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Great looking job. You know I bought that isoloc template years ago and I still haven’t use it.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Sounds like a good trade to me. You got the mill, some shop time, built a gorgeous jewelry box and brightened his wife’s day. What is not to like about this story.

Thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

CNC in Garage, what do you think he would charge for a copy on that jig,
as he already has the plan. I might be interested in purchasing one.
Looks like it worked well for you.

-- Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati

Sounds like a win-win deal to me. I really like the joint that it creates and of course the jewelry box looks great too.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

That really makes an interesting joint. Both projects look good.

-- Maplewood, MN

GaryCN, look at the Flickr link. It is a low tech solution. I square it up using a framing square, clamp and rout the tails. I then screwed it to a 2X4 then clamped the 2X4 to the stock to machine the socket. Sorry, I didn’t take a picture of that operation. Anyway you can see the jig is thicker than it needs to be (I would rather not have to hang the router bit out so far). I have been thinking of making another one using this one as a master and pattern cutting (flush trim bit) in thinner material (~ 1/4”). This would also minimize my chances of damaging this one with use. I haven’t decided what to make the copy out of. Any Ideas?

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats