I have a Rutlands tenoning jig, the problem is it comes with a 3/4 inch mitre slot bar but my table saw is made for a 15mm one. I suppose I could make one from aluminium, but if I could buy one ready made it might save me some time, anyone have any ideas?
15mm mitre slot bar.
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Probably can't buy one but if you look carefully at metric and imperial sizes available, there is only a gnats to remove with a file in width and depth. eBay is a good source for small quantities. 5/8 x 1/4 or 3/8 or 15mm x 5/6/8mm should be something like.
Aluminium or hardwood would do just as well- you are unlikely to wear them out with anything less than extreme use! Ignore T parts of the mitre slot.
Aluminium or hardwood would do just as well- you are unlikely to wear them out with anything less than extreme use! Ignore T parts of the mitre slot.
Ground flat stock is good for this type of application.
https://www.cromwell.co.uk/CTL4130704E
It's available in a wide range of metric and imperial sizes. Other names for it are Gauge plate or 01 tool steel. Easy to cut with hand tools.
https://www.cromwell.co.uk/CTL4130704E
It's available in a wide range of metric and imperial sizes. Other names for it are Gauge plate or 01 tool steel. Easy to cut with hand tools.
Thank you both for your answers and help. What I have decided to do is to order a new mitre guage bar for my table saw, then drill and tap it to fit the tenoning jig. The saw came from Charnwoods and they seem pretty helpful so I have high hopes of them being able to supply me with one. If not I have some Aluminium the right thickness which I can cut to width on my bandsaw and just touch up with a file. I must admit that I like the little washer on the end that fits in the T slot, I could probably make one of them too if I need to.
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