That's a good set. Tom. Mine only have 6 bars...
Bob and Rick swore by them...
Bob and Rick swore by them...
Unsung hero tools
Some time ago, I started a thread on little items that do a big job in woodworking. Today, I'd like to nominate these beauties
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Precision brass setup bars. This is an elaborate set going up to 3/4 inches in 16ths of an inch. They are perfect for setting a saw blade or router bit a precise distance from the fence, our out from the fence. You can use just one, or stack them.
If you decide to make drawers with a simple routed housed rabbet joint. Pix below. To do this you cut a groove in the end of one, and a rabbet in the end of the joining piece. The trick is getting the dado and rabbet to line up and be exactly the same width. That's where the bars come in. If using half inch stock for the back side of the drawer and wider on the sides, then using a quarter inch bar will get you right on. If using a table say with one of those precise 1/4 --- 3/8 ths stacking blades, you can turn out a workable drawer in minutes. Glued in place, this is a mighty strong joint. Note that the "front" in this drawing can be any thickness. And you can cut the dado anywhere so long as the dado is the same distance from the end on both drawer pieces. Otherwise it won't square up.
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Anyone else want to add an odd tool or accessory that is often overlooked?
Precision brass setup bars. This is an elaborate set going up to 3/4 inches in 16ths of an inch. They are perfect for setting a saw blade or router bit a precise distance from the fence, our out from the fence. You can use just one, or stack them.
If you decide to make drawers with a simple routed housed rabbet joint. Pix below. To do this you cut a groove in the end of one, and a rabbet in the end of the joining piece. The trick is getting the dado and rabbet to line up and be exactly the same width. That's where the bars come in. If using half inch stock for the back side of the drawer and wider on the sides, then using a quarter inch bar will get you right on. If using a table say with one of those precise 1/4 --- 3/8 ths stacking blades, you can turn out a workable drawer in minutes. Glued in place, this is a mighty strong joint. Note that the "front" in this drawing can be any thickness. And you can cut the dado anywhere so long as the dado is the same distance from the end on both drawer pieces. Otherwise it won't square up.
Anyone else want to add an odd tool or accessory that is often overlooked?
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Anyone else have incidental tools or accessories they really appreciate? That's what I meant to happen when posting this string starter. I've noticed that we're not posting a lot of really basic stuff on the Forum lately.
For example. a block plane. I went for years without one. Then I got one of these. A little tune up and sharpening, and I find myself using it all the time. Easing edges, fitting doors, and on and on. I keep it out all the time because it's so handy.
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Go ahead, post an accessory or "minor" tool you really appreciate.
For example. a block plane. I went for years without one. Then I got one of these. A little tune up and sharpening, and I find myself using it all the time. Easing edges, fitting doors, and on and on. I keep it out all the time because it's so handy.
Go ahead, post an accessory or "minor" tool you really appreciate.
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