making an angled tray

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falcn63

Discussion Starter · May 19, 2006

Hi. I would like to make an angled tray similar to the one they made on the Router Workshop with the heart cutout handles. However, I have sat here and scratched my head for about two hours now and I'm having a brain cramp. I just can't seem to figure out how to set this up. Can anyone help me through the set-up process on a project like this? Thanks.

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bobj3

· #2 · May 19, 2006

falcn63

Jigs and a template are the keys to this one.

What part are to stuck on ? The Hearts Handles ?

Bj

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reible

· #3 · May 19, 2006 (Edited)

This happens to be episode 1213 called the angle tray right?

If so I have it on tape and could watch it if I knew a bit more about what you needed to know...... If I recall this is the one that has box joints on the corners and the cutout hearts you mentioned.

They use their slick box joint jig and an angled push block for the joints and a heart shaped jig which I think they also sell at oak-park. I would guess keeping tack of the angles would be the hardest part......

Ed

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falcn63

Discussion Starter · #4 · May 19, 2006

that's the part i'm having trouble with--trying to figure out the angles and making everything come out right? I have the box joint jig, but how does the angled push block come into play?

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reible

· #5 · May 19, 2006 (Edited)

falcn63 said:
that's the part i'm having trouble with--trying to figure out the angles and making everything come out right? I have the box joint jig, but how does the angled push block come into play?

Hi,

Haven't watched the video yet but as you know the angle is no longer 90 deg. so the push block was cut with a slight angle thus tipping the workpiece as it passed the bit. If you are in a hurry you can start with making some samples and start with like 89 deg and then 88 and so on but it will be within a few deg. of 90 ie no more then 5 off that (if you are using the same angles as they did). What Bob did was make one block and had one side with a back tip and the other with a forward tip as I recall... a parallelagram or how ever that is spelled.

Can't promice to watch it tonight but if you need more information I will try to get to it in a day or two.

Ed

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bobj3

· #6 · May 19, 2006 (Edited)

Falcn63

This one you will need to view it on the PBS ,you may want to call Oak-Park and ask them if they have this one on hand you may see it come up on the http://www.thewoodworkingchannel.com/ but I think it's to new.

Or wait on Ed for some tips on this one.

see note below.

episode 1213
1213 - Angle Tray:

Poly Pattern - Two Heart
http://us.oak-park.com/catalogue.html?list=PAT--&product=PA079

1213 - Angle Tray:
http://www.routerworkshop.com/series_1200.html

The beveled bottom is glued and wedge-fit inside the tray. The top edge of the tray is also beveled.
For tips on compound angles, box joints, heart patterns and beveled sides watch Bob and Rick in episode #1213 of the Router Workshop TV program.

http://www.routerworkshop.com/
episode guide below
http://www.routerworkshop.com/epage.html

Unfortunately plans are not available for all series, the links by the project indicates individual plans are available. Project books are also available for select series.
Visit www.oak-park.com for complete details!

Bj

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