Box Joint cutting jig on the RT

What is the height you can go before having to re figure the jig height?

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I have been wondering about these bits since they came out , thanks for posting.

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The maximum bit cutting height is 1-7/16” and the maximum cutting depth of 1/2” (max. workpiece thickness). My router’s maximum plunge capacity is around 2-1/2”. The jig base is 1/4” thick and the router table insert is 1/4” thick, leaving a span of 2” height. Meaning, my maximum width of the workpiece that can be cut using this bit and the jig is roughly 2”.

Considering the size of the router bit (1-7/8”D x 1-7/16”CH), it is safer to insert the maximum full length of bit shank, ie 1” iinside the router collet. And if I need to cut workpiece wider than 2” I can use the collet extension. But its a bit scary watching the bit protrudes 3” above the table.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

It might be safer to flip the workpiece vs. raising a bit 3” above the table.

Sure, it would add work and require some fine tuning and test cuts, but I don’t think I want to use a router bit with that much extension. You could make a second jig for the flip side, if you’re doing a bunch of parts.

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Yes Barry, that is a better alternative if we are malking a lot of repetitive cutting as you said.
Thanks for a good suggestion.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

The MLCS Video shows how to set up for the second cut on wider boards.

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Thanks Dick & Barb Cain for the link to video. Actually I did try to paste a link to that video, but it did not through. You save me for d-day!

Thanks!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Hi Woodworm,

I notice that you view and offer kind comments on many projects posted here. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to say hello and say that you did a fine job on the jig. I think I can safely say that I have never communicated with anyone in Malaysia before! Thank you for posting the information about the bit.

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