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May 30, 2023

The Best Table Saw Fences of 2023

The Shop Fox W1410 is a T-square design, but it is unusual in that it clamps to

The Shop Fox W1410 is a T-square design, but it is unusual in that it clamps to both the front and rear of the table. Although this means there's virtually no chance of the fence deflecting under pressure, which can happen with some cheap table saw fences, it also means that table size is critical. It has to be 27 inches deep, plus or minus ¼ of an inch. This is a fairly common size for table saws but is by no means universal.

Ball-bearing guides mean that the aluminum-and-steel construction glides particularly smoothly. There are microadjusters (Shop Fox calls them fine-positioning knobs) on both sides of the fence clamp, allowing for right- or left-handed use.

As is often the case, rails may need to be drilled to suit the table saw. Shop Fox instructions recommend drilling the table itself, and Shop Fox provides a drill and tap to do this, though these parts are not of high quality. The instruction manual outlines several steps for adjusting front and rear clamps, and although this ensures smooth operation of the fence, it is a time-consuming process.

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Get the Shop Fox W1410 table saw fence on Amazon or at The Home Depot.