minor rip fence issue

[linear]

I looked for this in the FAQ, but didn't see it covered.

I am getting a little bit of a catch when the workpiece contacts the back end of my rip fence. The black plastic end is sitting a couple thousandths proud of the face of the fence, and anything with a sharp corner seems like it catches, which gives me a little burn, and a possible safety issue.

It seems like filing or sanding that piece down would solve it with not too much of a headache, but is there a good reason not to?

[Black wallnut]

You are on the same track that others have used when this has been an issue in the past. You may also be able to just loosen the screw on the bottom of the fence and just move the piece over.

[LCHIEN]

... You may also be able to just loosen the screw on the bottom of the fence and just move the piece over.

i think that's the right answer.

it's not in the FAQ, hasn't been that frequently asked but maybe this is the second time I've heard it asked... is 2 times frequent?

[RayintheUK]

It seems like filing or sanding that piece down would solve it with not too much of a headache, but is there a good reason not to?

In case you can't move the plastic over a little, or if you can and it is then proud on the other side (don't forget about bevel-ripping on the other side of the blade!), then, to answer your question, there is no good reason not to file or sand it down.

Ray.

[linear]

Thanks Ray, I couldn't see a good reason not to, but I figured getting the consensus would be prudent before proceeding.