Table saw router/jointer fence

[Dustin Crawford]

Hey fellas I am putting together a router/jointer off my table saw like this (like mine, but not mine)
http://www.vandegrift.com/MyWebPage/Hobbies/Workshop/TableSawRouterTable.jpg

I would like to have a split fence on the router side (not permanent) but I see many different ways to do that. What are your preferences?

There is a saddle mount like this
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQcaRkR6Z6asxu8X-apOOBCkHo5Fhp-SW3fOSTHxv2l34QlIoNZ
Or clamp on like these
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRgn9lZc-jAkYdgMP7oC03gjod0d9nf2VF_jMTYjaaWog8sy6e2bw or this style clamp
http://home.earthlink.net/~us71na/lsfence2.jpg

Or I could just drill/tap the steel fence and install with allens that match my incra miter gauge. It would get rid of lots of bulk and wouldn't take much longer to install/remove like this
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDiBD5ZKU9Ci7XGRrGv9ASUUpXc1ux-ryMWk37GggMzG6FhcNOtA

As you can see I am up for any suggestions. I would prefer (I think) to have the table saw side stay ready for use and the router side stay set up for jointing most of the time. I actually like the idea of a clamp on or bolt on. I dont know of I like the saddle style. More bulk for nothing it seems.

Thanks for all the help!

[Dustin Crawford]

This is what I picture so far. You always seem to find the best picture right after hit post.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/tomarob/Shop-Pics/Shop001-1.jpg

Simple and does not use up much space. Maybe just like that with the table saw side higher to match. I am trying to minimize the wasted space and maximize the usability of the machine (small shop so most machines need to serve as many duties as possible!)

[Joe Hillmann]

How do you plan to adjust the in feed side of your router fence so you can use it as a jointer?

All of the pictures you show look like the router side of the fence is flat and couldn't really be used for jointing.

[John TenEyck]

This BB plywood box can be clamped to the TS fence or just clamped to the table, depending upon my purposes. The vacuum port works great for any edge cuts but is obviously of no benefit with dado type cuts. I can changed and move the front fences as needed.



John

[Julie Moriarty]

Where will your dust pickup be? I built a box that I was going to attach to the TS fence but mine is a Unifence and I'd have to flip it around each time I switch from TS to router. So I made it separate. It usually sits on the TS table until I need the extra cutting width.
http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/jules42651/Woodworking/Tools/TSsetup_zps3b728c20.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/jules42651/Woodworking/Tools/routerfence_zps3960e1ad.jpg

You could make a box like above and attach it to the fence. I incorporated zero clearance inserts in this one, and a place to set the height crank as well as a place to keep the most often used tools for the router setup.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/jules42651/Woodworking/Tools/routertools_zpsf3854d95.jpg
There are rare earth magnets embedded to hold the wrench and collets in place. The router lift insert tool in in the bottom right and the handle sits in a slot at the bottom of the "tool cabinet".