Router Table Fence Options

Of all the major woodworking machines, the router table makes the most sense to build for yourself. Not only is it likely to be far less expensive than a commercial version, you can incorporate any number of features.

While the add-on features draw a lot of attention and can make a router table much more pleasant to use, at its core a router table has two fundamental components — the table top and fence.

I’d like to focus the spotlight on the fence over the next few pages. Here, you’ll consider how the fence is attached to the table, how easy it is to adjust, and finally the configuration of the fence face.