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template tom · 02-27-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry's

Gentlemen, I must be thick as I simply do not understand this very complex looking method of making simple mortices. Hands up all of you out there who feel the same. May I at this point plead with Template Tom to show us the simple way that he produces loose tenons. Perhaps some actual photographs of the operation may have helped me to understand. The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" seems to have been forgotten by certain members of the forum. Harry

Harry
I know we all have different ideas making some jigs and you are well aware of the jig I constructed as you would have used it when attending my workshops many years ago.
I must confess Bob I was also confused with the 'complexity of the jig' as Harry puts it.
I think I would have great difficulty controlling the router running on the two bearings and I am sure if the truth be known there were a few 'Slip-ups' at the beginning as it would take quite a bit to control the router along the sides with the bearings.
I am sure I have posted my 'simple' Mortice Jig before on this forum and at Harry's request I will post some pics. I must point out this is not an adjustable jig but a designated jig for routing a 6mm mortice in a 19mm stile.
I can produce another simple jig for any other size of material. They are always ready for use without any alterations each time.
Only two pieces are required for each jig and the length of the mortice's are controlled more easily.
I have used the 40mm guide as this will not restrict the view of the 6mm cutter.

1 Drawing of the completed Jig
2 Jig in position on a simple stand where the clamp can be added
3. Adjustment made to the stand to insert mortice in rails suitable for 'Floating Tenons' (Loose)
4 One stile was used as a height support
5 Completed mortices
I hope this has shown how mortices can be cut with the router with greater safety. (It must be safe or I would not have given it to the VIPs I was teaching)
Tom