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Shop Fox Fence
ITEM W1410

OPERATING MANUAL

P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227

COPYRIGHT © 1996 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
REVISED MAY, 1997 PRINTED IN USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................22
A. SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ........................................................................................33
B. UNPACKING..............................................................................................................................44
C. PIECE INVENTORY..................................................................................................................44
D. CLEAN UP..................................................................................................................................44

II.

INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................55
A. ORDER OF INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................55
B. TOOLS REQUIRED ..................................................................................................................55
C. MOUNTING THE RAILS ......................................................................................................55-7
D. OPTIONAL EXTENSION RAILS ............................................................................................88
E. MOUNTING THE FENCE ........................................................................................................88
F. BLADE GUARDS ......................................................................................................................99

III.

ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................110
A. TABLE CLEARANCE ............................................................................................................110
B. TRACKING ..............................................................................................................................110
C. LOCK HANDLE ......................................................................................................................111
D. FENCE CLAMPING PRESSURE ......................................................................................112-13
E. PARALLELISM TO BLADE ............................................................................................114-15
F. 90˚ TO TABLE TOP ..........................................................................................................115-16
G. SCALE/INDICATOR ..........................................................................................................116-17
H. FENCE STOP............................................................................................................................117

IV.

OPERATIONS ..........................................................................................................................118
A. FINE POSITIONING................................................................................................................118
B. BOARD BUDDIES® ................................................................................................................118
C. WOOD FACING ......................................................................................................................119

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................220
A. RAILS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER ..........................................................................................220
B. RAILS TOO FAR APART..................................................................................................220-21
C. FRONT CLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST ..................................................................................221
D. REAR CLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST ....................................................................................222
E. FENCE DOES NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY ........................................................................222-23
F. FENCE WILL NOT ADJUST PARALLEL TO BLADE........................................................223

VI.

PART DOCUMENTATION ..............................................................................................224-26

VII.

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................227

XIII.

WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................228

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SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Woodstock
International’s Shop Fox® Fence. The Item
W1410 Shop Fox® Fence was designed by
Woodstock’s engineering staff to provide the
woodworker with a precision alternative to standard table saw fences. The Shop Fox® Fence fits
most contractor and cabinet-style table saws with
tables measuring 27" from front to back.
The key to the Shop Fox® Fence’s accuracy is its
unique roller tracking system, which allows the
fence to hold precise alignment with the blade,
even when the locking system is disengaged. This
consistency allows the woodworker to make even
the most minute adjustments with complete confidence.
The Shop Fox® Fence features polished and blackanodized aluminum construction with built-in
micro adjustment knobs on either side of the positive locking lever. A T-slot on top of the fence

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is designed to accept Woodstock’s Board
Buddies® hold down rollers. Optional extension
rails are also available for the Shop Fox® Fence for
use with wider materials such as plywood and
wood composites.
Woodstock is pleased to provide this manual to
assist in the installation and operation of the Shop
Fox® Fence. It represents our effort to offer the
finest documentation available. If you feel there
are areas where this manual could be improved,
we encourage you to write us with your comments
at the following address:
Technical Documentation
Woodstock International, Inc.
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
(360) 734-3482
Fax (360) 671-3053

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A. SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAWS
1.

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW. Read the
owner’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s
applications and limitations, as well as its
particular hazards.

13. DO NOT REACH BEHIND TABLE SAW
TO GRAB CUTOFF PIECE. If wood binds
against saw blade it will kick back faster than
you can let go.

DO NOT REMOVE GUARDS. Maintain
guards in working order.

ENSURE THAT YOUR TABLE SAW IS
ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED. Never
remove the grounding prong.

14. DO NOT LET THE END OF THE WORK PIECE CONTACT THE FENCE WHILE
CROSSCUTTING WOOD WITH THE
MITER GAUGE. There is a potential for
kick-back. Move the fence away.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas invite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep your work
area well lighted.

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.

DO NOT FORCE WORK THROUGH
TABLE SAW. Tools work better and more
safely when they are allowed to work at their
own speed.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry
that might get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear should be worn. Wear a hat or
other protective head wear if your hair is
long.

NEVER STAND OR LEAN ON TOOL.

10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES, EAR
PROTECTION AND RESPIRATORY PRO TECTION.
11. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. USE A PUSH STICK WHEN CUTTING
NARROW PIECES.
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15. DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM
POWER before servicing and when changing
accessories, such as blades, bits, and cutters.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position
before plugging in the cord.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Do not operate the table saw until you are certain it is in
perfect running condition.
18. NEVER LEAVE THE TABLE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED - TURN POWER
OFF. Do not leave the saw until it comes to a
full stop.
19. DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT IF
USING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MED ICATION.
20. DO NOT WORK IN HASTE or operate
equipment if you are mentally or physically
fatigued.
21. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT
KNOW OR UNDERSTAND, DO NOT
OPERATE MACHINE! Ask for help first.
22. BAD HABITS ARE DANGEROUS. Review
all safety procedures often.
These safety rules cannot cover every situation in
a woodshop. Consider your conditions when setting up and using your Shop Fox® Fence.

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B. UNPACKING
The Item W1410 Shop Fox® Fence is shipped
from our factory in a carefully packed carton. If
you discover the product is damaged, please contact your local Woodstock dealer immediately for
advice. Be sure to save the packing containers for
possible inspection.
The Shop Fox® Fence weighs only 35 pounds.
However, when lifting, we must caution against
improper lifting techniques. Always keep your
back straight and lift with your legs. If you are
limited by the amount of weight you can lift and
carry, please refrain from moving The Shop Fox®
Fence until you get the necessary assistance.

Piece count for the W1410 Shop Fox® Fence.
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
9
1
1
1
1

Description
Shop Fox® Fence
Front rail
Back Rail
Manual
Scale
Bag of Mounting Hardware
Universal Blade Guard Bracket (optional)
Mounting Hardware Consists of:
⁄8" - 16 x 1" Hex Bolts
3
⁄8" Flat Washers
5
⁄16" Drill Bit
3
⁄8" - 16 Tap
Rubber Bumper w/ Mounting Hardware
Cross Brace w/ Mounting Hardware
3

C. PIECE INVENTORY
The parts are arranged in two layers of packing.
Remove the parts in an orderly fashion. This will
simplify identification and make inventory and
assembly that much easier. When removing the
parts, please take care not to destroy the foam and
cardboard carton. It is a good idea to save the carton for future storage or shipment if necessary.
In the event that any parts or hardware are missing, please contact Woodstock at the phone number or address found on page 2 and we will send
replacements right away.

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D. CLEAN UP
Remove the plastic protective covering and wipe
the fence off with a clean rag. Inspect all the parts
(especially the contact areas) for burrs and other
irregularities that might hinder assembly. If you
find any burrs or “flash” from the machining or
casting process, simply sand or file them flat.
Although this is not a common occurrence, it is
possible that one or more of the parts could have
been missed during the machining and deburring
process.

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SECTION II: INSTALLATION
A. ORDER OF INSTALLATION
Installation of the Shop Fox® Fence is quick and
easy. Installation involves mounting the front and
back rails to your table saw and then attaching the
fence to the rails. On some saws, the mounting
holes for the rails will match the existing rail
mounting holes. On other saws where the mounting holes do not line up, it will be necessary to
drill and tap new mounting holes in your table top
edge. We’ve supplied you with a drill and tap for
this purpose. If you are uncomfortable with the
tapping process, through-bolting may be used as
an alternative. If through-bolting, make sure you
have access to the backside of the hole and that the
table webbing will not interfere with the nut and
bolt before attempting this method.

C. MOUNTING THE RAILS
Step 1.
Locate the back fence rail (the rail with the oval
cut-outs) and set it against the rear edge of the
table saw. Position the back rail so that its top
edge is 1⁄16" below the table top and the oval cutouts are in line with the miter slots. Figure 1. If the
back rail mounting holes line up with the existing
holes in the table top, attach the rail using the original mounting hardware as shown in Figure 3. If
the holes do not line up, use the mounting method
covered in Steps 3-6.

Before beginning installation, measure your table
saw top from front to back. The Shop Fox® Fence
comes preset to fit on tables measuring between
265⁄8'' and 271⁄4''. If your table top is not within this
range, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for further instruction.

B. TOOLS REQUIRED
Only a few common tools are required to assemble your Shop Fox® Fence. Specifically, these are:
14mm open end wrench
5mm Allen wrench
3mm Allen wrench
Regular screwdriver
6" adjustable wrench
Needle nose pliers
7
⁄16'' socket and ratchet
Optional Tools:
⁄8''-16 tap
5
⁄16'' drill bit
1
⁄8'' drill bit
3
⁄8'' or 1⁄2'' Electric drill
Center punch
Hammer
Tap handle
3

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Figure 1. Attaching the back rail.
Step 2.
Line up the ends of the front rail even with the
back. Set the top edge 1⁄16" below the bottom of the
miter slots. Figure 2. If the front rail mounting
holes line up with the existing holes in the table
top, attach the rail using the original mounting
hardware as shown in Figure 3. If the holes do not
line up, use the mounting method covered in Steps
3-6. If both rails are mounted at this point, skip to
Step 7.
Note: Delay installation of the adhesive scale
(#56) until Section III Part G.

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drill chuck. Loosen the chuck, detach the tap and
continue turning the tap into the hole with an
adjustable wrench. Advance the tap half a turn,
back it out half a turn, advance another half turn,
etc. until the tip of the tap extends 1⁄2" beyond the
hole. Back the tap out and proceed to the next
hole. It is not necessary to use cutting oil when
tapping cast iron.
Step 6.

Figure 2. Attaching the front rail.

Mount the front rail with the 3⁄8''-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts
and Flat Washers provided. Figure 3. It is imperative that the front rail mounts flat against the front
edge of the table. If there is a gap between the
front rail and the extension wing, it is a good idea
to loosen the wing and move it over until it touches the rail. This will add extra support to the front
rail.

Step 3.
If the front and back mounting holes do not line up
with the existing holes in the table top, you will
need to drill and tap new mounting holes in the
table top.
Position the back rail according to the instructions
in Step 1. Clamp the rail to the table saw using Cclamps or bar clamps. The use of wood clamping
blocks will ensure a secure, non slip set-up. Mark
the oval mounting holes on the edge of the table.
Remove the rail and centerpunch the middle of the
outlined slots on the table edge. Refer to Step 2 for
positioning the front rail and repeat this process
for the front rail.
Step 4.
At each centerpunch location, drill a 1⁄8" diameter
starter hole, then drill a 5⁄16" hole using the bit supplied with the Shop Fox® Fence. It is not necessary
to use cutting oil when drilling cast iron.
Step 5.
Tap each hole with the 3⁄8" - 16 tap supplied. Hold
the tap in a tap wrench if one is available. If a tap
wrench is not available use a 3⁄8 " or 1⁄2" electric
drill that is set on slow speed. Treat it as though it
were a drill bit. After the first few rotations however, the tap will invariably start slipping in the
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Figure 3. Mounting the front rail.

Step 7.
Mount the rear rail with the 3⁄8''-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts
and Flat Washers provided. There should be 2 flat
washers between the rear rail and the table top.
Figure 4.

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Step 9.
Measure the distance between both ends of the
rails to determine if they are parallel. The difference between the two ends of the rails should be
no more than ±1⁄8".
Note: relative parallelism between the ends of the
rails is not critical to the accuracy of the fence, but
will prevent the unlocked fence from moving by
itself in the direction of the taper. Extra washers
may be added or removed from between the table
and back rail to achieve parallelism.
Step 10.

Figure 4. Mounting the rear rail.

Mount the cross brace to the end of the rails using
the 3⁄8-16 x 1'' Hex Bolts and Flat Washers provided. Leave the bolt in the middle of the brace loose
until the bolts at the ends of the brace are tight.

Step 8.
The distance between the front and back rail
should be 27'' ± 1⁄4''. Add or remove washers to
achieve this measurement. If your measurement
does not fall within this range, refer to Section V
on page 20 for further instruction.

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D. OPTIONAL EXT. RAILS

E. MOUNTING THE FENCE

An extended rail set is available for the Shop Fox®
Fence increasing the rip capacity to the right of the
blade to 49''. They are mounted in the same manner as the standard rails.

With the lock handle in the ''UP'' (unlocked) position, attach the fence to the rails by skewing the
fence so the groove in the rear spring loaded roller
engages the back rail first. Figure 7. Then, holding
the rear of the fence stationary, roll the first front
roller onto the front rail. Align the rear jaws so the
back rail will pass between them. Figure 8. You
may need to gently separate the jaws with a
screwdriver to allow them to clear the rail. Feed
the front jaws onto the front rail and slide the
fence the rest of the way on, making sure the second front roller engages securely.

Figure 5.) must be mounted
An extension table (F
between the fence extension rails to properly support the rails as well as the workpiece. The extension table must fit in the gap between the rails perfectly or the rails will be bowed. Remove the right
side table saw wing and bolt the extension table in
place using the existing holes for the wing. Extra
holes will need to be drilled in the rails to secure
the extension table at the right end.

27"±1⁄4"

Figure 5. Extension table.
Figure 7. Fence installation.

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Figure 6. Extension table and extension rails
assembled.

Figure 8. Jaw position.
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F. BLADE GUARDS
CAUTION: Table saw blade guards are an important safety component on any table saw. DO NOT
REMOVE THE BLADE GUARD.
A little extra time spent aligning your saw guard to
the blade will make it a smooth functioning and
integral component of the machine. Please refer to
your table saw operator’s manual.
One of the challenges of working with a blade
guard lies in cutting narrow pieces. Most blade
guards overhang the actual blade by about 1" on
either side of the blade. When working in close
proximity to the blade (under 3") we recommend
using a push stick made from 3⁄4" or wider material. Since the push stick must go around the blade
guard, any cut less than 11⁄2" wide presents a
potentially dangerous situation.
The safest way to rip narrow pieces is to cut narrow strips from wider boards so that the narrow
piece comes off the saw to the left of the blade. In
the event that a narrow piece (under 11⁄2") needs to
be further trimmed down, we recommend that you
re-evaluate which machine may be better suited to
the job. Jointers, planers and thickness sanders all
produce excellent finishes and provide safer alternatives to removing the blade guard from a table
saw.

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Please note that the rear carriage (#44) of the Shop
Fox® Fence works in conjunction with most rear
mounted blade guard support systems, but limits
the minimum cutting width to approximately 11⁄2".
Facing the fence with wood or using an overarm
style guard may allow closer cutting than 11⁄2". If
your existing rear blade guard support bracket prevents the Shop Fox® Fence from coming within
13⁄4'' of the blade, we recommend installing
Woodstock's optional bracket. Figure 9. Please
contact Woodstock at the phone number or
address on page 2.

Figure 9. Optional bracket installation.

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SECTION III: ADJUSTMENTS
Your Shop Fox® Fence has been pre-adjusted at
the factory. However, it will be necessary to check
and fine tune each adjustment with the fence
installed on your saw. A quality steel rule and
square will help you bring your new fence into
perfect alignment.

increase the spring tension while loosening the
adjustment nut will reduce the tension. To adjust
tracking:

A. TABLE CLEARANCE
It is important to minimize the gap between the
bottom of the fence and the table so thin material
will not slide under the fence during operation.
This clearance must be uniform along the table
surface. It is also very important that the fence
does not contact the table surface when sliding
from side to side.
With the fence mounted on the rails, try sliding it
over the table. Make sure the fence is supported
by all three rollers. Gauge the gap under the fence
at various locations over the table surface. There
should be a uniform gap of 1⁄16" between the bottom of the fence and the tabletop. If the gap is not
uniform, loosen the rail mounting bolts and raise
or lower one end of one or both rails to achieve a
uniform gap.
If ripping thin laminates or veneers, clamp an auxiliary fence to the Shop Fox® Fence so it rests
right on the table. This will ensure that thin material will not slip under the fence.

B. TRACKING
The spring tension on the rear roller will affect the
ease with which the fence will travel from side to
side. Too much spring tension will restrict free
movement of the fence on the rails. Too little tension may allow the fence to derail if moved
abruptly or allow the fence to skew slightly when
being locked down. Tension is easily adjusted by
reaching underneath the rear carriage (#44) and
turning the adjustment nut (#48). Figure 10.
Tightening the adjustment nut onto the stud will
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Adjustment nut

Figure 10. Rear spring adjustment.

Step 1.
Test ease of movement relative to tracking quality. The best way to do this is to experiment with
the rear roller tension until a setting is found that
allows comfortable motion and tracking. Grab the
fence by the handle and abruptly slide it back and
forth several times. When changing direction,
both front rollers should stay engaged to the rails.
If either roller tends to move away from the rail,
increase the rear spring tension and repeat the test.
Step 2.
Continue to increase or decrease rear spring tension as necessary until all rollers remain in constant contact with the rails when changing directions. Don't increase tension to the point that
movement becomes restricted.
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C. LOCK HANDLE
The lock handle (#2) actuates and holds the
clamping jaws when in the engaged (down) position and releases the jaws in the up position. This
handle is already adjusted for use out of the box.
However, further adjustment may be necessary
after a short break-in period. To adjust the lock
handle:

Setscrew stop

Check nut

Step 1.
Push down on handle. Very little effort is required
to do this (15-20 pounds of force).
Step 2.
Check the position of the power link (#5). Figure
11. Notice how the link “cams over” slightly past
horizontal when the handle is engaged. The power
link should be adjusted to “cam over” at approximately five degrees past horizontal.

Power link
5˚

Figure 12. Setscrew stop.

Step 4.
Bump the handle from underneath. If the handle
can be unlocked by bumping it 3 or 4 times, the
setscrew stop needs to be backed off. If the
setscrew stop is backed out too far, the power link
will pivot past five degrees and the clamping force
will diminish.
Step 5.

Figure 11. Adjusting the power link.

Step 3.
Slide the vinyl grip (#1) back about half way to
expose the setscrew stop (#28) located on the
underside of the draw bar (#6). Figure 12. The
setscrew stop limits the degree of handle throw.

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Loosen the check nut (#29) with a 7⁄16" socket.
Adjust the setscrew stop using a 3mm Allen
wrench until the the power link is 5˚ past horizontal. Test your results. If you can bump the handle
and it releases, incrementally back out the
setscrew stop some more. If the draw bar can be
observed stopping its outward motion and then
begins to reverse direction, turn the setscrew stop
back in.

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D. FENCE CLAMPING PRES SURE
If you can move the locked fence by exerting
approximately 50 lbs. of lateral force, the fence
clamping mechanism will require adjustment. It is
quicker and easier to adjust the fence while it is on
the saw; however, reaching underneath the fence
may be awkward for some people. Removing the
fence and laying it upside down on a bench to
work on is another option. With this method, you
may have to slide the fence on and off several
times.
Before starting, review the adjustment steps while
looking at the parts breakdown near the end of this
manual.

Step 2.
Now engage the locking lever several times to see
how securely the front clamp holds. It should only
require 5-10 pounds of force to push the lever into
the locked position. Try moving the fence from
side to side using the locking handle. If the front
clamp slips under a lateral load of 25 pounds or
less, then the clamping pressure needs to be
adjusted.
Step 3.
Remove the two cotter and pivot pins shown in
Figure 14 and remove the upper/lower jaw assembly as one unit. This will leave two steel yokes
(#14 & 15) exposed, one long and one short.
Step 4.

Step 1.
The front clamp (#17 & 18) is adjusted first and to
do so, it is necessary to disable the rear clamp (#23
& 24). Disable the rear clamp by removing the
cotter pin (#16) and pivot pin (#8) located on the
lower jaw (#24) of the rear clamp. Figure 13.
Needle nose pliers will ease removal of the cotter
pin.

To increase clamping pressure, either unscrew the
longer yoke half a turn or screw the shorter yoke
in half a turn. Adjustment should be done in half
turn increments.
Step 5.
To reduce clamping pressure, turn the yokes in the
opposite direction. After adjusting one yoke half a
turn, reassemble the clamp and test the unit. If
more adjustment is required, turn the other yoke
half a turn and retest. Do not over-adjust.

Pivot pin
Cotter pin
Remove
Remove

Figure 13. Disabling the rear clamp.

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Figure 14. Removing front jaw assembly.

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Step 6.
Once the front clamp is properly adjusted, reinstall
both cotter pins. If the front clamp cannot be made
to function properly, refer to Section V,
Troubleshooting on page 20.
Remove

Step 7.

Remove
The procedure for adjusting the rear clamp is virtually identical to the procedure for adjusting the
front clamp. Disable the front clamp by temporarily removing the cotter pin and pivot pin in the
front clamp assembly. Figure 15.
Figure 16. Removing clamp assembly.

Remove

Step 10.
Increase the clamping force by unscrewing the
longer yoke (#22) half a turn and retest. If more
adjustment is required, screw the shorter yoke
(#10) in half a turn. If further adjustment is
required, continue to work back and forth between
the two yokes so that both are adjusted equally.

Figure 15. Disabling the front clamp.

Step 11.
To reduce the clamping force, screw the longer
yoke in or the shorter yoke out.

Step 8.
Push down the locking lever and test the grip of
the rear clamp by pushing from side to side on the
back end of the fence. If the clamp holds securely
under a lateral force of 25 pounds, the rear clamp
requires no further adjustment. If the rear clamp
slips under 25 pounds of lateral force, adjustment
will be necessary.
Step 9.
To adjust the rear clamp, first remove the clamp
assembly from the two yokes by removing the two
cotter pins and pivot pins (#8 & 16). Figure 16.

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Step 12.
Reinstall all pivot pins and cotter pins and test the
clamping force of the entire unit. Locking lever
pressure should not exceed 20 pounds. The fence
should be able to withstand approximately 50
pounds of lateral force.
CAUTION: Through repeated use and wear, readjustment of the front and rear clamps and handle throw may be necessary for safe operation and
maximum performance.

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E. PARALLELISM
If your table saw has been properly adjusted, the
saw blade should be parallel to the miter slot. If
your blade and miter slot are not parallel, refer to
your table saw manual to adjust the saw blade to
the miter slot correctly. Disconnect all electrical
power to the table saw and follow all safety rules
before you make any adjustments to your table
saw.

CAUTION: DO NOT cut from the right side of
the fence if lead was adjusted for cutting on the
left side of the fence. The wood will pinch and
could cause dangerous kick-back.
To adjust the fence to the miter slot:
Step 1.
Unlock the fence and loosen the right hand
setscrew (#32). Figure 18.

Align the front edge of the fence to the front edge
of the miter slot. Check to see if the fence is parallel along the length of the miter slot.
Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot is
somewhat misleading in that it should not be
adjusted perfectly in line. The back end of the
fence should fall away from the miter slot approximately 1⁄64" so the workpiece clears the opposite
end of the saw blade without binding. Figure 17.
This is called “lead” (pronounced leed). You don’t
have enough lead if there is “feather” or burning
on the wood as it is being cut.
Figure 18. Loosen setscrew.
Step 2.
1

⁄64"

The right roller is mounted off-center on its axle
(eccentric) so that as the axle is rotated, the roller
will move from front to back a small amount.
Since the rollers are firmly held against the front
rail, this has the effect of changing the alignment
of the fence with respect to the miter slot. Do not
rotate the axle more than 180° in either direction.
First, try moving it in one direction while watching the relationship between the side of the fence
and the miter slot. Figure 19. If half a turn is not
enough to align the two, go back half a turn to the
starting point and proceed in the other direction
until the fence is properly aligned.
Figure 17. Lead adjustment.
(Shown exaggerated for illustration purposes.)

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NOTE: The nut under the right roller could come
loose during adjustment. If this occurs, lock the
axle by tightening the setscrew and then tighten
the nut. Use a liquid thread locker on the nut if the
problem persists.

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F. 90˚ TO TABLETOP
The fence must also be adjusted so the face of the
fence is square or 90° to the table surface. Use a
good quality square to check. To square the fence
to the table, proceed as follows:
Rotate nut to rotate axle

Step 1.
Unlock the fence and loosen the setscrew (#32) on
the left side. Figure 20.

Figure 19. Adjusting the right roller axle.

Step 3.
Once adjusted, tighten the setscrew and recheck
the fence alignment. Be aware that behind each
setscrew there is a plastic plug (#31) that protects
the threaded axle from damage and creates a soft
stop for the setscrews. Do not over-tighten the
setscrew after adjustments have been made.
Step 4.
It may be necessary to adjust the axle slightly to
compensate for the slight axle shift induced by
tightening the setscrew. Remember, the fence
should be 1⁄64" away from the miter slot measured
at the back end of the fence.
Step 5.
If for some reason you are having problems
adjusting the fence, please refer to the Section V,
Troubleshooting on page 20.

Figure 20. Loosen setscrew.

Step 2.
The left roller axle is threaded into the fence body.
As the roller axle is rotated, the roller will move
up and down a small amount. Since the rollers are
firmly held against the front rail, this has the effect
of changing the angle of the fence with respect to
the table top. Rotate the left roller axle (#34) while
monitoring the gap between the square and the
fence. Figure 21.
NOTE: The nut under the left roller could come
loose during adjustment. If this occurs, lock the
axle by tightening the setscrew and then tighten
the nut. Use a liquid thread locker on the nut if the
problem persists.

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Rotate nut to rotate axle

Figure 21. Adjusting the left roller axle.
Figure 22. Placement of the scale.

Step 3.
Continue to rotate the axle until the fence is square
to the table. Tighten the setscrew.
Step 4.
It is advisable at this point to recheck parallelism
between the fence and the blade. If further
adjustment is required, continue to check back
and forth between parallelism and squareness
until both are adjusted satisfactorily. Remember
to adjust with the setscrews loose and measure
with the setscrews tight. This procedure may
seem a bit tedious, but this is a one time adjustment that, if done patiently, will ensure excellent
performance.

Step 2.
Remove the fence and apply a strip of masking
tape along the the rail 3⁄16'' in from the front edge.
Step 3.
Using the zero mark as the starting point and the
masking tape as a guide, apply the adhesive scale
to the rail. Figure 23. Burnish the scale into place
with heavy thumb pressure.

G. SCALE/INDICATOR
The self adhesive scale (#56) and hairline indicator (#40) provide fast and accurate fence positioning. To mount the scale and indicator, proceed as
follows:
Step 1.
Locate the zero point of the scale by measuring 2''
to the left of the blade and mark the rail. Figure 22.

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Figure 23. Attaching the scale.

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Step 4.
Reinstall the fence on the rails and slide it along
slowly, checking to make sure that neither the
rollers nor the upper clamp jaw contact the scale.
Step 5.
Note which side of the indicator the hairline is
imprinted on. Orient the indicator with the hairline
mark face down against the front rail. The hairline
is imprinted off center to simplify adjustment of
the indicator if the fence is faced with 3⁄4'' material. If the fence is not faced, place the hairline off
center to the right as viewed from above. If the
fence is faced, position the hairline to the left.
Step 6.
The indicator can be shimmed downward for better reading accuracy. This eliminates any shifting
that may seem to occur between the hairline and
the marks on the scale when viewed from any
position not directly overhead. Figure 24.
Step 7.
To fine tune the position of the hairline indicator,
make a test cut and adjust the indicator to correspond with the actual width of the test board. This
method accounts for any vibration or wobble that
may be present in the spinning blade. This procedure must be repeated every time the saw blade is
changed to maintain accuracy.

Figure 24. Location of shims.

H. FENCE STOP
Once the fence has been adjusted, install the fence
stop through the hole located near the end of the
scale on the front rail. Figure 25. This prevents the
fence from accidentally being rolled off the end of
the rails.

Figure 25. Fence stop installation.
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SECTION IV: OPERATIONS
To operate this, or any tool, safely and efficiently,
it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. Take as much time as necessary to become acquainted with the W1410
Shop Fox® Fence. The time you invest before you
begin to use it will be time well spent.
While most safety measures are generally universal, Woodstock reminds you that each work environment is different and safety rules should be
considered as they apply to your situation.
The Item W1410 is specifically designed for use
on table saws with 27" deep table surface. It must
never be modified or used for any other purpose.
Modifications or improper use of this tool will
void all warranties. If you are not sure about operating the Shop Fox® Fence, DO NOT USE IT until
you have resolved any questions or concerns you
might have. Please contact Woodstock at the
phone or address listed on page 2.

Figure 26. Fine fence adjustment.

B. BOARD BUDDIES®
A. FINE POSITIONING
Either one of the two front rollers can be used for
extremely fine fence adjustments. Place your
thumb against the knurled outer surface of one of
the front rollers to rotate it. Figure 26. Moving the
fence in this manner yields excellent control and
accuracy.

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The T-slot in the top of the Shop Fox® Fence has
been customized to accept another popular product from Woodstock International: Board
Buddies®. These one directional, spring loaded
hold-down wheels keep material pressed firmly
against the table and fence. They are fully
adjustable and non-marking. Be sure to request the
W1103 T-nuts separately from your Woodstock
dealer for mounting Board Buddies® to your
fence. Board Buddies® are a great addition to any
fence system! For the location of your nearest
Woodstock dealer, call Woodstock International
at (360) 734-3482.

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C. WOOD FACING
The Shop Fox® Fence can be faced with 3⁄4" kiln
dried hardwood, plywood or medium density fiber
board (MDF) to ensure that the aluminum fence
does not come into contact with the blade during
close sawing and dadoing operations. If using kiln
dried lumber, use a piece that is free of knots and
other defects and preferably a species that exhibits
dimensional stability such as maple, birch or
beech.
CAUTION: It is extremely important to attach the
wood facing correctly. Lumber less the 3⁄4" is not
recommended. Screws or fasteners must be
counter sunk at least 1⁄8" below the wood surface,
but no more than 1⁄4".
To attach the wood facing to the fence:
Step 1.

Step 2.
Drill and counterbore at least two mounting holes
in the wood face piece. Refer to Figure 27 as a
guide for hole placement. Do not drill in the shad ed area.
Step 3.
Transfer these mounting holes to the fence and
drill suitably sized holes for self tapping screws or
through bolts. If using through bolts, it will be
necessary to drill through the fence on both sides.
Step 4.
Attach the wood facing to the fence, making sure
the screws are counterbored well below the wood
surface. Do not over tighten the self tapping
screws to the point of stripping the holes in the
aluminum fence.

Size a suitable piece of wood to the face of the
fence.

Figure 27. Side view of the fence. Do not drill in
the shaded area for attaching wood facing.

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SECTION V: TROUBLESHOOTING
Step 4.

A. RAILS TOO CLOSE
TOGETHER
If your rails are less than 263⁄4" apart, you will
need to add spacers between the rails and table
until the distance between the rails is 27" ± 1⁄4".
Use flat washers to adjust the rail to rail distance.

B. RAILS TOO FAR APART
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If your fence rails are farther apart than 27 ⁄16'',
this fence cannot be made to work on the saw
without considerable modifications. Contact
Woodstock International at (360) 734-3482 for
further information. To adjust the fence for rails
up to 2711⁄16'', it will be necessary to shift the rear
carriage (#44) towards the back of the fence and
adjust the internal tie rod (#20) an equal amount.
First adjust the tie rod by removing the internal
mechanism from the fence. The steps for removal
are as follows:

Remove the front and rear carriages (#30 & 44)
from the bottom of the fence. Each is held on by
two socket head cap screws (#37). Now the internal mechanism can be slid out the front as one
piece.
Step 5.
The tie rod (#20) can now be adjusted so that the
distance '''X'' between the two connecting yokes
(#14) equals the inside dimension between the two
mounting rails plus 33 ⁄16". Figure 28.

Step 1.
Remove the plastic plug (#38) and unhook the
return spring (#26) from the rear fence cap (#27).
Needle nose pliers work well for connecting and
disconnecting the return spring.
Step 2.
Remove the front and rear clamping jaws. Keep
them organized so they can be reinstalled properly.
Step 3.
Remove the short and long yokes from within the
front and rear carriage. Count the number of turns
required to remove each one and lay the yokes
with the jaw assemblies. Recording the number of
turns will ease readjustment of the clamping pressure after reassembly.

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Figure 28. Tie rod length.

Step 6.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly, with
one special note. After sliding the internal mechanism back into the fence, be sure that the two short
yokes (#14) attached to the rocker plates (#9) are
sticking up through their respective slots in the
rocker mounts (#11). If they have pivoted out of
position, they will remain stuck that way once the
carriages are remounted. Figure 29.

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C. FRONT CLAMP WILL NOT
ADJUST
If the cap screws (#37) that hold the front carriage
(#30) to the fence are not tight enough, the carriage may shift slightly when locked, thus releasing pressure on the front clamp.
Figure 29. Correct orientation of the yokes.

Step 1.
Reference Figure 31 to verify the position of the
front carriage relative to the front of the fence.

Step 7.
Before tightening the carriages against the underside of the fence, use Figure 30 to get them positioned correctly. The distance ''Y'' between the
front and rear carriage should equal the distance
between fence rails + 17⁄16''.

Note: To properly tighten the cap screws (#37),
insert the long leg of the 5mm Allen wrench into
the hex socket of the cap screw and apply torque
to the short leg of the Allen wrench using an
adjustable open end wrench.
Step 2.

Step 8.
Once reassembled, proceed to work through
Section III, Part D & E to get the front and rear
clamps adjusted properly.

Front

If the front clamp cannot be adjusted tight enough
with the front carriage in its standard position,
shift the carriage forward 1⁄16" so that the front
dimension in Figure 30 becomes 9⁄16" and work
through the adjustment procedure again.

Rear

Front carriage

Figure 30. Distance between carriages.

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Figure 31. Front carriage positioning.

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D. REAR CLAMP WILL NOT
ADJUST
If the cap screws (#37) that hold the rear carriage
(#44) to the fence are not tight enough, the carriage may shift slightly when the jaws are locked.
This will loosen the grip of the jaws on the rail and
prevent the jaws from staying in adjustment.
Step 1.

Step 4.
If none of the above steps work, it may be necessary to check and adjust the length of the tie rod
(#20) inside the fence. To proceed, refer to the
instructions in Part B of this troubleshooting
guide.

E. FENCE DOES NOT MOVE
SMOOTHLY

Check and adjust the position of the rear carriage
so that it extends 1⁄8" past the end cap at the tail of
the fence. Figure 32.

Possible problem: The fence could be adjusted too
close to the tabletop and may be contacting the
edge of the table or extension wing.

Note: to properly tighten the cap screws (#37 and
#21), insert the long leg of the 5mm Allen wrench
into the hex socket of the cap screw and use an
adjustable open end wrench on the short leg of the
Allen wrench to tighten.

Solution: If necessary, raise any portion of the
rail(s) to eliminate interference.
Possible problem: The hairline indicator may be
rubbing on the front rail.
Solution: Check to see if it may be shimmed down
too far or tipped forward. Reduce shim stack or if
the indicator is tipped, add shims under the back
of the clamp to level it out.
Possible problem: The indicator clamp may be
rubbing the front rail if it is installed backwards.
Solution: Reverse the indicator clamp if necessary.

Rear carriage

Possible problem: The adjustment nut or stud (#47
& #48) in the rear carriage may be rubbing the rear
rail in some areas.

Figure 32. Rear carriage positioning.

Step 2.
If the rear clamp still won’t tighten up enough,
shift the rear carriage another 1⁄16" past the tail end
of the fence and repeat the adjustment procedure.

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Solution: Look carefully underneath the rear carriage in the areas of rough travel. This problem
may be solved by any one of the following steps:
a. Take out a washer between the table and rail in
that area. Reducing the distance between the
two rails will eliminate the problem.

Step 3.

b. Loosening the spring tension will fix the problem if only the stud (#47) is rubbing.

If the rear clamp will not open up far enough, shift
the rear carriage so that it extends only 1⁄16" past
the end of the fence and readjust.

c. Shift the rear carriage 1⁄16" further towards the
back of the fence and readjust clamping pressure.
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Possible problem: The rear carriage may be dragging on the rear rail.
Solution: Although this is unlikely, it is possible if
the rear roller (#51) is pressed onto its bearing
(#36) too far. Any one of the following
approaches may be used:

side of the front carriage. Loosen the mounting
screws slightly and shift the carriage so that it is
90˚ to the fence. Figure 33. Tighten the mounting
screws and reinstall the clamping jaws. Check and
adjust the front clamping pressure as described in
Section III, Part D.

a. Re-install the bearing/roller upside down.
b. Shift the roller on the bearing in a press.
c. Contact Woodstock International for replacement parts (#36, 49, 51 and 52).
d. Use a file to enlarge the rail cut-outs in the rear
carriage slightly.

F. FENCE WILL NOT ADJUST
PARALLEL TO BLADE
Possible problem: The front carriage is not mounted square to the underside of the fence.
Solution: Remove the clamping jaws to gain
access to the mounting screws (#37) on the under
Figure 33. Squaring carriage on fence.

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SECTION VI: PART DOCUMENTATION
38

27
39
26
9

16
14

16
13
8
14

16
8

16
20

9
16

14
13
10

8
12

16
16

7
3

16
8

12
13

29
11
14

17
16

8
13
16

15
18

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32
31

43
44
30

32
62

43
37

54
53

46
47

54
53

57
58
25
58
57
58
19

61
60

58
69

67
65

58
64

53
66

68
13

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REF#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

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DESCRIPTION
GRIP
LOCKING HANDLE
PIVOT PIN
SNAP RING 8mm
POWER LINK
DRAW BAR
FRONT END CAP
PIVOT PIN
ROCKER PLATE
SHORT YOKE
ROCKER PLATE MOUNT
THREADED SHAFT
HEX NUT 1⁄4"-20
YOKE
FRONT YOKE
COTTER PIN
FRONT UPPER JAW
FRONT LOWER JAW
FRONT RAIL
TIE ROD
CAP SCREW 1⁄4"-20 x 2''
REAR YOKE
REAR UPPER JAW
REAR LOWER JAW
BACK RAIL
RETURN SPRING
REAR FENCE CAP
SETSCREW 1⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8"
HEX NUT 1⁄4"-20
FRONT CARRIAGE
PLASTIC PLUG
SETSCREW 3⁄8"-16 x 3⁄8"
ECCENTRIC ROLLER AXLE
ROLLER AXLE

REF#
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69

DESCRIPTION
FRONT ROLLER
BEARING 6000-2RS
CAP SCREW 1⁄4"-20 x 1"
PLASTIC CAP
FENCE
HAIRLINE INDICATOR
INDICATOR CLAMP
FLAT WASHER #8
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 8-32 x 3⁄4''
REAR CARRIAGE
THUMB SCREW
TENSION SPRING
THUMB SCREW
KNURLED NUT
PIVOT ARM
SHOULDER BOLT
REAR ROLLER
SNAP RING 10 mm
HEX NUT 3⁄8''-16
FLAT WASHER 3⁄8''
SNAP RING 26 mm
SCALE
HEX BOLT 3⁄8''-16 x 1''
FLAT WASHER 3⁄8''
FENCE STOP
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW
SHIM .008''
SHIM .012''
SHIM .016''
BRACE, SHORT
BRACE, LONG
FLAT HD SCR 1⁄4''-20 X 1⁄2''
FLAT WASHER 1⁄4''
SPECIAL BOLT 3⁄8''-16 x 1''

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SECTION VII: SPECIFICATIONS
W1410 SHOP FOX® FENCE
Design Type: ...................................................................................................... T-Square Roller Fence
Overall Dimensions and Specifications:
Length ....................................................................................................................................30''
Width ...................................................................................................................................... 2"
Height .................................................................................................................................. 31⁄2"
Max cut to the right .............................................................................................................. 25"
Max cut to the left ................................................................................................................ 71⁄2"
Max cut to the right with extended rails .............................................................................. 50"
Container Dimensions ....................................................................................91⁄2" x 191⁄2" x 21"
Shipping Weight .............................................................................................................. 40 lbs.
Construction: .......................................................................................................... Steel and Aluminum
Features:
Fits table saws with a 27±1⁄4'' deep table top
Three ball bearing guide rollers
Maintains alignment with blade, locked or unlocked
Left and right hand fine positioning rollers
Fully adjusts 90˚ to table and parallel to blade
Fence clamps in front and rear
T-slot for Board Buddies®

Specifications, while deemed accurate, are subject to change without notice.

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SECTION XIII: WARRANTY
Woodstock International, Inc. (Woodstock)
warrants this product against defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and
service for a period of one year. This warranty
extends to the original purchaser from the date
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
This is Woodstock’s sole written warranty and
any and all warranties that may be implied by
law, including any merchantability or fitness,
for any particular purpose, are hereby limited to
the duration of this written warranty. We do not
warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts. In
no event shall Woodstock’s liability under this
warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the
product and any legal actions brought against

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Woodstock shall be tried in the State of
Washington, County of Whatcom.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries
to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising
from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product
or part must be returned to the original place of
purchase. Proof of purchase must accompany
the merchandise. Woodstock reserves the right
to change specifications at any time since we
constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment.
We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards
and we hope you never need to use this warranty.

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