Have you considered reconfiguring your jig so as to screw into the back of your moulding through the jig...?
I had't thought of doing it like that, thanks. Would need to clamp the moulding firmly down in position, then drill some holes in the fence behind it. Then screws through the fence, then screw them into the back of the moulding.Have you considered reconfiguring your jig so as to screw into the back of your moulding through the jig...?
To make it easier, drill the holes in the jig larger than the screws...it will make it easier to drill into the molding and hold it flatter to the jig...I had't thought of doing it like that, thanks. Would need to clamp the moulding firmly down in position, then drill some holes in the fence behind it. Then screws through the fence, then screw them into the back of the moulding.
Some of the moulding I've done is thicker than one in photo. I might be able to put it through the router and get a new mould to practice with on the other face Though after I've routed the profile I think the screw holes from practicing before would show.
I'm thinking of using round head screws with washers.To make it easier, drill the holes in the jig larger than the screws...it will make it easier to drill into the molding and hold it flatter to the jig...
You could also pre-drill the molding so that it does not split...use the thinnest screw possible...and use the holes in the jig to mark the location of the pre-drill in the molding...
Good luck...Nick
I'm thinking of using round head screws with washers.
I'm thinking I'll use a brad point drill bit, to do the holes in the back fence, larger diameter than the screws I'll use.To make it easier, drill the holes in the jig larger than the screws...it will make it easier to drill into the molding and hold it flatter to the jig...
You could also pre-drill the molding so that it does not split...use the thinnest screw possible...and use the holes in the jig to mark the location of the pre-drill in the molding...
Good luck...Nick
I'm thinking I'll use a brad point drill bit, to do the holes in the back fence, larger diameter than the screws I'll use.
Then use the same brad point to make a mark on back of moulding where to pre drill, also will use self tappers as well.