The best table saw upgrade! DIY table saw fence system.

The Bow Xtender fence system is great, but it has 3 main flaws! In this video not only do I build my own fence system, I solve the 3 issues with the Bow system. Price, weight are the first two, but the third issue is even more important. Mine is a DIY build that looks professional. You can make this for your own table saw, the 3d files are available below. It also has some great table saw storage ideas and tablesaw accessories. This DIY fence includes 5 tips for the best tablesaw upgrade.
Bow fence extender system has 3 main flaws, all three are solved in this video.

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3D FILES
Purchase my 3D files to make your own:
https://www.stuffimade.co.uk/shop/p/d...
ALSO
Some additional upgrades for the DIY fence not mentioned in the video
https://www.stuffimade.co.uk/shop/diy...

I do have more upgrades / 3D files coming soon!
Includes a simple list of suggestions for 3D printing to ensure strength.
Thanks for supporting the channel by purchasing these files!

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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - What does this fence upgrade actually do?
01:31 - It is not a new concept
02:12 - Issue number 1 - and specifications of Bow fence
02:36 - Thickness is a consideration
03:28 - Issue number 2 - Bow fence system
04:06 - What do I want from my DIY fence
05:04 - How to mount the aluminium to the saw fence
06:10 - Fence clamping not square, Bow has the same issue
07:26 - Alternate clamping solution
09:04 - DIY in-feed and out-feed supports
11:56 - Now it is clamping square
12:34 - Issue number 3 - Bow fence system
14:08 - Thing rip add-on
17:31 - Table surface protection
18:44 - A really useful add-on
20:29 - Future Geoff - comment on clamping
21:07 - Quality DIY featherboards
24:04 - Bespoke end caps
25:27 - Another tool caddy - my favourite!
26:11 - Get the 3D files
26:53 - Cost breakdown / comparison
28:32 - Any suggestions to improve on my design

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Printed on the amazing Prusa MK4S (https://bit.ly/MK4S_Prusa)

FYI : if you want to know how to apply modifiers when 3D printing then watch the second half of this video -    • Track Saw Rail Storage - also ideal for yo...  

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Get the featherboard 3D files here:
https://www.stuffimade.co.uk/shop/p/f...
(Free period has expired sorry!)


All files where printed on the Prusa MK4S (https://bit.ly/MK4S_Prusa).
All files can be printed without the need for any supports.

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ITEMS YOU MAY NEED

Aluminium extrusion
UK - https://amzn.to/4jdhINb
or
UK - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...

USA - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
(link updated)

Pair of hold down clamps:
UK - https://bit.ly/wwwHoldDowns
USA - https://amzn.to/4gGA3AJ

Calculator I used
UK - https://amzn.to/42e0Csz
USA - https://amzn.to/3DQGxOR

Suggest using Amazon for these:
1/4inch (or 6mm) t-bolts various lengths
1/4inch (or 6mm) star knobs - https://amzn.to/3BVfIbU
1/4inch (or 6mm) (or smaller) T-nuts for aluminium extrusion and corresponding hex bolts various lengths.
Double sided tape
20mm - size 4 - screws
Wera hex keys - UK: https://amzn.to/3BVfIbU
Wera hex keys - USA: https://amzn.to/4h9MXah


Please do let me know if you have any suggestions for any improvements.

Note: I intentionally did not add the attachment points for the 2x4 wood supports because I don't need them in my situation, I think for this length of fence they are not required.