davewyo Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 I got one of those MLCS thin stock jigs and it doesn't fit my saw. When it is adjusted all the way towards the blade it can only extend to about 5/16" from the blade. I got it to slice thin strips to use as inlay. My question is...what is the normal distance from your miter slot to your blade? I have a DeWalt job site saw so I'm wondering if the miter slot is a non-standard distance from the blade, thus causing my thin stock jig from getting close enough. On the left side of my blade my miter slot is 6" away. On the right it's 6 and just over 3/16". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 On my Grizzly cabinet saw the left slot is 5 3/4" and the right is less than 4". I have the Rockler version of that jig and when extended will touch the blade. I got rid of one (can't remember who made it) that had the same issues as your MLCS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 I have a Jet table saw. The left miter slot is 4-3/4" c/c from the blade and the right slot is 6" c/c.I also have a Rockler "Thin Rip" jig and it extends from 1-1/2" to 6" so, I'm good to go but, I've never used it in the five years since my brother gave it to me.Rog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Thanks guys. I appreciate you measuring your saws for me. It's unfortunate that the jig doesn't work with my saw, but I'm saving for a "real" saw and may keep it anyway. I definitely see that it is one of those seldom used tools, but it fits in with a couple of projects I'm currently into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 When I needed a jig to do thin ripping I took a featherboard and turned it around to use the non-flexible butt end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Excellent idea. Tried it and my Kreg feather boards come up short just like the jig. Stupid miter slot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 A board with a pointed end clamped to the table, or fixed up to fit in the miter slot, will serve the same purpose Dave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 A board with a pointed end clamped to the table, or fixed up to fit in the miter slot, will serve the same purpose Dave. Yeah...that's definitely what I'm going to do with this job site saw. All I'm trying to do is get consistent thin off cuts for some inlay. I'm certainly not going to bother replacing the jig when I'm hoping to switch saws as soon as my thinly stretched finances allow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yeah...that's definitely what I'm going to do with this job site saw. All I'm trying to do is get consistent thin off cuts for some inlay. I'm certainly not going to bother replacing the jig when I'm hoping to switch saws as soon as my thinly stretched finances allow. I feel your pain brother, oh how I feel your pain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Marc recently released a video using magnets that looked to work pretty well.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yeah, that's where I got the recommendation for the commercially made jig. Trouble with the magnet is that my table top is aluminum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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