Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This DIY project is a great opportunity to make something you'll use, and maybe even learn some new skills. I made two different table saw fence handles out of curly maple. One I power carved to fit the contour of my hand and finished naturally with a hardwax oil. The other handle I drew inspiration from luthiers and dyed it black, finishing in a high gloss lacquer. Kinda the Paul Reed Smith of table saw fence handles.I also tried a new method of wet sanding I'd never seen before with pretty good results.
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Links to items used in this build:
Die grinder: amzn.to/2SnUSsn
Sanding burr kit: amzn.to/2MrWcXz
Black wood dye: amzn.to/378BEet
Alcohol for dye: amzn.to/2Qhl31b
Wood rasp set: amzn.to/2rpaOPV
Lacquer: amzn.to/34RozVq
3M perfect it compounds: amzn.to/2QaZKhC
Auto buffer: amzn.to/378C5p7
Wool buffing pad: amzn.to/2QjJJ9g
Osmo 1101: amzn.to/2ESVjTq
Osmo 3011: amzn.to/3gUUz1u
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This DIY project is a great opportunity to make something you'll use, and maybe even learn some new skills. I made two different table saw fence handles out of curly maple. One I power carved to fit the contour of my hand and finished naturally with a hardwax oil. The other handle I drew inspiration from luthiers and dyed it black, finishing in a high gloss lacquer. Kinda the Paul Reed Smith of table saw fence handles.I also tried a new method of wet sanding I'd never seen before with pretty good results.
Need one on one help? Skype consultation: blacktailstudio.com/shop/consultation
Buy Blacktail apparel: teespring.com/blacktail-studio-t-shirt?pid=46&cid=2742
Want more cheap and fun projects to hone your skills? Check out my woodworking blog for inspiration.
blacktailstudio.com/blog/get-better-woodworking-diy-projects-to-become-a-better-woodworker
Links to items used in this build:
Die grinder: amzn.to/2SnUSsn
Sanding burr kit: amzn.to/2MrWcXz
Black wood dye: amzn.to/378BEet
Alcohol for dye: amzn.to/2Qhl31b
Wood rasp set: amzn.to/2rpaOPV
Lacquer: amzn.to/34RozVq
3M perfect it compounds: amzn.to/2QaZKhC
Auto buffer: amzn.to/378C5p7
Wool buffing pad: amzn.to/2QjJJ9g
Osmo 1101: amzn.to/2ESVjTq
Osmo 3011: amzn.to/3gUUz1u
blacktailstudio.com
instagram.com/blacktailstudio
facebook.com/blacktailstudio
