I've been using my Rigid Hybrid tablesaw for a few years now, and while it's a solid machine, the factory fence is terrible. I broke the cheap plastic end piece soon after I got it, but I can still manage to make it work. However, keeping it square is a constant struggle. I'm looking to replace it with a better fence and was hoping to get some recommendations from anyone who's done this on a similar model. Ideally, I'd like to know which brands fit well without needing to drill a lot of holes.
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Just to clarify, mine is the R4520 model. I'm okay with spending around $500 for a high-quality fence system. The saw has enough power and stability for my projects. You can check it out here: [RIGID R4520](https://xdcdepot.com/product/ridgid-r4520-13-amp-10-in-professional-cast-iron-table-saw/?source=max02&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22428491445&gbraid=0AAAAA-YRkOW8kWFYUNt17c_ZDNJ4UuLMm&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4qHEBhCDARIsALYKFNOIPWytYC4A28-Ht3SHVN27EUYSFoJepmN7IJDzQx9TPbJRFw1Lxq4aAj74EALw_wcB)! It's been a game changer for me.
If you have a model like the TS3650, you can actually unbolt the rails and install pretty much any fence system you want! Just be aware that you might have to drill a few holes, but since it's all steel, it should work out fine. If you're aiming for a quality fence, be ready for name brand systems to cost around $500. Alternatively, you might find a replacement stock fence on eBay for under $100.