Spline jig MkII

[woodbloke]

The previous jig using the t/s was OK for pic frames but the saw tooth profile was left on the bottom of the slot, not too good. Couldn't do boxes with it either. I've got someone coming down to Wilton in a couple of weeks who wants to do a rather special box, so I had to get the thinking bonnet on and I quickly knocked up this morning, in a shop that read -3decC on the thermometer, this:

which'll do pic frames and a box of up to about 125mm in depth :wink: I tried it out on a bit of pine with a 6mm cutter in the router and it works fine, I've also got a 4mm cutter for doing smaller splines - Rob

 

[Karl]

I've got someone coming down to Wilton in a couple of weeks who wants to do a rather special box,

:lol: Wonder who that is, Rob????

Cheers

Karl

 

[woodbloke]

I've got someone coming down to Wilton in a couple of weeks who wants to do a rather special box,

:lol: Wonder who that is, Rob????

Cheers

Karl

:-$ [-( - Rob :lol:

 

[wizer]

Looks interesting, can't wait to see who your next visitor is! Better warm up that workshop if your teaching in this weather!

 

[woodbloke]

Looks interesting, can't wait to see who your next visitor is! Better warm up that workshop if your teaching in this weather!

Worry not...it'll be warm - Rob

 

[LarryS.]

if I am understanding it correctly will that jig do a spline with its bottom always at the same point ? therefore being a shallower or deeper spline depending on the wood thickness (as the top doesn't move up and down ?

:?

apologies for daft question, just want to understand how the jig works

ta

 

[woodbloke]

if I am understanding it correctly will that jig do a spline with its bottom always at the same point ? therefore being a shallower or deeper spline depending on the wood thickness (as the top doesn't move up and down ?

:?

apologies for daft question, just want to understand how the jig works

ta

Pual - the frame or box is set between the two pieces of oak and clamped. The corner is then level with the top of the mdf and it's a simple series of cuts then with a router and fence down the required depth - Rob

 

[Paul Chapman]

Excellent jig, Rob - might pinch that idea 8)

If it's any consolation, I reckon it's been less than -3 degrees in my workshop

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Waka]

Thanks Rob

I haven't got around to making Spline Jig 1 yet.

 

[Woodmagnet]

Great idea Rob. 8)

 

[Mr Ed]

I've been meaning to make one for a while, but I was planning on doing it the other way up and running it against the router table fence.

Am I right in thinking that your Mk.1 jig was the other way up and if so, what is the reason for changing? Just wondered...

Cheers, Ed

 

[LarryS.]

if I am understanding it correctly will that jig do a spline with its bottom always at the same point ? therefore being a shallower or deeper spline depending on the wood thickness (as the top doesn't move up and down ?

:?

apologies for daft question, just want to understand how the jig works

ta

Pual - the frame or box is set between the two pieces of oak and clamped. The corner is then level with the top of the mdf and it's a simple series of cuts then with a router and fence down the required depth - Rob

doh !

thanks for that

 

[woodbloke]

I've been meaning to make one for a while, but I was planning on doing it the other way up and running it against the router table fence.

Am I right in thinking that your Mk.1 jig was the other way up and if so, what is the reason for changing? Just wondered...

Cheers, Ed

Ed - on the MKI jig, the saw blade was used to make the slot and this worked very well. The disadvantage using the saw blade (in addition to removing the guard and riving knife) was that the bottom of the slot was the same shape as the profile of the saw blade teeth, a shallow inverted 'V' so that there was never a chance :x of totaly filing it with the reinforcing timber at the bottom - Rob

 

[Mr Ed]

Rob

Yes I realise that Mk 1 used the saw and Mk 2 uses a router, but what I was getting at what was why is it the other way up for the router?

Cheers, Ed

 

[woodbloke]

Rob

Yes I realise that Mk 1 used the saw and Mk 2 uses a router, but what I was getting at what was why is it the other way up for the router?

Cheers, Ed

Ah...I see. I've got smaller bits for the hand router as opposed to the table, smaller bits of course being more suitable for boxes and pic frames - Rob

 

[Mr Ed]

Rob

Yes I realise that Mk 1 used the saw and Mk 2 uses a router, but what I was getting at what was why is it the other way up for the router?

Cheers, Ed

Ah...I see. I've got smaller bits for the hand router as opposed to the table, smaller bits of course being more suitable for boxes and pic frames - Rob

Ah, now I see. Just checking you weren't onto something I'd missed when I come to make mine.

Cheers, Ed

 

[LarryS.]

this is another jig i will be copying

 

[Waka]

this is another jig i will be copying

Me to but I just need the time, had more time when I was working.