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guyos · 10-04-2007, 06:31 PM

I have finally made a mortise jig that is ideal for me.

I tried many designs, but found that they all lacked something.

I needed one that would do different size mortises, eventually I borrowed a few ideas and put them together to come up with my own version, and it works a treat.

I used the idea of two fences for my router, but added a micro adjuster. I added fences to control the length of mortise,and also a platform to support the work from underneath.

My main problem was choosing the base material, they all recommend 10 mm MDF which was too thick for my bits, they were never long enough to give a deep enough mortise, and I do not like MDF anyway, I preferred to use 1/4" ply, but it did seem a bit flimsy to support a heavy router, so I added the two side pieces which gave me a firm surface. There is access through the front for a clamp.The pics should explain further.

I have not progressed to doing a project as yet, just making various jigs, and improving on them which is keeping me busy.

Just thought I would share this with you.

guyos

pics
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image002.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image009.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image001.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image003.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image004.jpg

**bobj3** · 10-04-2007, 06:48 PM

Hi gutos

I Like it

Thanks for sharing

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**challagan** · 10-04-2007, 07:04 PM

Great job on the mortise jig. Looks like it does the job!

Corey

Dr.Zook · 10-04-2007, 11:07 PM

Nice jig Guyos. If it works for you that's what counts. Good work.

10-04-2007, 06:31 PM	#1
guyos Registered User New Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8 View guyos's Gallery	Report This Post! My mortise jig I have finally made a mortise jig that is ideal for me. I tried many designs, but found that they all lacked something. I needed one that would do different size mortises, eventually I borrowed a few ideas and put them together to come up with my own version, and it works a treat. I used the idea of two fences for my router, but added a micro adjuster. I added fences to control the length of mortise,and also a platform to support the work from underneath. My main problem was choosing the base material, they all recommend 10 mm MDF which was too thick for my bits, they were never long enough to give a deep enough mortise, and I do not like MDF anyway, I preferred to use 1/4" ply, but it did seem a bit flimsy to support a heavy router, so I added the two side pieces which gave me a firm surface. There is access through the front for a clamp.The pics should explain further. I have not progressed to doing a project as yet, just making various jigs, and improving on them which is keeping me busy. Just thought I would share this with you. guyos pics http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image002.jpg http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image009.jpg http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image001.jpg http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image003.jpg http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/f...s/Image004.jpg
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10-04-2007, 06:48 PM	#2
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,298 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi gutos I Like it Thanks for sharing ========== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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10-04-2007, 07:04 PM	#3
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Great job on the mortise jig. Looks like it does the job! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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10-04-2007, 11:07 PM	#4
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,709 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Nice jig Guyos. If it works for you that's what counts. Good work. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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