Paul Edgar Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I've looked at a few instuctional videos and want to try a 'spline' jig. Looks easy enough, my concern is making the spline filler pieces. Straight splines seem to self expanatory, but I've seen dovetail spline slots and no mention of what you use to fill those joints. Anyone using/making spline joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInAustin Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Rip your material on the tablesaw is what I would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Edgar Posted December 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I get that part, but how is a dovetail spline made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I get that part, but how is a dovetail spline made?With a dovetail router bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) The same pitch router bit is best used but you can also get by with cutting the actual dovetail splines on the ts if you must.i use splines pretty often. It looks neat to be able to vary the spline width. I use thickest on the bottom, one thinner one then a single kerf at the top. Gives visual weight to the box. Edited December 4, 2015 by Brendon_t 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rapid Roger Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I have cut the filer dove tail splines by ripping on the table saw.You must tilt the blade to the same angle as the router bit. Sometimes it's 7 degrees for example and you probably will have to try several times to get the exact width. It isn't easy but it usually doesn't take much material because they will be trimmed to short lengths if you install them one at a time.They sure look sharp when you do them though! Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 I use a dovetail router bit and the fence. Route both sides of a board then rip off the tail to use as a spline. You can plane the board to whatever thickness is needed for the spline cuts you route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobInAustin Posted December 5, 2015 Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 I get that part, but how is a dovetail spline made?By titling your tablesaw blade and making two rips. You'll end up with a long strip of material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Plus one for the router bit. Cut your dovetails on the router table with your box in a carriage jig. Then 2 passes on a long strip with the same bit until you dial it in. Lots and lots of test strips until you get the fit. Pick up Gary Rogowski's big book of Joinery. He has about 2 or 3 ways to make dovetail mitre keys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Plus 2. This guy shows in detail the technique that Steve and Vinny are referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Edgar Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks for all the replies. The video clears up any questions as to the procedure....Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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