Ridgid R4512 Fence Rail Guide / Slider Upgrade / Mod / Fix

Description

This listing is for the 3D-printed plastic hook fence and 2x sliders **_ONLY_**.  It is designed to work with your stock fence (*NOT INCLUDED*).
This upgrade *ONLY FITS THE R4512*.  It does *NOT* fit any other Ridgid or non-Ridgid models.  All Ridgid fences are DIFFERENT.
DESCRIPTION:
Arguably one of the weakest parts of the RIDGID R4512 table saw is it's fence.  There is significant slop due to poor tolerances, making repeatability and reliable cuts extremely challenging at times.  The culprit is mainly the two sliders that hold and align the front part of the fence and to a lesser extent, the hook fence, which hold and align the back part of the fence.  This custom upgrade, of our own design, addresses this problem.
This upgrade replaces the stock hook fence (P/N 080035003163) and slider (P/N 080035003153).
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE:
1) Removing all slop / play between the rail and the fence
2) Oversized the back hook fence, significantly decreases the fence back wobble due to the anemic stock OEM part.
2) Better surface contact between the rail and the front sliders and back hook fence
3) Much beefier tensioner (on the two front sliders), allowing for steady and consistent tension between the front portion of the fence and rail
HOW TO INSTALL:
1) Remove 4 screws from the front sliders and install the new custom sliders.  Use the same screws, be careful not to overtighten.
2) Loosen the large 8mm lock nut until it is almost out (or you can remove it temporarily).
3) Remove back hook fence screw.  Remove the back hook fence.
4) Put in the new hook fence.  It fits in SNUG, so minor sanding may be required if you have difficulty.  Insert and tighten with the original screw.
5) Put back the original large 8mm lock nut, and adjust as necessary until the fence just fits back onto the rails.  Do NOT keep this too loose!
6) Apply a good amount of paste wax onto the surfaces of these parts, especially parts where it contacts the rails.  Apply paste wax to the rails too.
The fence should feel stiffer now and alignment should be solid and repeatable.  If you want a smoother slide, you can gently sand down the back tensioner of the sliders.  This is the part that pushes up against the back portion of the rails to keep things aligned.  DO NOT SAND IT TOO MUCH as it will defeat the purpose if it is too loose.
Color of these parts may vary and depend on color on hand.  They will usually be orange or black.  These are printed using ultra-strong PETG plastic in high-end prosumer grade printers. PETG plastic is impact resistant, temperature resistant and chemical resistant. Never accept PLA for functional parts!
Thank you Drew Witt for the review!
https://youtu.be/89uAmdqHX6s
OTHER INFO:
Please note that like all 3D printed products, there may be some minor surface blemishes, even though we print everything on high-end prosumer grade printers in a heated chamber and enclosure.  It is the nature of the beast.  Please understand this before purchasing.  This does not affect functionality in any way.
Free shipping is only available in the United States.
Everything is proudly designed and manufactured in the United States.