So when I first started out I watched videos about using a hardwood for creating miter bars for jigs. I didn't know hardwood from softwood, but thought using metal instead of wood so I wouldn't have to worry about expansion and contraction of the wood I bought some rockler aluminum ones. Now that I'm looking to make a few more jigs, I'm not sure I want to spend $20 per bar.
I still don't want to use hardwood, ONLY because I'm lazy and the nearest wood place I know of is about 45-60 minutes away. Assuming I have to bite the bullet, what kind of hardwood should I use, and why is plywood not an option?
I still don't want to use hardwood, ONLY because I'm lazy and the nearest wood place I know of is about 45-60 minutes away. Assuming I have to bite the bullet, what kind of hardwood should I use, and why is plywood not an option?