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Rockler Adjustable Table Featherboard

Item #: 53677
Engineered to produce safer and cleaner cuts.
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Overview

Table featherboard is designed to keep wood snug against fence for a safer and cleaner cut when ripping, routing, or drilling. Ideal for use with any tool that has a standard 3/8" x 3/4" miter slot. Expandable miter track bars provide maximum holding power. Features two easy-to-grip star knobs to securely lock the featherboard in place.

What's included

(1) One Table Featherboard

Technical Details

  • Two adjustable 5/16" x 18tpi star knobs.
  • 5" max. adjustability.
  • Durable black plastic.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TAPF-0402H
  • Weight (lbs): 0.8000

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Why did you choose this?
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works in miter track
Terrence H on Apr 14, 2018
to use with my table saw
michael w on Mar 17, 2018
works in miter track
Terrence H on Apr 14, 2018
Table saw must-have, board had been a bit wobbly when ripping
Robert K on Apr 10, 2018
to use with my table saw
michael w on Mar 17, 2018
Like the idea of only one feather board on the router table top.
charles r on Mar 1, 2018
DO NOT HAVE ONE
RONALD B on Mar 1, 2018
Have a Grizzly table saw and have needed a feather board for some time.
Duane T on Feb 15, 2018
Need to replace an old one
Neil G on Feb 7, 2018
Bought one with the rocker table saw kit and wanted a second for backup. Great reviews and appears to be exactly what I need
Paul L on Jan 24, 2018
Safety first. Again, as a beginner, I neglected this item when I purchased my Rockler router table. Lesson learned.
William J on Nov 27, 2017
looks like it's high quality.
Albert M on Nov 25, 2017
Needed one
Robert P on Nov 6, 2017
Save my fingers.
John V on Oct 31, 2017
I needed a good featherboard for work I am doing with smaller stock.
Rahn B on Oct 22, 2017
need this for safer cleaner table saw rips
Tom T on Oct 19, 2017
For table saw accuracy
Steve W on Oct 9, 2017
This is a strong, flexible unit with a great adjustment range. I am using it on the router table. I have one for my table saw and two for the router table.
James C on Sep 5, 2017
Good sturdy featherboard. Bought extra for Retro Double Featherboard Kit to make raised panels.
J GUILFORD S on Aug 19, 2017
I use featherboards often and I trust Rockler, and I liked the price.
Charles A S on Aug 2, 2017
Looks like would be versatile for many applications.
Johnny E on Jul 30, 2017
Safety
PATRICK J D on Jul 26, 2017
It will be easier than making one
Don L on Jul 26, 2017
Price reduced
Raymond S on Jul 25, 2017
Needed one to complete set
Mr. Imp on Jul 23, 2017
I had purchased one of these previously, and it works very well. I purchased this one to use with the Retrofit Double Featherboard.
Gregory M on Jul 22, 2017
Better control of material when cutting on table saw or router.
jon a on Jul 17, 2017
I have one already and got this for a second table saw.
Keith R on Jul 17, 2017
safety
Mark N on Jul 11, 2017
For Table saw safety
GEORGE M on Jul 11, 2017
I simply needed another one.
Thomas M on Jul 9, 2017
Needed one and this was on sale!
Dana H on Jul 7, 2017
Better control of work on rotor table.
Paul N on Jul 6, 2017
Because the magswitch featherboard won't work over the miter slots. I needed one for those rare times.
Khal R on May 19, 2017
Adjustability, good reviews, safety.
Herman B on May 11, 2017
Purchased this product from you over 2o years ago for my Delta unisaw. I have tried some of the other featherboard models for my portable table saws, but these are difficult to use compared to the Rockler model.
Paul L on May 1, 2017
Needed another featherboard and this looks like a good one.
James P on Apr 21, 2017
Featherboards are a must for the table saw to ensure accuracy and safety.
Ray S on Apr 20, 2017
I already have a couple of Rockler featherboards for my shop table saw. I really like them. I just purchased a new compact table saw and needed a feather board for it. I like all of them being the same.
Tom O on Apr 3, 2017
Getting read to cut side panels for some kitchen cabinets and this will ensure my rip cuts are straight on the table saw.
Sheldon S on Mar 21, 2017
Just a random pick
Charles W on Mar 19, 2017
For safety purposes.
Rodney C. W on Mar 16, 2017
good value
William Y on Mar 12, 2017
Hopefully for my tables saw or router table some day. have not had a need as of yet.
Kevin H on Mar 7, 2017
Ordered the retrofit kit first by mistake, but this and the retro kit will complete what I really wanted, a double featherboard that will keep boards on edge to shape with router.
Donald S on Feb 26, 2017
I need a good featherboard on my table saw
Thomas N on Feb 24, 2017
Hubby wanted it!
Tammy K on Feb 23, 2017
Didn't own one
Robert M on Jan 30, 2017
After reading reviews of this feather-board and others decided to purchase this one because of build quality.
William D on Jan 27, 2017
safety
Bob L on Jan 13, 2017
for my table saw
charles g on Dec 29, 2016
Same as above
Glen W on Dec 26, 2016
Table saw must-have, board had been a bit wobbly when ripping
Robert K on Apr 10, 2018
Like the idea of only one feather board on the router table top.
charles r on Mar 1, 2018
Question for Rockler and people who use this adjustable featherboard on Dewalt table saw DW745. The warning on the package says for saw to position the featherboard at least 2 inches before the blade to prevent binding and kickback. I understand the need for it to be positioned before the blade but is it really necessary at least 2 inches before the blade? At least 2 inches is probably feasible for larger table saws but on my compact jobsite Dewalt DW745, with the blade raised for cutting ¾ in plywood, the best I can do is 1 inch between the blade and the first feather. There isn’t enough space to position the featherboard at least 2 inches. I watched this video on Youtube of someone using this adjustable weatherboard. The featherboard isn’t located at least 2 inches in this video. It’s just barely before the blade. I am new to table saws and I am taking every word of safety caution seriously. Please help. I really don’t want to return it to Rockler.
Tan-Hai N on Dec 12, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I have been using this same table saw with the Rockler featherboards for about 2 yrs now. Becasue of the tablesaw size issue you mention, I place the featherboard so the front is just barely NOT touching the blade. Depending on the blade height and table size, many times I am only able to secure the front lock. No issues thus far.
How do you get the featherboard to stay in place in the miter slots? I have tightened down the knobs and the featherboard just slides down the miter slot. I didn't receive any instructions so I have the bolts facing upward going through the center hole of the metal miter pieces, and into the threads of the knobs. Did I assemble it incorrectly? How does the featherboard "lock" into the miter slot? The table saw I am using is the Dewalt DWE7480 and has standard size miter slots.
gauntlet21 on Feb 15, 2017
BEST ANSWER: The featherboard rails that fit into the miter slots on your saw or router table are 3/4 inch wide, which is the standard size of miter channels on most table saws and router tables. It sounds as if you have the featherboard assembled correctly. The bolts have countersunk heads that fit into the bottom of the featherboard rail that fits down in the miter channel. Those rails have channels that are about 3 3/4 inches long. When you tighten the knobs on the featherboard, those countersunk heads are designed to spread the featherboard rail so it squeezes against the sides of the miter channel and holds the featherboard in place. It is possible that you simply may not have cranked the knobs tight enough for the featherboard to grip. If, however, your miter channel is a bit wider than 3/4 inch, you may have to place a metal shim in the channel so the knobs can secure the featherboard rail in place when you tighten the knobs. Also, if you have used paste wax or something similar to rust proof your table saw or to make your miter slide smoothly, you may have lost the friction that is needed to hold the featherboard in place. If so, you may have to remove that wax (or other lubricant) in order for your featherboard to grip properly.
Can this be flipped to feed in either direction? I would like one for a band saw, but the feed direction in the picture is for a router, table saw, etc.
A shopper on Apr 26, 2015
BEST ANSWER: This featherboard is not designed to be flipped, but I took a look at mine and see no reason that it can't be flipped for use on a band saw. The feathers are molded with open channels on the underside, but it doesn't appear that would affect the performance of the featherboard negatively if flipped over for use on a band saw. It can be clamped down when flipped over in the same way that it is clamped down as shown in the picture on Rockler's website.
How far do the feathers extend beyond the edge of the miter slot at maximum extension?
James L on Jul 4, 2015
BEST ANSWER: 5 3/4"
Do the knobs lock the featherboard in the slot or just adjust the extension of the featherboard toward the wood?
Kenneth R on Nov 20, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The knobs do both simultaneously. They lock it in the slot & clamp the feather board at the desired distance from the fence.
I cannot find my installation instructions. How does this thing install?
Jeff S on Apr 3, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Metal rods ride in miter slot on table surface. Featherboard sets on top and is held in place by screwing knobs into metal bars. Loosen knobs and, with piece of stock to be routed against fence on table table, snug featherboard up against stock to hold it against fence and tighten knobs to maintain featherboard pressure against stock. If using single featherboard, locate it on infeed side of router bit. If using on fence, bars should slide into slot on fence an featherboard should be adjusted to hold stock down against table.
What is the overall dimension of this featherboard?
A shopper on May 21, 2015
BEST ANSWER: 7" WIDE, 2 3/4" deep from the fins

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Rockler Adjustable Table Featherboard
This featherboard works great on a contractors table saw.
March 27, 2018
Purchased
 1 month ago
Woodworking Experience:
Beginner
Feather board
Great feather board, dropped right into channel and is easy to adjust
March 14, 2018
Purchased
 2 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Nice tool
Nicely made. Quality material. Once you get it setup you get very nice cuts. Will last a life time if you take care of it.
February 21, 2018
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Worth the money
Definitely worthwhile. Should have bought two. One for the table saw, one for the band saw. Used on the band saw. Just reverse the feet that drop into the miter slot.
February 7, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Safety is no accident
Why I didn’t get this sooner. Keeps my hands away from the blade and keeps the piece up against the fence.????
February 7, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
Flexible configuration and sturdy
I have owned for many years and still works like new.
January 17, 2018
Purchased
 3 months ago
works fine
January 3, 2018
Purchased
 over 3 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
If you don't have one get one.
This think has made my table saw my servant. Hold the piece tight close to the blade. I have never had such a high opinion of any tool.
December 20, 2017
Purchased
 7 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
I've used it a lot and have been pleased with it's adjustability and positive grip in the slot.
November 25, 2017
Purchased
 5 months ago
Best I've used
Great product for the price
November 16, 2017
Purchased
 over 3 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced

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