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reible · 10-29-2004, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewy

When I bought my router table (Wolfcraft) a few years ago, the booklet showed 2 versions of the table.
The other had a bolt on bar on top of the table for finger jointing.
I phoned the company to see if the extra bits were availible and was told that they were unavailible in Europe because of safety issues.
Not to be put off, I made a bar and bolted it to the table and tried to make a finger joint following the instructions in the booklet.
I soon realised why they are considered dangerous.
The work snatched and got pulled out of my hand and flew across the workshop.
That convinced me to make a jig that would fit in a T slot in a table so it couldnt be thrown back at me.

Since I never like wood being thrown at me could you add a few more details as to what you made and how it should have worked but didn't so I don't try something like that?

Ed

Dewy · 10-31-2004, 03:05 PM

Sure Ed
The addition to the table was just a 1/4" aluminium bar exactly as shown in the book.
The table came with the holes already made to accept small screws to hold it in place.
The instructions for finger jointing had nothing about a jig but to hold one piece upright and slide it over the cutter offset by the thickness of the bar and cutter and the next cut with both pieces clamped together so one overhung the bar and the other against it.
I have since made a jig similar to the ones show that uses the mitre slot.

It was the near accident following the instruction that came with the table that decided me to make a jig for it.
It's a great improvement as I can keep the jig pressed firmly down as it slides with my hands well away from the cutter.
There are far too many 8 and 9 fingered chippies out there to take any chances.
It only takes one accident with any power tool to cause great damage or loss and I have no intention of maring my looks which still turn the ladies heads at almost 60. hehe

10-31-2004, 03:05 PM	#12
Dewy Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 120 View Dewy's Gallery	Report This Post! Sure Ed The addition to the table was just a 1/4" aluminium bar exactly as shown in the book. The table came with the holes already made to accept small screws to hold it in place. The instructions for finger jointing had nothing about a jig but to hold one piece upright and slide it over the cutter offset by the thickness of the bar and cutter and the next cut with both pieces clamped together so one overhung the bar and the other against it. I have since made a jig similar to the ones show that uses the mitre slot. It was the near accident following the instruction that came with the table that decided me to make a jig for it. It's a great improvement as I can keep the jig pressed firmly down as it slides with my hands well away from the cutter. There are far too many 8 and 9 fingered chippies out there to take any chances. It only takes one accident with any power tool to cause great damage or loss and I have no intention of maring my looks which still turn the ladies heads at almost 60. hehe __________________ Dewy support team at Paltalk voice chat program
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