Manufacturer | Woodstock International INC |
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Part Number | W1716 |
Item Weight | 53.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 17.25 x 61 x 7 inches |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | W1716 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 57-Inch |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Shop Fox W1716 - Aluma-Classic Fence-Standard, 57-Inch
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Standard 57-inch rails provide 30-inch maximum rip to the right of the blade
- Fits most table saws easily
- Steel and aluminum fence body for durability, strength, and reduced weight
- Easy single locking cam action lever
- Wide right angle design for maximum accuracy and support
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The Shop Fox W1716 Aluma-Classic Fence has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program (ISO 9001 Certified) ensure safe and reliable operation.
Shop Fox W1716 Aluma-Classic Fence
With Standard Rails, 57-inch
Beefy extruded aluminum and steel construction and right angle design make this Aluma-Classic Fence durable and precise. Widely spaced adjustment points allow very precise set-up while the cam-lever front locking mechanism and torsion box design allow this fence to fit on just about any table saw without the need for a rear locking mechanism. Includes standard rails, a self-adhesive measuring tape and adjustable magnified cursor for quick positioning. Choose the Aluma-Classic Fence with long rails (W1720) for wide panel cutting up to 50-inches.
- Fits most table saws easily
Magnified Cursor
The included self-adhesive measuring tape and adjustable magnified cursor offer the ability to quickly position the fence with a high degree of precision. The self-stick measuring tape mounts directly to the fence and features high visibility yellow with black numerals and graduations in both SAE and metric scales.
Specifications
- Standard 57-inch rails provide 30-inch maximum rip to the right of the blade
- ISO 9001 Certified
- Approximate Shipping Weight 56 lbs.
Heavy Duty Locking Lever
The Aluma-Classic Fence features a heavy duty locking lever to ensure no movement when the fence is set to your desired position. The cam lever action locks the fence in position and torsion box design means no deflection while guiding wood.
Features
- Wide right angle design for maximum accuracy and support
- Easy single locking cam action lever
- Adjustable fence wear pads
- Magnified cursor lens
- Steel and aluminum fence body for durability, strength, and reduced weight
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Shop Fox Aluma-Classic Fence - Standard, W1716
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ASIN | B00LVQ4MWO |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #355,922 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #55 in Power Saw Fences |
Date First Available | July 16, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and accuracy of the fence. For example, they mention it's well built, accurate, and works well. Some appreciate the adjustability. That said, some complain about the size and hardware. Opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers like the quality of the fence. For example, they mention it's well built, solid, and accurate. Some say that the parts finish is very good. Overall, most are satisfied with the product and its performance.
"...The fence itself is fantastic! It's solid, easy to use and trues up to a perfect 90 degrees every time with a push on the lever...." Read more
"...The contents were well packed and complete.• The parts finish is very good, nice paint on the metal, decals in great shape.•..." Read more
"This was a great addition to my shop. Easy to install and easier to use. Highly recommend this fence" Read more
"Sturdy package delivered damage free. Instructions are very clear. All mounting holes matched my Jet table saw model JWTS exactly...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. For example, they mention it works extremely well, is a great improvement, and works fine without the rear rail.
"...The clear indicator is easy to adjust for different blades and works perfectly. No more fumbling around with the tape measure needed...." Read more
"...With the modifications I made to the fence it works extremely well." Read more
"...It works fine without the rear rail but it does run a little bit...." Read more
"This table saw fence does what it is supposed to do and does it well. The install was relatively painless...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the fence. They mention that it is extremely accurate, precise, and worth it for accuracy and ease of use. The fence improves the accuracy and quality of their cuts immensely.
"...not like drilling holes in my cast iron table saw top, but so worth it for accuracy and ease of use." Read more
"...What a difference compared to the stock rail!!!! It’s so accurate, and since you get to put the measuring tape down, you can be sure that it’s..." Read more
"It is all I had hoped for very strong and true. It was delivered promptly and is used often. I would buy it again in a heart beat." Read more
"This fence improved the accuracy of my cuts immensely. It has made using my saw a pleasure rather than a challenge." Read more
Customers find the adjustability of the tool easy to use. They mention that the adjustments to keep it square are intuitive and don't require disassembly. They also appreciate the clear indicator, which is easy to adjust for different blades.
"...The clear indicator is easy to adjust for different blades and works perfectly. No more fumbling around with the tape measure needed...." Read more
"...Adjustments are very simple, the magnifier is good to find the distance that you want and as long as you set the ruler correctly the distance is..." Read more
"...Little adjustments to keep it square are intuitive and don’t require disassembly.My box was missing the knob that goes on the clamp down lever...." Read more
"...This was expected. It was easy to adjust to make it parallel to the blade. But the fence was not square to the table surface...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tools. Some mention that it's easy to install and follow the clear directions. They say that drilling out the cast iron is super easy with typical drill bits. However, others say that the instructions are inadequate and make a critical error.
"...original rail mounts because they were too low, but it was easy enough to drill new holes in the cast iron edge flange and use the included nuts and..." Read more
"...Good and sturdy, and I like the aluminum rails, but a bit of a pain to install, and operation is just OK." Read more
"...in my cast iron table saw top, but so worth it for accuracy and ease of use." Read more
"...There was no specification in the instructions that established the correct height of the front rail in relation to the top of the table, so there..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the fence. They mention that it didn't fit their table saw, the holes in the front "L" bracket are over sized, and there are no dimensions on how to position the tubular guide.
"...The holes in the front "L" bracket are over sized which can result in the tube being oriented askew from the face of the table top, this ensured a..." Read more
"...Just that it "fits most table saws." Well, it didn't fit mine...." Read more
"...the photos show little detail, and after I installed the fence it did not fit...." Read more
"...My table surface is 60” x 48” and I think is a great size...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the included screws and bolts. They mention that the standard screws did not fit the front rail, the screws had the wrong thread, and the mounting holes didn't line up. Some say that the screw also prevented removal of the fence.
"...They had the wrong thread. They were 10-32 rather than 10-24...." Read more
"...The included hardware did not match the threads in the top of my saw...." Read more
"...When unscrewing the rails I saw pointed, course thread wood screws in each of the 12 holes. I had to re-tap each...." Read more
"...The screw also prevented removal of the fence by just lifting the front of the fence and just sliding it forward...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the holes in the tool. They mention that the tapped holes are inch and the threaded holes are less than stellar. Some customers also mention that there are no pre-drilled holes and that some of the tap holes were stripped.
"...I did a visual inspection of the holes and observed less than stellar threaded holes...." Read more
"...As most reviews point out, none of the holes line up so I knew we would have to drill new holes and tap when necessary...." Read more
"...Or both.2. Some of the tapped holes were stripped...." Read more
"...Thr hardware in the package was metric and the tapped holes in the saw were inch...." Read more
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Thanks to previous reviewers I was able to install the front rail on the front and the rear rail on the rear. As other reviewers pointed out the instructions have the rails swapped. The installation on my 1970 saw was not as difficult as I thought it might be. I could not use the threaded holes for the original rail mounts because they were too low, but it was easy enough to drill new holes in the cast iron edge flange and use the included nuts and bolts to mount the new rails. The only other problem I had was with the little screws sent to mount the clear indicator. They had the wrong thread. They were 10-32 rather than 10-24. I broke one off thinking the the resistance was due to the coating on the steal rail. Not the case. I bought some real 10-24 screws and they went in just fine.
The fence itself is fantastic! It's solid, easy to use and trues up to a perfect 90 degrees every time with a push on the lever. The clear indicator is easy to adjust for different blades and works perfectly. No more fumbling around with the tape measure needed. A great replacement for the original fence.
Did not like drilling holes in my cast iron table saw top, but so worth it for accuracy and ease of use.
There are already a number of detailed reviews for the Shop Fox W1716 Aluma-Classic Fence so rather than do a deep dive I will try to highlight the bigger hits and misses. I purchased this to replace the stock fence on my 25+ YO Jet contractor saw (JWTS -10CW) which has served me well for over 2 decades but whose limitations grew tiresome and inconvenient over time.
Pluses:
• Amazon had the best price for this system that I could find anywhere.
• The box arrived on time and in great condition.
• The contents were well packed and complete.
• The parts finish is very good, nice paint on the metal, decals in great shape.
• The AL fence faces are true and smooth.
• The fence lock up is rock solid; no deflection.
• The mounting holes in the "L" brackets aligned with the preexisting OEM holes in my saw top.
Minuses:
• As many reviewers note - the instructions (mine dated 2015 with fence purchased 7/23) are not accurate, they contain a number of errors / inaccuracies making for unnecessary frustrations and work.
• The included hardware did not match the threads in the top of my saw. This is understandable as there are so many saws that this fence could be mounted to it would be imposable to cover all the variations out there. For me it was not a big problem as I reused the old mounting hardware for the new system, easy-peazy .
• The MOST VEXING ISSUE was mounting the 1.5" x 2 3/8" tube to the front "L" bracket. The instructions list the bolts as 1", 1/4"-20 bolts. I did a visual inspection of the holes and observed less than stellar threaded holes. I decided to run the bolts into the mounting holes before the installation to help ensure I that I wouldn't cross thread any during installation. In half of the holes the bolts would not start at all while in the others they were very tight which I attributed to paint in the threads. I decided to run a 1/4"-20 tap into the holes to clean out the paint and chase the threads. While cutting the first 2 holes I noticed that the tap was difficult to start and turn producing more chips that I felt it should have. Sensing something wrong I then got a thread gauge and found that the bolts were NOT 1/4"-20 but some slightly smaller and finer threaded metric version which I did not have a tap for. I took a bolt and carefully cleaned, aligned and chamfered the lead in threads with micro files to help with starting the bolts into the holes then proceeded to carefully run this bolt into and out of the remaining holes, not easy or fast but it worked. I was tempted to tap all the holes to 1/4"-20 and replace the hardware but the metal gauge of the tubing is on the thin side (albeit fully functional), this would have resulted in less thread engagement between bolt and channel vs. the originals so I opted to go the route I just described. This is really inexcusable. The instructions should accurately describe the hardware, also the threaded holes should have been in much better condition to start with.
NOTES:
The instructions do not mention this but I aligned the 1.5" x 2" tube to be parallel with the face of the saw top by fashioning a pair of identical spacers which I inserted in the intended gap between the "L" bracket and the tube at both ends prior to tightening the tube to the "L" bracket. The holes in the front "L" bracket are over sized which can result in the tube being oriented askew from the face of the table top, this ensured a parallel installation and I am sure helped with aligning the fence to the blade which in my case was dead on after this adjustment.
I am considering replacing the rear fence support bolt (which rides on the backside rail) with a foot or skid made with UHMW/UHDPE mounted to the underside of the fence. Doing so would avoid interference with an out-feed table.
My Overall Conclusion:
I am happy with this fence and have no regrets at all about making the change or ultimately in my choice of fences. I do wish that manufacturers respected their customers more and vetted issues such as I have described before releasing their products. Some simple proof reading and better QC would be in order. This fence system is nicely engineered, priced, finished, and packaged sans the issues I have outlined. It is a shame because I can see where a less experienced or equipped purchaser would have had an unnecessary frustrating and negative experience with this fence.
The shipping carrier wasn't kind to my box and, as a result, I was missing a few minor pieces. I emailed customer service, received a call within a few hours, and had replacement parts within a few days.
Cons: Bolts that attach the rectangular fence support to the angle are not 1/4 x 20 as stated in the instructions. Threads do match the provided bolts but needed to be cleaned prior for bolt to thread properly.