While all of the products reviewed above will provide you with a solid fence surface i feel that shop fox w1716 aluma classic represents the best table saw fence out there.
Better fence for kobalt table saw.
The vega u26 is almost certainly the most sought after table saw fence on the market.
Up to you though.
Do any of you know of a capable fence for this piece of machinery that doesn t cost more than the tool itself.
With a rip size of 26 inches to the right and 8 inches to the left you get plenty of space for making rips of different sizes.
Specifically this unit is designed with accessible bolt holes of contractor saws powermatic model 66 delta and a majority of sear 10 inch saws.
I d be really hesitant to drop money on a nice fence when a craigslist craftstman 113 or something else with a cast iron table and more table in front of the blade would make a better starting point.
One tip that has made the kobalt more bearable for me is to never adjust the fence clamps if you can.
First up on our best table saw fence is this unit from vega.
This way you won t require to make any holes in it.
While it does have a more limited 30 inch rip capacity it should still provide most hobbyists with room for small and medium width cuts they will require for shop jigs and projects.
I love the kobalt table saw but frankly the fence is the worse thing ever.
The first tip shows how to deal with raising the blade when the crank gets hard to tur.
When it comes to sturdiness the vega u26 stands among the best.
I have that saw as well.