Vintage Delta Tenoning Jig Question

[Raymond Seward]

There is a 3/8" hole at the top of the jig and a set screw to hold what ever its in this hole tight. The pics have arrows pointing to the hole in question. I've looked on parts lists and the instructions but cannot find out what this hole is used for.....any ideas?

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[Daniel O'Neill]

Have you tried an image web search with the model number? My best guess is an additional clamp or support.

[Mike Goetzke]

There is a 3/8" hole at the top of the jig and a set screw to hold what ever its in this hole tight. The pics have arrows pointing to the hole in question. I've looked on parts lists and the instructions but cannot find out what this hole is used for.....any ideas?

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I have one of these that needs a restoration - yours is nice and clean!

read bottom of 1st column 1st page:

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/1550.pdf

[Raymond Seward]

I have one of these that needs a restoration - yours is nice and clean!

read bottom of 1st column 1st page:

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1141/1550.pdf


Hi Mike
Thanks for the info!...Yes I got this a while ago for a song.....well cared for. I don't use it that much but it sure comes in handy when I need it and is an easy setup
Ray

[Myk Rian]

People are getting $200 + shipping for those, in that condition.

[Rollie Meyers]

People are getting $200 + shipping for those, in that condition.


Paid $20 for mine.:)

[Raymond Seward]

You beat me Rollie....wow....did you wear a mask? :-)

[roger wiegand]

I've seen maybe a dozen of these in the wild, lots of pictures on the web, and I've never seen anything in that hole. I thought perhaps an extra handle, but the position doesn't make much sense.

Mine was free, out of the throwaway pile at the end of someone's garage sale. (but with a whole lot more "use patina" than yours-- still works fine though!)

[Rich Riddle]

Paid $20 for mine.:)
It's worth nearly that much in scrap value. That thing sure is heavy.

[lowell holmes]

Does anyone still use these. I have one that is at least 20 years old and probably has been used less than 10 times. I saw Norm using one and had to have it.:)

[roger wiegand]

I use mine all the time. Haven't yet found a better/faster way to cut tenons.

[Tom M King]

I bought mine when they were available new, and I don't remember any mention of that hole.

[lowell holmes]

I use mine all the time. Haven't yet found a better/faster way to cut tenons.
Tenons are cleaner and more precise made with the jig. However, I tend to use a band saw or make them by hand.

If I had a project that had multiple tenons, I probably would use it.

[glenn bradley]

I always thought that hole was for a racing flag . . . .