Popular Post gee-dub Posted April 7, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I make small boxes at random times between other projects. This keeps a supply on hand for when LOML asks if I can make something for so-and-so's-brother's-kid's wedding or whatever. Sometimes I use splined corner accents or dovetail keys. On smaller boxes this is not structurally necessary so I really do them more for decoration. After using things like this for too long I made a version 2. I need a slot in the base for a clamp block to ride in. I run a wider slot on one side to accept the "T" of a t-bolt. I used a spline for the 90 degree tray portion of the assembly but, a rabbet or other joinery would serve as well. The wide rabbet is for a replaceable insert/backer. I mount the tray between to sides. Whenever I make a jig that consumes inserts I just make a batch right off. The clamp block has a key along the bottom to keep it oriented under pressure. And you use it like so. One the insert gets too chewed to be useful I just slap another one in. If I get down to the last two or so I make another batch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Do i have permission to make one of those? I'd love to use something like that to do splines for picture frames and small boxes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Absolutely! A forum is all about sharing our knowledge, mistakes, excuses and occasional accomplishments. Let me know if you have any questions about making one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 1 hour ago, gee-dub said: Absolutely! A forum is all about sharing our knowledge, mistakes, excuses and occasional accomplishments. Let me know if you have any questions about making one. I understand the concept as I have been using a primitive jig like the one in your 1st pic for a good while. I'm not sure I understand about the insert. It is used on the side of the tray closest to the operator as a backer board, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtboy Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Cool - nice timing! I have been looking to make on of these soon and your solution looks great. thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I use a 90°cradle with an over fence slider but have personally never found that I needed a clamp. Did something happen to make you want a clamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Brendon_t said: I use a 90°cradle with an over fence slider but have personally never found that I needed a clamp. Did something happen to make you want a clamp? The clamp doesn't hold it all that tight but, is sufficient to keep things put while I am setting up. I still set my hand on the box, frame, whatever when I run it. It is a convenience feature for me and one could certainly skip it. 2 hours ago, K Cooper said: I understand the concept as I have been using a primitive jig like the one in your 1st pic for a good while. I'm not sure I understand about the insert. It is used on the side of the tray closest to the operator as a backer board, correct? Quite correct. This is the exit point of the cutter and if your jig is pretty chewed up there is no support. As the cut is often on long grain this can flick out a disappointing chunk at the absolute worst place and time ;-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 That is a great jig. What do you use for the inserts, 1/4 ply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Just Bob said: That is a great jig. What do you use for the inserts, 1/4 ply? 1/4" MDF. I use it a lot for templates so I often have scraps around big enough for things like this. Whatever you have will probably work fine. It should have a consistent thickness as it is part of the registration surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I still have my first one, but I'll soon have one like yours. Like I need another darn jig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialbyfire Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I still have my first one, but I'll soon have one like yours. Like I need another darn jig? Am I the only one that had to look at this picture and blink a few times to see that it was two pieces mitered towards the table not parallel to the table? Or am I just tried and need a beer? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjtboy Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Nope! This was bugging out my eyes for a minute too - definitely some weird illusion going on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Me three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddclippinger Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Dang...a simple yet great idea for improving the spline miter jig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I like the clamping option! May have to consider adding that to mine.. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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