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Shop Fox W1410 vs. Vega U50

Looking for a new table saw fence? Compare the benefits of the Shop Fox W1410 and Vega U50 in order to make an informed purchase!

Well take a look at these two table saw fences: the Shop Fox W1410 and the Vega U50.

Shop Fox W1410
Vega U50

Pros & Cons

Lets take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Shop Fox:

Pros

  • Glides very smoothly on ball-bearing guides
  • T-track on top of fence for easy attachment of clamps and accessories
  • Locks down securely

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

For the U50:

Pros

  • Micro-adjustment feature
  • Auxiliary table support
  • Easy to zero in
  • Excellent customer support for questions

Cons

  • Sharp corners may need filing down for safety
  • Workmanship/fit-and-finish not as high as more expensive products

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the Shop Fox W1410 with other products

and comparisons of the Vega U50 with other products.

Shop Fox W1410Vega U50
Shop Fox W1410
Vega U50
BrandShop FoxVega
Rip Capacity (Right)25”50”
Rip Capacity (Left)7 1/2”8”
Dimensions30” L × 3 1/2” H36” L
Weight35 lbs38.4 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
  • Micro-adjustment feature
  • Auxiliary table support
  • Easy to zero in
  • Excellent customer support for questions
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
  • Sharp corners may need filing down for safety
  • Workmanship/fit-and-finish not as high as more expensive products
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