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**bobj3** · 08-30-2007, 03:55 PM

Say Good Night Harry

protrusion=something that protrudes or projects.

Had to look that one just to make sure we are both on the same track

"but don't forget that the guide is recessed into the router base" = Well ,yes and no , Only down under Harry, most the guides that we use in the states are flush with the base of the router that's to say only the guide/ring part protrudes pass the router base ....

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...000,51208&ap=1
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95160

STICKS
I picked this trick up from Bob R. & Rick R. (of the RWS shows) it's a neat way and fast way to make any template/pattern, the sticks can be any size or as long or as short as you want them to be...plus you don't need to cut them to fit the item you want to make, something like below....

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Originally Posted by harrysin

Bj., I'm not sure what the protrusion of my template guides is and it's 12.30PM so I'm not opening up the shed to check, but don't forget that the guide is recessed into the router base so that less protrudes than appears. I'm not at all keen on routing holes in the table, with the exception of laminate as shown in this thread.

http://www.routerforums.com/47804-post41.html

**challagan** · 08-30-2007, 10:15 PM

Very nice Harry as usual. Great looking lid. Always enjoy seeing pics of you at work!

Corey

**harrysin** · 08-30-2007, 11:30 PM

OK Bj. after a good nights sleep I've been into my shed and taken a couple of shots, one with my steel guide, the other with "you're" type of brass guide, you will see that mine only 'sticks out' 1/4" and 'yours' an extra 1/8" at 3/8"

Regarding the 4 stick method of routing a template, it's very cute but at the moment I'll stick to the saw table method and try the sticks some time in the future.

**bobj3** · 08-30-2007, 11:42 PM

Hi Harry

hahahahahahahaha, no you'er brass guide sticks out 3/8" mind only stick out 1/4" hahahahahahahaha LOL they make many types,,, I have some that stick out 1/2" and some that are plastic that stick out 3/4" some stick out only 1/8" in the same size,,, I have about 8 sets ( 1/4" to 1" -1 1/2") and most of them are 1/4" stick OUTS

But it's no big deal if they don't fit the job I'm doing they get stuck in the lathe and get quick chop job to what I need

NOTE*** they bigger they are the more they stick out ,like most things in life.... LOL hahahahahahahaha

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

OK Bj. after a good nights sleep I've been into my shed and taken a couple of shots, one with my steel guide, the other with "you're" type of brass guide, you will see that mine only 'sticks out' 1/4" and 'yours' an extra 1/8" at 3/8"

Regarding the 4 stick method of routing a template, it's very cute but at the moment I'll stick to the saw table method and try the sticks some time in the future.

**challagan** · 08-30-2007, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

Regarding the 4 stick method of routing a template, it's very cute but at the moment I'll stick to the saw table method and try the sticks some time in the future.

Come on Harry, this trying new ways of doing things goes two ways!

corey

**harrysin** · 08-31-2007, 04:32 AM

Are you daring me Corey?

**harrysin** · 08-31-2007, 06:34 AM

I've been fiddling with another idea, which whilst only partly successful, has taught me several things for the next attempt.

**bobj3** · 08-31-2007, 10:08 AM

Hi Harry

That looks great with the inlay,,, and it did fix one of the errors in the corner, great job,,,, what did it teach you about doing this way ?. not to use a cove bit ?, down cut it to deep ?, what type of wood did you use for the lid and what type of wood did you use for the lnlay... ??

But it sure looks neat

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Here's one you may get a kick out off

see snapshot below...

The Boss said I want you to make a sign for me ,so I did,,, It's black ,I was going to paint it white with black letters but I think I'm going to just let it be, it hangs down over the side walk and it's about 6" 8" off the ground and It's the 1st thing you see if you are going to the front door,,,,

Just for kicks

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Originally Posted by harrysin

I've been fiddling with another idea, which whilst only partly successful, has taught me several things for the next attempt.

**harrysin** · 08-31-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi Harry

That looks great with the inlay,,, and it did fix one of the errors in the corner, great job,,,, what did it teach you about doing this way ?. not to use a cove bit ?, down cut it to deep ?, what type of wood did you use for the lid and what type of wood did you use for the lnlay... ??

But it sure looks neat

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Hi Bj., first off, which error in the corner, I didn't know there was one.
Things it taught me;
narrower grooves, don't use plaster, it's too porous, use epoxy with added colour, applied with a syringe (no needle). The wood is once again Jarrah.
When wood is given, it's not possible to stipulate what type is needed!
When I get around to trying two part epoxy, I will use the slow hardening type and slightly overfill the grooves which hopefully surface tension will hold it in the grooves and when hardened, drop it on the belt sander. Those are my thoughts Bj. but feel free to try it first.
By the way, this is the other side of the lid I posted yesterday!

**bobj3** · 08-31-2007, 12:01 PM

Hi Harry

"which error in the corner"
Got Ya

LOL LOL hahahahahaha LOL

"use epoxy" = that's neat, I didn't think of that one

and I will give it a go next one I make ......

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

Hi Bj., first off, which error in the corner, I didn't know there was one.
Things it taught me;
narrower grooves, don't use plaster, it's too porous, use epoxy with added colour, applied with a syringe (no needle). The wood is once again Jarrah.
When wood is given, it's not possible to stipulate what type is needed!
When I get around to trying two part epoxy, I will use the slow hardening type and slightly overfill the grooves which hopefully surface tension will hold it in the grooves and when hardened, drop it on the belt sander. Those are my thoughts Bj. but feel free to try it first.
By the way, this is the other side of the lid I posted yesterday!

08-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#82
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice Harry as usual. Great looking lid. Always enjoy seeing pics of you at work! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-30-2007, 11:30 PM	#83
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! OK Bj. after a good nights sleep I've been into my shed and taken a couple of shots, one with my steel guide, the other with "you're" type of brass guide, you will see that mine only 'sticks out' 1/4" and 'yours' an extra 1/8" at 3/8" Regarding the 4 stick method of routing a template, it's very cute but at the moment I'll stick to the saw table method and try the sticks some time in the future. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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08-31-2007, 04:32 AM	#86
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Are you daring me Corey? __________________ *Harry*
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08-31-2007, 06:34 AM	#87
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! An experimental lid I've been fiddling with another idea, which whilst only partly successful, has taught me several things for the next attempt. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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