Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Router fences are full of strange features. Split fences, dust ports, removable faces, T-tracks...but none of them are there by accident.

In this video, we'll look at four things I think every good router fence should have and, more importantly, why they're there. Along the way, we'll uncover what large chips can tell us about a cut, why split fences work so well, and how removable faces help support complex profiles.

If you've ever wondered why router fences are designed the way they are, this video is for you.

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