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 exhibits 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 counter 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 shad- ed 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.
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