I made Bob Van Dyke’s L-fence for my tablesaw (“The Incredible L-Fence,” FWW #237), and I love the versatility—I use it all the time. I modified mine to make it even easier to use. Instead of attaching it to the tablesaw fence with C-clamps, I use low-profile universal fence clamps, mounted via two holes drilled in the top edge of the L-fence.

I also use pairs of spacer blocks to set the fence height easily and fast. The blocks insert in a rabbet on the bottom of the L-fence. Cut the blocks in thickness increments of 1⁄8 in., and label them. Use spacers 1⁄8 in. thicker than the desired fence height in the rabbet at each end of the fence, then tighten the clamps to lock the fence in place.

Jim Richey

Bill Wilson, Warkworth, None

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