harrysin

Here are are few shots showing just one of the many ways that wood can be held for plunge routing. Don't hesitate to ask further questions, none will ever be considered stupid.

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Lemuzz

Hi As an engineer we use a clamp called a Mitee Bite to hold work in a mill or a drill. Its a small cam operated clamp used in pairs or more and fits in the tee slot. Operated by an allen key locks the work in very securely between the mitee bite and a fixed block. While I hav'nt used it for routing, it would work as well as it does for holding steel. Having a flat workholding surface and a low profile would not mar the surface. I will photograph when I bring one home.

bobj3

Hi Lemuzz

Talking about tee-track hold downs Rusty came up with a neat way to do it with a tee-slot board almost like a mill table..

You may want to take a look at this one also.

http://www.routerforums.com/guide-bu...e-routing.html

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harrysin

Hi L, they sound interesting, I've never come across them, any chance of a photo?

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bobj3

Hi Harry

Just a butt in post here's some snapshots of them...

http://www.miteebite.com/

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harrysin

Thanks for that piece of education Bj a L. they sure make a wide range which all look expensive. I can see lots of uses for them on my mill and vertical slide that I use when milling on my lathe, however I doubt that their probable cost could be justified in woodworking. Rusty's version fitted into a jig holder is a definite improvement on the one that I have shown and would take no longer to make.
I must make it clear that cams and tee slot systems are not a pre-requisite for this basic system, the wood can be centered in the jig and held in position with a piece of scrap MDF pinned at each side. These two shots show another simple way, the wood is held in place with four pieces of scrap, the template sat on top and centered and held in this position with another four pieces of scrap.

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RustyW

Here is how I made mine. I wanted it to fit lots of different project sizes so I made it to fit a 16"x20" jig and pattern. The depth of the box is 3 1/2". To make projects in 3/4" stock I use mdf spacers under the jig. This was made almost entirely out stuff I had laying around.

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harrysin

Thanks Rusty for coming in here, I know that members would love to see your jig in action and possibly some projects that you have made using it.

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Lemuzz

Tkx BJ Yes I use the Tee slot kits as shown in their site. From memory not too expensive but you need two and a fixed fence. Steel or MDF packers to make up the difference between your work and the fence. Maybe 6mm cam locking. A nice low profile about 8mm

jerrymayfield

I feel like someone just awakening from a very long nap and noticing all the changes. I don't know anything about the jig holders and jigs,skies and anything connected with them. Could some one help me or refer me to a DVD or book. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jerry