glenn bradley
07-23-2009, 9:13 PM
I use this joint frequently when making kitchen or shop drawers. I this case it is for a small box that acts as a Brita water filter container stand. Setting the bit height takes a test pass or two on a new bit. Once I have the fit I make a setup block and toss it in the drawer. My old setup block still works for another bit but, this is a new bit and is just enough different to cause a new setup to be a good idea.
Once you have your fit, it is pretty straight forward. I've just found the following method to give me reliable results. YMMV.
A one piece, tall, ZCI fence face can be quickly made and attached to your existing fence or fence face.
123542 (http://familywoodworking.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34791&d=1248397466)
I use a stacked feather board and a hand screw to ride the top of the fence. This give a good amount of control while keeping your pinkies away from the bit.
123543 (http://familywoodworking.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34792&d=1248397466)
I use feather boards for this cut too but couldn't get a decent pic with them in place so . . . "removed for clarity".
123544 (http://familywoodworking.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34793&d=1248397466)
This gives you a nice joint that is quite strong with just glue and not too unattractive if exposed.
123545
Once you have your fit, it is pretty straight forward. I've just found the following method to give me reliable results. YMMV.
A one piece, tall, ZCI fence face can be quickly made and attached to your existing fence or fence face.
123542 (http://familywoodworking.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34791&d=1248397466)
I use a stacked feather board and a hand screw to ride the top of the fence. This give a good amount of control while keeping your pinkies away from the bit.
123543 (http://familywoodworking.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34792&d=1248397466)
I use feather boards for this cut too but couldn't get a decent pic with them in place so . . . "removed for clarity".
123544 (http://familywoodworking.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34793&d=1248397466)
This gives you a nice joint that is quite strong with just glue and not too unattractive if exposed.
123545