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Adding Auxiliary Fence Faces

Auxiliary fence faces can be added to the Kapex fence. One of

the primary benefits of adding fence faces is to create a zero-

clearance fence opening for cutting smaller workpieces. The

term, “zero-clearance” means that there is no gap between the

sawblade and the fence. This is achieved by cutting the auxiliary

fence to final length after it is installed.

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Making the Auxiliary Fences

The auxiliary fences can be made from solid wood, composite

wood (such as particle board), or soft (non-brittle) plastic.

1. Cut your fence blanks to basic size. They can be wider or

narrower; taller or shorter than the actual fence. Size them

to best suit your needs.

2. Drill and countersink two 11/64” holes for #10 mounting

screws.

3. If desired, trace the shape of the factory fence onto the

auxiliary fence, and then cut the auxiliary fence with a band

saw or coping saw.

4. To permit the fence to slide left or right, it is necessary to

have a space between the auxiliary fence and the fixed

portion of the factory fence. Use one of the options listed.

► Option 1: Place a washer on the back of each

mounting screw.

► Option 2: Using a tablesaw or chisel, back-cut the

lower rear of the fence to clear the fixed portion of

the factory fence.

5. After mounting the auxiliary fence faces to the

saw, use the saw to trim the ends for a zero-

clearance fit. Trim one side at a time.

Making a Zero-Clearance Insert

A zero-clearance insert is helpful when cutting small pieces

to prevent the offcuts from falling under the standard pair

of inserts. The insert can be made from any hard wood.

For best results, the insert should be custom fit to your

saw, so use the dimensions shown below as a starting

guideline. Adjust the thickness to be flush with the saw’s

table. To make the countersunk holes for the mounting

screws, first use a small forstner bit to drill the

countersunk holes, and then a regular drill bit to drill a

through-hole for the screw’s shank. After the insert is

installed and screwed down to the saw’s table, cut the kerf

opening with the saw using a standard push-cut.

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