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Thread: Router/Bit/Jig problem
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15th May 2006, 12:12 PM #1New Member
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Router/Bit/Jig problem
Sorry, I'm sort of a noob at this, but I am wanting to make a guitar speaker cabinet with half-blind dovetail joints using 3/4" thick pine, I have a router, 3/4" bits, 1/2" bits, a dovetail jig with 1/2" template and a 1/2" guide bushing. I set the wood in the jig correctly and line it up and lock it in place. When I follow the router thru the jig with a 1/2" bit, no matter how the depth of the bit is set, I get dovetails that just won't fit in their female slots. When I follow the jig with a 3/4" bit, no matter how the depth of the bit is set, I am getting joints that fit in their female slot, but are much too loose.
Can someone help me with advice as to what I am doing wrong or what bit I should use? Possibly a 5/8" bit?
Please, any help will be greatly appreciated.
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15th May 2006, 08:30 PM #2
I'm not sure what kind of DT jig you're using but the depth of bit is critical. The jig should come with instructions informing you of the various depth settings necessary and these should be set using a calliper or router depth gauge.
A half a millimeter can make all the difference.
Damien
PS. Don't be surprised if some Darksider answers your post with something like, 'Cut 'em yourself'. They're a special lot and will never learn...Is it wrong to be in love with a sawbench?
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16th May 2006, 04:55 PM #3Senior Member
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jig problem
It could be you are using the wrong guide bush for that particular router bit. Depending on the dovetail jig that you are using - you may have to adjust the height/depth settings.
It is always good to test the settings on scrap - which I assume that you are doing.
regards,Smithy
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17th May 2006, 08:44 AM #4New Member
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nvm, I bought a Porter Cable dovetail jig. Problem solved, I highly reccomend these!
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31st May 2006, 11:16 PM #5New Member
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where can I find more info on these porter cable items ?
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31st May 2006, 11:39 PM #6Banned
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Originally Posted by damienhazo
How about "get a woodrat"
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1st June 2006, 09:15 AM #7Originally Posted by doug the slug
Oh and Doug, I know I've said this before but I just love your jugs....
DamienIs it wrong to be in love with a sawbench?
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1st June 2006, 11:58 AM #8
My wife doesn't - she cracks the sh!ts every time she sees me reading a post where they appear. Keeps wanting me to stop visiting the BB because of it, as we are all apparently just looking at for the amount of time spent here (and because of certain avatars). My answer which is just holding up the dam is "I'm either here with you reading the BB, or I'm out in the shed. Your choice." But it does cause some friction- have to scroll quickly through Doug's posts.
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1st June 2006, 06:29 PM #9Originally Posted by stuart_lees
Growing old is much better than the alternative!
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1st June 2006, 08:22 PM #10Originally Posted by stuart_lees
Yeeehhaaa!
DamienIs it wrong to be in love with a sawbench?
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