ALUMA-CLASSIC™ FENCE
W1716 & W1720
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © APRIL, 2004 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. REVISED JANUARY, 2008 (BL)
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
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Contents
INTRODUCTION
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2
2
3
3
3
About-Your-New-Aluma-Classic™-Fence
Woodstock-Service-and-Support
Unpacking
Get-To-Know-Your-Fence
Location-of-Controls
ASSEMBLY
4
4
5
6
8
Inventory
W1716-Installation
W1720-Installation
Installing-Metal-Extension-Wings
ADJUSTMENTS
9
9
10
Fence-to-Blade
Scale-Installation-And-Adjustment
PARTS
11
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INTRODUCTION
About Your New Aluma-Classic™ Fence
Your new SHOP FOX® Model W1716/W1720 Aluma-Classic™ Fence is specially designed to provide
many years of trouble-free service. Close attention to engineering detail, ruggedly built parts, and a
rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
The Aluma-Classic™ Fence features an extruded aluminum and steel construction, utilizing a sturdy T-
shape design that fits most table saws easily. The Model W1716/W1720 also features a single cam lock-
ing lever, magnified cursor lens and standard 57" rails. The Model W1720 is exactly the same as the
Model W1716 except it features 79" extruded aluminum rails for wide panel cutting up to 50" right of
the blade.
For more features and details, refer to the Specifications sub-section in this manual.
Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction in providing this manual. It is our
intent to include all the information necessary for safety, ease of assembly, practical use and durabil-
ity of this product.
If you still have questions after reading the latest manual, or if you have comments please contact us at:
Woodstock International, Inc.
Attn: Technical Support Department
P.O. Box 2309
Bellingham, WA 98227
Woodstock Service and Support
We stand behind our machines! In the event that a defect is found, parts are missing or questions arise
about your machine, please contact Woodstock International Service and Support at 1-360-734-3482 or
send e-mail to: [email protected]. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob-
lems, order parts or arrange warranty returns.
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Get To Know Your Fence
For proper operation it is important to know your machine and its components. Please take the time to
learn the features shown in Figure 1 & 1a below.
Fence
Body
Scale
Indicator
Height
Adjustment
Bolt
Parallel
Setscrews
Locking
Lever
Leveling
Setscrews
Figure 1a.
Figure 1. Fence features.
Fence Controls
Unpacking
The SHOP FOX® W1716/W1720 has been care-
fully packaged for safe transporting. If you
notice the fence has been damaged, please
contact Woodstock International Service and
Support at 1-360-734-3482 or send e-mail to:
Take the time to familiarize yourself with
the features of your new SHOP FOX® Model
W1716/W1720 Aluma-Classic™ Fence. They
will be frequently mentioned throughout the
instructions in this manual. Figure 1 points out
the key features and their locations.
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ASSEMBLY
Inventory
The following is a description of the main com-
ponents shipped with the SHOP FOX® Model
W1716/W1720 Aluma-Classic™ Fence. You
should lay the components out to easily iden-
tify them. The inventory for the Models W1721
and W1722 are also listed below.
READ and understand this
entire instruction man-
ual before performing
any operations with your
machine. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur
if safety and operational
information is not under-
stood and followed.
If any parts are missing, find the part num-
ber in the back of this manual and contact
Woodstock International, Inc. at 360-734-3482
or at: [email protected]
Model W1716:
• Aluma-Classic™ Fence
• Fence Handle Knob
• Fence Scale Assembly
• 57" Front Rail
• 57" Front Rail Bracket
• 48" Rear Rail
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
UNPLUG-power
cord
before you do any assem-
bly or adjustment tasks!
Otherwise, serious per-
sonal injury to you or oth-
ers may occur!
• 30" Scale
• W1716 Hardware Bag
Model W1720:
• Aluma-Classic™ Fence
• 79" Fence Rails
1
2
4
4
2
1
3
1
• Rail End Caps
• Phillips Head Tap Screw #8 x 3⁄8
• Legs
"
• 50" Scale
• Sheet Metal Wings
• W1720 Hardware Bag
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5/16"-18 x 1" Cap Screws
W1716 Installation
The SHOP FOX® W1716 Aluma-Classic™ Fence
comes in a box with its own hardware bag.
W1716 Hardware Bag Contents:
• Cap Screws 5⁄16"-18 x 1"
• Flat Washers 5⁄16"
Qty
4
8
6
8
6
4
1
• Flat Washers 1⁄4
"
• Hex Nuts 5⁄16"-18
• Hex Bolts 1⁄4"-20 x 3⁄4
"
• Flat Head Screws 5⁄16"-18 x 1"
• Hex Key 6mm
Figure 2. Rear fence rail bracket.
• Hex Key 4mm
1
To install the fence rail to the table saw, do
these steps:
Main Table Mounting
Locations
1. Install the rear rail bracket (long angle
iron) to the back side of the table (Figure
2), with the four 5⁄16" cap screws. The holes
in the extension wings are not threaded
and require 5⁄16" nuts and washers to secure
them.
2. Install the front fence rail bracket.
Sheet Metal Extension
— If your table saw has cast iron extension
tables, install the front rail bracket to
the main table with two 5⁄16"-18 x 1" flat
head screws, washers and hex nuts, as
shown in Figure 3.
Wing Mounting Locations
Figure 3. Front fence rail bracket.
— If your table saw has sheet metal exten-
sion tables, install the front bracket to
the main table with two 5⁄16"-18 x 1" flat
head screws, washers and hex nuts. Also,
secure the front rail bracket to each
extension table (Figure 3) with a 5⁄16"-18
x 1" flat head screw, washer and hex nut.
If the extension tables do not have
mounting holes, or if the holes in the
front fence rail bracket and extension
tables do not align, drill 5/16" holes into
the extension tables.
3. Align the front rail (rectangular tubing)
threaded holes over the front rail bracket
holes and secure it in place with the pro-
vided six 1⁄4"-20 x 3⁄4" hex bolts and flat
washers, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Installing fence tubing.
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To install the rip fence to the table saw, do
these steps:
1. Thread the handle knob onto the fence
locking handle.
2. Make sure the handle is in the unlocked
“UP” position before placing the fence on
the rails.
Adjustment Bolt
3. Check to see that the fence clears the
table surface throughout its range of
travel, and increase or decrease the height
between the fence and table by adjusting
the bolt shown in Figure 5.
Adjustment bolt.
Figure 5.
4. Install the clear scale indicator to the right
of the fence with the #10-24 x 3⁄8" Phillips
head screws and #10 washers (Figure 6).
Scale Indicator
W1720 Installation
The SHOP FOX® W1720 Aluma-Classic™ Fence
with 79" rails mounts to most table saws.
Figure 7 shows the inventory for the W1720
(Fence not shown).
W1720 Hardware Bag Contents:
• Flat Washer 1⁄4
Qty
8
8
8
10
10
10
"
Scale indicator.
Figure 6.
• T-Bolt M6-1 x 30
• Hex Nut M6-1
• Flat Washer 5⁄16"
• T-Bolt 5⁄16"-18 x 3⁄4
• Hex Nut 5⁄16"-18
"
To install the W1720 fence rails to the table
saw, do these steps:
1. Remove the fence, the standard rails, and
the blade guard that came with the table
saw, if they are installed.
2. In the front and back edge of the table,
insert eight M6-1.0 x 30 T-bolts (four on
each side) through the larger threaded
holes, and install the flat washers and nuts
on each bolt. See Figure 8.
.
Figure 7. Extension rail inventory
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5
3
3. Insert two ⁄16"-18 x ⁄4" T-bolts in the right
table wing, and two into the edge of the left
table wing, and install the flat washers and nuts
on each bolt. See Figure 8.
T-Bolt Gap
Accepts
Fence
M6-1.0 x 30
T-Bolt
Flange
4. Tighten all nuts until there is a gap of approxi-
Start
3
1
Switch
mately ⁄16" to ⁄4" between the T-bolt and the
table and wing edges.
Mounting
Bolt Slot
5. Slide the extension rail over the T-bolts as
shown in Figure 1 until the rail is flush with the
end edge of the left table wing.
5⁄16"-18 x 3⁄4" T-Bolt
6. Tighten all hex nuts.
5
3
7. On each leg flange fasten two ⁄16"-18 x ⁄4" T-
bolts, flat washers, and the nuts; then slide the
legs onto the rails as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 8. Front rail being slid onto T-bolts.
8. Tighten the hex nuts to secure the legs to the
rails, and secure the rail end caps with the
Phillips head screws.
5
3
9. Insert two ⁄16"-18 x ⁄4" T-bolts into the start
switch mounting slot (see Figure 8), and posi-
tion the start switch mounting bracket to the
underside of the rail, and secure it with the
washers and nuts.
10. Install fence, and adjust rails to fine-tune the
mounting alignment of the rails and legs.
Figure 9. Sliding rail leg into table.
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Installing Metal
Extension Wings
The SHOP FOX® Heavy-Duty Metal Extension
Wings (Figure 10) can be installed on the
Model W1720 79" rails.
Hardware Bag Contents:
• Flat Washer 5⁄16"
Qty
12
12
• T-Bolt 5⁄16" -18 x 1"
• Hex Nut 5⁄16"-18
12
Extension wing box inventory.
Figure 10.
To install the W1720 extension wings, do
these steps:
1. Loosely install the T-bolts, washers and
hex nuts into the short sides of the exten-
sion wings.
2. Insert the T-bolt heads into the rail T-slots
as shown in Figure 11.
3. Slide the tables into place as shown in
Figure 12. Note—The tables slide into
place easily if you lift up while you slide
them into place.
4. Place a straightedge across the top of the
wings, and tighten the nuts behind the
edge of the extension wings to secure the
wings in place.
T-bolt and rail T-slot.
Figure 11.
Sliding in the wings.
Figure 12.
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ADJUSTMENTS
The SHOP FOX® W1716/W1720 Aluma-Classic™
Fence requires little adjustment since most of
the features are built in at the factory. The pri-
mary adjustment is to position the fence so it is
parallel to the saw blade.
DISCONNECT power to
the saw at this time!
Otherwise, serious injury
may occur.
Fence Parallelism
If your table saw has been properly adjusted,
the saw blade should be parallel to the miter
slot. Refer to your table saw manual for the
proper procedure to check and adjust the saw
blade to the miter slot correctly.
To adjust the SHOP FOX® Aluma-Classic™
Fence parallel with the miter slot, do these
steps:
1. UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW!
2. Align the edge of the fence with the edge
Figure 13. Fence adjustment setscrews.
of the miter slot.
1⁄64"
3. Lock the fence and check the alignment
between the left edge and the miter slot.
4. Adjust the setscrews shown in Figure 13 to
adjust the angle of the fence. Note— The
left setscrew will move the fence left and
the right setscrew will move the fence
right.
5. Adjust the fence until the back end falls
1⁄64" away from the miter slot so the work-
piece clears the opposite end of the saw
blade without binding. This is called “lead”
(pronounced leed).
Shown exaggerated for
illustration purposes.
Figure 14. Lead adjustment.
KICK-BACK! DO NOT cut on the left side of
the blade if the fence lead is adjusted for
cutting on the right side of the blade. Re-
adjust the lead when changing the side of
the blade you are cutting on.
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Scale Installation &
Adjustment
The self-adhesive scale provides fast and accu-
rate fence positioning. It is best to install the
scale after all other adjustments in this section
have been made. Figure 15 shows the scale
properly installed on the front rail.
To install the scale indicator, do these steps:
1. UNPLUG THE TABLE SAW!
Figure 15. Scale installed on front rail.
2. Raise the blade to its maximum height.
3. Position the fence against the right side of
the blade.
4. Carefully place the scale along the front
rail about 1⁄2" away from the edge and
underneath the scale indicator. Note—Do
not stretch the tape! This will cause inac-
curate cuts.
5. Position the “0” mark on the scale under
the cursor hairline and secure the scale to
the rail.
6. Adjust the cursor left or right so the hair-
line is directly over the “0” mark on the
scale.
7. Make a test cut then measure the thickness
of your test board.
8. Fine tune the hairline indicator to corre-
spond with the actual test board thickness.
This method accounts for any vibration or
wobble that may be present in the spinning
blade.
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W1716 SHOP FOX® Aluma-Classic™ Fence
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4
1
22
3
24
17
5
5
12
37
19
18
39
16
23
6
7
25
3
8
15
37
21
20
9
26
5
14
32
36
38
29
30
29
23
34
33
35
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W1716 SHOP FOX® Aluma-Classic™ Fence
REF
PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X1716001
X1716003
X1716004
X1716005
X1716006
X1716007
X1716008
X1716009
FENCE BODY ASSEMBLY
FENCE SIDEBOARD
FENCE PLUG
FENCE SIDEBOARD CAP
ADJUSTMENT BOLT 5⁄16"-18
CLAMP
HANDLE
FEMALE KNOB
12 X1716012
14 X1716014
15 XPSS05
16 XPW03
17 XPS06
18 XPB25
19 PB88
20 XPLN02
21 XPLN01
22 XPS24
CLEAR INDICATOR
SLIDER 19 X 50 X 2T
SETSCREW 5⁄16"-18 X 1⁄4
FLAT WASHER #10
"
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3⁄8
"
HEX BOLT 3⁄8"-16 X 13⁄4
HEX BOLT 1⁄4"-20 X 13⁄4
LOCK NUT 1⁄4"-20
"
"
LOCK NUT 3⁄8"-16
PHLP HD SCR 8-32 X 3⁄8
"
23 XPN02
HEX NUT 5⁄16"-18
24 X1716024
25 X1716025
26 X1716026
29 XPW07
30 X1716030
32 X1716032
33 XPFH25
34 X1716033
35 XPB05
36 X1716036
37 XPSS05
38 XPSB03
39 X1716039
ALUMA-CLASSIC™LABEL
WARNING LABEL (SHORT)
SLIDER 19 X 50 X 1.2T
FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
REAR RAIL
FRONT RAIL
FLAT HD SCR 5⁄16"-18 X 1
FRONT RAIL BRACKET
HEX BOLT 1⁄4"-20 X 3⁄4
SCALE 30"
"
SETSCREW 5⁄16"-18 X 1⁄4
CAP SCREW 5⁄16"-18 X 1
CLAMP PLUG
"
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W1720 SHOP FOX® Aluma-Classic™ Fence
5
4
1
22
3
24
17
5
5
12
37
19
18
16
23
7
39
6
25
3
8
15
37
21
20
9
26
5
14
131
201
202
203
204
134
103
123
131
114
113
141
121
141
111
123
113
140
134
141
131
102
113
124
127
115
131
141
124
113
126
122
118
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W1720 SHOP FOX® Aluma-Classic™ Fence
REF
PART #
DESCRIPTION
REF
PART #
DESCRIPTION
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X1716001
X1716003
X1716004
X1716005
X1716006
X1716007
X1716008
X1716009
FENCE BODY ASSEMBLY
FENCE SIDEBOARD
FENCE PLUG
FENCE SIDEBOARD CAP
ADJUSTMENT BOLT 5⁄16"-18
CLAMP
39 X1716039
102 X1721002
103 X1721003
111 XPW03M
113 XPW07
114 X1721014
115 X1721015
118 X1721018
121 XPN01M
122 XPN08
CLAMP PLUG
ALUMINUM FRONT RAIL
ALUMINUM REAR RAIL
FLAT WASHER 6MM
FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
FRONT RAIL CAP (L)
FRONT RAIL CAP (R)
RUBBER FOOT BOLT
HEX NUT M6-1
HANDLE
FEMALE KNOB
12 X1716012
14 X1716014
15 XPSS05
16 XPW03
17 XPS06
CLEAR INDICATOR
SLIDER 19 X 50 X 2T
HEX NUT 3⁄8"-16
SETSCREW 5⁄16"-18 X 1⁄4
FLAT WASHER #10
"
123 XPN02
124 XPN02
HEX NUT 5⁄16"-18
HEX NUT 5⁄16"-18
PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 3⁄8
"
126 X1721026
127 X1721027
131 XPHTEK7
134 X1721034
140 X1721040
141 X1721041
LEG (LONG)
18 XPB25
HEX BOLT 3⁄8"-16 X 13⁄4
HEX BOLT 1⁄4"-20 X 13⁄4
LOCK NUT 1⁄4"-20
"
"
LENGTH SCALE 50"
SELF TAP SCREW #8 X 3/8"
REAR RAIL CAP
19 XPB119
20 XPLN02
21 XPLN01
22 XPS24
24 X1716024
25 X1716025
26 X1716026
37 XPSS05
LOCK NUT 3⁄8"-16
SQUARE BOLT M6-1 X 30
PHLP HD SCR 8-32 X 3⁄8
"
SQUARE BOLT 5⁄16"-18 X 3⁄4
"
ALUMA-CLASSIC™LABEL
201 X1722001 METAL WING
202 XPN02
203 XPW07
HEX NUT 5⁄16"-18
WARNING LABEL (SHORT)
SLIDER 19 X 50 X 1.2T
FLAT WASHER 5⁄16"
SETSCREW 5⁄16"-18 X 1⁄4
"
204 X1721041 SQUARE BOLT 5⁄16"-18 X 3⁄4
"
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Name___________________________________________________________________________________________
Street___________________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________________________State________Zip______________
Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX_____________________________
MODEL #___________________________________ Serial #____________________________________
The following information is given on a voluntary basis and is strictly confidential.
1.
2.
Where did you purchase your SHOP FOX® machine?
9.
10.
How many SHOP FOX® machines do you own? ___________________
What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.
__________________________________________________________
___Air Compressor
___Band Saw
___Panel Saw
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How did you first learn about us?
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___Advertisement
___Friend
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___Dust Collector
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___Jointer
___Lathe
___Mortiser
___Mail order Catalog
___World Wide Web Site
___Local Store
___Other__________________________________________________
Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.
___Vacuum Veneer Press
___Wide Belt Sander
3.
___Other__________________________________________________
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___Cabinetmaker
___Today’s Homeowner
___WOOD
11.
Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.
___Family Handyman
___Fine Homebuilding
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___Home Handyman
___Wooden Boat
___Woodshop News
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___8" - 10" Bandsaw
___Disc/Belt Sander
___Mini Jointer
___6" - 8" Grinder
___Mini Lathe
___10" - 12" Thickness Planer
___Scroll Saw
___Spindle/Belt Sander
___Woodwork
___Journal of Light Construction
___Old House Journal
___Popular Mechanics
___Popular Science
___Woodworker
___Woodworker’s Journal
___Workbench
___Other__________________________________________________
___American How-To
___Popular Woodworking
12.
Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that
apply.
___Other__________________________________________________
4.
Which of the following woodworking/remodeling shows do you watch?
___Belt Sander
___Biscuit Joiner
___Circular Saw
___Detail Sander
___Drill/Driver
___Miter Saw
___Orbital Sander
___Palm Sander
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___Router
___Backyard America
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___The New Yankee Workshop
___This Old House
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___Other__________________________________________________
___Other__________________________________________________
5.
6.
What is your annual household income?
13.
What machines/supplies would you like to see?
__________________________________________________________
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___$90,000 +
14.
15.
16.
What new accessories would you like Woodstock International to carry?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
What is your age group?
___20-29
___30-39
___40-49
___50-59
___60-69
___70 +
Do you think your purchase represents good value?
___Yes
Would you recommend SHOP FOX® products to a friend?
___Yes ___No
___No
7.
8.
How long have you been a woodworker?
___0 - 2 Years
___2 - 8 Years
___8 - 20 Years
___20+ Years
How would you rank your woodworking skills?
17.
Comments:________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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