Finger joint jig

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Spacemanspiff

Discussion Starter · Oct 4, 2004

How do people do their finger joints here? I am wanting to make a start on these and I am unsure whether I want a "cheap and cheerful" jig or something that rivals building the Titanic for engineering feats. So, what does everyone use?

Thanks all
Aaron

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Ken Massingale

· #2 · Oct 4, 2004

Assuming finger and box joints are the same for this post, search for Lynn's Jig. Easy to build and very precise.
ken

Spacemanspiff

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 4, 2004

Thanks Ken I'll have a look.

Aaron

fredsintheshop

· #4 · Oct 5, 2004

I built one out of MDF and Hardboard that is similar to B&R's. Quick and dirty.

Spacemanspiff

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 6, 2004

Well so long as it does the trick!!

bobmac0825

· #6 · Jul 18, 2009

I have just completed a version of Lynn's Box Joint Jig, based on Lee Styron's (Leeway Workshops) more stable design of the same item and it works very well. It will make box joints on boards up to about 13 inches wide. It makes completely variable box joints based on the width of the saw blade and I achieve this by incorporating an indexing knob that I have divided into eighths. Using this indexing knob I can vary the joints even more as long as I record the exact turns that I make, as a guide. I don't have a photo as yet but I may still do that as it is difficult to describe properly. I would recommend Lynn's Jig. Cheers, Bob.

harrysin

· #7 · Jul 18, 2009

These days I have a set of three OakPark spacer jigs, low cost, simple and work well. Previously I used this reversible home made one which also produced good quality box joints. I suppose it depends on the joints you expect, the ease of use and or the money you are prepared to invest.

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istracpsboss

· #8 · Jul 19, 2009

harrysin said:
These days I have a set of three OakPark spacer jigs, low cost, simple and work well. Previously I used this reversible home made one which also produced good quality box joints. I suppose it depends on the joints you expect, the ease of use and or the money you are prepared to invest.

Has anyone used the Oak Park jigs with a Triton router table? I've both and before I start drilling any holes I'd be interested in other's experiences.

Cheers

Peter

harrysin

· #9 · Jul 19, 2009

I used to have a Triton router table Peter (and was very happy with it) and I see no reason why you can't fit the OakPark spacer fences to it. I fitted them to my cast iron table, here is a link to the thread.

Router Forums - View Single Post - A big thank you to Bob Noles

istracpsboss

· #10 · Jul 19, 2009

harrysin said:
I used to have a Triton router table Peter (and was very happy with it) and I see no reason why you can't fit the OakPark spacer fences to it. I fitted them to my cast iron table, here is a link to the thread.

Router Forums - View Single Post - A big thank you to Bob Noles

Thanks Harry ! That's a nice cast table you've got there!

Cheers

Peter

harrysin

· #11 · Jul 20, 2009

istracpsboss said:
Thanks Harry ! That's a nice cast table you've got there!

Cheers

Peter

It looks better than it is Peter, in retrospect I should have kept the Triton.

istracpsboss

· #12 · Jul 20, 2009

harrysin said:
It looks better than it is Peter, in retrospect I should have kept the Triton.

How come? What did you prefer about the Triton?

Cheers

Peter

istracpsboss

· #13 · Jul 20, 2009

Incidentally, I've actually got two. One I bought specifically and another I've yet to build a base for, that arrived as part of a job lot of Triton bits that I got off eBay for buttons. It's the older type and came with the fence and guard but no bolts. It also came with an extension table for something. and an odd assortment of square tube. I keep thinking of building a simple base for it and leaving it set up with one of the more commonly used cutters so that I can do quick jobs on it. It's a hangover from a philosophy of keeping tools I've upgraded from set up permanently for something, like the way I've always got a rose bit in an old drill. Just pick it up and use it, instead of swapping cutters/bits.

Does anyone else do this?

Cheers

Peter

harrysin

· #14 · Jul 20, 2009

istracpsboss said:
How come? What did you prefer about the Triton?

Cheers

Peter

It worked very well and the biscuit jointer was great. I originally had the first model then changed to the new one with the sliding piece at the front which made it very versatile. I also made a box joint jig for it before Triton produced one. All together it did what it was supposed to do and did it well.

BigJimAK

· #15 · Jul 20, 2009

istracpsboss said:
Incidentally, I've actually got two. One I bought specifically and another I've yet to build a base for, that arrived as part of a job lot of Triton bits that I got off eBay for buttons. It's the older type and came with the fence and guard but no bolts. It also came with an extension table for something. and an odd assortment of square tube. I keep thinking of building a simple base for it and leaving it set up with one of the more commonly used cutters so that I can do quick jobs on it. It's a hangover from a philosophy of keeping tools I've upgraded from set up permanently for something, like the way I've always got a rose bit in an old drill. Just pick it up and use it, instead of swapping cutters/bits.

Does anyone else do this?

Cheers

Peter

Peter,

Rose bit? Is that a countersink bit?

harrysin

· #16 · Jul 21, 2009

"Rose bit? Is that a countersink bit?"

Yes they are the same though I haven' heard them called that since I left England in 1964.
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HDS

· #17 · Jul 21, 2009

Please stop calling Box Joints, "Finger Joints".
Finger jointing is done with an edge profiling tool with several slot cutters on an arbor.
Finger jointing is an edge jointing method like a sophisticated version of Tongue and groove, by which multiple tongues and grooves provide even better surface area at the edge for a stronger glue bond.

Put finger joint cutter into a websearch to see what the cutters look like!
And for heavens sake please lets all use common terminology so we all understand what's people are talking about.

bobj3

· #18 · Jul 21, 2009 (Edited)

Hi Henry

One picture is worth a 1000 words

1 PC 1/2" Shank Adjustable Finger Joint Router Bit - eBay (item 130319501398 end time Jul-25-09 12:15:51 PDT)

1 PC 1/2" SH 5 Slots Adjustable Box Joint Router Bit - eBay (item 140334747651 end time Jul-28-09 10:45:41 PDT)

2pc 1/2"SH Adjustabal Box & Finger Joint Router Bit Set - eBay (item 130319984304 end time Jul-27-09 13:27:06 PDT)

Diff. type Finger Joint Router Bit all in one bit set
http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shop.../bt_box_finger_joint.html#finger_joint_anchor

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harrysin

· #19 · Jul 22, 2009

HDS said:
Please stop calling Box Joints, "Finger Joints".
Finger jointing is done with an edge profiling tool with several slot cutters on an arbor.
Finger jointing is an edge jointing method like a sophisticated version of Tongue and groove, by which multiple tongues and grooves provide even better surface area at the edge for a stronger glue bond.

Put finger joint cutter into a websearch to see what the cutters look like!
And for heavens sake please lets all use common terminology so we all understand what's people are talking about.

I hope all members have taken note, further breaches of terminology will be severely dealt with even if we know what you mean!

BigJimAK

· #20 · Jul 22, 2009

So Harry.. Does this mean the beatings will continue until morale improves? <g>

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