Gary,
I watched the video and read the on-line article for Roland Johnson’s Stow & Go router table…exactly what I’ve been looking for! I’m not the best woodworker skill-wise, but this project looks simple enough. BUT, I don’t understand the pivoting bolt for the fence and how that works…I thought router fences had to slide on parallel tracks?
Please can you elaborate.
Thanks! Erik
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Erik,
I, on the other hand, have not seen this video or article, but I will try anyway to answer your query.
The only important thing about a router table fence is that it be flat along its length and square to the table. It does not have to be parallel to the edges of the table or slide on tracks. It can pivot
360 degrees around the bit. The only important thing is the distance from the fence to the bit. This is the only spot you measure at.
Now if you’re cutting finger joints or crosscutting stock for tenons, etc, then a tracking system for a miter gauge becomes important, but not for a fence.
Use that fence pivot point to rotate your fence into position. Then rotate the bit so one cutting edge is closest to the fence, measure to that cutting edge and lock down your fence. Be sure to feed into the rotation of the bit, from right to left. Good luck. Gary
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