Shop Fox W2005 vs. Vega U26

Let’s compare these two table saw fences: the Shop Fox W2005 and the Vega U26.

Pros & Cons

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

For the W2005:

For the Vega:

Comparison Chart

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	Shop Fox W2005	Vega U26
Brand	Shop Fox	Vega
Rip Capacity (Right)	25”	26”
Rip Capacity (Left)		8”
Dimensions	42” L	48” W × 36” L
Weight		29.7 lbs
Pros	HDPE plastic fence surface for extremely low sliding resistance Clamps completely tight for accurate cuts Includes drill and tap set in case mounting holes need to be drilled Easily lifts off to make room for cross-cutting	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	No micro-adjustment feature Packaging issues sometimes leads to missing or damaged parts	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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