Most table saws come standard with a rip fence but some high end saws are available without a fence so a fence of the user s choice can be purchased separately.
What is a rip fence used for.
It is easy to use.
You can rip the board safely by clamping a smooth straight length of 3 4 in.
It s essentially a guide that helps woodworkers cut wood evenly precisely and safely.
A rip fence is an integral part of any safe table saw.
The fence runs from the front of the table to the back and is parallel to the cutting plane of the blade.
This half fence gives the trapped piece the section between the blade and the fence room to bend without pushing back against the blade.
It is usually made out of metal especially in drive or circular saws but they can also be made out of wood as is usually used in table saws.
This type of design allows you to use the fence on either side with some.
The fence is commonly called a rip fence referring to its use in guiding the workpiece during the process of making a rip cut.
I was able to use it to rip 1 5 inch strips from several boards.
As with any accessory potential buyers should check to see if it is compatible with your circular saw before purchasing.
The saw operator can adjust the fence according to the width of the cut.
The fence simply looks like a metal bar that runs parallel to the saw blade.
This circular saw rip fence worked great.
The fence would usually be mounted to the right of the blade.