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Gifkins uses a Phenolic Resin for his router table top. Does anyone now if this is available in the US?

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SB

I noticed that Roger Gifkin doesn't use a router plate insert in his router table. I have a router table and it seems like it is never perfectly level. It is a little frustrating.

Is one really...

Thank you very much.

SB

Does anyone know where I can find a manual online for the smaller Triton router.

Thanks

Steve Bolton

Actually the Gifkins jig was reviewed in Fine Woodworking and got the "readers choice" and was rated by far the most user friendly.

I wish I could get a franchise over here and sell them.
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Thanks Howdy. I was aware of those shims. I am talking about leaving every other pin and tail out, to make the joint more attractive. However, I was thinking that this is what the enhanced...

Can you make variable spaced dovetails with the Gifkins by only cutting out every other tail and then cut more pin material to make it fit? Difficult to do?

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Steve
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I doubt that I would ever spend the kind of money a Festool Domino machine brings ($800 in the US I beleive), but I am curious regarding the experiences people have had with it. Is it as strong as...

Is the 1400 Watt the 2/14 hp router? Sorry I am so ignorant.

sb

I live in the US and I am want to purchase a router table only, router. The smaller Triton really looks appealing.

Anyone care to say what their experience has been? Quality? Ease of use in a...

Please ignore all of the comment and question I just posted except for the "very nice indeed" part. I read it again and see you used the Leigh.

I missed this because I was distracted by the...

Very nice indeed. Do you mind indicating if you hand cut the joinery, or what jig you used?

sb

He is a very nice fellow. I have emailed him and he is very helpful.

He is sending me a Demo DVD and I will ask for that booklet.

Thanks for the info.

Steve Bolton

Thanks. I am ordering the DVD today. Cart before horse. I don't have the Gifkins yet.

There is an attractive box and the lid appears to friction fit over the box. Is that included in the Demo...

Yes, I am sold on the jig. The ease of use I like and the small dovetail cutters also. Which template(s) do you have.

thanks for the input.

Steve Bolton

I am very interested in buying the Gifkins jig. Can anyone tell me how these variable spacers work and if it is easy to use them. I am going to order the DVD and I suppose that will explain the use...

Roger was kind enough to reply to my email that this section of the bit is 3.9 mm. This would give a small box a pleasing look.

Anyone use this small of a template and bit? I wonder if there...

I am wondering if anyone can tell me the diameter of the small Gifkins dovetail cutter as shown in the attachment. I will try to convert MM to inches.

Also, the variable spacer is a puzzle to me...

Do you mind indicating what kind of drawer slide this is and where you can get them.

Hard to install.

Many thanks

Steve Bolton

Beautiful. Might I ask how you cut the dovetails?

Very nice work.

sb

I am convinced that my router plate and it's insert are causing me problems with my Incra Ultra Lite. It simply is not flat enough for the kind of work the incra does.

I am going to build a...

Incra jigs work, as I understand, in increments of 1/32 of an inch. It does this by interlocking saw tooth racks. The racks keep things at the 1/32 increment.

I don't understand how the fine...

You indicate you used a IDDB template. Where do you get those? From Incra?

Thanks, love the drawers

Steve Bolton

Last night I had time to cut one half blind dovetail on my new Incra Ultra Lite. I appreciate the comments I received on that.

Tonight I tried it again. My main complaint this time is that the...

You are probably right. How did you put those lines on the picture?

Thanks

sb

The top is flat. It may be the camera work. I thought the boards were at 90 degree angles.

sb

I cut my first half blind dovetail this evening on my Incra Ultra jig. The joints fit snug, but there are gaps as I hope the attachment reveals. How do I get rid of these gaps?

Any ideas?
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Porter Cable 690 has many stains and other foreign things built up on it. I have tired to clean the aluminum moter with a household scrubbing abrasive product.

On another forum it was suggested...

I also believe the Gifkins can only do a half blind, although I don't have one. I got a book called "Making Heirloom Boxes" by Peter Lloyd. He used to use a Leigh but know has his own jig, of sorts...

Does anyone know of a dovetail jig that can make a half blind dovetail like the one shown on the attached box. In particular, the dovetail seems to have a very low degree of angle which makes it...

Does this device work with a lie nielson dovetail saw or a western dovetail saw?

Beautiful dovetails.

Thanks for the photo. I am curious how the lid is attached.

The joints certainly are subtle. Impressive.

Thanks again.

sbolton

Fletty:

Do you have photos of your work with the smaller template? I can't figure out how to access photos of member's work yet. Then again, maybe I can't.

Thanks for your helpful comments...

So it is fair to say that easy learning curve is a positive for the Gifkins and not the Incra. I would be interested in a cost benefit anlysis of this in a very crude way.

I know the incra will...

I know this is like comparing apples to organges, but I am wondering if anyone would like to comment on whether a Gifkins jig makes sense versus an Incra jig, for someone who's main goal is to make...

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Does anyone have or use the H10 Small Scale Template for the Gifkins. It appears to produce very small dovetails which would appear to be quite attractive on a box.

Any experience with...

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I am wondering if anyone call tell me, in inches, what the minimum distance between the center of the dovetail pins are when created with the Gifkins dovetail jig.

I am still looking and...

Thank you much. Very helpful.

sbolton

Thanks. I called their toll free number and spoke to Mrs. Beall. I can talk to Mr. Beall next week. It sounds like he is quite user friendly.

Thanks for the info

sbolton

Thanks for the reply. Can you do butt hinges?

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sbolton

Never mind. I found the book. It think I will order it.

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sbolton

I tried to fine the book you referred to "David Freedman's book" but could not. Do you have a way of finding it, or the title.

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Greetings:

I am wondering if any one has used the Beall Hinge Wizard. If so, is it easy to use and worth the money?

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sbolton

Very impressive.

I was wondering if you hand mortise in the hinges or do it with a jig? Is there any info on installing hinges anywhere handy.

I am new at this.

Thanks

sbolton

I will look forward to that post about the bridle joint. Thanks for answering the question regarding the bevel.

You are very accomplished.

Sbolton

I noticed that and was curious about that joint. Also, the raised top appears to have a bevel to it. I wonder how you can do that?

sbolton

Very Nice!!!!

I am new. Do you mind saying how you made the lid?

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Has anyone purchased or used the Leigh finger joint template?

If so, it would be great to hear your thoughts and comments.

Thanks

sbolton

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Completely new to this forum. I want to make boxes the one attached which is made by Rob Cosman.

Can I do this with a Incra jig on a router table? Do I need the templates?
Is there is a...