BrianS

Thanks Bj. I do have a hole saw, an old one, but it's hardly ever been used so still sharp. Now just have to check and see if I have the correct size. Could a circle cutter be used on this? I don't have one, but I've been thinking of buying one.. can't have too many tools..

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bobj3

Hi Brian

"Could a circle cutter be used on this?" = you bet, they are great but it must be used in a drill press.....and the stock must be clamped down....
they do have a small downfall ,they can only go down to 1 3/8" the norm.

The one I have and use is the one below ▼
H7538 Circle Cutter w/ Fine Adjustment
http://www.grizzly.com/products/h7538

I also have the two blade cutter type and they just don't work well
very hard to get them set up true, it's a big deal when it comes to cutters if one is off by .005, double cut thing...one cutter once to pull if off center.


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Hi Brian, regarding method of fitting fence to table, is there any reason why you can't fit tee nuts beneath the table, two, or even three rows, depending on the amount of front to back movement you require, then it's a very quick job to adjust. As for the hole around the cutter, as you can see, my fence has a large one but it's just a matter of clamping a piece of 1/8" MDF and drawing the fence over the cutter to give a zero clearance. Just a thought, bearing in mind the forums motto: KISS!

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Bj, I just love the slotting saw idea for decapitating boxes, do you slip shims in the sides as you go, to keep the box vertical?

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Drugstore Cowboy

Since the topic has turned to inserts -
Let me throw out another alternative for those who might have a router but not a drill press -- or - who might just prefer the router.

I learned this system doing research for my new table.
I used a Jasper circle jig from Woodcraft -- but you can make your own

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BTW --
Still looking for input on my original question -
Particularly now down to 2 things ---
- specifics on how best to set up the 'pivoting' fence
Particularly if I might want to move back and fort between that and straight T-Track
- Pros and cons of using designed in clamps to clamp to the table itself -

THANKS

bobj3

Hi Harry

I rip two sides then put in shims into the two sides with just a bit of masking tape to hold them in place and then rip the other two ends,,, the shims are just a bit over size to press the parts apart but just a bit, on the last cut the lid will just be free and the masking tape is still holding the box as one part...

The blade I use is battery type saw that is 3 3/8" in dia. and will cut up to
1 1/8" thick stock clean.
I made my own arbor but one can buy one from Grizzy at the right price..
The blades needs to be reamed out (.010) just a bit, because it has a METIC hole in it.

G1438 Slitting Saw Arbor
http://www.grizzly.com/products/g1438



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BrianS

No problem, I do have a drill press. A small benchtop model, but it should be up to the task. The reason I was leaning towards the circle cutter, besides being cheap and wanting to purchase a tool that will have many uses, is that I felt the circle cutter could also cut the lip on the insert, as well as cut the insert out. Adjusted to the correct size, and then only cut thru partially, adjust again and then cut completly thru. Sounds good on paper anyway.

Something else to put on the list of shop improvements.

Brian

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Thanks Cowboy, that's a neat jig. I think Bobj uses one of those as well. worth the investment. It's on the list

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BrianS

Harry, the current fence has a slot in one end, and the other has a slot in the table, so adjustment is pretty easy, from either end. And yes, clamping a piece of mdf to the face of the fence would solve the problem caused by the huge cavity in the fence. Think Bj suggested it ahead of you.

I'm still cleaning out my garage/shop so that, and the inserts, will have to wait for a bit but I will get to it sooner or later. BTW, Mike says I can't send you any pics of my garage else I'll be put in detention by you.

Brian

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