Stumpy Nubs Jig Contest-Sine plate for drill press

Jim I use a similar old Vee block to knock the corners of square stock thru the bandsaw befiorwe turning, saves a lot of thump. thump on the arms.
Nice & simple jig
Pete

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

Those sure do look alot like tools I used when I was a machinist. I thought about the sine plate idea a while back but never got around to making it. Maybe one day soon.

-- Doug - Make an effort to live by the slogan "We try harder"

Where would we be without our favorite jigs? These are great ideas Jim.

Thanks for sharing

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,

Hi Doug. I was a tool maker decades ago and it gets in your blood! You always think in those terms and make tools that way once you’ve been in the trade, I think…..................Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Very slick Jim. Good luck in the contest

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

very cleaver jim. the tube and v grooves have to be the same?

say i wanted a hole at 10 degree angle hole how would you know how much to shim not sure what a sine is , sorry i got to drill some hole at that 10 and 15 degrees and was looking for a way other than guessing

-- Jesus Is Alright with me

Eddie- you are sitting in front of a huge calculator right now!

type this into google search engine-

sin 10 degrees *10

tells you—

= 1.73648178 is the spacer size you need to put under the tube. About 1 47/64”, if you do not have a digital calipers.

and yes, the tubes need to be the same.

-- Dan V. in Indy

thank you Dan,i did a little study on it last nite ,found a site that showed how it worked but yours way is much simpler, im just a newbee

-- Jesus Is Alright with me

Great jig. Couldn’t help but notice, but is that the Grizzly 14” Polar Bear series saw in the background? If so, any complaints ??

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

Hi KDC. No complaint at all . I love my 14” Ultimate bandsaw from Grizzly. I use it EVERY day. If I had to clear out my shop, it would be the last to go. The fence it right on and I cut some BIG wood on there with a 1/4 ” – 10 pitch blade. I used to change blades but now that is my standard for almost everything.

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Phew…That’s good to hear. Just recently I purchased that model by Grizzly. It is on it’s way to my home. I took a gamble and ordered it online. First time making a large purchase without seeing it in person first. It would have been a 7 or 8 hour drive one way to the nearest Grizzly facility in Springfield MO. Between the gas, hotel stay, and time away from work it obviously would have cost considerbly more than the $75 for shipping. Making that online order has been in the forefront of my mind. So I think thats why I was able to see your bandsaw in the background of your pictures. It just stood out. I’ve seen your projects and you do great work. It’s clear you have experience and knowledge. I thank you for your response

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

KDC…you will be delighted. I ordered mine through Amazon on line and I bought a Grizzly jointer on line as well. I had a little problem with the jointer( the key dropped out of the drive pulley after 4 years of use) but that was becasue some Chinese guy did not hit the torque spec , I reckon. It is a great running machine as well.
Take a look at my blog on dust collection on that band saw. It works pretty good. Some dust still comes out the top but you will never trap it all. I made a 6” riser for mine, but you can buy the kit for about $80. I’m a cheapskate so I made it. It lets me cut 12” high stuff with a 105” blade…...........Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Seen your creative dust collection solution. Will keep that in mind when mine shows up and I get to put it together. I also ordered a 1/4” 10 TPI raker blade. I read too many reviews saying the 3/8” blade that comes with the saw isn’t any good. Thanks for the info

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once

kdc68… I agree, you will happier than little red riding hood after killing the wolf! LOL

I have had my G0555 for some time now… I feel like Jim… It’s my favorite power tool…
I tend to stick more to a 3/8” blade though… I have used the 1/4” blades & I like them too!
You will LOVE it!

There is ONE rule that I adhere to for safety:

Never have your hand(s) directly in-line with the blade as you’re cutting… no matter how far away you are from the blade.

You never can tell when the wood you’re cutting may have a hard spot in it… that slows things down and causes you to push just a little harder to get it through it… then, when through the Hard spot, speeds up… If you are too close & in-line, you could very easily get cut!

So, that’s MY #1 rule with the Band Saw…

Be careful!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Thanks for the tips Joe. I kinda like my fingers

-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once