Router fence

October 17th, 2024

Transform your woodworking setup with this easy-to-build router fence. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to create a versatile fence using plywood, t-tracks, and a dust port, ensuring flawless cuts every time. Perfect for vertical operations and bits without bearings, this fence design also supports featherboards, stop blocks, and features a replaceable insert for maximum precision. No matter where you are in your woodworking journey, this project is a great way to make your work more precise and efficient!

ATTENTION: These plans are yours to use…they are offered as a gift from me to you. You have every right to use them to make this project for yourself, but please, do not sell or give these plans away as your own. I make absolutely no money off of these so I would appreciate those who view these plans to abide by basic copyright laws.

watch all steps in this video before starting

“Playlist of all bitesize tips used” (YouTube Link)

Please use the material and tool list below as a guide to finding the products locally.

Materials

3/4″ x 8 1/8″ x 48″ Plywood
3/4″ x 6 1/2″ x 48″ Plywood
T-track
T-track bolts and knobs
Router dust port
(4) #6-3/4″ Pan head screws (for the dust port)
(4) #6-3/4″ Flat head screws
(10) #6-1 1/4″ Flat head screws
(4) 1/4″ x 1″ Machine screws (optional)
(4) 1/4″ Hex nuts (optional)
(4) 1/4″ Washer (optional)

Tools Needed/used

- Table saw
- Drill press
- F-clamps
- Hole saw (dust port & bit opening (optional))
- Kiridashi knife (optional)
- Pipe clamp (optional)
- 3/32″, 5/16″ Brad point bit
- 3/16″ Twist bit
- Marking gauge (optional, but oh so nice)