shop jigs
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carpentry
Build a Better Auxiliary Rip Fence for Your Table Saw
Build a fitted auxiliary rip fence from two 3/4-inch MDF faces and hardwood spacers, clamping it flat and keeping screws out of the possible blade-contact area. Learn how the general-purpose design differs from sacrificial and thin-laminate fences, with fit and safety checks for each.
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deck and fence projects
How to Build a Durable Miter-Gauge Fence for Cleaner, Repeatable Cuts
A shop-built miter-gauge fence gives you cleaner crosscuts, better support, and repeatable parts for deck, fence, pergola, and trim work without buying a full commercial system.