You didn't say what size or brand your RAS was.

Really, if all you plan to do is cross cutting, why not just measure where
the blade is in the back position and then set the fence position slightly
forward of that. Another thought, if you have a Craftsman saw, is to pay a
visit to the nearest Sears store with your tape measure and notepad in your
pocket. They don't seem to mind if you tell them that all you want is a few
measurements. I've done it myself a few times.

--
Charley


"Todd" wrote in message
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Hi,

I aquired a radial arm saw without a table. I've built a new table out
of 2 pieces of 3/4 MDF laminated together. I plan on putting a
sacrificial top on it, as well embedding a fence into it. Which brings
me to the actual question. I need to know where to put the fence. How
far from the post of the RAS? Do I want the blade to be COMPLETELY
behind the fence when pushed all the way back?

I'm not going to be using the RAS for anything but cross cutting, so
I'm not going to use any clamping mechanisms to hold the fence in
place. I assumed I would put a 3/4 dado where I want the fence, and
just place a 3/4 MDF fence in the slot.


So...any thoughts about this? Also, how tall should the fence be?

- Thanks,

Todd