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TABLE SAW RIPPING
x   RIP FENCE (TABLE SAW)
xx   TABLE SAW

Table saw technique for cutting a straight edge on one side of a board that has two irregular sides.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #16 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 10

Modify a rip fence for ripping solid wood in order to eliminate pinching and kickbacks as the stresses in the wood are released.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #21 Jul-Aug 1991 pg. 10

Buyer's guide to aftermarket rip fences. Six different models are compared.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #28 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 36
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #29 Nov-Dec 1992 pg. 6

How to replace the faces on a Biesemeyer fence with higher and wider laminated faces.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #39 Jul-Aug 1994 pg. 20

Micro-fence fence. Add-on (supplementary) fence for a table saw allows side-to-side adjustments of 1/64" or less. Made from hardwood and basic hardware.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #43 Feb 1995 pg. 96

Tip on facing rip fence with plastic laminate.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #44 Apr 1995 pg. 26

Straight-cutting jig for irregular stock for use with a table saw.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #56 Dec 1996 pg. 16

Buyer's guide to aftermarket table saw fences. The benefits of a better fence and advice on choosing a fence.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #61 Oct 1997 pg. 62
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #64 Feb 1998 pg. 12

Tips for ripping thick stock on a contractor's saw.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #68 Oct 1998 pg. 22

Table saw jig for ripping and straightening stock.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #68 Oct 1998 pg. 36

How to cut narrow wood strips on a table saw without them getting pulled into the blade slot.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1986 (v.64#2) pg. 60

Tip on using two long pipe clamps to extend the opening between a rip fence and saw blade on a table saw.
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Mar 2000 (v.23#5) pg. 14

Tip on repositioning Delta fence rails and extension table to increase the ripping capacity to 40".
CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Jun 2001 (v.24#8) pg. 10

Build oversize rip fence extensions for your table saw. Both horizontal and vertical styles are shown. Make them from wood.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1982 (v.5#7) pg. 8

Build an adjustable rip fence for your table saw. Built from hardwood and ordinary hardware.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1985 (v.8#8) pg. 13

The Jimmy jig. Basic design concept for a new style of rip fence and saw table that eliminates misalignment.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1995 (v.18#10) pg. 15

Tip on applying wooden faceplates with bottom chamfers to a rip fence. The chamfer will help prevent sawdust interference with a straight cut.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1998 (v.21#7) pg. 15

Table saws, beyond the basic cuts. How to cut tapers, raised panels, a straight edge, repetitive cross cuts and cross cuts on wide boards.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #317 Apr 1991 (v.41#4) pg. 6

How to rip a straight edge on a badly curved board using a table saw.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #335 Feb 1993 (v.43#2) pg. 20
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #341 Sep 1993 (v.43#8) pg. 18

Table saw jig for cutting a straight edge on crooked or irregular pieces of wood.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #362 Oct 1995 (v.45#9) pg. 34

Guide board to use when cutting a straight edge on a board that lacks a straight edge to run against the fence.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #372 Oct 1996 (v.46#9) pg. 72

Table saw tips and techniques. (1) Combination long-bed fence and outfeed support. (2) Push sled pushstick.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #387 Apr 1998 (v.48#4) pg. 53

Auxiliary wooden fence lets you plane 1/64" off wide stock.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #44 Feb-Mar 1988 pg. 24

A combination rip fence extension and light-duty outfeed support table for a portable table saw.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #107 Feb-Mar 1997 pg. 28

Tip: Use a large set of inside calipers to set the rip fence of a table saw parallel to the blade.
FINE WOODWORKING #16 May-Jun 1979 pg. 17

Tip: How to rip panels that are too wide for the rip fence on your table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #28 May-Jun 1981 pg. 20

A simple table saw jig for straightening the edges of 1" thick hardwood boards. Best when used on boards longer than 10-ft.
FINE WOODWORKING #44 Jan-Feb 1984 pg. 10

How to extend (lengthen) the tubular rip fence rails on a Rockwell table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #48 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 8

How to prevent tracking problems when ripping long stock with a table saw. Looks at saw alignment, wood, horsepower, blade, etc.
FINE WOODWORKING #66 Sep-Oct 1987 pg. 14

Replacement rip fences. Bolting new precision to your old table saw. Five commercial units, ranging in price from $242 to $425, are tested and compared. A second article shows how to build your own rip fence from stock aluminum and steel channels. Est. cost: $100.
FINE WOODWORKING #68 Jan-Feb 1988 pg. 41, 46
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #70 May-Jun 1988 pg. 6, 18
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #72 Sep-Oct 1988 pg. 20

Table saw jig for quickly ripping (removing) a ragged edge from a board.
FINE WOODWORKING #88 May-Jun 1991 pg. 24

Auxiliary rip fence incorporates a second face which can be accurately moved a known distance using calibrated graduations. The design is based on the principle of a machinist's parallel.
FINE WOODWORKING #96 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 16

Tip on shortening the rear rip fence guide so that the fence can hang down from the front guide when not needed.
FINE WOODWORKING #98 Jan-Feb 1993 pg. 14

Shop made rip fence assembles easily and stays aligned. Bolted steel components, setscrews and a toggle clamp are key to accuracy. Est. cost: $65.
FINE WOODWORKING #109 Nov-Dec 1994 pg. 88
Correction FINE WOODWORKING #110 Jan-Feb 1995 pg. 4
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #111 Mar-Apr 1995 pg. 6

Tip on preventing thin stock or plastic laminate from slipping under the fence when ripping wide panels on a table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #111 Mar-Apr 1995 pg. 14

Adjustable fixture rides in the miter gauge slot and allows the rip fence to be (1) quickly returned to a previous setting and (2) checked for parallel.
FINE WOODWORKING #113 Jul-Aug 1995 pg. 20

Tip on using magnetic sign material and laminate to close the gap under the rip fence.
FINE WOODWORKING #113 Jul-Aug 1995 pg. 22

Simple extension fence helps when cutting crooked stock on a table saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #115 Nov-Dec 1995 pg. 18

Wooden extension fence for a table saw slips over the regular rip fence and more than doubles its length.
FINE WOODWORKING #124 May-Jun 1997 pg. 26

Adding a micro-adjustment to a Biesemeyer rip fence.
FINE WOODWORKING #127 Nov-Dec 1997 pg. 32

Aftermarket table saw fence systems. A buyer's guide to what is available, plus information on installation and use.
FINE WOODWORKING #133 Nov-Dec 1998 pg. 50

Auxiliary rip fence for straightening warped lumber consists of a long piece of steel channel.
FINE WOODWORKING #136 May-Jun 1999 pg. 18

Clamping jig holds rough boards for truing undressed edges on a table saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1965 (v.123#3) pg. 189

Workshop minicourse. How to make an auxiliary fence for a bench saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1979 (v.152#1) pg. 114

Tip: Table saw jig allows you to square off the first side of a piece of stock which has four ragged edges.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1980 (v.154#1) pg. 31

Circular saw panel rest. Simple jig keeps thin panels from slipping beneath the rip fence and getting stuck.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1981 (v.155#3) pg. 159

Tip: How to keep thin stock from slipping under the rip fence of a bench saw, when the fence is extended beyond the table surface.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1982 (v.157#3) pg. 30

Tip: How to cut a straight edge on an uneven board using a table saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1983 (v.159#6) pg. 132

Anchors for auxiliary tables, fences, jigs, etc.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1963 (v.182#6) pg. 132

Tip: Extend your rip fence by clamping a piece of angle-iron to the saw table.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1981 (v.219#4) pg. 125

Shop-made rip fence is made from a piece of wood and a C-clamp cut in half.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #52 Jan 1990 (v.9#4) pg. 10

Fence-setting jig for cutting uniformly thin strips of wood.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #64 Jan 1992 (v.11#4) pg. 8

Ripping stock to width on the table saw. How to make the proper adjustments and some useful accessories.
SHOPNOTES #9 May 1993 (v.2) pg. 22

Technique for ripping thin strips of wood on a table saw so that each one is the exact same thickness.
SHOPNOTES #34 Jul 1997 (v.6) pg. 15

Rip fence extension for a table saw provides added guidance when ripping a full sheet of plywood.
SHOPNOTES #36 Nov 1997 (v.6) pg. 4

Use this auxiliary fence to prevent plastic laminate and other thin stock from slipping under the rip fence of your table saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #1 Sep-Oct 1984 (v.1#1) pg. 23

Six handy helpers for your table saw. (1) Miter gauge extension. (2) Cutoff for short blocks. (3) Adjustable work support. (4) Improved feather board. (5) Combination thin strip ripper and resawing guide. (6) Auxiliary rip fence.
WOOD MAGAZINE #6 Aug 1985 (v.2#4) pg. 62

Tip: Cushion protruding L-shaped metal fence guides by covering the ends with tennis balls.
WOOD MAGAZINE #21 Feb 1988 (v.5#1) pg. 16

Tip: Safer way to rip narrow stock.
WOOD MAGAZINE #25 Oct 1988 (v.5#5) pg. 18

Tip on ripping short, narrow strips of wood on a table saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #28 Apr 1989 (v.6#2) pg. 20

Replacement rip fences. What is available, how they work, installation, adjustment, and use.
WOOD MAGAZINE #29 Jun 1989 (v.6#3) pg. 65

Replacement rip fence for a table saw is built from birch and birch plywood. Has some of the same features as expensive aftermarket units. Est. cost: $50.
WOOD MAGAZINE #31 Oct 1989 (v.6#5) pg. 60

Tip: Rub paraffin on rail to help the rip fence move easier.
WOOD MAGAZINE #32 Dec 1989 (v.6#6) pg. 18

Table saw carrier board equipped with holddowns is used to rip a straight edge onto a board with irregular edges.
WOOD MAGAZINE #37 Sep 1990 (v.7#5) pg. 16

Adjustable carrier makes ripping a small work piece at an angle easier and safer.
WOOD MAGAZINE #38 Oct 1990 (v.7#6) pg. 28

Jig for ripping thin strips on a table saw without the worry of kickback.
WOOD MAGAZINE #45 Sep 1991 (v.8#6) pg. 58

Buyer's guide to precision table saw aftermarket fences. Ten models listed.
WOOD MAGAZINE #73 Oct 1994 (v.11#7) pg. 66

Tip on when to use a rip fence on the left side of the blade as opposed to the right side.
WOOD MAGAZINE #83 Nov 1995 (v.12#8) pg. 36

Tip on adding a second measuring tape to the rear fence rail of a table saw. This facilitates the parallel alignment of a rip fence.
WOOD MAGAZINE #90 Sep 1996 (v.13#6) pg. 20

A guide to rip fences and test report on 21 models.
WOOD MAGAZINE #95 Feb 1997 (v.14#2) pg. 53

How to rip thin strips of wood (for Venetian blinds) on a table saw. Includes a zero-clearance table saw insert with splitter and a wide pushblock.
WOOD MAGAZINE #96 Apr 1997 (v.14#3) pg. 98

Clamp-on aluminum edge guide helps guide rough-edged boards along a table saw rip fence.
WOOD MAGAZINE #99 Oct 1997 (v.14#6) pg. 24
Correction WOOD MAGAZINE #106 Jun 1998 (v.15#4) pg. 4

How to use a playing card to micro-adjust a table saw fence.
WOOD MAGAZINE #102 Winter 1997 (v.14#9) pg. 26

Auxiliary hold-down fence for safely ripping thin material on a table saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #115 Jun 1999 (v.16#4) pg. 28

Tip on improving the ease with which a Powermatic rip fence moves across the table.
WOOD MAGAZINE #116 Aug 1999 (v.16#5) pg. 34

Tip on engraving the graduations of a ruler onto the front and back edge of a table saw. The marks are then used to align the rip fence.
WOOD MAGAZINE #128 Nov 2000 (v.17#8) pg. 41

Tip to support the workpiece when the rip fence is positioned beyond the table.
WOOD MAGAZINE #130 Feb 2001 (v.18#1) pg. 34

Two table saw jigs. (1) Panel/cutoff jig used to cut glued-up panels to size. (2) Jig to rip very narrow strips.
WOODSMITH #25 Jan-Feb 1983 pg. 13
Added Info WOODSMITH #27 May-Jun 1983 pg. 3 (Cutoff jig).

Tips on when and how you can use the miter gauge and the rip fence at the same time without the danger of kickback.
WOODSMITH #52 Aug 1987 pg. 23

Tip: Use a carrier board to cut a working straight edge on a rough-sawn board.
WOODSMITH #53 Oct 1987 pg. 3

Jig for ripping a straight edge on a crooked board using a table saw.
WOODSMITH #57 Jun 1988 pg. 3

Tip: Use relief chamfers to prevent sawdust buildup from interfering with accurate use of a stop block, rip fence, or spacing jigs.
WOODSMITH #66 Dec 1989 pg. 11

Ripping on a table saw. Understanding how the blade and the rip fence affect the cut. Tips and jigs for aligning the blade and fence so they are exactly parallel.
WOODSMITH #70 Aug 1990 pg. 28

Tip on ripping thin strips on the waste side of a table saw blade.
WOODSMITH #85 Feb 1993 (v.15) pg. 4

Tips on ripping cupped boards with a table saw and a band saw.
WOODSMITH #96 Dec 1994 (v.16) pg. 29

Table saw jig for ripping thin laminating strips from both long and short boards.
WOODSMITH #119 Oct 1998 (v.20) pg. 27

Ripping lumber and sheet goods on a table saw without burning, kickback, etc. Includes advice both on setup and simple jigs to make the job easier.
WOODSMITH #120 Dec 1998 (v.20) pg. 24

Jig with steel ruler attaches to a rip fence and facilitates setting a precise distance between blade and fence.
WOODSMITH #122 Apr 1999 (v.21) pg. 4

Jig to cut a straight edge on almost any board using a table saw.
WOODWORK #6 Summer 1990 pg. 12

Improving the accuracy of the standard rip fence on a Delta table saw by installing a shop-built cable system to always move front and back of rip fence the exact same amount. Est. cost: $20.
WOODWORK #7 Fall 1990 pg. 49
Added Info WOODWORK #9 Spring 1991 pg. 12

Tip on using a length of aluminum channel (clamped to a rip fence) as an aid when straightening crooked stock.
WOODWORK #35 Oct 1995 pg. 8

Tip on making a rip-cutting boat or carrier board to straighten the edge of a board up to 8-ft. long using a table saw.
WOODWORK #36 Dec 1995 pg. 2

Supplementary fence (which attaches to the regular fence) features (1) a close-up (narrow strip) attachment with built-it blade guard and (2) a guide for cutting to a template when pattern sawing.
WOODWORKER Jul 1991 (v.95#7) pg. 752

Fabricate a close-up fence to rip thin strips without removing the saw blade guard.
WOODWORKER Mar 1993 (v.97#3) pg. 78

Jig to hold a piece of rough-cut lumber so that one edge may be trued up on a table saw.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1977 (v.1#1) pg. 14

Replacement fence for a table saw uses a pipe clamp permanently fastened to a hardwood board to make an adjustable fence.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1979 (v.3#5) pg. 13

The beginning woodworker. Table saw ripping problems and their solutions.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1985 (v.9#6) pg. 20

How to rip and crosscut on the table saw.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1993 (v.17#6) pg. 24

A high fence for your table saw is clamped to your existing rip fence. Also includes a twin featherboard holder designed to provide both high and low support for the work piece.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1995 (v.19#3) pg. 28

Handy rip fence for a table saw serves two functions. (1) Stop block. (2) Cutoff gauge.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1982 (v.38#4) pg. 79

Extended rip fence with an attached "outboard support" supports long stock for ripping.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1986 (v.42#5) pg. 74

Refurbish the rip fence on a table saw or other machine by applying plastic laminate to both surfaces.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1988 (v.44#3) pg. 10

Cutting a straight edge with a hand-held or stationary circular saw.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1989 (v.45#5) pg. 78

Tip on temporarily extending the length of your table saw fence using a piece of aluminum channel.
WORKBENCH Aug-Sep 1995 (v.51#4) pg. 82