Customer Reviews

Milwaukee Rip Fence Kit, Model# 49-22-4146

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The Milwaukee circular saws don't come with this. Trust me you'll need it. Its inexpensive. Buy it. You won't regret it. Just get it.

This rip fence fits great and is measured accurately for perfect cuts.

I had the same experience as G. Mealhouse. It is too wide for the slot on my Milwaukee circular saw. The problem seems to be that the metal-stamping process left several little 'nubs' of metal along the edge. I will have to file them off.

Until I can do that, though, I forced the thing into the slot (skinning a knuckle in the process) and used it, and it does the job nicely so long as you don't want to rip anything wider than six inches. The measurements on the scale are accurate. I'm sure I'll be happy with it once I can modify it to fit properly.

Update Dec. 2009: I finally got around to filing off those 'nubs' and now it does a good job. Still a little too snug in the slot but usable and very useful.

For some reason this was not included in my case. There is a nice spot for it in the case. Nice to have when you need it. Sturdy stamped metal. Include 1 brass-plastic wing-nut and 2 small spare wing-nuts. Measurements are accurate.

The Milwaukee Rip Fence is well crafted of stamped steel. About the same as any other rip fence.

It comes with several thumb screws and fits several Milwaukee models.

I have found the ruler markings to be accurate and the fit and finish to the saw acceptable.

Does not fit on the saw properly, the blade is too wide. Try one on the saw before you buy it.

The title says it all, simple and reliable. Probably the biggest "bang for the buck" acc. you can buy if you use a circular saw.

an inexpensive way to add precision to your woodworking. simple to use. saves time and energy. a must-have addition!

This is a heavy, well-made rip fence at a bargain price.

It surprised me that my new Milwaukee 6390-21 circular saw didn't come with a rip fence. I mean, every carpenter needs this essential accessory. But I guess this all goes to achieving the right price point to be competitive. So I ordered the only rip fence Milwaukee offers for this saw. The calibration markings are pretty good, it is strong enough, and the range of extension (how large a rip you can make) is about average. The annoying thing is that it doens't fit very well. When you tighten the thumb screw to secure it in position for a specific size rip, three things happen. The action of the thumb screw against the calibrated shaft causes the adjustment to change slightly as you tighten it, so you always have to double check visually and do a check-cut before starting the rip. Most carpenters will do this as a matter of course. But the thumb screw also leaves little dimples in the shaft that make repeated adjustments of the same or similar size somewhat difficult because the tip of the thumb screw tries to home in on previous dimples. And third, the calibrated shaft cocks slightly, so the guide (that short part of the "T" that rides against the wood) isn't level, but at an angle of about ten to fifteen degrees. Depending on how you support the work piece, this angled guide can get caught and trip up your cut. The circular saw itself is such a fine piece of equipment that this misfitting accessory is very disappointing. Milwaukee ought to fix this; it ain't rocket science. Nonetheless, with a lot of care, you can make it work.