Woodpeckers SFPRO-23 Router Table Fence

Specifications

• Model: SF-PRO
• Part Number: SFPRO-23
• Compatible with: SFPRO-UP-23

Product Information

The Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence is a high-quality fence designed for use with the SFPRO-UP-23 router table. It is made from durable materials to ensure long-lasting performance and accuracy. The fence features a precise micro-adjustment system, allowing you to make fine adjustments to the fence position for accurate routing. It also has a built-in dust port for easy dust collection during operation.

Product Usage Instructions

Fence Assembly:

Before using the Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence, you need to assemble it. Follow these steps:

1. Take out all the components from the packaging.
2. Align the fence body (part number SFPRO-23) with the router table.
3. Insert the provided screws into the pre-drilled holes and tighten them securely using a screwdriver.
4. Attach the dust port to the designated slot on the fence body.

Mounting on SFPRO-UP-23 Router Table:

To mount the fence on the SFPRO-UP-23 router table, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your router table is properly set up and leveled.
2. Place the fence assembly on the router table, aligning it with the T-slots.
3. Slide the fence assembly towards the front of the router table until it locks securely into place.

Adjusting the Fence:

The Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence allows for precise adjustments to ensure accurate routing. Follow these steps:

1. Loosen the micro-adjustment knob located on the top of the fence.
2. Gently move the fence left or right to achieve the desired position.
3. Tighten the micro-adjustment knob to secure the fence in place.

Dust Collection:

The built-in dust port on the Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence allows for efficient dust collection. Follow these steps:

1. Connect a dust collection system or a vacuum cleaner to the dust port.
2. Ensure that the dust collection system is properly set up and functioning.
3. During operation, the dust will be collected through the port, keeping your workspace clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence compatible with other router tables?

A: The Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence is specifically designed for use with the SFPRO-UP-23 router table. It may not be compatible with other models or brands.

Q: Can I adjust the height of the fence?

A: No, the Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence is designed for horizontal adjustments only. It does not provide height adjustment capabilities.

Q: Can I use the fence with plunge routers?

A: Yes, the Woodpeckers SF-PRO Router Table Fence is compatible with most plunge routers. However, please ensure that your specific router model is suitable for use with a router table.

SF-PRO
ROUTER TABLE FENCE

ASSEMBLING DUST PORT HOUSING

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 3 SF-PRO Base
• 6 Dust Port
• 7 Dust Port Bracket
• HARDWARE:

  • 10-32 × 1/2″ Button Head Cap Screw (4)|

  • 10-32 Thin Nylon Lock Nut (4)

  • 10-32 x 3/8″ Button Head Cap Screw (4)|

1. Attach the Dust Port Bracket 7 to the SF-PRO Base 3 using the #10-32 x 3/8″ Button Head Screws and 1/8″ hex key. Ensure that the front edges of the Dust Port Bracket 7 are slightly back from the front straight edge of the SF-PRO Base 3 (the Dust Port Bracket can still be adjusted later through the Dust Port using a ball end screwdriver type hex key). FIGURE 1
2.  Attach the Dust Port 6 to the Dust Port Bracket 7 using the #10-32 x 1/2″ Button Head Screws and the #10-32 Thin Nyion Lock Nuts with the 1/8* Hex Key and a 3/8″ open end wrench.

ASSEMBLING FENCE & SUB-FENCES

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 1 18″ Fence with Sub Fence
• 3 SF-PRO Base
• HARDWARE:
• 1/4-20 x 1″ Acjustable Lever Handle (4)
• 1/4″ USS Washer (4)
• SF-PRO Anti-Rotation T-Nut (4)

1. Install the Adjustable Lever Handles, 1/4″ USS Washers and Anti-Rotation Nuts into each of the two fence brackets. The smooth dowel of the Anti-Rotation Nut goes into the smaller of the two holes at each location. FIGURE 2
   NOTE: The Adjustable Lever Handles can be tightened faster at initial installation with use of a T15 Torx bit. Simply pull back on the handle, then use the T15 Torx bit to spin the fastener.

2. The sub-fences are factory-installed to the aluminum track. Slide the 18″ Fence with Sub-Fence © onto the Anti-Rotation Nuts. The first nut goes in the higher aluminum fence slot, and the second nut goes into the lower slot. FIGURE 3

3. Tighten the 18″ Fence with Sub-Fence into place using the Adjustable Lever Handles. Repeat steps for the other Fence.

ASSEMBLING MICRO-ADJUST MODULE BLOCKS

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 3 SF-PRO Base
• HARDWARE: 3/8-16 x 1-1/4″ Acjustable Lever Handle (2)

1. Remove the 3/8-16 Socket Head Screws used to secure the offset modules for shipping.
2. Install the 3/8-16 x 1-1/4″ Adjustable Lever Handle in its place, fully tighten to secure the position of the offset module. FIGURE 4

INSTALLING THE FENCE TO THE TABLE

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 3 SF-PRO Base
• 4 Base Lock Hancles
• HARDWARE:
  SF-PRO Anti-Rotation T-Nut (2) Black Nylon Washers

1. Install the Base Lock Handles 4 into the SF-PRO Base 3. FIGURE 5
2. The smooth dowel of the Anti-Rotation Nut goes into the smaller hole at each location. The 1/4-20 threaded hole should then align with the larger hole. Thread the Base Lock Handles with the black nylon washers through the SF-PRO Base and into the threads in the Anti-Rotation Nut.
3. Next, install into table t-slots. The Anti-Rotation Nut is forced into parallel alignment but may require some downward pressureon or loosening of the handles to get started into the table t-slots.

ASSEMBLING MICRO-ADJUST MODULE BLOCKS

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 3 SF-PRO Base
• HARDWARE: 3/8-16 x 1-1/4″ Acjustable Lever Handle (2)

1. Remove the 3/8-16 Socket Head Screws used to secure the offset modules for shipping.
2. Install the 3/8-16 x 1-1/4″ Adjustable Lever Handle in its place, fully tighten to secure the position of the offset module. FIGURE 4

INSTALLING THE FENCE TO THE TABLE

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 3 SF-PRO Base
• 4 Base Lock Hancles
• HARDWARE: SF-PRO Anti-Rotation T-Nut (2) Black Nylon Washers

1. Install the Base Lock Handles 4 into the SF-PRO Base 3. FIGURE 5
2. The smooth dowel of the Anti-Rotation Nut goes into the smaller hole at each location. The 1/4-20 threaded hole should then align with the larger hole. Thread the Base Lock Handles with the black nylon washers through the SF-PRO Base and into the threads in the Anti-Rotation Nut.
3. Next, install into table t-slots. The Anti-Rotation Nut is forced into parallel alignment, but may require some downward pressure on or loosening of the handles to get started into the table t-slots.

ATTACHING FEATHERBOARD TRACK

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 2 Featherboard Track
• HARDWARE:
• 1/4-20 Oval Nut (4)
• 1/4-20 x 3/4″ Thumbscrew (4)
• Black Nylon Spacer (4)
• 1. The Featherboard Track 2 can be installed on one or both Fences

1. They are used in instances where a featherboard needs to be used along with a sacrificial wooden fence.
2. Each Featherboard Track 2 is attached with 1/4-20 × 3/4″ Thumb- screws, Black Nylon Spacers, and 1/4-20 Oval Nuts. Assemble the hardware into the Featherboard Track 2, then slip the Oval Nuts into the top T-slot of the Fence 1  . Tighten both Thumbscrews to secure.

ATTACHING THE BIT GUARD

AT THIS POINT YOU WILL NEED:

• 5 Bit Guard
• HARDWARE:
• 1/4-20 Oval Nut (2)
• 1/4-20 × 3/4″ Thumbscrew (2)
• Black Nylon Spacer (2)

1. The Bit Guard 5 can be attached directly into the slots of the 18″
   Fence with Sub-Fence 1, or into the slot of the Featherboard Track 2.
   It attaches the same in either case.

2. Pre-assemble the 1/4-20 x 3/4″ Thumbscrews, Black Nylon Spacers, and 1/4-20 Oval Nuts into each of the two slots of the Bit Guard 5.

3. Slide the Oval Nut into the T-slot in the Featherboard Track 2 or any of the slots in the Fence 1.

4. Position the Bit Guard 5 in the desired location and tighten both knobs.

INITIAL ZEROING OF THE OFFSET MODULES

1. Loosen the Adjustable Lever Handle and retract the infeed offset module fully. (The offset module will stop when the stainless steel scale contacts the rear stainless steel cap.)

2. Loosen the two Thumbscrews securing the lens, and set to align the hairline to zero at this position.

3. Next, extend the infeed offset module to roughly 1/32″ (this should create a small gap between the scale and the rear cap, near the dial).

4. Snug down the Adjustable Lever Handles to secure this position.

5. Loosen the #10-32 socket head cap screws securing the infeed offset module to the SF-PRO Base using a 5/32″ hex key.

6. With the socket heads loose, apply pressure to the Fence so that the rear side is in contact with the front straight edge of the SF-PRO Base.
   This will square and align the correct zero position for this side.

7. Retighten the (4) socket head cap screws while applying pressure to secure the alignment.

8. Reset the lens to zero at this new position.

9. Repeat all steps with the outfeed offset module to establish the zero setting and rough alienment. FIGURE 8

ALIGNING INFEED & OUTFEED FENCES PARALLEL

1. After completing the initial zeroing of the offset modules, parallel alignment can be checked and adjusted. A reliable straight edge is required for this step. FIGURE 9
2. Adjustment can be made to either the infeed or outfeed offset modules by loosening the #10-32 socket head cap screws and checking against a reliable straight edge.
3. Either offset module can be adjusted to ensure that the Fences are coplanar in addition to parallel, by using the offset functionality until there is no detectable difference between the two sides.
4. Reset the lens zero position for each side as required once the fences are made coplanar and parallel.

SQUARING THE FENCE TO THE TABLE

1. Both offset modules can be independently squared relative to the table.

2. There are (4) 1/4-20 set screws in each offset module that can be adjusted.

3. Use a reliable square to check if the fence face is square to the table/lift plate.

4. If there is a gap at the top, the rear adjustment screws should be used.

5. If there is a gap at the bottom, the front adjustment screws should be used.

6. In either case, once it is determined which screws to adjust, loosen only the (2) adjacent #10-32 socket head screws. Loosening all 4 at once will make you lose the previously made adjustments.

7. Then, use a 1/8″ hex key to adjust the 1/4-20 set screws until the square checks good.

8. Typically one set screw will be enough to move the Fence into square, then the second set screw can be adjusted until it just touches (or begins to adjust the squareness again).
   NOTE: The set screws have a thread locking patch that may make it feel as though it is already tight/contacting.

9. You may need to re-adjust one side to get both fences coplanar again. Re-zero the lens on the top scale if necessary.

USING THE OFFSET MODULES

1. To adjust the position of either offset module, loosen the adjustable lever handle, then turn the knob to the desired position. Retighten the adjustable lever handle to lock in the adjustment. FIGURE 11

2. The scale on top of each offset module has 1/16″ graduations on one side and 1/32″ on the other. To zero the lens, loosen the Thumbscrews and adjust lens.

3. The dial on the knob can be zeroed for measuring movements. For the inch version of the SFPRO, each division represents.001″ movement of the fence. The dial can be re-positioned to dial in exact movements. The divisions line up with the notch in the stainless steel rear cap.

4. One way to test parallel between the two Fences is to set up the Fences with an offset then checking the path the board takes as you rout the edge.

5. A. Set up the Fence so the router bit sits just proud of the Infeed Fence. Begin feeding the board across the router bit. Stop feeding the board and turn off the router once the board extends past the bit about 3″. FIGURE 12

6. B. Use the offset module to bring the Outfeed Fence out until it just touches the new edge of the board.

7. C. Retract the board fully away from the router
   bit. Turn on the router and feed it completely past the router bit.

8. D. Snipe looks like a small offset at the end of the board which happens when the end slips off the Infeed Fence and dives into the router bit. This is caused by the Outfeed Fence being slightly behind the front edge of the router bit. FIGURE 13

9. E. Correct snipe by adjusting the Outfeed Fence again so it’s lined up with the bit.

SUPER TRACK FENCES

1. The gap at the Dust Port can be adjusted to the desired gap. To do so, loosen the Adjustable Handles on the Fence Brackets and slide the Fence to the desired location. Retight- en the Adjustable Handles to lock the position.
2. The slots on the Fences can be used for Flip-Stops, featherboards or other similar accessories.

SACRIFICIAL FENCES (SUB-FENCES)

1. Sub-Fences can be used or removed as required. The included 4mm Hex key fits into the connector bolts on the front side of the Fence.
2. There are a number of purposes for a sacrificial Sub Fence. Most often it’s used to create zero clearance at theedges of the router bit. FIGURE 14
3. A good fit between the Fence and the bit reduces tear out. Dimensions needed to make sub-fences are shown. See FIGURE 15 & 16
4. Use a 3/4″ thick piece of wood about 18″ long and no more than 3-7/8″ wide for a sub-fence. First drill two 3/4″ diameter holes about 3/8″ deep spaced up from the bottom edge by 1-15/16″ and approximately 3″ from each end. This large hole should have a flat bottom. The best way to accom- plish that is with a Forstner or spade bit.
5. Once the large hole has been drilled, drill through the rest of the way with a 5/16″ standard twist drill.
6. With the sub-fences complete, you’re ready to install hardware and attach them to the fence.
7. Loosely install the hardware and slip the nuts into the center t-slot in the face of the aluminum fence. Repeat this for the other fence. FIGURE 17
8. One word about making a zero-clearance fence. Because the router bit spins toward the infeed, only the infeed fence needs to be routed to reduce tear out. In fact leaving the outfeed fence spaced slightly away from the router bit will improve dust collection.

DUST PORT

The Dust Port is sized to fit either 2-1/2 dust collection hose or 2-1/4 shop vac hose.

ACCESSORIES

Additional Sub-Fences SKU: SF-SUBFENCES Super Track Flip-Stops SKU: STFSTOP Fence Micro Adjust SKU: MICADJ *Not directly compatible. Contact customer service for details. Variable Pressure Featherboards SKU: VPFB

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References

• Woodworking Tools Designed and Made in USA | Woodpeckers
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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