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Useful jigs for your shop #2: A landing apron for your miter jig.

Blog entry by Bob #2 posted 133 days ago 417 reads 0 times favorited 21 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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I have trouble with my tablesaw not having enough room back of the blade to allow me to pull my miter sled back to cut panels.
I have a dedicated sled but sometimes I just need an inch or two without setting up another jig.
I made this apron from scrap that fits in the fence slot and lets the miter travel off the table and still slide forward for the cut.

From shop pics 2009

There is nothing much to say as it just pops into the slot and away I go.

From shop pics 2009

This shot shows about 22” behind the blade – plenty of room for most cabinet doors.

From shop pics 2009

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner


21 comments so far

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CanadianWoodChuck

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posted 133 days ago

Simple and clever, I’ve always had the same issue. Thanks

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

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DAN

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posted 133 days ago

good idea … need to look at me saw and see if the same is possible

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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ellen35

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posted 133 days ago

That is very clever!
I have a Grizz too and your project will fit perfectly.
Thank you!
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

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Don K.

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posted 133 days ago

Very nice Bob…thanks for sharing. Do you like your Osborn gage ?

-- Don S.E. OK

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patron

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posted 133 days ago

well done !
when i wake up more
from my nap ,
ill go make one .
thanks !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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Russel

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posted 133 days ago

Good idea. I’ve found that the weight of the fence causes the Osbourne to twist when it’s not fully supported by the table. I’ll have to make this as well.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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lew

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posted 133 days ago

Thanks!!

This is next on my list!!

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a1Jim

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posted 133 days ago

Simple but effective well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 133 days ago

Bravo! Simple and effective.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Bob #2

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posted 133 days ago

Glad you like it fellas and I hope it will make things a bit easier for you.

Don , yes the Osobrne jig is doing the trick for me,
I have not used all the positions yet but it’s sturdy and the potential is there for accurate cuts.

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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PurpLev

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posted 133 days ago

pretty ingenious… if I could only count the times I wished for 2 more inches in front of the blade – this would have saved me lots of scrap pieces :) gonna put this one one my list.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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degoose

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posted 133 days ago

Good one mate
KISS Keep It Short and Simple.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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Tony

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posted 133 days ago

Really Simple idea – the simple ideas are always the best. I am going into the shop now to make this one – it resolves my same problem – Thanks for posting this great solution.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

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Kent Shepherd

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posted 133 days ago

I bet most of use are thinking “Wow, why didn’t I think of that”
Thanks.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

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Karson

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posted 132 days ago

Bob a great idea. It can be used for most miter gauges.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 132 days ago

Hey Bob;

Very clever and quite handy!

But then coming from you, I would have expected nothing less, my friend!!!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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RBWoodworker

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posted 131 days ago

Lol.. Dang!..all this time I was wishing what everyone else is wishing.. That we had an inch or 2 behind the blade..now im gonna go make one of these too..thanks for sharing!!

-- Randall Child

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pickles

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posted 130 days ago

very clever! I own the osbourne and love it! My only problem is that there is no easy way to add a sacraficial fence to prevent tear out.

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davidroberts

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posted 129 days ago

now i see. mighty nice. i’m gonna make one too. thanks Bob2

-- david roberts, houston area, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but that has never been a problem for me."

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Tony

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posted 79 days ago

Bob.

Just wanted top say that we have been using your idea in our shop now for a couple of months – it has been a super addition and a great time saver. Thanks again for posting

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

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Bob #2

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posted 79 days ago

Tahnks very much Tony.
It’s a warm fszzy feeling when you have helped someone else with a problem.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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