Thread: Tamo Ash Box

Hi Bruce,
Beautifull looking box and some great WIP tips.
Thanks
Billy

Originally Posted by bruceh

Hi Jack ,

to rout the recess for the hinges I use a 6mm.spiral bit in the trimmer with a guide bush to suit . The guide bush I have is a little bit to small in the outside diameter so I wrapped a bit of sticky tape around it to increase the diameter to suit the jig. The second picture shows the recess after using the jig . I don't think the router table would be as convenient to use , once the jig is made the results are easily repeatable .
Hope this helps .

Cheers Bruce

Hi Bruce,
Got a Ryobi Trimmer TR50A for a song at $12 fom a garage sale....bla bla bla, I already had the bit the only thing still that I'm not sure of is the mortise for the stay is cut using the drill press Can you tell me how (it might be a stupid question to some)?
Thanks
Jack

The only stupid question is an unasked one . I use the drill press with a fence set up to drill a series of overlapping holes the width and depth required for the stay to function . Just make sure the drill is smaller than the width of the hinge leg and the holes aren't too close to the screw location for the hinge . Did you get a template bush with the trimmer ?
Cheers Bruce

Originally Posted by bruceh

The only stupid question is an unasked one . I use the drill press with a fence set up to drill a series of overlapping holes the width and depth required for the stay to function . Just make sure the drill is smaller than the width of the hinge leg and the holes aren't too close to the screw location for the hinge . Did you get a template bush with the trimmer ?
Cheers Bruce

Hi Bruce,
Unfortunately no, so I'm chasing these parts and if all fails big B special orders, but for the price I paid still very happy. The bit I've got is 6mm 2 flute upcut, but have to go smaller to the 3mm, as the hinge leg is 5mm wide.
Regards
Jack

Hi Jack ,
if all else fails you could make a false base plate to accept an aftermarket guide bush !
Bruce