Anyone remember a little clip that was sold as a splitter
that went into the curf of a long board being ripped?
It looked like an upside down T with a wing nut or star wheel
on it, It was placed in the curf after the board passed through
the blade and keeping the curf from closing and also supported
both sides of the offcut.
Thanks to anyone that may have a link to someone selling them
CC
"CC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Anyone remember a little clip that was sold as a splitter
> that went into the curf of a long board being ripped?
> It looked like an upside down T with a wing nut or star wheel
> on it, It was placed in the curf after the board passed through
> the blade and keeping the curf from closing and also supported
> both sides of the offcut.
I have two of them I bought a number of years ago. Seldom used, but very
handy little tools when they're needed.
"CC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Anyone remember a little clip that was sold as a splitter
> that went into the curf of a long board being ripped?
I remember now, the ones I have were called Kerf Keepers. Did a google on
that name and only came up with discussion and some patent applications, no
one actually selling them.
Thanks Lee, But Upscale had the right ones, "kerf Keepers".
I wanted to be able to support both sides of a long cutoff and
to keep them from closing up when being cut, I saw plans for
making some out of a couple pieces of flat metal hangers but
if I can find these I'd be a lot happier
CC
"Lee Gordon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but it performs
> basically the same function.
>
> http://www.microjig.com/MJ%20Splitter.htm
>
> Lee
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Not the same, but a handy cheap splitter...
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=51151&cat=1,41080,41165
CC wrote:
> Anyone remember a little clip that was sold as a splitter
> that went into the curf of a long board being ripped?
> It looked like an upside down T with a wing nut or star wheel
> on it, It was placed in the curf after the board passed through
> the blade and keeping the curf from closing and also supported
> both sides of the offcut.
> Thanks to anyone that may have a link to someone selling them CC
I found that after learning what they were called and have bid on them
thanks
CC
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> CC wrote:
>> Thanks Lee, But Upscale had the right ones, "kerf Keepers".
>> I wanted to be able to support both sides of a long cutoff and
>> to keep them from closing up when being cut, I saw plans for
>> making some out of a couple pieces of flat metal hangers but
>> if I can find these I'd be a lot happier
>
> There appears to be a set of three Jorgensen "Kerfkeepers" up on
> ebay
> at the moment
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-3-PONY-%22Kerf-Keepers%22--%22KerfKeepers%22---New----NR_W0QQitemZ280267457087QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20080916?IMSfp=TL080916106008r24841.
>
> If that link doesn't work just go to ebay and search on
> "kerfkeepers".
> Right now they're at about 20 bucks for the three with three days to
> go.
>
>> CC
>>
>> "Lee Gordon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but it performs
>>> basically the same function.
>>>
>>> http://www.microjig.com/MJ%20Splitter.htm
>>>
>>> Lee
>>>
>>> --
>>> To e-mail, replace "bucketofspam" with "dleegordon"
>>>
>>> _________________________________
>>> Lee Gordon
>>> http://www.leegordonproductions.com
>
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"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "CC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> I found that after learning what they were called and have bid on
>> them
>> thanks
>
> One thing to check on if you're buying used and pick them up in
> person. Make
> sure the vertical part that's welded to the bottom piece isn't about
> to
> break off. They're the weakest part of the assembly. The two I have
> never
> reached that point, but I did notice how easily the vertical parts
> would
> bend where they were welded on. Repeated unintentional bending would
> weaken
> that area to the point of separating.
>
I will keep that in mind if I can find a set to look at first, I
emailed Jorgenson and they
said they had not made them in about 15 years or longer, They also did
not know of
anyone making anything similar. I'm trying to get a set used now, If
not, I will make something
that will work
CC
"CC" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I found that after learning what they were called and have bid on them
> thanks
One thing to check on if you're buying used and pick them up in person. Make
sure the vertical part that's welded to the bottom piece isn't about to
break off. They're the weakest part of the assembly. The two I have never
reached that point, but I did notice how easily the vertical parts would
bend where they were welded on. Repeated unintentional bending would weaken
that area to the point of separating.
"Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "CC" wrote:
>
>> Anyone remember a little clip that was sold as a splitter
>> that went into the curf of a long board being ripped?
>
> Why not make one?
>
> An 8-32 bolt, couple of fender washers and a wing nut.
>
> (8-32 for 1/8 kerf)
>
> Lew
>
Thanks Lew, That would work, but the tool is about 3" or so in length
and would offer more support. If I can't find it, I will probably end
up doing that
CC
CC wrote:
> Thanks Lee, But Upscale had the right ones, "kerf Keepers".
> I wanted to be able to support both sides of a long cutoff and
> to keep them from closing up when being cut, I saw plans for
> making some out of a couple pieces of flat metal hangers but
> if I can find these I'd be a lot happier
There appears to be a set of three Jorgensen "Kerfkeepers" up on ebay
at the moment
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-3-PONY-%22Kerf-Keepers%22--%22KerfKeepers%22---New----NR_W0QQitemZ280267457087QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20080916?IMSfp=TL080916106008r24841.
If that link doesn't work just go to ebay and search on "kerfkeepers".
Right now they're at about 20 bucks for the three with three days to
go.
> CC
>
> "Lee Gordon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Not sure if this is what you are talking about, but it performs
>> basically the same function.
>>
>> http://www.microjig.com/MJ%20Splitter.htm
>>
>> Lee
>>
>> --
>> To e-mail, replace "bucketofspam" with "dleegordon"
>>
>> _________________________________
>> Lee Gordon
>> http://www.leegordonproductions.com
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