Shop Fox W1410 vs. Vega U26

Thinking about a new table saw fence? Compare the features of the Shop Fox W1410 and Vega U26 and make an informed purchase!

Let’s take a look at these two table saw fences: the Shop Fox W1410 and the Vega U26.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Shop Fox:

Might need some filing/sanding to get completely smooth movement along support rails
Included drill and tap set are not very good, will probably need to use your own 5/16 bit and 3/8 tap

For the Vega:

Some quality control issues mean occasionally arrives scratched due to parts moving in shipping
Does not attach to wing extensions using included parts (need to manufacture them to get full 26” to the right)

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Shop Fox W1410 with other products

and comparisons of the Vega U26 with other products

	Shop Fox W1410	Vega U26

Brand	Shop Fox	Vega
Rip Capacity (Right)	25”	26”
Rip Capacity (Left)	7 1/2”	8”
Dimensions	30” L × 3 1/2” H	48” W × 36” L
Weight	35 lbs	29.7 lbs
Pros	Glides very smoothly on ball-bearing guides T-track on top of fence for easy attachment of clamps and accessories Locks down securely	Simple install Rock solid once clamped down Requires only 2 holes drilled to fit Craftsman saws Easy to adjust using micro-adjuster Easy to remove for cross-cutting and holds position afterward
Cons	Might need some filing/sanding to get completely smooth movement along support rails Included drill and tap set are not very good, will probably need to use your own 5/16 bit and 3/8 tap	Some quality control issues mean occasionally arrives scratched due to parts moving in shipping Does not attach to wing extensions using included parts (need to manufacture them to get full 26” to the right)
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