Woodpeckers RF-DC-PM Rip-Flip Dado Coupler Pin - Fits Powermatic & Biesemeyer

Repeatable accuracy. Nothing makes work in the shop go smoother than a device that delivers repeatably accurate results. For years miter gauges, router tables and drill presses have used flip stops that give you repeatability when you need it, get out of the way when you don’t and are always ready to come right back to work. Woodpeckers new Rip-Flip Fence Stop System takes the precision and convenience of the flip stop somewhere it’s never been before… your table saw rip fence. Whether you have a specific dimension that you use day in and day out (rail and stile stock width, for example) or need to save a critical dimension during just one project, the Rip-Flip will return your rip fence to the exact same position time and time again.

To use a Rip-Flip Stop, just flip it up, slide the fence until it contacts the brass tip of the stop and lock your fence. It’s that easy. The large knurled brass knob and locking thumbwheel make micro-adjusting and locking quick and accurate. The stops are symmetrical, so they can be set up to contact the left side of the fence or the right, the choice is yours and it takes just seconds to flip a stop from one side to the other. 

We weren’t satisfied with just adding flip-stop convenience and precision to the rip fence. We took it to the next level by coupling two stops together to produce perfect fitting dadoes. Stop hassling with repeated trial-and-error attempts to get just the right combination of chippers and shims. Simply assemble your dado stack to at least half the width of your finished dado. Then, with a few turns of the micro-adjuster you can fine tune a perfect fitting dado by making two cuts; one against each stop.

We’re not done. Now that you have the dado dialed in for a perfect fit, the coupled stops can be repositioned anywhere along the rail and the dado will remain exactly the same without ever readjusting anything. Think about fitting multiple shelves in a cabinet. Just slide the fence and the coupled pair of stops to wherever you want a shelf and the dado width is perfect and automatic. 

The Rip-Flip for Powermatic/Biesemeyer fits new and old versions of the Powermatic “Accu-Fence”, new and old versions of the Biesemeyer T-Square Fence and most “clones” of the Biesemeyer. If your table saw fence clamps to a 2" x 3" rectangular tube, the Rip-Flip will more than likely fit. We’ve looked at dozens of different T-Square style fences and have come up with adapters and brackets that will work with the vast majority of them. We’ve included all the pieces and parts into the Powermatic/Biesemeyer version of the Rip-Flip. Integrating the Rip-Flip System with your table saw takes just a few minutes. It won’t affect the alignment of your rip fence rail and doesn’t require removing any original parts. Once the track is installed, you can position the Rip-Flip Stops anywhere along the rail, in any combination of right, left or coupled stops.

The Powermatic/Biesemeyer Rip-Flip Fence Stop System is available in 30” and 50” sizes. It includes all the adapters and brackets to make the fence work with almost all T-Square style fences, anodized aluminum track, two Rip-Flip Stops and one dado Coupling Pin. Flip Stops and Coupling Pins are available separately and we offer a pair of Flip Stops complete with a Coupling Pin as a bundle.

Like all Woodpeckers products, the Rip-Flip Fence Stop System is precisely machined and carefully inspected in Strongsville, Ohio manufacturing facility (just south of Cleveland).

NOTE: The “Powermatic” “Accu-Fence” and “Biesemeyer” brand names are the registered trademark of their respective companies and are not associated with Woodpeckers, LLC.

Additional Info

• Creating consistently sized parts for furniture making, ensuring all components fit together perfectly.
• Producing multiple pieces of trim or molding at the exact same length without the need for manual measuring after the initial setup.
• Streamlining the process of making rail and stile doors by setting a fixed dimension for stock width.
• Simplifying the creation of dado cuts for shelving, allowing for easy adjustment and perfect fit every time.
• Enhancing efficiency in repetitive cutting tasks, such as preparing stock for cabinetry, by quickly returning the fence to a preset position.
• Facilitating the production of identical pieces in woodworking projects, reducing errors and material waste.
• Improving the accuracy of cuts for custom woodworking projects, such as building unique furniture or intricate joinery work.
• Assisting in the construction of jigs or fixtures by providing a reliable method to produce repeatable cuts.
• Enabling quick adjustments for different project requirements, making it ideal for both professional woodworkers and hobbyists.
• Increasing safety by reducing the need to make manual adjustments near the blade, thus minimizing the risk of accidents.