Freud SH-5 Professional Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence

by Freud

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The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.

About the Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence
Freud's SH-5 Premium Router Table Fence System models high-end industrial shaper fences at an attractive price. The SH-5 features a split fence for versatility and micro-adjustment for precision. This system is constructed of machined cast aluminum and steel for durability, and it features twin micro-adjusting knobs with .001-inch accuracy and 7/8-inch range. This individual adjusting system permits the infeed and outfeed fences to adjust separately for jointer use and other specialty applications.

What's in the box:
This fence system includes a dust collection port, two laminated MDF fence faces, chip guard, and mounting screws.

Warranty
This product is covered by Freud's limited one-year power tool warranty. Freud warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new Freud power tool shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the purchase date.

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Premium router table fence system only.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005Q7CN
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SH-5
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,003 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Tables

Customer Reviews

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114 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice piece of equipment, August 16, 2002

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"avianlk" (Monument, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud SH-5 Professional Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence (Tools & Home Improvement)

This fence seems to be a very good value. Upon receipt, I began installation and soon discovered that I needed the optional extension base plate. I contacted the folks at Freud and they were very helpful and said that the Tool Crib folks could special order it for me. I then contacted Tool Crib and they, astonishingly, refused to special order it for me. So, they had essentially sold me a product that I couldn't use. I then contacted a local tool supplier, who was a Freud "dealer" and he obtained the part for me with no problem. The bottom line is that I would recommend the product, but my advice is that you do not buy it from Tool Crib, since they will not do what is necessary to help you get it into service. Instead, go to a local supplier of Freud equipment and get the product along with the support you may need.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Freud SH-5 Router Table Fence, February 2, 2006

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S. Paxson "Cool Tool Guy" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud SH-5 Professional Micro-Adjustable Router Table Fence (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a remodeling contractor and do a lot of cabinet and finish work.

First things first. This router fence is nice! I like the fact that I can micro adjust both sides of the fence independently. This allows for adjustment to obtain full contact of the routed work to be in solid contact with the out feed fence. The dust collection port works wonderfully. All in all, this fence is very very nice.

Secondly, I was torn between rating this product a 3 or a 5. Like many, I purchased the SH-5 prior to Freud including the adapter plates, which are needed on most router tables. Now that the plates ARE included, this is no longer an issue. I did find it quite frustrating when I first received the unit. Also, the quality control department overlooked the fact that the 1/4 -20 machine screw holes in the in feed bracket were only tapped ½ way thru. I found it frustrating that I had to finish the tapping of the threaded holes myself. After my anger passed, the assembly was very straightforward. Instructions are not included, but really people, they are not needed. With the above mentioned the product would qualify for a 3 star rating.... Please read on.

I routed 12" x ¾" x 3/8" deep slots in my table so that I could mount mini-T-tracks perpendicular to the router fence. This allows for much improved positioning of the fence to bit situation over the limited threaded screw inserts supplied. The total assembly of the t-tracks, re-tapping and assembly of the adapter plates was an hour and a half. All well worth the time spent.

I have this setup installed on my Rousseau table saw wing using a Porter Cable 890 router and a Rockler on/off switch plugged into a Craftsman Auto switch that activates my Shop Vac when I turn on the router. I made accurate and smooth passes on the Freud fence. I played a little with the out feed table and even used it to joint ¾" edges on finish work. The whole wing of course is removable with all the hardware attached for easy storage.

Would I buy this router fence again? Yes. Would I use it in my home workshop? Yes, IF my budget was limited and I wanted a quality manufactured router fence. This is a good solid product and I look forward to using it more.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fence, February 17, 2005

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K. Rudio (Torrance, CA) - See all my reviews
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I just purchased and received this fence albeit without the 4 threaded inserts which should have been included. I did call customer service at Freud who promised to mail them out to me that day. In the meantime, I was able to pick up a few in the Rockler Store and mounted the new fence easily. Although the one page of instructions are minimal, I found them precise and to the point. No need for a manual with pictures or 100 plus pages. I experienced no problems setting up and using the fence with the included ALEPSH-5 Adaptor Plate, required for my 9 X 13" router insert. I replaced the standard wing nuts with star knobs and zeroing the precision controls was a breeze. I did not experience any flexing using the standard auxillary fences, however I do plan to replace the faces with 3/4" molecular slick plastic material to further reduce friction. The vacuum port accepted the 2-1/2" hose from my Shopsmith Dust Collector without adapters and coupled with the vacuum port on the router itself, my work was almost dust free (which pleases the miss'es). I'm so thoroughly pleased with this Freud system and I highly recommend it to anyone requiring a precision fence at a bargain price to boot!