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This is the first of two project postings for the sick shooters – this one is the right angle fixture only. The second is a posting of the variable angle fixture.
This is comprised of 1/2” mdf for the base. It is designed to provide a docking placement for the actual shooting board. The board is wedged in place between the 1/4” UHMW sheets with a very firm grip. These also provide runner support as well reducing friction for shooting.
The third image demonstrates the ramping support. This is for the purposes of slightly skewing the cut so that the blade can slice through the stock progressively, rather than all at once.
I’ve experimented with adding sandpaper to the fence, but I didn’t see much of an improvement in gripping the workpiece when doing so.
Not shown is the usual Donkey’s Ear or Birdhouse fixture.
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Samwise
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#1 posted 794 days ago
Noob here…What is a shooting board?
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blackcherry
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#2 posted 793 days ago
Was that a sick or slick shooter either way it way cool. Nice design and great of you for sharing both jigs…BC
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#3 posted 792 days ago
Great idea on how you managed the ramp, I have been wanting to make a ramping SB for myself but I have been complexed on how to do the ramp with the tools I have, your solution while simple totally escaped me, but now I have no excuse. I love simple solutions to problems and this is another reason why I come here more than any other site, the collective knowledge here is one of my best resources.
Joey
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Tucker
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#4 posted 792 days ago
Thanks Anji and Joey. For Joey, bear in mind that the ramp is actually sanded perfectly flush with the table. I glued it on, cut it at an angle at the bandsaw, and then sanded it (adhesive sandpaper on a piece of granite) so that the “ramped” portion sits flush with the bench top – the portion that is flat on the bench is resting flat there.
This provides a lot more stability and connectivity to the UHMW that it is wedged between. Also, it allows for some pressure with the plane against the board. This was a process discovered through trial and error.
Thanks again for your comments. This thing is a breeze to use. Love it.
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