Bottom line first: Creates accurate, repeatable finger joints with little o=
pportunity for operator error.
Pros: relatively easy set up with good print directions and a nicely done D=
VD. My test joints were a tad loose, but the spacer is adjustable in 0.001=
increments and with a bit of fiddling was able to create snug-fitting join=
ts. Good attention to safety with a shield that covers the blade (or bit i=
f you're using a router table).
Cons: I tried to use their chart for creating an odd number of fingers usin=
g 1/4 inch dado and somehow ended up with an even number of fingers. Since=
I am behind on delivery on this project, I decided to go forward with the =
less than desirable finger configuration for the five drawers for the jewel=
ry armoire. (My daughter won't mind and my wife didn't notice). Methinks I=
need to read through this section again.
Larry
On 6/6/2013 12:42 PM, Gramp's shop wrote:
> SNIP
>>
>>
>> You did not even read the instructions for setting the clock on your
>>
>> 60's VCR? LOL
>
> My VCR came with a brunette who handled all the tech stuff like setting the clock, recording shows and playback. Didn't yours? <G>
>
We could not afford that. LOL
>SNIP
>>
>>
>> You did not even read the instructions for setting the clock on your
>> 60's VCR? LOL
>
>My VCR came with a brunette who handled all the tech stuff like setting the clock, recording shows and playback. Didn't yours? <G>
... mine came with the blonde ...
........hence the 12:00 12:00 12:00
jt
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On 6/5/2013 9:39 PM, Gramp's shop wrote:
> Bottom line first: Creates accurate, repeatable finger joints with little opportunity for operator error.
>
> Pros: relatively easy set up with good print directions and a nicely done DVD. My test joints were a tad loose, but the spacer is adjustable in 0.001 increments and with a bit of fiddling was able to create snug-fitting joints. Good attention to safety with a shield that covers the blade (or bit if you're using a router table).
>
> Cons: I tried to use their chart for creating an odd number of fingers using 1/4 inch dado and somehow ended up with an even number of fingers. Since I am behind on delivery on this project, I decided to go forward with the less than desirable finger configuration for the five drawers for the jewelry armoire. (My daughter won't mind and my wife didn't notice). Methinks I need to read through this section again.
>
> Larry
>
Yea, read it again, and or watch that part on the DVD again. I did the
odd number of fingers by accident and it worked well.
On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:32:30 PM UTC-5, Mike Marlow wrote:
> Gramp's shop wrote:
>
> > Bottom line first: Creates accurate, repeatable finger joints with
>
> > little opportunity for operator error.
>
> >
>
> > Pros: relatively easy set up with good print directions and a nicely
>
> > done DVD. My test joints were a tad loose, but the spacer is
>
> > adjustable in 0.001 increments and with a bit of fiddling was able to
>
> > create snug-fitting joints. Good attention to safety with a shield
>
> > that covers the blade (or bit if you're using a router table).
>
> >
>
> > Cons: I tried to use their chart for creating an odd number of
>
> > fingers using 1/4 inch dado and somehow ended up with an even number
>
> > of fingers. Since I am behind on delivery on this project, I decided
>
> > to go forward with the less than desirable finger configuration for
>
> > the five drawers for the jewelry armoire. (My daughter won't mind and
>
> > my wife didn't notice). Methinks I need to read through this section
>
> > again.
>
> >
>
> > Larry
>
>
>
> What??? You read the intructions first? No wonder you're having problems.
>
> Go buy the Guy Book at your favorite bookstore...
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> -Mike-
>
> [email protected]
This was the first time I actually looked at any instructions for anything I've ever purchased. You're absolutely right ... and I'll never make that mistake again.
Gramp's shop wrote:
> Bottom line first: Creates accurate, repeatable finger joints with
> little opportunity for operator error.
>
> Pros: relatively easy set up with good print directions and a nicely
> done DVD. My test joints were a tad loose, but the spacer is
> adjustable in 0.001 increments and with a bit of fiddling was able to
> create snug-fitting joints. Good attention to safety with a shield
> that covers the blade (or bit if you're using a router table).
>
> Cons: I tried to use their chart for creating an odd number of
> fingers using 1/4 inch dado and somehow ended up with an even number
> of fingers. Since I am behind on delivery on this project, I decided
> to go forward with the less than desirable finger configuration for
> the five drawers for the jewelry armoire. (My daughter won't mind and
> my wife didn't notice). Methinks I need to read through this section
> again.
>
> Larry
What??? You read the intructions first? No wonder you're having problems.
Go buy the Guy Book at your favorite bookstore...
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
Gramp's shop wrote:
> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:32:30 PM UTC-5, Mike Marlow wrote:
>>
>> What??? You read the intructions first? No wonder you're having
>> problems.
>>
>> Go buy the Guy Book at your favorite bookstore...
>>
>> --
>>
>> -Mike-
>>
>> [email protected]
>
> This was the first time I actually looked at any instructions for
> anything I've ever purchased. You're absolutely right ... and I'll
> never make that mistake again.
There now - doesn't that feel better?
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On 6/6/2013 8:01 AM, Gramp's shop wrote:
> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 10:32:30 PM UTC-5, Mike Marlow wrote:
>> Gramp's shop wrote:
>>
>>> Bottom line first: Creates accurate, repeatable finger joints with
>>
>>> little opportunity for operator error.
>>
>>>
>>
>>> Pros: relatively easy set up with good print directions and a nicely
>>
>>> done DVD. My test joints were a tad loose, but the spacer is
>>
>>> adjustable in 0.001 increments and with a bit of fiddling was able to
>>
>>> create snug-fitting joints. Good attention to safety with a shield
>>
>>> that covers the blade (or bit if you're using a router table).
>>
>>>
>>
>>> Cons: I tried to use their chart for creating an odd number of
>>
>>> fingers using 1/4 inch dado and somehow ended up with an even number
>>
>>> of fingers. Since I am behind on delivery on this project, I decided
>>
>>> to go forward with the less than desirable finger configuration for
>>
>>> the five drawers for the jewelry armoire. (My daughter won't mind and
>>
>>> my wife didn't notice). Methinks I need to read through this section
>>
>>> again.
>>
>>>
>>
>>> Larry
>>
>>
>>
>> What??? You read the intructions first? No wonder you're having problems.
>>
>> Go buy the Guy Book at your favorite bookstore...
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> -Mike-
>>
>> [email protected]
>
> This was the first time I actually looked at any instructions for anything I've ever purchased. You're absolutely right ... and I'll never make that mistake again.
>
You did not even read the instructions for setting the clock on your
60's VCR? LOL