rip fence

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Etymology

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Referring to its use in guiding the workpiece during the process of making a rip cut.

Noun

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rip fence (plural rip fences)

  1. In a table saw, a fence or guide running from the front of the table (the side nearest the operator) to the back, parallel to the cutting plane of the blade.