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| This is a discussion on For Birch M&T jig within the Show N' Tell forums, part of the Other category; Originally Posted by bobj3 For Brich Just added some more snapshots for Birch The stock ... |
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11-22-2008, 11:04 PM
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Last Thursday, I was also given one of these Craftsman M & T jigs. The price is right -- free. It is missing the guide however. Bob, you mentioned using a 1 1/2" O.D. brass guide. I have some brass guides for my Porter Cable router, but not that large. It seems like the brass guide you show in one of the pictures is smaller than 1 1/2" so I thought I'd double check. Can something other than 1 1/2" be used? Luke | |||
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11-23-2008, 12:22 AM
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Hi weerts Yep, you can use a smaller guide(s) but the 1 1/2" is just the right size.. to put in the slots,, but when you want to make tetons you will want to use a smaller OD guide,,,the jig calles for you to use a 1/4" router bit but you can use 3/8" or 1/2" bits as well.. You will see in the snapshot below with a plastic ring you can make easy to get the 1 1/2" OD that works the best..  Just a note *** the 3/4" brass guide and a 3/8" router bit is just right,when using 3/4" wide stock when you want to put on some tetons on the ends of the stock.. To make the plastic adapter = put some 1/4" thick or 1/2" plastic on the drill press on top of some scrap stock, clamp the plastic and the scrap sock down to the drill press top, then chuck up a 1" bit ,drill the 1" hole out then chuck up a 1 1/2" ID hole saw, then cut out the ring,,the 1 1/2" hole saw should be just a little bit bigger than 1 1/2",,, once you have the ring, sand down the outside of the ring so it's dead on 1 1/2", then use some super glue and glue it to the 1" brass guide,,( if you don't want to use the one in the set you can buy a spare at Rockler) once you have that done you now have a adapter the will just fit just right in the Craftsman M & T jig.. Plus make a setup block, that's 1 1/2 x 3/4" " x 3/4" put a line on it all the way around the block,this will setup the slide part of the jig on dead center of the stock..then when you want to put in the slots, just mark the stock in the center, move the metal slide bars until it's on the center line on the stock, from this point on you don't want to move the metal side bars,,then when you want to put on the tetons chuck up a 3/8" router bit and the 3/4" OD brass guide and go all the around the inside of the metal side bars, it should be dead on... This jig will also put in dowel pin holes/bead lock holes, very easy and quick and dead on http://www.routerforums.com/86539-post8.html hope this little tip helps ========== It's a great little jig , you will see almost the same thing at Rockler that sells for about 300.oo bucks...========= Quote:
__________________ MLCS Instruction Pages & Videos plus FREE MLCS Project Plans http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html Part Finder find parts for your power tools http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ Need some help replacing the parts http://forums.ereplacementparts.com/ Many Router Tips from RWS http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html http://www.routerforums.com/email-ro...-members-only/ Router Tables ,Ready to use http://www.rt1000.com/ http://rt1000.com/_wsn/page2.html Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 11-24-2008 at 08:52 AM. | |||
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11-24-2008, 08:05 AM
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Hi Bob, Thank you so much for all the useful information on the jig. I've ordered a 1 1/2" guide from Lee Valley and soon I'll be all set up. Thanks again, Luke | ||
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11-24-2008, 08:39 AM
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HI Luke You're Welcome If you are going to Lee Valley you may also want to pickup a clear base plate,it will make it just a bit essayer to mount the 1 1/2" guide.. or you can get it from ptreeusa also or from other woodworkers supply outlets like MLCS that has free shipping.. Router Base With Centering Pin item #1051 Pre-drilled for most any router, this plate also includes a smartly designed centering pin that centers the guide to the router collet. Install a Porter-Cable style guide bushing (not included), use the centering pin to line-up the base plate to the collet, install your bit for perfect alignment. Plate has a 1-3/16" dia. center hole that will accept our inlay or template guide kit. http://www.ptreeusa.com/routerAcc.htm#20262 Type " A " or " C " http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/order.../routacc2.html ==== Quote:
__________________ MLCS Instruction Pages & Videos plus FREE MLCS Project Plans http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops.../instruct.html Part Finder find parts for your power tools http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ Need some help replacing the parts http://forums.ereplacementparts.com/ Many Router Tips from RWS http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html http://www.routerforums.com/email-ro...-members-only/ Router Tables ,Ready to use http://www.rt1000.com/ http://rt1000.com/_wsn/page2.html Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 11-24-2008 at 09:43 AM. | |||
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