Woodstock International Fox Fense W1410 - Manual (Page 20)

Shop Fox ® Fence -19-
C. WOOD FACING
The Shop Fox ® Fence can be faced with 3 ⁄
4
" kiln
dried hardwood, plywood or medium density fiber
board (MDF) to ensure that the aluminum fence
does not come into contact with the blade during
close sawing and dadoing operations. If using kiln
dried lumber, use a piece that is free of knots and
other defects and preferably a species that exhib-
its dimensional stability such as maple, birch or
beech.
CAUTION: It is extremely important to attach the
wood facing correctly. Lumber less the 3 ⁄
4
" is not
recommended. Screws or fasteners must be coun-
ter sunk at least 1 ⁄
8
" below the wood surface, but
no more than 1 ⁄
4
".
To attach the wood facing to the fence:
Step 1.
Size a suitable piece of wood to the face of the
fence.
Step 2.
Drill and counterbore at least two mounting holes
in the wood face piece. Refer to Figure 27 as
a guide for hole placement. Do not drill in the
shaded area.
Step 3.
Transfer these mounting holes to the fence and
drill suitably sized holes for self tapping screws
or through bolts. If using through bolts, it will be
necessary to drill through the fence on both sides.
Step 4.
Attach the wood facing to the fence, making
sure the screws are counterbored well below the
wood surface. Do not over tighten the self tapping
screws to the point of stripping the holes in the
aluminum fence.
Figure 27. Side view of the fence. Do not drill in
the shaded area for attaching wood facing.