Key Features
Aluminum Fence Face Replaces the stock 1/2 inch laminated plywood face with a 7/8 inch hardcoat-anodized aluminum extrusion. You get a straighter, tougher fence surface that holds up better in a busy shop. 48 Inch Support This 48 inch Versa-Fence Face Upgrade includes a 7 inch material support that mounts on the infeed or outfeed side. That added shelf helps support stock where it matters instead of leaving the workpiece hanging. Fast No-Drill Install It installs on a SawStop T-Glide fence in minutes with no drilling and no modifications. That means less setup hassle and a cleaner upgrade path for shops that want better fence performance right away.
Overview
The Woodpeckers Versa-Fence Face Upgrade for SawStop Table Saws, model VFFU-ICS48, is a fence face replacement made for SawStop T-Glide fences. This is a table saw fence upgrade designed for smoother stock support, straighter guiding, and easier accessory mounting during ripping and table saw work. If your stock plywood fence face feels like the weak link on an otherwise serious saw, this upgrade fixes that with a heavier-duty aluminum face built for shop use.
Instead of the standard 1/2 inch laminated plywood face, Woodpeckers uses a 7/8 inch hardcoat-anodized aluminum extrusion. That extra thickness matters because a fence face needs to stay straight, resist wear, and give workpieces a predictable surface to ride against. The hardcoat anodizing also includes PTFE, so stock slides with less resistance. In practical terms, that means cleaner feed control when you are ripping hardwood, sheet goods, or long parts that tend to drag against the fence.
This VFFU-ICS48 version is the 48 inch model, and that added length is more than just a number on a spec sheet. Longer fence support helps keep large panels, long boards, and awkward stock tracking consistently along the fence face. Woodpeckers also includes a 7 inch material support on the 48 inch version. It mounts to the bottom of the fence face on either the infeed or outfeed side to create a shelf that helps hold your material where you need it.
One of the smarter details here is the top track. It is sized to direct mount JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides, which saves you from piecing together a workaround when you want better hold-down and feed control. Woodpeckers also notes that featherboards can be mounted with optional brackets. For a shop that uses jigs and guides to improve repeatability, that built-in mounting capability is a real advantage over a plain replacement face.
Installation is straightforward. The Versa-Fence Face Upgrade mounts to the SawStop T-Glide fence in minutes with no modifications and no drilling. That is a big deal for owners who want better fence performance without permanently changing the saw or spending half a day fabricating a custom solution. You get a cleaner install, less guesswork, and an upgrade that feels purpose-built instead of improvised.
The real value of this Woodpeckers upgrade is that it improves several parts of the cut at once. You get a slicker surface for smoother feeding, a more rigid face for better consistency, support options for longer or wider stock, and a ready-made way to add stock guides. For cabinet shops, furniture builders, serious hobby woodworkers, and anyone running a SawStop with a T-Glide fence, this is the kind of upgrade that makes the fence work more like the rest of the saw should.
Smoother Feeding on Rip Cuts
The hardcoat-anodized aluminum face gives your stock a slicker path along the fence, which helps you keep feed pressure steady through the cut. That is especially useful when you are working with longer boards or material that tends to drag.
- PTFE in the anodized surface reduces resistance as stock moves along the fence
- 7/8 inch thick aluminum face replaces the stock 1/2 inch plywood fence face
Built-In Accessory Mounting
The top track is sized to direct mount JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides, giving you a cleaner way to add hold-down pressure and feed control. That makes the fence more useful for repeatable ripping without custom drilling or one-off shop modifications.
- Direct-mount top track fits JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides
- Optional brackets allow featherboard mounting for added versatility
Woodpeckers Versa-Fence Face Upgrade for SawStop Table Saws Adds Real Support
The 48 inch version gives you more usable fence length and includes a 7 inch material support that can be mounted where it helps most. That extra support is a practical upgrade for long stock, larger panels, and repetitive rip work where consistency matters.
- 48 inch fence face length suits larger SawStop table saw setups
- Included 7 inch material support mounts on the infeed or outfeed side
Key Specifications
| Length | 48 in. |
|---|---|
| Fence Face Thickness | 7/8 in. |
| Material | Hardcoat-anodized aluminum extrusion |
| Material Support Length | 7 in. |
| Compatibility | SawStop T-Glide fence |
| Accessory Mounting | Direct-mount top track for JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides |
| Installation | No drilling, no modifications |
| Made In | USA |
Compatibility
Fence System Designed for SawStop table saws equipped with the T-Glide fence. Stock Guides Top track is sized to direct mount JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides. Featherboards Featherboards can be mounted with optional brackets.
Built For
Woodworking Cabinet Making Furniture Building Shop Upgrades Rip Cuts Sheet Goods Long Board Support SawStop Owners
Pro Tip
On the 48 inch version, try the 7 inch material support on the outfeed side first if you do a lot of long rip cuts. If your work leans more toward guiding thin or awkward stock into the blade, move it to the infeed side and let the shelf help you settle the piece before the cut starts.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
A smart upgrade for a good saw fence
The Woodpeckers Versa-Fence Face Upgrade for SawStop Table Saws makes a stock T-Glide fence more useful, more durable, and easier to set up with guides.
- Who it’s for: SawStop owners who want a better fence surface for ripping hardwood, sheet goods, and longer stock without cobbling together a shop-made fix.
- Why it stands out: The thicker anodized aluminum face, direct-mount guide track, and included 7 inch support on the 48 inch model solve real table saw fence problems in one shot.
- Worth knowing: This is an upgrade for a SawStop T-Glide fence, not a universal fence system, so compatibility matters before you buy.
Common Questions
- What fence is this designed to fit? It is designed for the SawStop T-Glide fence.
- Does this version include extra material support? Yes. The 48 inch models include a 7 inch material support that mounts to the bottom of the face on either the infeed or outfeed side.
- Can it mount JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides? Yes. The top track is sized to direct mount JessEm Clear-Cut Stock Guides.
- Do I need to drill or modify my fence to install it? No. Woodpeckers states installation takes minutes with no modifications and no drilling.
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