This Craftsman Rip Fences page documents many of the various types of rip fences that were provided with Sears Craftsman Table Saws over the years.
The saws of the 1950’s and 60’s used heavier fences made of aluminum and steel. They required aluminum fence rails that fastened to the front of the saw table and any extension wings that were attached.
Later fences were made of all steel construction first with handles that tightened a clamp against the fence rails.
The better fences used a cam locking device to secure the fence to the rails. Most recently, Craftsman has been making their fences out of lighter aluminum as can be seen in the photos below.
Craftsman Rip Fence with Clamp Handle and Micro Adjust
This fence was found on many Craftsman vintage 1950’s and 1960’s table saws. It required special aluminum fence rails. This one came from a Craftsman 113.27520 table saw from 1951.
Craftsman Rip Fence with Handle
This fence was used on saws with 27″ deep tables. It required the use of Craftsman angle iron fence rails at both the front and back of the saw.
Craftsman Rip Fence with Cam Lock Handle and Micro Adjust Knob
This fence was used on saws with 27″ deep tables. It required the use of Craftsman angle iron fence rails that had an optional serrated piece of steel attached to the rails for the micro adjust gears to mesh with.
Craftsman Rip Fence with Cam Lock Handle
This fence was used on Craftsman 10″ table saws with 27″ deep table tops. It was common on table saw models in the 113.298xxx and 113.299xxx series. It requires the Craftsman angle iron fence rails.
Craftsman Cam Lock Rip Fence with Micro Adjust Knob
This fence was used on Craftsman 10″ table saws with 27″ deep table tops. It was common on table saw models in the 113.298xxx and 113.299xxx series. It requires the Craftsman angle iron fence rails fitted with the micro tooth bar. It will work with the regular rail but you won’t be able to use the micro-adjust feature.
Craftsman Align a Aip 24-12 Rip Fence & Rails
This aluminum fence will allow ripping up to 12″ to the left of the blade and 24″ to the right of the blade. It usually comes with the matching set of front and rear rails that bolt on to the saw table. It was originally provided on Craftsman table saws in the 215.228xxx series but should mount to other saws with 27″ deep tables.
Craftsman Align a Rip XRC Rip Fence
This Craftsman Rip Fence was for use on 10″ Table Saw Models 315.228130, 315.228410, 315.228510, 113.299310, 113.299410, 113.299510. The front rail was 69 1/2″ long and the rear rail was 59 1/2″ long. The fence has a Quick-release micro -Adjustable Fence knob
Craftsman Rip Fence 24/12
