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I have a fancy Delta fully adjustable table saw tenon jig… I never use it. I like mine a lot better. It is so much easier to use.
This simple jig slides over my table saw fence. So adjusting it from side to side is as easy and accurate as moving my fence. I simply screw on a new vertical “fence” (the part that backs up your workpiece) for each project and then I never have tearout. I can also put the vertical fence at any angle I need.
I can use this jig for all sorts of things besides just tenons. I can clamp small panels to it for shaping box tops, or I can attach pieces too small to safely hold by hand. I can even turn it around and put it on the other side fence and use it backwards for cutting bevels if I need to.
The handle is made from an old handsaw. We get old hands saws in our tool store all the time and the saw itself is not worth saving. I like using the handles for jigs.
The inside of the channel (that rides on the table saw fence) has one side covered in felt. This snugs it up to make a perfect fit and helps it slide.
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David
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posted 262 days ago
Blake -
Well someone has been busy! Just starting on your three new postings.
I like this jig . . . very simple and functional. Great use for an old handsaw handle!
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Napaman
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i love the use of the old handles..great idea…nice jig…your getting so good you must love Irish Music!!!
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Karson
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posted 262 days ago
Yes great jig for tenons. I’ve been cutting the tenons on the bandsaw after I cut the shoulders on the table saw. I might try that using the slot on the bandsaw table to hold the wood into the blade.
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Jeff
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posted 261 days ago
I like the felt idea to ensure a snug fit and cut down on friction. Very good tip!
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Grumpy
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posted 261 days ago
Great idea Blake. Thanks for sharing.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 261 days ago
Blake, I don’t have time to comment on all your activity the last 2 days. It all looks really great. I used a similar jig to cut tenons for years but now I can’t use one because I have mounting brackets for my Board Buddies on top of the rip fence. Mine didn’t have the nifty handle or the felt, which is a good idea by the way.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon