Posts for Mounting Zero-Clearance Fence on Kapex

[RDMuller]

I usually want a zero-clearance fence on the Kapex.  I hate using double stick tape for auxiliary fences on miter saws.  Likewise I do not want steel bolts near a blade.  These aluminum posts from Lowe's (a home improvement center here in the states) really fit the bill.  First, they are aluminum, not steel.  2  They come on and off easily.  3.  They work with very thin stock. Easy to recess the surface  4.  They are economical -- $1.60 for 4 of them.

The part number at the checkout was 137870.  You can see the barcode label on the package

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[gkaiseril]

Those post might also be available at stationary stores as binding post. They used to be used for manual accounting book pages. They also come in different lengths and there are extension post.

 

[rnt80]

I made a handful of zero-clearance fences for my Kapex but haven't used them in awhile.  I found that the dust collection was reduced drastically when I had the fences attached.  Has anyone experimented with drilling holes in the fences to help with dust collection?

 

[ART at WORK]

I made a handful of zero-clearance fences for my Kapex but haven't used them in awhile.  I found that the dust collection was reduced drastically when I had the fences attached.  Has anyone experimented with drilling holes in the fences to help with dust collection?

No i havent drilled any holes but thats a super idea. I just took mine off today because of them getting in the way and dust flying around.
Look forward to seeing the creative solutions.

 

[campbellcraft]

Since 90+% of the stock I cut is under 1", I lowered the center end of the zcf to 1". The flex able dust chute no longer catches and has to climb up and over the zcf. Dust collection seems to be completely preserved.

 

[greg mann]

Since 90+% of the stock I cut is under 1", I lowered the center end of the zcf to 1". The flex able dust chute no longer catches and has to climb up and over the zcf. Dust collection seems to be completely preserved.

My experience also. A one inch high ZC insert is the same as cutting one inch stock w/o ZC. Tall ZC inserts become a barrier against which sawdust collides and cannot get to the port.

 

[rst]

I cut aluminum, wood and plastics regularly.  Rather than having an attached backing and base plate for zero clearance I use 1/4" tempered masonite for the base and backing and use spring clamps to attach backing.  The base is held down by the backing.  When the groove is enlarged I just shift the pieces over.  The backing pieces can be centered on the blade and recut... saves me a ton of time.  We all all know time equals money