Woodpeckers RF-DK-PM Rip Flip Dado Kit - 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:** Ideal for projects requiring multiple pieces of wood with identical dimensions, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in production.
• **Cabinet Making:** Streamlining the process of fitting shelves by ensuring perfect dado widths for shelf insertion, making the construction of cabinets faster and more precise.
• **Furniture Construction:** Assists in the accurate cutting of components, such as rails and stiles, ensuring that all parts fit together seamlessly.
• **Custom Woodworking Projects:** Allows for the easy replication of specific measurements throughout a project, crucial for bespoke designs where precision is key.
• **Production Line Setups:** Useful in settings where time and accuracy are critical, enabling quick adjustments and consistent output without the need for constant remeasuring.
• **Educational Workshops:** Teaching tool for students learning precision woodworking, demonstrating the importance of repeatability and accuracy in quality craftsmanship.
• **Prototyping:** When creating prototypes, the ability to quickly and accurately adjust dimensions can significantly speed up the development process.
• **Restoration Work:** Helps in the accurate replication of parts for restoration projects, where matching the original dimensions is crucial.
• **Tool Customization:** Adaptable to various T-Square style fences, making it a versatile addition to any woodworking setup, allowing for customization according to the specific needs of a project or workshop.