Great video! In my opinion one of the best diy upgrades for table saw fences on youtube. especially the stop in the front is simple yet genious. hope to see more videos from you, already subscribed :)
Thank You very much for your wonderful comments and the Subscription. This gives great motivation to bring and share more such videos. Thanks once again.
Hi Tarlochan, just finished replicating your design. Its really excellent.I made my profile to fit the extended side table then cut it at the end, Now my fixed jigsaw table and separate router are secure and interchangeable on the same track. Im thinking of adding track on both sides with connecting corners too. Thanks for your design and sharing.
Thank you Tarlochan. This is by far the best solution to a common problem with these saws. If I can locate the aluminium profiles I will modify my saw in the same way you have demonstrated.
I have watched a lot of these makita fence upgrade videos but this is by far the best and the one I will follow. It's crazy makita doesn't include something so sturdy and simple like this.
@@jbrizzle4725 i agree with fhat but my construction team find it quite adequate as it was for rough cutting. Makita's bandsaw suffers the same weak fence. It seems that this is a blindspot for Makita.
This answers many questions and raises a few for me . I need to make this modification fit my Craftsman 113.27700 saw. Thank you for your excellent video.
I was undecided on a table saw. Watched a truckload of youtubes on the subject, decided to go with the markita as it was easier and cheaper to get from a local store. Its now 09/ 2022 and Markita seemed to have fixed the surface flatness somewhat (still not perfect however) and i figured after watching your video's i could upgrade the fence and make a zero clearance plate easy enough. I do think the 40 x 80 extrusion is a particularly elegant solution compared to the diy timber solution perhaps not as cheap, but each to their own solution i guess. 😀
Just changed the fence on my Makita 1200f bandsaw to the same basic design as you used here on the MLT100, Tarlochan. Works brilliantly. And ive done somerhing similar with the flimsy mitre fence too using 20 x 80 aluminium profile in both cases.
Phenomenal video and work. Makita should hire you for fixing a massive design flaw. I upgraded my fence based on another video, but just saw your video and now I’m thinking of pursuing your solution.
I like your solution better than all the rest I’ve seen. I’ve been cutting 1200x600x18mm sheets the standard fence is such a gamble every time - wastes a lot wood and time.
@@TarlochanSingh I have ordered the Aluminium today together with inserts and end caps. Not hard to find. I look forward to seeing your other improvements.
A suitable solution to solve the perennial problem of the MLT100 fence. Thank you for sharing the procedure to fabricate and fit the new extruded aluminium fence.
@@TarlochanSingh Most welcome. I too have the same table saw and have been watching many RU-vid videos to find a suitable solution to rectify the fence problem. I am at the moment fabricating one using the threaded rod system. But hopefully, one day I can upgrade to your extruded aluminium design as I can see it's very robust.
@@sun57vin I agree with you, it's difficult to make rip cuts with the original fence and an upgrade is a must. Now after using my new fence, it feels so good to see accurate and controlled rip cuts, I also had to upgrade the Insert plates, blade adjustment/lifting lead screw system, make new guides for mitre fence and align the blade with the table, to make my table saw suitable for accurate cutting and repeatability. I will try posting videos for all the upgrades I made. Thanks
Top job. I never understood why Mikita didn't finish off the saw like you did. The wobble can be very annoying. I live in Ireland & trying to find the aluminium profile with the strips & ends will be difficult. But i have to say that's a cracking job... Big improvement, why they went cheap on the plastic fence & the guide bar i will never know...
When i saw the MLT10 in Makita Store i have notice that the original fence is bending, now I saw on how you upgrade and hope makita make the thing on how you upgrade hahaha nice one.
Hi Tarlochan. I must admit that I’ve been fighting with a bloody Makita fence for a long time. It is a real crap and I could not make any sensible diy one. Your solution is by far the best. I finally have a solid fence done according to your tutorial. Thank you!
@@NedswoodworksI have created a account, but not active after that. Will try understanding how it works :) May sound weird but have not been so active in social platform's.
I had already commented that the conception was brilliant. Finally I did mine, with all the data you provided. It was excelent. Thank you again, Talochan Singh.
Awesome 👌 idea, the original fence was deleted from my saw first day....drove me nuts. I fabracobbled a "temporary" upgrade on site with a 2" x 2" aluminium box profile which sort of worked but the rear fence clamp was done with small quick clamp, and is tedious when adjusting. Thanks for a clear, concise video for guidance. This will be a added to my saw very soon 👍
Great video and ingenuity. I love makita tools but for this reason have not and will not buy a makita table saw. I hate it when manufacturers penny pinch on components but charge premium prices. Good job sir.
Many thanks this was just what I was looking for to make my Makita MLT100 Table saw better, I followed your almost the same way apart from use a 30 x 30mm extruded profile instead of using a 40 X 40mm that way I didn't have to do any alteration for it to fit flush, Also I noticed that my table saw sled didn't slide enough when I'd finished the work because the new end profile stopped it, so I simply using a grinder cut slots in the 30 x 30mm extruded profile so then the saw sled worked great, Once again thanks for a great video, this will make cutting perfect cuts so much easier
Great, Nice to know you could achieve it by using 3030 profile. also I just posted Part 2 of the same video to overcome the same problem you had with sled sliding. Thanks
Awesome video. I have some questions. Do you think the 30x30mm will work at the back just as well as the 45? And where did you purchase your extrusion?
I did this upgrade to my table saw. I got everything to fit right and it is a great improvement. The only issue I had was that the 40mm aluminium profile that I got in Australia has an extra lip in the slot which makes it only 8mm. I already had a 10mm hole in the fence and a 10mm bolt and didn't want any free play if I downsized to an 8mm bolt so I will lathe a groove at the bottom of the bolt shaft to let it fit in the slot and remain 10mm for the fence. Another difference was my 40mm t-slot accomodated the head of the 10mm bolt, so I did not have to grind it down.
I also have the MLT100 and will almost certainly realize your idea. I also thank you for the very well done video. A greeting Ho anche io l'MLT100 e quasi sicuramente realizzerò la tua idea. Ti ringrazio anche per il video molto ben fatto. Un saluto
Great upgrade. Thank you for for the great video and particularly for the list of parts needed. Really helpful. I finished my upgrade today and it works very well.
Muy bueno acá son caros los perfiles pero resolviste lo que estaba pensado en hacer, yo tengo un ángulo de aluminio de 2,80 que uso de guía para maderas muy largas y apretaba con una morza pero igual se va para donde quiere con algo así hace mejor la fuerza y se queda quieta. Saludos!!!
Hey Tarlochan, Great video and very informative. You have included the material list but you have not provided a link from where we can buy these materials. Where do you get your supplies?
This is a very carefully thought out solution; quite brilliant. Also, the video production quality was amazing. I was compelled to subscribe as I am eager to see more content from you. Thanks for all the work put into creating your video.
Tarlochan I have searched for the profiles you specify in your excellent upgrade and to answer some of the requests for supplier information I have seen these in the RS Component electrical supplier web site this should help most people as they are worldwide suppliers
Why did you drill holes for the screws in the rear ALU profile? I have a back piece on this MLT100 saw made from a similar ALU profile, and I attached it by putting screw heads in the groove, threading through the drilled hole, and putting a washer and anti-play nuts on the back. It has been holding it for several years without problems and I used the back part of the ALU profile to attach the back part of the ruler,
I have only ordered my saw and haven’t received it yet so I’m watching a few videos to familiarise myself. Out of all the videos on fence upgrades and this is by far the most professionally made and sturdy designs I’ve seen, well done sir! I have a quick question if you don’t mind. Is it difficult to keep the fence square?
Makita MLT 100 uses Cam mechanism to secure the fence on the front scale profile, so when you engage the lever of the fence, the fence takes a position parallel to the blade, Also there are two alignment bolts provided for adjustment on the fence to align incase the fence is not parallel to the blade after the lever is engaged. Hope i have answered your question. Thanks
@@TarlochanSingh hello, i would like to know if you can make fence for makita mlt 100 as i dont have means to make here in my place. Kindly let me know. Regard
Thank's for sharing Mister Tarlochan Singh !!! I'm thinking of making this change on my makita MLT100 and your video is very enlightening !!! Regards from Brazil
Really great idea. I have to upgrade my table saw fence and this gives me an idea, it is just that these aluminum extrusions is just bloody expensive........
hi watched ur other video and i really liked the upgrades made to mlt100 hope makit look at this and make these changes to the machine permanently for new once. bought all the materials required for the fence upgrade except Profile Handle with Allen head bolt and nut can u please share the link where u got this handle from. thank u for the wonderful job. keep posting others too
Thank You, All the best for your Fence upgrade project. I live in India and the Profile Handle are not difficult to find over here, do you want me to give you the link for this region ?
Hola te felicito por tu tutorial, has presentado una de laas mejores guias que han subido a You Tube de verdad que me ha gustado mucho pero la unica dificulad que veo es que has omitido en donde podemos encontrar los herrajes para poderla realizar Saludos TONI MARTIN
In the place I live (Bengaluru) all these hardware's are easily available in local Industrial stores, also these Aluminum profiles can be found online in 1 Mtr cut lengths. Wish i could help, but I am not sure about other locations. Thanks
Hi Tarlochan, well done on the saw fence. Are you please able to send me the details for the aluminum channel you used. I am struggling to find these. Thank you heaps
Love it, let me know if you can make one for me as there are no material availabe in this remote part where i live (Aizawl, Mizoram), i would love to upgrade my saw
Dude this is fantastic! I have the same problem with my fence as you did but I have a titan table saw (from Screwfix). The mounting/clamp you have on yours is very similar to mine, but i don't have the same type of extenders you have on the other end of the saw, but what I do have is a lot of holes in the table edge so i wont need to drill the table of the saw i just need to drill the aluminum profile. I'm going to try to build one like yours but im probably going to use 2020 profile to bolt to the saw table and I think im going to use 2060 aluminum profile for the fence itself. Out of all the video's (i watched atleast 20) making DIY fences many in wood and many in metal this is the best! why? because its not over-complicated its simple and it works
sounds interesting and Thanks for your wonderful comments. I would recommend once to just try sliding the bolt head in 2020 profile groves, to make sure there is sufficient space and the bolt head does not get stuck, during part 1 of mine video I used 4040, but if you watched the part 2, I used 4545 instead, All the best with your project.
@@TarlochanSingh That is my only concern is getting stuck but I could use a coach bolt those have rounded heads and a square under the head which could lock it between the 2 lines on the profile but the issue is finding which size will fit.
@@TarlochanSingh could you tell me the type of profile you used like a model or something please? im used to 2020 and 2040 often used as 3d printer frames but I fear they might have too little of a grove in the profile so i might want to get the type you used
@@TotoGuy-Original The round head with square to lock in profile is good idea if you can find round head bolt with the required lenght, also I used the standard 4545 profile, you can see the details of the same in the link below. www.pbh.in/shop/mps-4545l-length-1000mm-61382?category=45#attr=
Thank You Mr. Karthi for your valuable comments, Good to know you found this information useful. Hope you make yours very soon. Also i will be posting all the essential upgrades i made to my Makita MLT 100, Hope it helps as well.
Yes you are right, you can either try to move the existing scale/tape measurement to the right and calibrate it with the new fence thickness or you can stick a new measuring scale/tape on the existing scale with the new fence reference. However i prefer to directly measure the distance from the blade to the fence, just to be sure with my measurement. Thanks
Dear Mr. Singh, Fantastic idea, well executed and a very well made video. I have purchased a MLT 100 last year as well. Where did you buy the extruded Aluminum profile? Good job 👍 Jai Hind.
Thanks for your comments. I bought it from a local aluminum profile dealer in Bangalore, if you are living in the same city, i can share you their coordinates.
What a great upgrade. I'm so impressed that I want to try it out on my machine. Thanks very much. I've subscribed after watching this. Keep up the great work.
