Sander Fence
Most edge sanders feature a miter gauge slot so that you can support a workpiece while trimming its end. That never worked well for me. So I made a different solution, shown above. It’s similar to a drafting T-square. I clamp it in place so that I can concentrate on the sanding and not holding a miter gauge in place.
A double-layer blade supports the edge of the workpiece. A runner registers in the miter gauge slot, and a fence along the outside keeps the blade square to the belt.
The blade is thick enough to provide support without getting in the way. It’s tapered along the back and has a stepped profile for looks — a shop project needs style, too. One more thing: the dimensions shown match my sander. You’ll need to adapt this to your own machine. -Phil Huber Urbandale, Iowa
