Kreg Jig Bench setup

Just so you know, I’m stealing this idea. Great work.

I take it as a compliment, and the ideas Ive used that were stolen are meant as compliments to the people that came up with them. Thanks very much, and please post yours when its done. Maybe youll come up with some things I didnt, and Ill upgrade mine.

-- The Box Whisperer

That’s a great idea man! My space is limited too (a small just-barely 1 car garage that I share with 2 motorcycles) – I too may have to steal this idea. Thanks for posting!

I think your plan is really great. So, don’t take this as a knock! Isn’t your dust collection piece on upside down? And so the knurled retainer is not holding the center part in place?

Very nice setup Thanks for sharing….

-- Rick.... Fort Worth, Texas

Honestly I didnt see the difference one way or another, Ill take another look in the morning. No knock at all, I appreciate the tip.

-- The Box Whisperer

Yes, the half circle divot on the dust collection piece should be on top and the port should point to the left. This is somewhat of a hassle for me because the electrical plug for the little shop vac I use in this process is on the right side of my bench. Great looking setup. The clamp storage is a very good idea. I’ve got a plan for some magazine, but not completely happy with it. I need to check out others on LJs.

-- david roberts, spinning Tales from Topographic Oceans, no, really.

Very nicely done! I need to make something very similar for mine. Thanks for sharing! :)

-- "Keep thy airspeed up, lest the earth come from below and smite thee." - William Kershner

True to form, I’m stealing your idea. LOL. I love it. This is what I’ve been looking for. Now to come up with an idea for an assembly table with a track around the outside for the right angle clamp.

-- When asked what I did to make life worthwhile in my lifetime....I can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction, "I served a career in the United States Navy."

David, does it make a difference in how the unit functions? THanks everyone for the kind words, honored to hit no. 2 on the top 15.

thelt, please post your table when done, Ive been thinking about a clamp assembly table, something with the clamping of a kreg table, the ability to use it to laminate wide boards and maybe fold up like a workmate.

-- The Box Whisperer

Wow, over 1000 views and the number 1 spot. I am truly humbled. I feel as though my skills are on the lower end compared to most on here. Thank you all for the views and the feedback.

-- The Box Whisperer

Box Whisperer – sorry I’ve been away and could not respond. I’ve only installed the chip collector with the exhaust to the left, so I can’t say if left or right makes a difference. You want the exhaust close to the bottom because that is where the chips fall out of the pilot holes. The thing is, in my haste to rig the beast up and get to work, I’ve inadvertently placed the divot in the down position, but the jig let me know that was not a good fit. I’d fettle with it for a minute then realizr, doh, it’s upside down. The brass knurled screw holds it tight in place. IIRC the chip collector would not stay on my jig in the downward psition, or at least there is a gap of an 1/8 to 1/4 inch.

Either way, I think you are ahead of the pack with your setup. I think LJer’s really like to see and appreciate a well-made jig, or other efficient shopmade implement, as much as a well-made piece of furniture, box, turning, etc.

-- david roberts, spinning Tales from Topographic Oceans, no, really.

David, thanks for the reply, Ive looked at mine a couple of times since you mentioned it, and the only advantage as I can see, is as you said, the brass things helps keep it on. Mine hasnt fallen off once after several hours of use. I also really need it to port to the right because thats where my DC setup is. So for now, I think Ill leave it be but thank you I do appreciate the tip and the kind words!

-- The Box Whisperer