Thread: Get even more from your router

Well done, Tom, pretty impressive what you can do, but must admit this Super Jig you are working on sounds like the 2nd coming. I hope it is not too complicated

Originally Posted by JillB

Well done, Tom, pretty impressive what you can do, but must admit this Super Jig you are working on sounds like the 2nd coming. I hope it is not too complicated

Jill
This Simple jig is made from 12mm MDF and some 19mm Timber I suppose it can be built for under $20.
I am in the process of putting together all the various details for each project as the method will change from one to another. The same principle applies with a firm understanding on how the template guides are used that is the secret to being able to produce any of the routing procerures I have developed so far. I say so far as each day I seem to come up with more ideas.
I'll just keep on saying "Get more from your router with the aid of Template Guides'

Tom

Tom, I'm just glad to see you're still around. I've not heard of or from you for quite some time.

Thanks a lot Tom. Some very interesting stuff and very remiss of me not to come back anc check on this thread after you posted. My apologies. Been a bit busy with post STC Yasi clean up but I have finally sorted out my shed and will trundle off and start buying some template stock.

Without any consultation and in a moment of madness I bougt a 1/4" plunge router and set of 12 bits and have just finished construction of a couple of table tops with simple round over edges and a few projects for my wife.

But I can see that while the 1/4" is ideal for some very small projects I definately need a 1/2" job to get stuck right into some things I would like to do. Again, thank you for taking the time to post your videos and files. They are a great help.

Originally Posted by Johncs

Tom, I'm just glad to see you're still around. I've not heard of or from you for quite some time.

John

I have been around looking into the various forums to see if I can assist anyone, very few people are using the template guide method so there is no call for my assistance. I am in the process of completing my 'Super Jig' mentioned in a previous post. Not only will it produce 14 different joints listed, it will add greater safety awareness when completing any of the joints.

For instance producing a tenon irrespective what size of material will require at least 4 processes to full completion, if it is produced on the table saw, or maybe 2 processes if produced with the aid of the router in the table. This 'Super Jig' will produce the tenon with only one process. Once the material is set up the router with the aid of the template guide will complete it with one process, even to rounding the ends of the tenon in the same process. Rounding the tenons after using the table saw or router table will require further processes.

Producing short Hexagonal columns 400mm long can also be produced without the need for the purchase of the special cutter for the purpose. Simply rout with a 16mm or 19mm straight cutter depending on the thickness of the material to be used.

I am also in the process of recording it all on Video illustrating the various processes used. Hope to have the collection ready for the next wood show in August (Yes it does take quite a bit of time filming every thing).

Tom

I'm really interested in this jig Tom as I'm continuing to explore the template process as you've illustrated. I'm finding it a very good approach for a lot of different projects.

Hi Tom,

I have recently purchased the new Triton 1000W baby router from Carbatec. The first thing that I did when I got it home was to see if the template guides would fit it, and they do. (The black plastic base has the same moulded tabs for attaching and seating the Triton template guide holder as the middle sized Triton MOF 1400W - for which I already had the template kit).

After fitting the guide plate, I find that I'm using it all the time with the guides. I am cutting very accurate cut outs for airconditioning fittings - I can't see daylight between the backing board and the fitting. (I've never been able to easily achieve this level of accuracy before.)

So now I'm very interested in your Super Jig. I'm hoping that we might get to find out more about it soon.

Thank you for sharing and encouraging us in the use of template guides.

Best regards, Chris

Tom, I have built my first two routing jigs. Using some of your knowledge and a few of my ideas I found an old 3/4inch thick peice of ply left over from some shelving job I did years ago and decided that it would form the base for 3 jigs on one side and two on the other.

To explain:
I am making a series of calender holders (12 inch x 12 inch) which require two jigs. The first is a simple rounded long side peice (Like a capital P) and the other is two cross pieces with two small curves and a heart cut out. (Like a bow with a heart in it.)

So I measured up the blanks, reached behind me and picked up a peice of 15x 40mm, cut 3 peices. A long peice, and two end peices - offered up the blanks, nailed them into position and the first couple of passes i cut the end peices with a roundover bit in teh correct depth and orientation so that when i next slot in a blank the router will follow the already cut path. I will post some pictures tomorrow to show you what i mean.

Simple but effective.

I have already got a few plans for some other things I need to do including 20+ rebate cuts to a large book case I need to build, for my son. those will be done with one of your templates and the template guide that came with my little 1/4 inch router.

Mike
Looking forward to seeing the final results when you post some pics. It is very pleasing to hear that someone is taking up the challenge and using the Template Guides to get more from their router and also adding Greater Safety Awareness with the use of the router. keep up the good work
Tom

Tom, will the new superjig be available on the CDs once you're finished?

Are you able to post to South Africa or do you perhaps have a downloadable version?

Thanks and great information on your site.

Pity that Milescraft don't make the 40mm that you recommend.

Originally Posted by hilton

Tom, will the new superjig be available on the CDs once you're finished?

Are you able to post to South Africa or do you perhaps have a downloadable version?

Thanks and great information on your site.

Pity that Milescraft don't make the 40mm that you recommend.

Hilton
I am in the process of compiling a number of articles on each joint that can be completed with the 'Super Jig' I really am surprised at the number i have been able to achieve. My initial thoughts were in the region of three or four and to date I have been able to produce ten or more parts of a joint. Other jigs are required to complete some of them which I will have developed in the next few months so you have something to look forward to.
I will produce a Cd and a DVd to demonstrate the processes are there are many to see
Tom

What is your favourite method of producing tenons
(a) Tenon saw
(b) Band saw
(c) Radial arm saw
(d) Table saw
(e) Router Table
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Tom

Enclosed pic to demonstrate the number of Joints I have been able to produce with the aid of the 'Super Jig' and still working on some more.
Tom

Hey Tom,

I'm interested in the 'super jig' you've noted here in this thread. How does one go about purchasing/obtaining the plans?

Cheers
Mark