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Blind Bruce · 01-06-2007, 12:01 PM

How do you put the spline slot in a 45 Degree miter? I can do it with a table saw but would rather use a router table.
BB

**bobj3** · 01-06-2007, 02:42 PM

Hi Bruce

You can do it with a table saw but it can be tricky and not to safe.
You can do it on the router table with a quick jig and it will come out clean and true.
Use a slot cutter and the jig.

see a snapshot of the jig below.

To make the spines clean and true use a T & G set and remove the bearing from the center of the bit set and put in some small OD washers (5/16" ID and 3/8" OD) that add up to 1/4" thick spacer, or made one with some 1/4" thick plastic.
Make a pass then take it to the table saw and cut off the spline strips.
The spines will be about 3/4" wide and a true 1/4" thick.

Note*** make a test cut b/4 you make the splines you may need to add a washer to the spacer because the carb tips hang down just a bit.

Bruce, have a look see at the jigs below for a 45deg. spline
You can use a slot cutter to do this job also.

You can do one at a time or as a pair, the pair way is the best ,it will line up both parts at the same time for the spline.

The 4th, snapshot is for a standard bit (1/4" or 3/8" the norm.)

http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...ghlight=spline

For the LONG spline below (snapshots)
Bj

**challagan** · 01-06-2007, 09:33 PM

Another neat jig BJ!

Corey

template tom · 01-06-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind Bruce

How do you put the spline slot in a 45 Degree miter? I can do it with a table saw but would rather use a router table.
BB

Again I would make a simple jig that not only cut the mitres but can be used to insert the mortice for the spline with a change of template guide and cutter. and introducing a new template.
Tom

**bobj3** · 01-06-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by challagan

Another neat jig BJ!

Corey

Thanks Corey

Did you see the one for the miter and if so what do you think ?

Bj

template tom · 01-10-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by template tom

Again I would make a simple jig that not only cut the mitres but can be used to insert the mortice for the spline with a change of template guide and cutter. and introducing a new template.
Tom

Apology to all I had the wrong mitre
Tom

01-06-2007, 12:01 PM	#1
Blind Bruce Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 43 View Blind Bruce's Gallery	Report This Post! Spline miters How do you put the spline slot in a 45 Degree miter? I can do it with a table saw but would rather use a router table. BB __________________ Bruce in the Peg
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01-06-2007, 02:42 PM	#2
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,256 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Bruce You can do it with a table saw but it can be tricky and not to safe. You can do it on the router table with a quick jig and it will come out clean and true. Use a slot cutter and the jig. see a snapshot of the jig below. To make the spines clean and true use a T & G set and remove the bearing from the center of the bit set and put in some small OD washers (5/16" ID and 3/8" OD) that add up to 1/4" thick spacer, or made one with some 1/4" thick plastic. Make a pass then take it to the table saw and cut off the spline strips. The spines will be about 3/4" wide and a true 1/4" thick. Note*** make a test cut b/4 you make the splines you may need to add a washer to the spacer because the carb tips hang down just a bit. Bruce, have a look see at the jigs below for a 45deg. spline You can use a slot cutter to do this job also. You can do one at a time or as a pair, the pair way is the best ,it will line up both parts at the same time for the spline. The 4th, snapshot is for a standard bit (1/4" or 3/8" the norm.) http://www.routerforums.com/jigs-fix...ghlight=spline For the LONG spline below (snapshots) Bj Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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. Last edited by bobj3; 01-11-2007 at 04:22 PM.
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01-06-2007, 09:33 PM	#3
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Another neat jig BJ! Corey
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