the front and back of the fence to the blade and make a test cut. Maybe there is a break-in period and it will stop pinching and allow smooth sliding. My stock fence had a similar problem. Honestly I'm barely better off than before. I figured out how to mount the fence after some think time and I was able to successfully install it. It required a visit to a local metal shop to cut the front bar and back bar to useful length. I couldn't use the supplied beefy bolts and had to buy more suitable bolts. I had to also purchase a tap because the sliding table mechanism doesn't allow bolts with nuts. I had to screw my bolts directly into metal. Long story short, if you're interested in purchasing this I recommend contacting Accusquare and asking for the installation document and studying it to confirm that it will work on your saw. They have a phone number as well (in Canada) and appear to be willing to consult with customers. Verify how long of a front bar you need and make the appropriate selection from the Woodcraft website. Understand that you'll need to have some basic metal-working skills and tools, not to mention some patience.”

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Posted 2 months ago

“I added this to my old Powermatic 65 table saw with this fence, and it's been a huge upgrade over the original fence! Easy install and accurate. The only thing that I don't really love is the knob that locks the fence - it's not the most comfortable. I'd highly recommend if you have an old table saw that needs a new fence.”

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Posted 3 months ago

“I bought one of these several years ago. I am now looking to replace it as it has never really worked well. It's light weight and not accurate. A waste of money and time to install.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I have had this fence installed on an old Craftsman contractor style saw for about 15+ years now. There is no better fence in my opinion. It was super easy to install and had remained square, never requiring any adjustment during the entire time. Highly recommend this fence.”

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Posted 5 years ago

NH From Jacksonville

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“I installed this on my Ridgid TS 2424 contractor table saw. The directions are well put together and easy to read. I did not have to drill or modify the cast iron top of the saw, but you do have to drill the front and back rail to fit your application. The rails are very sturdy extruded aluminum and come with plenty of 5/8 hardware to mount for your setup. The fence it self is also very straight and once clamped down, will not move. The self adhesive measuring tape is accurate and easy to read. My only complaint is that the cut line window has two red etched lines on it that seem to be a little sloppy and not as â€œhair lineâ€”

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Posted 5 years ago

Mt From Clarksville

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“The instructions are easy to follow. They missed the back rail in the original shipment but it was delivered pretty quickly. The fence was dead on straight, I fully expected to have to tweak it once installation was complete. If I could make one recommendation I would recommend self locking nuts, maybe a couple extra bolts, nuts and washers”

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Posted 6 years ago

FH From Stilwell

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“I just finished putting this fence on my 38 year old craftsman table saw and it works GREAT. Easy to install!!! If you need a new fence this one is worth every penny!”

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Posted 7 years ago

AF From Little Rock

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“If you are considering buying this, you are probably planning to upgrade an old table saw. The good news is, this fence will adapt to any saw I know about. The bad news is you have to *make* it adapt to your saw. This is my experience. Your "actual mileage may vary". The front and back rails are hefty aluminum with no mounting holes. The fence is anodized aluminum with three t-track slots. The locking mechanism is a screw (my opinion, more reliable than a cam). Instructions are clear, but you have to be ready for a moderate amount of machining. The lack of pre-drilled holes is what makes this kit adaptable to everything. Instructions say you might want to support the guide rails with legs. I would say you definitely want to support the ends of the guide rails. I followed instructions to measure and mark the mounting holes. The included hardware is 5/16" hex head machine bolts. I drilled 5/16" holes in the guide bar. I "dry fitted" the guide bar with clamps, made sure it was level, and in the right position. Because I had to drill extra holes in my saw and saw extension, I used 5/16" drill bit through the holes to mark the exact position of my extra holes. I removed the bar. Then I drilled 5/16" holes in my saw table and shop built stand. Then I enlarged the holes in the guide bar to 3/8". This gave me "wiggle room" to adjust the bar and compensate for errors. If you are joining the bar to wood, use longer 5/16â€”

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Posted 8 years ago