Universal Table Saw Jig from WOOD mag

[Joe Scharle]

Finished this yesterday; handle knobs arrived. Doesn't take long to make and already I can see many uses. Now just waiting for my big protractor to come in. Plans are at Wood Store
And for a limited time, you can download the plan FREE in PDF at:
WOODmagazine.com

 

[michaelgarner]

awesome job bro

 

[NZAPP1]

Great Job Joe :icon_thum I was looking at that in the mag a thinking about building it. Where did you buy the parts? Rockler? And where did you find the protractor?

 

[sawman]

Joe,
I downloaded a copy of that jig, I hope mine will turnout like yours, nice work. I have one of those protactors, found it in a store that sells drafting supplies. It is amazing that something you by, and use very little, can be now be put to use for something else.

Albert, Al or whatever

 

[Monty]

Looks like a really nice jig. I watched this video showing how to use the jig - very safe and functional!

 

[Joe Scharle]

Great Job Joe :icon_thum I was looking at that in the mag a thinking about building it. Where did you buy the parts? Rockler? And where did you find the protractor?

I bought the Rockler T track kits on sale now @ $14.95 and 5/16" handle knobs. It's the blue 1/2" deep stuff; not the 3/8" mini channel. But since the T-nut barrel is drawn up into the channel hole it works. Just be careful not to counter-bore too deep for the T-nut on the bottom. The jig takes about 6' of channel, leaving me enough for my long taper jig project. Wore out my 3/8" countersink in aluminum!

T nuts, I found at Home Depot and the 6/32 X 1/4" machine screws at Wilder's (next to Habitat in Raleigh). Wilder's were out of the T nuts and I bought the last box of screws! Still have over 50 if you can't find any.

I ordered a Hearlihy 12" Adjustable Triangle (#W70111) #8212; $15.00 Qty: 1 (hasn't arrived yet) because it is listed as .125 (1/8) inches. The Alvins are listed @ .100. Hope it's accurate.

It works just like the video.

 

[sapwood]

That's a pretty neat jig Joe. Thanks for passing along the info (and the video Monty). :icon_thum It doesn't take up much space and it is incredibly versatile.

Roger (awaiting pixs from others who build this)

 

[Canuck]

Now that is a really cooooooooool jig, Joe!!!!!:eusa_danc :eusa_clap :eusa_danc :eusa_clap

Now you have me torn between a plain crosscut sled (I've been dreamin' about!) or this nifty, versatile jig??!!

Thanks for the pictures and the detail!

Wayne

 

[NZAPP1]

Thanks for the info Joe :icon_thum

 

[NCPete]

yup, looking at the jig itself, I was having a hard time figuring it out, the video explained things very well.

 

[chris99z71]

Now you have me torn between a plain crosscut sled (I've been dreamin' about!) or this nifty, versatile jig??!!

Sounds like there's only one logical, reasonable decision, Wayne.
MAKE BOTH! :lol:

 

[Joe Scharle]

That's right Wayne....Make 'em both.
But download the plan while it's still free!

 

[Canuck]

That's right Wayne....Make 'em both.
But download the plan while it's still free!

Well! I guess you guys (Chris & Joe) talked me into it! Have to make a run out to Woodcraft later this week for some baltic birch and maybe order some more T-track from Rockler!

Thanks for the plan, Joe!

Wayne

 

[MikeH]

Joe,
Great job on the jig! I think I need to build this as well. I would be tempted to buy the Laser engraved panel for the acurate angle measurements. Thanks for the plan Joe!
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[chris99z71]

Joe,
Great job on the jig! I think I need to build this as well. I would be tempted to buy the Laser engraved panel for the acurate angle measurements. Thanks for the plan Joe!

I agree Mike.
For anyone interested, the pre-lasered panel is $30.09 w/ shipping here.

 

[MikeH]

Thanks Chris. Are you going to build one?

 

[jeff...]

No longer free - plans are $7.95 - that's a nice jig, does it have preset 90 / 45 / 30 degree stops?

 

[chris99z71]

Thanks Chris. Are you going to build one?

I'd like to, but I'm told that I need to start building some stuff before buying any more tools.... :roll:

No longer free - plans are $7.95 - that's a nice jig, does it have preset 90 / 45 / 30 degree stops?

Nope, still free. Check here:
http://images.meredith.com/wood/pdf/powermatic/dp-00533a.pdf

 

[mtrager]

Is there any reason not to epoxy the tracks in place rather than all those t-nuts and screws? Seems like it would save a whole lot of trouble.

 

[chris99z71]

Is there any reason not to epoxy the tracks in place rather than all those t-nuts and screws? Seems like it would save a whole lot of trouble.

Sounds like a pretty good idea to me provided the epoxy makes a good bond between wood and aluminum. I don't know - never tried that one before.