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Antique Planes and Drill Accessories: Sacrificial Fence From "DIY Tools & Techniques" episode DIT-241

Host David Thiel explains how to make and install a sacrificial fence.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

• A sacrificial fence allows you to make cuts that are close to the blade without damaging your tool's stock fence. For example, if you want to cut a thin rabbet (figure A) you would need to use a sacrificial fence. The extra width of the blade cuts into the sacrificial fence.

• Some fences have keyhole slots (figure B) that allow a sacrificial fence to be put or taken off easily. Others require saddles that fit snugly over their entire length.

• The saddle fence (figure C) is made from three pieces of wood. It has two sides that you countersink into a top piece. Make sure it fits snugly over your original fence. You can either cut into the saddle fence, or add another piece of wood to act as the sacrificial fence. When you screw that piece of wood into the saddle fence, ensure the screws will not be in the area where the blade will cut. Also, countersink the screws so they won't impede the cut.

• For cutting taller pieces, you can add a jig on top of the saddle fence (figure D). Screw the jig directly into the saddle fence.

• Sacrificial fences are also beneficial for miter saws. The stock fence on this miter saw does not reach to the center of the saw. If you want to cut a small piece of molding, the small piece will be unsupported. The miter saw has pre-drilled holes (figure E) so that you can drill a sacrificial fence into the saw to solve this problem.

RESOURCES :

Delta Machinery
4825 Hwy. 45 North
P.O. Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
Phone: 800-223-7278
E-mail: contactus@prntoolgrp.com
Web site: www.deltawoodworking.com

HTC Products
332 E. Lincoln Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48068
Phone: 800-624-2027

Hitachi
Phone: 800-829-4752 (catalog)
E-mail: market@hitachi-powertools.com
Website: hitachipowertools.com