| Blog series by Bob #2 | updated 138 days ago | 2 parts | 1382 reads | 38 comments total |
Part 1: A cradle for changing router bits
I got tired of chasing my big router around the bench when changing bits or setting depth of cut so today I grabbed a piece of 1×4” and a chunk of 1/4” mdf and made a cradle.I traced around the router and cut the MDF out in a rough pattern on the bandsaw then tuned it a bit with the spindle sander.From wood stuff 2009Next I put a brace inside to support the router top and covered it with a bit of foam to prevent scratching. Heres the finished cradle held on the bench with ...
Part 2: A landing apron for your miter jig.
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 abo...
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