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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
 

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#2 ·
Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
good idea, thanks
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
I like this.

I, too, use some thin strips for my rolling pins. I was using my single point bandsaw re-sawing jig as a fence but am unsatisfied with the "smoothness" of the finished strips. Hope you don't mind if I "borrow" this idea.

Lew
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
That is SO simple, effective, and just plain COOL!

Thank you very much!
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
That's a good idea I don't have a spindle sander but I bet you could do the same on a drill press with a DP table and a sanding drum

Thanks really good idea.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
I have the wood for the fence, so now I just need the tool…
Really nice idea.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
great suggestion. I've sanded the sandpaper on my feed belt on my wide sander when going too thin. I'll have to make one of these.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
You could do this with your drillpress too, but this seems like a better idea. I just hate drilling my tools though.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Neat idea.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Ike, you could mount it to a piece of plywood and c-clamp that to your sander.
Then you wouldn't have to drill into your machine.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Kent, you just gave me an idea for my drum sander on the drill press.
I can see it would work on it as well. Thanks for the heads up.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
good idea Kent, i was planning on building an auxillary table for my thickness planer to achieve this. I may reconsider now.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Great idea Kent.

Sanding those strips has been a challenge.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
This looks good Kent. I presume you are pushing the strip through against the rotation of the sanding sleeve and that the 'back' you are referring to is where the operator would be standing? Just checking because I tend to misinterpret back and front on machines.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
You are right Mike. I'm standing on the right side of the machine, feeding right to left.
I let go of one piece and it shot back out of the sander to the right. Of course I wasn't directly behind it. There is not a lot of force, but I would rather not be hit.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
I like the fact that you are not afraid to modify your tools to accomodate your work. Tools are meant to help you, and if it means drilling a small hole in the surface, then so be it. IMO, tools are meant to be used, and sometimes used up. I see folks building workbenchs using Paduk and such. I would never want to work on a bench like that, I'd be afraid of scratching it. LOL!
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Kent
Tracking down your "over-engineered" comment on FreddyS's project, meaning there is no such thing. I still think there is a meaning to the concept…......I recall appliances and items over the years that just seemed to have a lot gizmos and stuff associated with them, but still didn't function any better than a simpler one.

Now this is not an over-engineered project. I would have tried to figure out a way to keep the piece of wood from flying through if you forgot to hold on. In fact, it strikes me that a kid could have a lot of fun with this thing seeing how far he could shoot things. This is an idea I will keep in mind, I might be able to rig something similar on my spindle sander. I will probably over engineer it, however….....(-:

........admittedly, I never use the phrase except in a humerous context…........

Have a good one….......I am trying to finish my next over engineered project in a row…....(-:

..........and I don't hesitate to modify tools as well…............
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Oh, how accurate in terms of thickness can you sand a strip? I do pretty well making thin strips on my TS, but the sanding can change the dimensions, and thinking of accuracy for splines…........

I use my 12" disc sander to bring pieces to a press fit dimension…....but that wouldn't work for thicknessing long strips in an accurate fashion….....

Thanks in advance….......
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Jim, I've had good luck with accuracy, however, I'm making several passes. I change the setting and sneak up on it. On the last setting, I run it though twice which seems to be better. One thing that is important is to keep the feed speed consistent. That will change the thickness a bit. That is the advantage to a drum sander, but since I don't have one yet, this is a cheap alternative. I have used it for splines recently and it worked well.

As far as my comment about over engineering, if you have seen my other jigs, you'll know this has been by far my most simple. I needed something quick becauase I was in the middle of a project. You won't believe the "engineering" that was going on in my mind. I had to slap myself and wake up in order to do something this easy.
 

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Thin Strip Sanding.

In my box bulding, I have been using a lot of thin strips for accent pieces, including miter splines.
Since they need to be accurate and consistent, I need an easy way to sand them. Although I own a Timesaver wide belt sander at my door shop, I do this work at my shop at home, so I don't want to make the trip unless I'm really doing a lot of pieces.

I have a floor model Jet spindle sander, so I built a simple jig that bolts to the top.
It is simply a fence with a pivot hole at one end, and a slot at the other to adjust the thickness.
I feed the piece from one end-be sure to hang on-it will shoot out the back side. After getting the piece fed far enough, I reach over with my left hand and pull it through. It is important to maintain a steady feed speed, as it will dip if you slow down or stop. It is usually better to set it a little thick and make several passes.
Doing both sides will clean up your saw marks.

Wood Table Flooring Gas Composite material

Wood Rectangle Household hardware Hardwood Gas

Wood Flooring Gas Machine Plywood


I drilled and tapped two 5/16" 18 hole in the top to accept the bolts
Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Tool


The jig can easily adapt to a bench top spindle sander, or even a sander on a drill press.

Thanks for looking
Oh, that's how it is done….......a slap will keep you from over engineering. I'll remember that…........(-:

Hey thanks for the info. I doubt a drum sander is in my near future, so things like this are useful.
 

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New Website

I have been busy lately, not only building boxes, but beginning to try and market them.

I just opened my website throuh Volusion. http://www.volusion.com/

After checking out several companies like them, I thought they fit my needs the best. You can set up to take credit cards through them, so it is pretty much one stop shopping. The template I chose is free, but they offer upgrades if you want. Then they charge a monthly fee. That varies according to the plan you choose.

Check it out if you get a chance

http://www.kreationsbykent.com/

EDIT: I have closed this website. There were some ongoing fees for the credit card processing that I just could not handle. I am selling my boxes on Etsy for now.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kreationsbykent
 
#22 ·
sweet. congratulations on the move. the site is has good content, text content is good, and navigation is easy, but it seems a bit flat and there seems to be too much additional content on the page that takes away from focusing the potential client to the actual product (top headers, top menus, side menus, side advertisements, bottom text, etc…)

this is a design concept, so not something that changing one thing would really make much of a difference, and I know how those hosting services work by providing you with a template that mostly puts you in a set look.

for what it's worth - it's better than many other woodworking sites I've seen, and the above comments are nothing more than observation with a hint of points of improvements :)
 
#35 ·
Photography Light Box

I posted one of my boxes earlier in the week and promised I would blog my light box.
If you have researched this you will know I obviously did not come up with this idea. In fact, I think there are others on Ljs. This is simply my version. I am a woodworker, not a photographer, so take all this with a grain of salt. As I develop the box further, I will add to the blog. I have not done anything yet I didn't tweak over time, so why change now, huh! It's called design evolution, not fixing screw-ups.

The box is pretty simple. I used 3/4" plywood for the bottom, 1/4" ply for the back, and scrap poplar for the side frames. anything you have will work. I have even seen them out of cardboard boxes with the sides cut out.

I forgot to measure mine, but the size is determined my what you plan on photographing. I will primarily do boxes. I painted mine black because--well just because. If you know me, you know I don't do simple. And of course I apologize-there is no exotic hardwood on this.

The white fabric is to diffuse the light so there is not a harsh glare. Notice I have mounted the first layer and folded it so the second layer remains loose. I am able to control the light this way by folding out the top layer over the first when needed. I happen to find these lights at Lowes, but you may use what is available. Small wattage seems better, but you could also use a dimmer, which I may add later. There are obviously different ways to control the light. With different brackets, you can set the lights where you need them for the different projects you might have. You have to experiment with each project. I like the power strip mounted on the back of the box. I can turn all the lights on and off at once, or use individual switches on the lights themselves. I used blck felt to line the inside. It is mounted with vecro. I have other colors that can easily be changed as needed.

If you have questions, feel free to ask. I probably won't know, but I can make something up.

Light Lighting Wood Floor Gas


Table Automotive exterior Wood Automotive design Gas


Textile Dry cleaning Laundry room Sewing machine Laundry


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Hood Audio equipment Automotive design Gadget Desk


Wood Gas Flooring Audio equipment Hardwood


Gas Wood Machine Event Rectangle
 

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#36 ·
Photography Light Box

I posted one of my boxes earlier in the week and promised I would blog my light box.
If you have researched this you will know I obviously did not come up with this idea. In fact, I think there are others on Ljs. This is simply my version. I am a woodworker, not a photographer, so take all this with a grain of salt. As I develop the box further, I will add to the blog. I have not done anything yet I didn't tweak over time, so why change now, huh! It's called design evolution, not fixing screw-ups.

The box is pretty simple. I used 3/4" plywood for the bottom, 1/4" ply for the back, and scrap poplar for the side frames. anything you have will work. I have even seen them out of cardboard boxes with the sides cut out.

I forgot to measure mine, but the size is determined my what you plan on photographing. I will primarily do boxes. I painted mine black because--well just because. If you know me, you know I don't do simple. And of course I apologize-there is no exotic hardwood on this.

The white fabric is to diffuse the light so there is not a harsh glare. Notice I have mounted the first layer and folded it so the second layer remains loose. I am able to control the light this way by folding out the top layer over the first when needed. I happen to find these lights at Lowes, but you may use what is available. Small wattage seems better, but you could also use a dimmer, which I may add later. There are obviously different ways to control the light. With different brackets, you can set the lights where you need them for the different projects you might have. You have to experiment with each project. I like the power strip mounted on the back of the box. I can turn all the lights on and off at once, or use individual switches on the lights themselves. I used blck felt to line the inside. It is mounted with vecro. I have other colors that can easily be changed as needed.

If you have questions, feel free to ask. I probably won't know, but I can make something up.

Light Lighting Wood Floor Gas


Table Automotive exterior Wood Automotive design Gas


Textile Dry cleaning Laundry room Sewing machine Laundry


Wood Hood Automotive exterior Gas Automotive design


Automotive lighting Wood Gas Tints and shades Electricity


Hood Audio equipment Automotive design Gadget Desk


Wood Gas Flooring Audio equipment Hardwood


Gas Wood Machine Event Rectangle
I have been thinking of building one of these, yours turned out very well.

Thanks for sharing..
 

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#41 ·
Photography Light Box

I posted one of my boxes earlier in the week and promised I would blog my light box.
If you have researched this you will know I obviously did not come up with this idea. In fact, I think there are others on Ljs. This is simply my version. I am a woodworker, not a photographer, so take all this with a grain of salt. As I develop the box further, I will add to the blog. I have not done anything yet I didn't tweak over time, so why change now, huh! It's called design evolution, not fixing screw-ups.

The box is pretty simple. I used 3/4" plywood for the bottom, 1/4" ply for the back, and scrap poplar for the side frames. anything you have will work. I have even seen them out of cardboard boxes with the sides cut out.

I forgot to measure mine, but the size is determined my what you plan on photographing. I will primarily do boxes. I painted mine black because--well just because. If you know me, you know I don't do simple. And of course I apologize-there is no exotic hardwood on this.

The white fabric is to diffuse the light so there is not a harsh glare. Notice I have mounted the first layer and folded it so the second layer remains loose. I am able to control the light this way by folding out the top layer over the first when needed. I happen to find these lights at Lowes, but you may use what is available. Small wattage seems better, but you could also use a dimmer, which I may add later. There are obviously different ways to control the light. With different brackets, you can set the lights where you need them for the different projects you might have. You have to experiment with each project. I like the power strip mounted on the back of the box. I can turn all the lights on and off at once, or use individual switches on the lights themselves. I used blck felt to line the inside. It is mounted with vecro. I have other colors that can easily be changed as needed.

If you have questions, feel free to ask. I probably won't know, but I can make something up.

Light Lighting Wood Floor Gas


Table Automotive exterior Wood Automotive design Gas


Textile Dry cleaning Laundry room Sewing machine Laundry


Wood Hood Automotive exterior Gas Automotive design


Automotive lighting Wood Gas Tints and shades Electricity


Hood Audio equipment Automotive design Gadget Desk


Wood Gas Flooring Audio equipment Hardwood


Gas Wood Machine Event Rectangle
I'm too busy catching little glimpses of all those home-brewed shop fixtures in the background!
 

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#48 ·
Light Box Tweak

I updated my light box to make the lights more adjustable. The rods simply slip into the holes on the sides.
I found an extra piece of an old stand for the top light. I bent it in my vice and screwed to my existing bracket.

I think it is self explanatory, but ask if you have questions.

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#49 ·
Light Box Tweak

I updated my light box to make the lights more adjustable. The rods simply slip into the holes on the sides.
I found an extra piece of an old stand for the top light. I bent it in my vice and screwed to my existing bracket.

I think it is self explanatory, but ask if you have questions.

Wood Electrical wiring Gas Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Audio equipment Gas Electrical wiring Electricity


Idiophone Gas Machine Engineering Building


Table Idiophone Engineering Machine Vehicle


Wood Interior design Candle Gas Heat
Very clever…

Saves a lot of hassle…
 

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#55 ·
Barrel Hinge Installation

After showing some of my boxes in "Projects". I have received some inquiries about the installation of the barrel hinges I sometimes use. I hope this helps for some of you. I know it will be overkill for many of you, so just use what you wish.

With any type hinge, the layout is critical. These hinges are simple to install, but you must get your holes in the right place. If you don't, I can assure you , you will not like the results, and you will not be able to go back and fix it-at least not pratically.

This is how to do a box that has the lid flush with the back on the back side.I find it easier to clamp the base to the lid and mark them at the same time. Make sure the pieces line up perfectly at each end. The lid was cut from the base, so everything is the exact size. If you are doing a different style box, you will have to adjust this step.
Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior Office equipment Gas

After deciding the placement of your hinges, mark top and base with a square. A making knife will give a much cleaner line. This will help with the drill press set-up.
Hand Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Tool Finger

Wood Rectangle Tints and shades Hardwood Beige

On a drill press with a fence, set the position of the fence to the desired distance from the back of the box.
My box has a beveled edge so the hole has to fall in front of that. You will have to figure out what works for you. Centered is a good starting place, but may not always work. I use a brad point bit which makes it easier to line the bit up with my knife mark. The bit naturally falls into the knife mark.
Wood Material property Rectangle Flooring Hardwood

Most drill press have a depth stop. After measuring the length I use that measurment to set the stop on the drill press. Bring the bit down to the box and press the point into the surface. Lock the quill down, the set your stop. I set it a little shallow, check the depth with a depth gauge, and sneak up on it. The depth can be a liitle too deep on these hinges if you like, but will create problems if the are not deep enough. Carfully line up the bit to the mark and drill. You will obviously have to reset after doing either the top or the bottom. It really doesn't matter which you do first.
Circuit component Rectangle Line Finger Ruler

Office ruler Ruler Gas Tape measure Auto part

Wood Flooring Floor Gas Hardwood

Table Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain

Insert the hinges. I find they tend to be tight. I notched the end of a dowel to go over the arms of the hinge. Then you can use a small mallet to tap them in. Make the hinge flush with the box side. If you want a bit of clearance between the top and bottom, you can leave the hinge a little proud.

Rectangle Wood Hardwood Gas Wood stain

Textile Beige Font Rectangle Pattern

Wood Finger Material property Flooring Gas

When you are satisfied with the depth of your hinges, tighten the set screws and you are done.
Tool Hand tool Material property Gas Temperature

Door Wood Gas Rectangle Ceiling

If you have any questions-Ask Charlies Neil! (Just kidding-I would be happy to confuse you further)
 

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#56 ·
Barrel Hinge Installation

After showing some of my boxes in "Projects". I have received some inquiries about the installation of the barrel hinges I sometimes use. I hope this helps for some of you. I know it will be overkill for many of you, so just use what you wish.

With any type hinge, the layout is critical. These hinges are simple to install, but you must get your holes in the right place. If you don't, I can assure you , you will not like the results, and you will not be able to go back and fix it-at least not pratically.

This is how to do a box that has the lid flush with the back on the back side.I find it easier to clamp the base to the lid and mark them at the same time. Make sure the pieces line up perfectly at each end. The lid was cut from the base, so everything is the exact size. If you are doing a different style box, you will have to adjust this step.
Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior Office equipment Gas

After deciding the placement of your hinges, mark top and base with a square. A making knife will give a much cleaner line. This will help with the drill press set-up.
Hand Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Tool Finger

Wood Rectangle Tints and shades Hardwood Beige

On a drill press with a fence, set the position of the fence to the desired distance from the back of the box.
My box has a beveled edge so the hole has to fall in front of that. You will have to figure out what works for you. Centered is a good starting place, but may not always work. I use a brad point bit which makes it easier to line the bit up with my knife mark. The bit naturally falls into the knife mark.
Wood Material property Rectangle Flooring Hardwood

Most drill press have a depth stop. After measuring the length I use that measurment to set the stop on the drill press. Bring the bit down to the box and press the point into the surface. Lock the quill down, the set your stop. I set it a little shallow, check the depth with a depth gauge, and sneak up on it. The depth can be a liitle too deep on these hinges if you like, but will create problems if the are not deep enough. Carfully line up the bit to the mark and drill. You will obviously have to reset after doing either the top or the bottom. It really doesn't matter which you do first.
Circuit component Rectangle Line Finger Ruler

Office ruler Ruler Gas Tape measure Auto part

Wood Flooring Floor Gas Hardwood

Table Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain

Insert the hinges. I find they tend to be tight. I notched the end of a dowel to go over the arms of the hinge. Then you can use a small mallet to tap them in. Make the hinge flush with the box side. If you want a bit of clearance between the top and bottom, you can leave the hinge a little proud.

Rectangle Wood Hardwood Gas Wood stain

Textile Beige Font Rectangle Pattern

Wood Finger Material property Flooring Gas

When you are satisfied with the depth of your hinges, tighten the set screws and you are done.
Tool Hand tool Material property Gas Temperature

Door Wood Gas Rectangle Ceiling

If you have any questions-Ask Charlies Neil! (Just kidding-I would be happy to confuse you further)
Very informative. I picked up a couple tips. Thanks
 

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