Hi Corey
That should work great Bud...
You did a nice job /////
" I don't understand the process in getting those nice square templates without running into rounded edges"
No big deal , you will see Tom and Harry clip off the corners on the templates anyway on the OD of the templates,,,so they can pull them out easy and quick, the space blocks and the pattern inside the templates again no big deal just use the table saw to make the spacer blocks and because the guides ride in the inside of the template it will be true...
Keep the snapshots coming bud
Did you make the skis yet
Again not big deal for most of the template work but they do help support the router and help keep it flat and true to the template, I like the skis for putting in slots,that's always a hard job on small parts and jigs...and you know I like to make jigs alot...and put slots in them....for adjustments..
I did need to rework the set I made for the handles on the router I used.
so you may want to check yours all so...it only comes into play when you move the skis in all the way...plus the lock down part for the plunger of the router..the base plate I'm using will take on the Big Oak Park brass guides and the offset rings up to 100mm...
Bj
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Originally Posted by challagan OK, don't laugh at my little attempt at a jig holder This is as far as I got, it's a B out there in the shop today. Plus I realized I have no MDF for templates as I was going to cut some blank templates to fit the holder.
I made mine 12 x 14 inside dimensions. It fits better in the storage of my router cabinet and this one will be for making box lids primarily. I took Harry's advise and am keeping this one simple and will just pin the lids in place for routing and make the templates the size of the frame. If I use this one I will make a nice version with inserts or Tnuts etc. I added a cleat to the bottom so I can hold this in my Workmate jaws. I may also add a cleat in the bottom and take a cue from Bobj and make it so I can drop it in the router table top.
Also what do you use for most of your templates... 1/4 or 1/2 inch mdf or their metric counterparts Thanks Harry and Bobj for answering my questions. So what do you think?
Templates are going to be my problem. Round and ovals etc. should be no problem but I don't understand the process in getting those nice square templates without running into rounded edges. Anyway I always make this stuff more difficult.
Thanks,
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