An apparatus is configured for attachment to a work surface. The apparatus includes a first rail, a second rail, and a tension element connecting the first and second rails. The first rail is configured to be fixed to the work surface, the first rail having opposed first and second ends. The second rail is configured to be movable with respect to the work surface, the second rail having opposed first and second ends, wherein the first end of the first rail is hinged to the first end of the second rail. Additionally, a method of using a router fence on a table is described. The router fence includes a first rail, a second rail pivotally attached to the first rail, and a tension element connecting the first and second rails. The method includes attaching the first rail to the table; moving the second rail; and stretching the tension element.

An apparatus is configured for attachment to a work surface. The apparatus includes a first rail, a second rail, and a tension element connecting the first and second rails. The first rail is configured to be fixed to the work surface, the first rail having opposed first and second ends. The second rail is configured to be movable with respect to the work surface, the second rail having opposed first and second ends, wherein the first end of the first rail is hinged to the first end of the second rail. Additionally, a method of using a router fence on a table is described. The router fence includes a first rail, a second rail pivotally attached to the first rail, and a tension element connecting the first and second rails. The method includes attaching the first rail to the table; moving the second rail; and stretching the tension element.