About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
than the width of the dado.
I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.
Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
simplest that I have seen.
Take a look!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
On 1/17/2018 3:46 PM, GarageWoodworks wrote:
>> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
>
> The cut out reduces the amount of contact surface area, which has the potential to reduce error. Errors in the few thou of an inch are enough to influence fit.
>
> -Brian
>
:~) So a cautionary modification.
Unfortunately these type jigs, and I have the BridgeCity KerfMaker,
don't allow for inconsistencies in thickness of the material that will
fit onto the dado. And plywood typically varies in thickness along any
given edge enough to be more than a few thou of an inch.
And really that is not a fault of the jigs so much as the quality of the
material that fits into the dado.
[email protected] on Sat, 16 Dec 2017 22:16:44 -0500 typed in
rec.woodworking the following:
>
>>
>>Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
>>
>>Actually I think the new Bridge City Kerfmaker will do 100 mm or about
>>4". But yes I might as well make one to handle stock that I could
>>actually use.
>>
>>These kerfmakers will really come in handy for making slots for drawer
>>bottoms..... To bad I just thought of that after literally making
>>hundreds of drawers in the last several years. ;~(
>>
>>Or all of those slots for the box tops and bottoms. Damn!
>
>The new Bridge City Kerfmaker is magnetic, so it'll stick to your
>table and maybe you'll remember to use it. ;-)
Magnets can be installed "as an Option."
--
pyotr filipivich
Next month's Panel: Graft - Boon or blessing?
On 1/17/2018 5:14 PM, GarageWoodworks wrote:
> <snip>
>
>>
>> :~) So a cautionary modification.
>>
>> Unfortunately these type jigs, and I have the BridgeCity KerfMaker,
>> don't allow for inconsistencies in thickness of the material that will
>> fit onto the dado. And plywood typically varies in thickness along any
>> given edge enough to be more than a few thou of an inch.
>>
>> And really that is not a fault of the jigs so much as the quality of the
>> material that fits into the dado.
>
> Agreed. I still use mine to this day (it's going on 6-years old).
> Glad to see I wasn't forgotten around here :)
> I still occasionally peek in.
>
Good to see you again Brian.
<snip>
>
> :~) So a cautionary modification.
>
> Unfortunately these type jigs, and I have the BridgeCity KerfMaker,
> don't allow for inconsistencies in thickness of the material that will
> fit onto the dado. And plywood typically varies in thickness along any
> given edge enough to be more than a few thou of an inch.
>
> And really that is not a fault of the jigs so much as the quality of the
> material that fits into the dado.
Agreed. I still use mine to this day (it's going on 6-years old).
Glad to see I wasn't forgotten around here :)
I still occasionally peek in.
On 12/17/2017 6:15 AM, [email protected] wrote:
> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
>>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
[snip]
>>>>
>>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>>
>>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
>>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>>>
>>
>> Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
>> washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
>> the outer edges.
>
> I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the washer a touch on the fixed side...
Great idea. The star washer would probably work well but after time
might "chew up" the moveable side enough that it might form "pre sets"
that you'd be fighting to get it set dead nuts on.
It wouldn't take much of an inset with the Forstner at all; just a scosch.
On 12/17/2017 11:10 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any
[snip]
>
> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>
> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>
> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>
> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
>
> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
Perhaps Brian's a "waste not, want not" kinda guy. ;) Then again
perhaps he did it to quickly orient the screw end down for set up.
In any event, it's a very simple solution and, like most of his videos,
educational and entertaining.
On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>>>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
>>>> like
>>>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>
>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>> maybe
>>> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
>>> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>>>
>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
>
> Sure. here you go...
> https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F
>
>
Sweet! You did not exaggerate!
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> > "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> >>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
> >>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
> >>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
> >>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
> >>>
> >>> They still make them.
> >>>
> >>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
> >> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
> >>
> >> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
> >>>> when using it.
> >>>>
> >>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
> >>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
> >>>>
> >>>> Take a look!
> >>>>
> >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
> >>>
> >>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
> >>>
> >>
> >> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
> >> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
> >> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
> >
> > Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
> > maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
> > often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
> > them.
> >
> > Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
> >
> >
>
> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>
>
That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
The cut out reduces the amount of contact surface area, which has the poten=
tial to reduce error. Errors in the few thou of an inch are enough to infl=
uence fit.
-Brian
On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:11:01 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
> > About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig=
=20
> > that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width=
=20
> > blade or router bit.=C2=A0 That is as long as the blade or bit cuts nar=
rower=20
> > than the width of the dado.
> >=20
> > I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when usin=
g=20
> > it.
> >=20
> > Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute=20
> > simplest that I have seen.
> >=20
> > Take a look!
> >=20
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DfNZWlLPw0HI
>=20
>=20
> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>=20
> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>=20
> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>=20
> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will=
!
>=20
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dx8LpgWEk-O0
>=20
> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
> > On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> >> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
> >>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> >>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> >>>> news:[email protected]...
> >>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> >>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
> >>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
> >>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
> >>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit.=C2=A0 That is as long a=
s
> >>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> They still make them.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-ke=
rfmaker.html>=20
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>> I clicked and wandered a little.=C2=A0 Apparently there is a larger v=
ersion
> >>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
> >>>>>>> when using it.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
> >>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Take a look!
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DfNZWlLPw0HI
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Neat.=C2=A0 A lot cheaper, too.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Big time.=C2=A0 I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity p=
rior
> >>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker,=C2=A0 It had limitations in wid=
th.
> >>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
> >>>>
> >>>> Why stop there?=C2=A0 I made one some years ago that will do at leas=
t 4",
> >>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment.=C2=A0 Why so wide?=C2=A0 Bec=
ause I
> >>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker fo=
r
> >>>> them.
> >>>>
> >>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous=C2=
=A0 :)
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> I do a lot of half-laps, too.=C2=A0 I'll definitely make one of these=
.
> >>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
> >>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped.=C2=A0 I would pr=
obably
> >>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
> >>> holds.=C2=A0 Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
> >> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
> >> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
> >>
> > Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger=
=20
> > area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
> > I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer migh=
t=20
> > be the trick if it does not hold.
> >=20
>=20
> Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat=
=20
> washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than=
=20
> the outer edges.
I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the washe=
r a touch on the fixed side...
On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> > On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
> >> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> >>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> >>> news:[email protected]...
> >>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> >>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
> >>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
> >>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
> >>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
> >>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> They still make them.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
> >>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
> >>>>
> >>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
> >>>>>> when using it.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
> >>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Take a look!
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
> >>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
> >>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
> >>>
> >>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
> >>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
> >>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
> >>> them.
> >>>
> >>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
> >> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
> >> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
> >> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
> >> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
> >>
> >>
> >
> > That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
> > Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
> > went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
> >
> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
> be the trick if it does not hold.
I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.
I have a few of these too:
http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/news_5_3513000632.jpg
On 12/16/2017 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>>>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>>>> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>>>> than the width of the dado.
>>>
>>> They still make them.
>>>
>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>
>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>
>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>>>> simplest that I have seen.
>>>>
>>>> Take a look!
>>>>
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>
>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>
>>
>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks like
>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>
> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4", maybe
> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>
> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>
>
Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
Actually I think the new Bridge City Kerfmaker will do 100 mm or about
4". But yes I might as well make one to handle stock that I could
actually use.
These kerfmakers will really come in handy for making slots for drawer
bottoms..... To bad I just thought of that after literally making
hundreds of drawers in the last several years. ;~(
Or all of those slots for the box tops and bottoms. Damn!
<[email protected]> wrote:
> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
>>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>>>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>>
>>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
>>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>>>
>>
>> Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
>> washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
>> the outer edges.
>
> I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the
> washer a touch on the fixed side...
>
Jeez, now that would be simple.
On 1/17/2018 5:55 PM, Michael wrote:
> On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 1:31:05 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>> than the width of the dado.
>>
>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.
>>
>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>> simplest that I have seen.
>>
>> Take a look!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>
> This is great. I will definitely make one and use it. Thanks!
>
You are welcome buttttttt......
if you want a simpler one and your set up sample can be easily set on
the saw table top, this one is as easy as it gets. It does involve
repeatedly using your set up sample with each new dado but it does not
get much simpler than a small piece of wood with a screw in the end of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:24:35 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
> On 12/17/2017 12:10 PM, G Ross wrote:
> > Leon wrote:
> >> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
> >>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
> >>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any wid=
th
> >>> blade or router bit.=C3=82=C2=A0 That is as long as the blade or bit =
cuts narrower
> >>> than the width of the dado.
> >>>
> >>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when us=
ing
> >>> it.
> >>>
> >>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
> >>> simplest that I have seen.
> >>>
> >>> Take a look!
> >>>
> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DfNZWlLPw0HI
> >>
> >>
> >> OK,=C2=A0 Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
> >>
> >> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
> >>
> >> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
> >>
> >> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it=
=20
> >> will!
> >>
> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dx8LpgWEk-O0
> >>
> >> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
> >>
> > The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.
> >=20
>=20
>=20
> Yes that and or in my case, to remind me which surface indexes the work.=
=20
> I could easily get that think clocked 90 degrees by accident. I knew=
=20
> he probably had a good reason.
Just after 2:00 he uses the words "a section nibbled away to create a=20
reference spot on one section of the jig".
Sounds to me like it's exactly that "indexing" hint that you mentioned.
On 12/16/2017 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>
>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>>>> them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>
>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>
> I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
> washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.
>
> I have a few of these too:
>
> http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/news_5_3513000632.jpg
>
Well, that should do it! LOL
On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
> than the width of the dado.
>
> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
> it.
>
> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
> simplest that I have seen.
>
> Take a look!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>>>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
>>>> like
>>>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>
>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>> maybe
>>> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
>>> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>>>
>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
>
> Sure. here you go...
> https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F
>
>
WOW!!! Very nice. Looks store bought! ;~)
Is the little brass dowel for cutter thickness?
On 12/17/2017 12:10 PM, G Ross wrote:
> Leon wrote:
>> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>>> blade or router bit.ÃÂ That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>>> than the width of the dado.
>>>
>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>>> simplest that I have seen.
>>>
>>> Take a look!
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>
>>
>> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>>
>> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>>
>> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>>
>> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
>> will!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
>>
>> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
>>
> The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.
>
Yes that and or in my case, to remind me which surface indexes the work.
I could easily get that think clocked 90 degrees by accident. I knew
he probably had a good reason.
On 12/17/2017 11:46 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
> On 12/17/17 11:10 AM, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any
>>> width blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts
>>> narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>
>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when
>>> using it.
>>>
>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>>> simplest that I have seen.
>>>
>>> Take a look!
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>
>>
>> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>>
>> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>>
>> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>>
>> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
>> will!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
>>
>> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
>
> For that matter, the entire wood block serves no purpose.
Yes, I thought that too but it is nice to have something a bit larger to
grab. ;~) and for me if not obvious how to place it I might put it on
the wrong edge when flipping. Maybe that is what the cut out is for, to
remind you which surface is which.
The business
> part is the screw which is simply duplicating the width of the kerf. I
> know for a fact that most of my full kerf blades are dead-nuts-on 1/8",
> so you could probably just use one of those brass set-up blocks or cut a
> scrap to 1/8".
>
> That is, if you always want the same "tight" fit.
> Having the block give you adjustability for fit tightness and other blades.
>
>
Leon wrote:
> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>> than the width of the dado.
>>
>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
>> it.
>>
>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>> simplest that I have seen.
>>
>> Take a look!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>
>
> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>
> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>
> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>
> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
>
> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
>
The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.
--
G Ross
On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
wrote:
>About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>than the width of the dado.
They still make them.
<http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.
>
>Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>simplest that I have seen.
>
>Take a look!
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
On Friday, December 15, 2017 at 1:31:05 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:
> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
> than the width of the dado.
>
> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.
>
> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
> simplest that I have seen.
>
> Take a look!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
This is great. I will definitely make one and use it. Thanks!
On 12/15/17 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
> than the width of the dado.
>
> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
> it.
>
> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
> simplest that I have seen.
>
> Take a look!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
I agree, that is perfect!
Plus, I like the blade width adjustment screw which gives you fine
tuning for different materials.
I have found that some materials glue up better with a tight fit and
some better with a looser fit. Probably due to expansion.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
"Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>>> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>>> than the width of the dado.
>>
>> They still make them.
>>
>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>
> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>
> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>
>
>
>>
>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>>> simplest that I have seen.
>>>
>>> Take a look!
>>>
>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>
>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>
>
> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks like
> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4", maybe
more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>
>>> They still make them.
>>>
>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>
>>
>>>
I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>
>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>> when using it.
>>>>
>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>
>>>> Take a look!
>>>>
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>
>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>
>>
>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>
> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
> them.
>
> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>
>
I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
On 12/16/17 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>
>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>>>> them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>
>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>
> I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
> washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.
>
> I have a few of these too:
>
> http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/news_5_3513000632.jpg
>
You win!
That is freakin awesome.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
On 12/17/17 11:10 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any
>> width blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts
>> narrower than the width of the dado.
>>
>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when
>> using it.
>>
>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>> simplest that I have seen.
>>
>> Take a look!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>
>
> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>
> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>
> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>
> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it will!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
>
> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
For that matter, the entire wood block serves no purpose. The business
part is the screw which is simply duplicating the width of the kerf. I
know for a fact that most of my full kerf blades are dead-nuts-on 1/8",
so you could probably just use one of those brass set-up blocks or cut a
scrap to 1/8".
That is, if you always want the same "tight" fit.
Having the block give you adjustability for fit tightness and other
blades.
--
-MIKE-
"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
www.mikedrums.com
"Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
>>> like
>>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>
>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>> maybe
>> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
>> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>>
>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>
>>
>
> Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
Sure. here you go...
https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F
"Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>>>>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
>>>>> like
>>>>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>
>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>> maybe
>>>> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do
>>>> half
>>>> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>>>>
>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
>>
>> Sure. here you go...
>> https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F
>>
>>
> WOW!!! Very nice. Looks store bought! ;~)
>
> Is the little brass dowel for cutter thickness?
Yes. Most of it has a flat on it so the bolt from the side can hold it in
place well.
On 12/17/2017 10:53 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/16/2017 10:52 PM, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/16/2017 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>>>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger
>>>>>> version
>>>>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>>>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>>>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would
>>>>>> probably
>>>>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>>>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>>>
>>>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>>>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>>>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer
>>>> might
>>>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>>>
>>> I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
>>> washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.
>>>
>>> I have a few of these too:
>>>
>>> http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/news_5_3513000632.jpg
>>>
>> Well, that should do it! LOL
>
>
> Thinking about that further, the washer will tighten down at an angle
> and will try to slip/push the pieces apart.
>
> Back to the rubber washer idea. :!)
Oops Should have been posted on the forstner bit recess comment.
On 12/17/2017 9:39 AM, Leon wrote:
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:37:20 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>>> On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
>>>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>>>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>>>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>>>>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>>>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>>>
>>>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>>>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>>>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
>>>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
>>> washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
>>> the outer edges.
>>
>> I was thinking I would take a spade/forstner bit and recess under the
>> washer a touch on the fixed side...
>>
>
> Jeez, now that would be simple.
>
Thinking about that further, the washer will tighten down at an angle
and will try to slip/push the pieces apart.
Back to the rubber washer idea. :!)
On 12/16/2017 10:52 PM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/16/2017 7:32 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:33:00 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>>> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>>>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>>>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>>>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>>>
>>> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
>>> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
>>> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
>>> be the trick if it does not hold.
>>
>> I was thinking that I would use a wing nut that is proportional to the
>> washer to help apply the pressure more evenly.
>>
>> I have a few of these too:
>>
>> http://screwcrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/news_5_3513000632.jpg
>>
> Well, that should do it! LOL
Thinking about that further, the washer will tighten down at an angle
and will try to slip/push the pieces apart.
Back to the rubber washer idea. :!)
On Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:10:34 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
wrote:
>On 12/16/2017 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>>>>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>>>>> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>>>>> than the width of the dado.
>>>>
>>>> They still make them.
>>>>
>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>
>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>
>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
Nice. I'll think about it. It reads like they've been available but
they batch orders to save costs. You get it when they get enough to
run a batch. Sorta like a perpetual Woodpeckers' "One Time Tool".
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
>>>>> it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>>>>> simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>
>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>
>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks like
>>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>
>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4", maybe
>> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do half
>> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>>
>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>
>>
>
>Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
>
>Actually I think the new Bridge City Kerfmaker will do 100 mm or about
>4". But yes I might as well make one to handle stock that I could
>actually use.
>
>These kerfmakers will really come in handy for making slots for drawer
>bottoms..... To bad I just thought of that after literally making
>hundreds of drawers in the last several years. ;~(
>
>Or all of those slots for the box tops and bottoms. Damn!
The new Bridge City Kerfmaker is magnetic, so it'll stick to your
table and maybe you'll remember to use it. ;-)
On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
> wrote:
>
>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>> blade or router bit. That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>> than the width of the dado.
>
> They still make them.
>
> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>
>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using it.
>>
>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>> simplest that I have seen.
>>
>> Take a look!
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>
> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>
Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:10:49 -0500, "dadiOH" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On 12/17/2017 12:26 PM, dadiOH wrote:
>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior to
>>>>>> ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width. Looks
>>>>>> like
>>>>>> I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>>
>>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>>> maybe
>>>>> more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I often do
>>>>> half
>>>>> laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Pictures, pictures, PICTURES! Wee need to see that. ;~)
>>>
>>> Sure. here you go...
>>> https://imgur.com/a/tNN0F
>>>
>>>
>> WOW!!! Very nice. Looks store bought! ;~)
>>
>> Is the little brass dowel for cutter thickness?
>
>Yes. Most of it has a flat on it so the bolt from the side can hold it in
>place well.
>
It is gorgeous.
It is so unique that it beats a lot of those one-off tool companies
products. I can see that as being highly marketable.
On 12/16/2017 3:32 PM, Leon wrote:
> On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
>> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>>
>>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>>> them.
>>>>
>>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
>> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
>> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>>
> Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
> area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
> I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
> be the trick if it does not hold.
>
Might even consider one of the "star" lock washers under the small flat
washer. Or slightly bending the washer so the the center is higher than
the outer edges.
On 12/16/2017 2:35 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:33:35 PM UTC-5, -MIKE- wrote:
>> On 12/16/17 11:52 AM, dadiOH wrote:
>>> "Leon" <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>> On 12/15/2017 6:52 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:30:46 -0600, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine
>>>>>> little jig that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with
>>>>>> just about any width blade or router bit. That is as long as
>>>>>> the blade or bit cuts narrower than the width of the dado.
>>>>>
>>>>> They still make them.
>>>>>
>>>>> <http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/tools/layout-tools/km-1-kerfmaker.html>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>> I clicked and wandered a little. Apparently there is a larger version
>>>> with a magnetic reference stop that will be produced too.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/km-2-kerfmaker.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success
>>>>>> when using it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the
>>>>>> absolute simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>>
>>>>> Neat. A lot cheaper, too.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Big time. I was inquiring many years ago about the capacity prior
>>>> to ordering the original kerfmaker, It had limitations in width.
>>>> Looks like I can build a bigger one for 2 X stock.
>>>
>>> Why stop there? I made one some years ago that will do at least 4",
>>> maybe more, don't recall at the moment. Why so wide? Because I
>>> often do half laps in fairly wide stock and can use my kerf maker for
>>> them.
>>>
>>> Mine is much fancier too, mahogany and brass, drop dead gorgeous :)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I do a lot of half-laps, too. I'll definitely make one of these.
>> Not sure I trust the guy's washer grip to hold the adjustment.
>> I just think it would be too easy to slip if bumped. I would probably
>> make the half being held in place a tiny bit thicker to make sure it
>> holds. Or even use a wider washer with a thin rubber gasket.
>>
>>
>
> That was my thought too. I have some Grade 8 washers left over from my
> Soap Box Derby days. 1/4" hole, 1.25" diameter. Very sturdy. My head
> went right to them as soon as I saw the tiny washer he was using.
>
Keep in mind a larger washer will disperse the pressure over a larger
area and will require you to tighten the thumb screw even tighter.
I think like Mike indicated a ribber washer under the small washer might
be the trick if it does not hold.
On 12/17/2017 9:02 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:24:35 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
>> On 12/17/2017 12:10 PM, G Ross wrote:
>>> Leon wrote:
>>>> On 12/15/2017 1:30 PM, Leon wrote:
>>>>> About 8~9 years ago Bridge City Tools came out with a fine little jig
>>>>> that enabled you to cut perfect fitting dados with just about any width
>>>>> blade or router bit.ÃÂ That is as long as the blade or bit cuts narrower
>>>>> than the width of the dado.
>>>>>
>>>>> I bought that expensive little jig and have had great success when using
>>>>> it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Seems there is a shop made version now and probably the absolute
>>>>> simplest that I have seen.
>>>>>
>>>>> Take a look!
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZWlLPw0HI
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> OK, Yet another and has to be the absolute simplest to make.
>>>>
>>>> It's simply a "stick" and "a screw".
>>>>
>>>> Brought to you by Brian who used to post here.
>>>>
>>>> I will say that it may not work as well for large stock but maybe it
>>>> will!
>>>>
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8LpgWEk-O0
>>>>
>>>> BTW I am not sure why he made a cut out, it seems to serve no purpose.
>>>>
>>> The cut out is to remind him not to throw it in the scrap pile.
>>>
>>
>>
>> Yes that and or in my case, to remind me which surface indexes the work.
>> I could easily get that think clocked 90 degrees by accident. I knew
>> he probably had a good reason.
>
> Just after 2:00 he uses the words "a section nibbled away to create a
> reference spot on one section of the jig".
>
> Sounds to me like it's exactly that "indexing" hint that you mentioned.
>
Yeah I caught that, I thought it odd that he said that he created a
reference spot as the spot was already there. I guess I should be
thinking he created a visual reference to locate the reference spot.
Tomatoes, mate'rs. LOL