Mike

Joe, that hole is the modification for people who own the Vacu-Plate system. If you look at the second photo in my first post you will see the jig as it comes from the factory. It is next to the opening in the mounting plate that the sawdust is collected through. With the plate as it comes from the factory all the sawdust shoots off the end of the table. The modification of cutting the hole through the plate allows the Vacu-Plate to function and collect the majority of the sawdust.

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challagan

I bought the Vaccum system but I kind of unabled it the way I built the table. I need to take a brace off that I have underneath as it really isn't needed anyway. Just a pocket holed cross brace but it covers the mounting holes.


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dadsalmon

These mods are great Mike and Bob. Two uniquely different approaches to the problems. Makes me wanna do some more box joints! Rich

JDługosz

This thread caught my eye because it is marked "sticky".
Looking at it on its web page, I'm underwhelmed. How is this so superior than something you'd throw together when needed, other than being polyethylene instead of scrap plywood?

Even using a $5 chunk of new UHMW-PE, it's easy: slice off a strip to serve as the upright; route a dado with the same bit used to make the box joint; stick the little strip into the dado.

I must be missing something, based on the commentary here. How is this any different/better than any other?

harrysin

There really isn't anything magic about it other than the fact that it is low cost, very accurately made out of quality material and does what is expected of it.
Let's face it, many products in the stores can be home made by those who prefer to do things themselves, but there are others who prefer to spend a few dollars for an item that gives a guaranteed result with no wasted time, like people working 12 hour days.

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Mike

JD, There are many jigs for making box joints. Yes, you could build this jig at home out of HDPE but I think it will cost you more than $5, after all your time is worth something. This jig is from The Router Workshop. It performs better than any other jig I have tried. The reason this thread is a sticky is because of the modification; cutting the openings for the Vac-U-plate system. This patented system installs under the mounting plate and does a very good job collecting most of the dust and swarf generated by routing. There is the added advantage that you are not fighting a dust collection hose over the table. The entire Router Workshop table seems very spartan when you first look at it. It is a well designed table with many accessories that install in seconds so you can spend your time routing instead of doing complicated set ups. I am a convert to this "Simple is better" approach to routing. If you have not seen the show, you can view The Router Workshop on www.thewoodworkingchannel.com

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rthom1150

where do i find them and how much

bobj3

Hi rthom1150
Here's some links


http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.htm...product=SF1030
http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=boxj--

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joebutler9876

Well, I got my Oak Park Spacer Jigs in this week. Tonight was the first time I had to play with them. All I can say is WOW! I love them already!!!

I too, didn't want to drill holes in my router table, so I took a piece of 1/2 MDF and made a "sled" for them to ride on. Seems to work great.

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Dr.Zook

Real nice Joe and so easy to use.

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